Cleaning - Kenmore 9114803592 Use, Care, Safety Manual

THE LFoCL AN CYCLE
E;EFORE A CLEAN CYCLE
1, Remove the broil pan and grid, oven racks, 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, lt_ even _'acks are lle_t in the
range duD'ing a Cle_n cycle_ they wi_S da_'E_en,
lose _he_r _us_er and become hard to s_ide, 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 oil to the rack
edges after the self-clean cycle, This will make the
racks easier to slide.
2. Soil on t he oven front frame, the door liner outside the
door gasket and the front edge of the oven cavity
(about t" into the oven) will not be cleaned during a
clean cycle (see Illustration below). Clean these
areas by hand before starting a clean cycle.
Use hot water with a soap-filled steel wool pad. We
recommend a cleanser such as 'Soft Scrub@' brand
or a similar cleaning product to keep white surfaces
looking clean and new. After cleaning, rinse well with
a vinegar and water mixture. This will help prevent a
brown residue from formtng when the oven is heated.
Buff these areas dry wtth a dry cloth.
FRONT FRAME
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 repeated.
QUESTtIONS ANI# ANSWERS
Q. if my oven control is not working, can I still self-clean
my oven?
A. No, Your OVEN CONTROL Is used to program the
oven to start and stop the self-cleaning cycle.
Q. Can I use commercial oven cleaners on any part of
my selfocleaning oven?
A. No cleaners or coatings should be used on or arou nd
any part of this oven.
Qo Can I clean the woven gasket around the oven door?
A. You should not clean the woven gaskeL
Q. ls it normal to hear "crackling sound" during clean-
ing?
A, Yes, This is the metal heating and cooling.
Q. Why do I have ash left in my oven after cleaning?
A. Some types of sell will leave a deposit. It can be
removed with a damp sponge or cloth.
Q. What should I do if excessive smoking occurs during
cleaning?
A. This is caused by excessive soil and you should
press CLEAR/OFF. Open windows to rid room of
smoke. Allow the oven to cool for at least one hour
before opening the door. Wipe up excess soil and
reset the clean cycle.
Q. Should there be any odor during the cleaning?
A. Yes, there may be an odor during the first few
cleantngso Failure to wipe out excessive soil might
also cause an odor when cleaning.
TO SET SELF-CLEAN CYCLE
1o Press CLEAN.
DOOR LINER
3. Wipe up heavy spillovers on the oven bottom. Too
much soil may cause smoking during the clean cycle.
4. Do not rub the door gasket. The fiberglass material of
the gasket has an extremely low resistance to abrasion.
An intact and welt fitting oven door gasket is essential
for energy efficient oven operation and good baking
results° if you notice the gasket becoming worn,
frayed or damaged in any way or if it has become
displaced on the door, you should replace the seal.
AFTER A CLEAN CYCLE
Aftera clean cycle, you may notice some white ash in the
oven, Just wipe tt up with a damp cloth.
If white spots remain, remove them with a soap-filled
steel wool pad. Be sure to rinse thoroughly with a
vinegar and water mixture. These deposits are usually
2, Press the UP or DOWN arrow pad to set the desired
CLEAN TIME. Normal CLEAN TiME is 3 hours.
The words ON and LOCK will show In the display,
The door will automatically lock.
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NOTE:
The oven temperature must drop below
lock temperature and the LOCi( light must
go off before you willl be able to open the
oven doon',
You may check to see when the clean cycle will be
finished by pressing the STOP TiME pad.
• You cannot clean both the upper and the lower
ovens at the same time,
• You will not be able to use Time Bake in one oven
and Self-Clean in the other at the same time.
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