Self-Cleaning - Frigidaire FFEF3017XSA Use & Care Manual

Preparing for self-clean
A self-cleaning oven cleans itself using high temperatures
that are well above normal cooking temperatures. The self-
clean feature, when used properly, will eliminate soils from
the oven completely or reduce them to a fine powdered
ash. Once the oven has cooled, simply wipe away the ash
using a damp cloth.
Your oven provides three self-cleaning duration choices. A
3-hour cleaning time for normal cleaning; a 2-hour clean
for lighter soils and a 4-hour option for heavier burnt-on
soils (some models).
• Do not touch the oven during the self-clean cycle.
• Keep children away from oven during self-clean cycle.
• Failure to follow these instructions can result in burns.
The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the
fumes given off during the self-cleaning cycle of any
range. Move birds to another well-ventilated room.
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Fig. 1
Read before starting self-clean
• Remove all items from the oven and cooktop, including
food, cookware, utensils, plastic and any
aluminum foil and temp probe (if equipped).
Aluminum foil will not withstand high temperatures
generated during a self-clean cycle.
• Remove all oven racks and any accessories from
the oven to avoid possible heat damage. If the oven
racks are not removed they may discolor. The
Effortless
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Oven Rack (some models) must be
removed before starting self-clean to avoid damaging
the glide ability of the rack.
• Be sure the oven vent area is clear.
• Remove all items from the storage or warmer drawer.
• Be sure the oven light shield is in place.
• Remove any excessive spillovers. Spills on the
oven bottom should be wiped-up and removed before
starting self-clean. To clean, use hot, soapy water
and a cloth. Large food spillovers can cause heavy
smoke or a fire during self-clean.
• Remove any food spills from oven that have a high
sugar or acid content (such as milk, tomatoes,
sauerkraut, fruit juices or pie filling) before starting a
self-clean cycle. If they are not removed they may
leave a dull spot even after self-cleaning.
• Clean any soil from the outer oven frame, the door
liner outside the oven door gasket and the small area
at the front center of the oven bottom. Clean using
soap and water before starting self-clean. These areas
(See Fig. 1) heat sufficiently to burn soil on.
• Do not clean the oven door gasket (See Fig. 1).
Do not use any cleaning materials on the oven door
gasket. Doing so could cause damage to the 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 commercial oven cleaners or protective
coatings of any kind inside oven. Residue from oven
cleaners may damage the porcelain during the next
self-clean cycle.
• It is normal for odors to occur during self-clean,
especially during the first self-clean cycle. It is
recommend to ventilate the kitchen. Open windows and
if available turn on an exhaust fan or overhead range
hood during the self-clean cycle.