Oven Cleaning (Self-Cleaning Instructions) - Gibson GEF357CBSB Owner's Manual

Oven Cleaning
(seif-deaning instructions)
r!i_During the self-cleaning
cycle, the outside of the range can
become very hot to the touch. DO NOT
leave small children unattended near the
appliance.
DO NOT line the oven
walls, racks, bottom or any other part of
the range with aluminum foil. Doing so
will destroy heat distribution, produce
poor baking results and cause
permanent damage to the oven interior
(aluminum foil will melt to the interior
surface of the oven).
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Self-Cleaning OvensiA General Description
A self-cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures (well above cooking
temperatures) which eliminate soil completely or reduce it to a fine powdered ash
you can whisk away with a damp cloth.
Preparing the Oven for Self-Cleaning
1. Adhere to the following cleaning precautions:
°Allow the oven to cooi before precleaning.
°Wear rubber gloves when predeaning and while wiping up the residue after
the self-dean cycle.
=DO NOT use oven cleaners or oven protective coatings in or around any part
of the self<leaning oven.
,,DO NOT clean the oven door gasket. The woven material of the oven door
gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage
or remove the gasket.
°DO NOT use any cleaning materials on the oven door gasket. Doing so could
damage it.
2. Remove the broiler pan and insert, all utensils and any aluminum foil. These
items cannot withstand high cleaning temperature.
3. Oven racks may be left in the oven or may be removed. If they go through the
clean cycle their color will turn slightly blue and the finish will be dull. After the
cycle is completed and the oven has cooled, rub the sides of the racks with wax
paper or a cloth containing a small amount of baby oil or salad oil. Thiswill make
the racks glide easier onto the rack supports.
4. Removeany excessspillovers in the oven cavity before starting the self-cleaning
cycle. To clean, use hot soapy water and a cloth. Large spillovers can cause heavy
smoke or fire when subjected to high temperatures. DO NOT allow food spills
with a high sugar or acid content (such as milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices
or pie filling) to remain on the surface as they may cause a dulf spot even after
cleaning.
5. Clean any soil from the oven frame, the door liner outside the oven seal strip and
the small area at the front center of the oven bottom. These areas heat
sufficiently to burn soil on. Clean with soap and water.
Stopping or Interrupting a Self-Cleaning Cycle
If it becomes necessary to stop or interrupt a self-cleaning cycle due to excessive
smoke or fire:
1. Turn the Temperature and Selector knobs to OFF.
2. Push in and turn the Stop Time knob to the time of day set on the clock, The
knob wilt then pop out.
3. Once the oven has cooled below 550°F and the "Lock" light has gone out, the
oven door can now be opened.
DO NOT force the oven door open. This can damage the automatic
door locking system. Use caution when opening the door after the self-cleaning
cycle is completed. The oven may still be VERY HOT.
4. Correct the condition which caused the smoking.
5. Restart the self<Iean cycle once all conditions have been corrected.
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