Kenmore 790.7138 Series Use & Care Manual page 17

Self-Cleaning (cont'd)
NOTE: Prior to setting the Self-Clean cycle, any spills
remaining on the oven bottom should be removed.
Starting the Select Self-Clean Cycle or a
Delayed Start Self-Clean Cycle
For satisfactory results, use a 2 hour Self-Clean cycle for
light soils and a 3 hour cycle for average or a 4 hour cycle
for heavy soils. NOTE: The kitchen area should be well
ventilated using an open window, ventitlation fan or exhaust
hood during the 1st Self-Clean cycle. This will help eliminate
the normal odors associated with the 1st Self-Clean cycle.
To Set the Controls for a Self-Clean Cycle or a
Delayed Start Self-Clean Cycle:
(Note: If you do not want to start a Delayed Self-Clean
Cycle, skips steps 2 & 3.)
1. Be sure the clock shows the correct time of day.
2. Press @. The " : " in the time of day will flash.
3. Press and hold the A pad to scroll to the time to start
the delayed Self-Clean cycle. Release the pad when the
desired time is displayed.
4. Press _.._. " "appears in the display.
5. Press the A or V once. "3:00" appears in the
display for a 3 hour cycle. To change to a 2 hour cycle
press V. "2:00" appears in the display or to select a 4
,
hour cycle press _. "4:00" appears in the display.
As soon as the controls are set, the motor driven lock
will begin to close automatically and the "LOCK"
indicator light will flash. DO NOT open the oven door
while the light is flashing (it takes about 15 seconds for
the oven door to lock).
"CLn" will appear in the display during the Self-Clean
cycle and the "LOCK" light will glow until the Self-
Cleaning cycle is complete or cancelled and the oven
temperature has cooled.
When the Self-Clean Cycle is Completed:
1. The time of day or "End" will appear in the display
window and the "Clean" and "LOCK" light will continue
to glow.
2. Once the oven has cooled down for about l HOURand
the "LOCK" light has gone out, the oven door can be
opened.
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If "End" is in the display and the Select Clean indicator
light remains ON, press _. The time of day will
appear in the display.
To avoid possible burns use care when opening
the oven door after the Self-Cleaning cycle. Stand to the side
of the oven when opening the door to allow hot air or steam to
escape.
DO NOT force the oven door open. This can
damage the automatic door locking system. Use caution and
avoid possible burns when opening the door after the Self-
Cleaning cycle has completed. The oven may still be VERY
HOT.
NOTE: When the oven is cool, wipe away any residue or
powdered ash with a damp cloth or paper towel.
Stopping or Interrupting a Select Self=
Cleaning Cycle _:,J
If it becomes necessary to stop or interrupt a Self-Cleaning _,::,
cycle:
1. Press _,
2. Once the oven has cooled down for about l HOURand
the "LOCK" light has gone out, the oven door can be
opened.
3. Restart the Self-Clean cycle once all conditions have
been corrected.
Using the cooktop after completing a Self-
Cleaning Cycle (some models):
TURNALL GAS SURFACECONTROL KNOBS
TO OFF POSITION BEFORE UNLOCKING TH E COOKTOP
-- To avoid a potential gas flow or fire be sure that ALL gas
surface control knobs are set to the OFF position before
unlocking or locking the cooktop.
IMPORTANT NOTE: Starting a Self-Clean cycle will also
turn ON the Cooktop Lockout feature. The cooktop will
remain locked during & after the Self-Clean cycle has
finished. Once the Self-Cleaning cycle has completed and
the Door Locked Indicator light has turned OFF you MUST
unlock the cooktop before the gas surface burners will
operate.
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