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Operating
the
Self-Cleaning
Oven
(continued)
Questions
and Answers
Q° If my range clock is not
working,
can I still self-clean
my oven?
A. No "four' Electronic
Controls
use the range clock to help start
and stop your self-cleaning
cycle
Q. Can I use commercial
oven cleaners
on any part
of my self-cleaning
oven?
A. No cleaners
or'coatings should
be used around any part of this
oven, If' you do use them and
do not wipe the oven absolutely
clean, the residue can scar the
oven surface and damage
metal
parts the next time the oven is
automatically
cleaned,
Q. Can I clean the Woven
Gasket
around
the oven door?
A. Yes, but carefully, and only
with a clean sponge to soak the
soiled area with hydrogen
peroxide. See page 20
Q. What should
I do if excessive
smoking
occurs during
cleaning?
A. This is caused by excessive
soil
Press the CANCEL, button. Open
windows
to rid room of smoke.
Wait until the oven has cooled
(about 20-.30 minutes) and the
word LOCK is off in the display.
Wipe up the excess soil and reset
the clean cycle..
Q. Is the "crackling"
sound I
hear during
cleaning
normal?
A Yes This is the sound of the
metal heating and cooling during
both the cooking and cleaning
functions..
Q. Should
there be any odor
during
the cleaning?
A° Yes, there may be a slight odor
during the first few cleanings
Failure to wipe out excessive
soil
might also cause a strong odor
when cleaning,
Q. What causes
the hair-like
lines on the enameled
surface
of my oven?
Ao This is a normal condition,
iesulting
from heating and cooling
during cleaning, These lines do not
affect how your oven performs
Q. Why do I have ash left in my
oven alter
cleaning?
A. Some types of soil wilt leave
a deposit, which is asia, It can be
removed
with a damp sponge
or cloth,
Q. My oven shelves do not slide
easily. What
is the matter?
A. After many cleanings,
oven
shelves may become so clean they
do not slide easily, If you wish
shelves to slide more easily,
dampen
fingers with a small
amount of cooking oil and rub
lightly over sides of shelf where
they contact shelf supports.
Q, My oven shelves
have become
gray after
the selLclean
cycle.
Is this normal?
A. Yes, After the self-clean
cycle,
the shelves may Iose some luster
and discolor to a deep gray color;
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