Self-Clean Cycle - Kenmore 93121 Use, Care, Safety Manual

THE SELF-CLEAN CYCLE
BEFORE A CLEAN CYCLE
1. Remove the broil pan and grid, oven rscks, all utensils
and any foil that may be In the oven. Do not try to
clean utensils or any other objects in the oven during
a self-clean cycle. If oven racks are left in the
range during a clean cycle, they will darken,
lose their luster and become hard to slide. If
you choose to leave the racks In the oven, you can
polish the edges of the racks with steel wool and
apply a small amount of vegetable oll to the rack
edges after the self-clean cycle. This will make the
racks easier to slide.
2. Soil on the oven front frame, under the front edge of
the cooktop, the door liner outside the door seal and
the front edge of the oven cavity (about 1" Into the
oven) will not be cleaned during a clean cycle (see
Illustration below). Clean these a_as by hand before
starting a clean cycle.
Use hot water with a soap-filled steel wool pad, then
rinse well. FRONT FRAME
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DOOR LINER
3. Wipe up heavy splllovers on the oven bottom. Too
much soil may cause smoking during the clean cycle.
4. Clean the door seal by using a clean sponge to soak
the soiled area with hydrogen peroxide. Repeated
soaking may be needed depending on the amount of
soil Frequent cleaning will help prevent excessive
soil buildup. Do not rub the door seal. The fiberglass
material of the seal has an extremely low resistance
to abrasion. An Intact and well fitting oven door seal
Is eesentlal for energy efficient oven operation and
good baking results. If you notice the seal becoming
worn, frayed or damaged In any way or If it has
become displaced on the door, you should replace
the seal.
For your safety, the oven door cannot
be unlocked while the oven is at clean-
ing temperature. After a clean cycle,
the door cannot be unlocked until the
temperature has dropped to a safe level
(about 30 minutes).
TO SET A CLEAN CYCLE:
Recommended Cleaning Times:
Light Soil ........................................... 1-1/2 hours
Moderate Soil .................................... 2-1/2 hours
Heavy Soil .......................................... 3-1/2 hours
1. Set DELAY START TIME KNOB on the clock _ _h_.
present time of day.
2. Sst the STOP I"IME knob to the time of day when you
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want the clean cycle to end.
Note: The oven will not unlock until the
temperature has dropped to e safe level; about
30 minutes after the stop time.
Turn OVEN SET KNOB to CLEAN.
Turn OVEN TEMP KNOB counterclockwlseto CLEAN.
Turn the knob all the way until it stops.
Slide the door lock/unlock handle all the way to the
right to lock the door. You may need to press on the
door slightly to get it to lock.
OVEN • TEMP OVEN SET
CLEAR
OFF
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SUDE DOOR LOCK/UN-
LOCK HANDLE TO THE
RIGHT TO LOCK DOOR
TO INTERRUPT A CLEAN CYCLE:
1. Turn STOP TIME knob to the current time of day.
2. Walt about 30 mlnutse.
Do not force the door lock handle. Slide door lock/
unlock handle to left to unlock door.
3. Turn OVEN SET KNOB to OFF.
WHEN A CLEAN CYCLE IS FINISHED:
1. Stop time will be the same as the time of day.
2. Waltabout30minutes. Donotforcethedoorlock
handle. Slide door/unlock handle to left to unlock
door.
3. Turn OVEN SET KNOB to OFF. Turn OVEN TEMP
KNOB clockwlee.
AFTER A CLEAN CYCLE
After a clean cycle, you may notice some white ash In the
oven. Just wipe It up with a damp cloth.
If white spots remain, scrub them with a soap-filled steel
wool pad. Be sure to rinse thoroughly with a white
vinegar and water mixture. These deposits are usually
a salt residue that cannot be removed by the clean cycle.
If the oven Is not clean after one clean cycle, the cycle
may be repasted. NESCL22