Frigidaire 316423411 Use & Care Manual page 14

Self-Cleaning (cont'd)
Preparing for a Self-Clean Cycle
A Self-Cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures
(well above cooking temperatures) which eliminate soils
completely or reduces them to a fine powdered ash you can
wipe away with a damp cloth.
Adhere to the following cleaning precautions:
• DO NOT use oven cleaners or oven protective coatings in
or around any part of the Self-Cleaning 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 cause damage.
• Remove the broiler pan & insert (some models), all
utensils & ANY aluminum foil. These items cannot
withstand high cleaning temperatures.
• Remove racks. See "Removing & Replacing Oven Racks"
under Before Setting Oven Controls.
removed during the Self-Clean cycle their color will turn
slightly blue and the finish will be dull. After the cycle is
complete and the oven has cooled, rub the sides of the
oven racks with wax paper or a cloth containing a small
amount of salad oil (this will make the racks glide easier
into the rack position).
• Remove any excessive spillovers 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 leave a
dull spot even after cleaning.
• Hand clean any soil from the oven frame, the door liner
outside the oven door gasket and the small area at the
front center of the oven bottom. These areas heat
sufficiently to burn soil on. Clean with soap & water.
• Prior to setting the Self-Clean cycle, any spills remaining
on the oven bottom should be removed.
The oven bake & broil elements may appear
to have cooled after they have been turned OFF. The
elements may still be hot and burns may occur if these
elements are touched before they have cooled sufficiently.
The Bake element is located in the lower oven cavity (See
illustration).The bake element is designed to be tilted up
using your hand from the front of the bake element. This will
allow easier access to the oven bottom for cleaning.
Remove the bottom oven rack before raising the element. Be
careful not to raise the element more than 4 or 5 inches
from the resting position.
Starting the Self-Clean Cycle or a Delayed
Start Self-Clean Cycle
For satisfactory results, use a 2 hour Self-Clean cycle for
light soils or a 3 hour cycle for heavier 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
If they are not
Cycle, skips steps 2 & 3.)
1. Be sure the clock shows the correct time of day.
2. Press
3. Press and hold the
4. Press
5. Press the
6. "CLn" will appear in the display during the Self-Clean
When the Self-Clean Cycle has Completed:
The baking element
1. The time of day or "End" will appear in the display
may be tilted about
4 or 5 inches to
clean the oven
2. Once the oven has cooled down for about 1 HOUR and
bottom.
3. If "End" is in the display and the Clean indicator light
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. The " : " in the time of day will flash.
pad to scroll to the time to start
the delayed Self-Clean cycle. Release the pad when the
desired time is displayed.
. "— — —" appears in the display.
or once. "3:00" appears in the display
for a 3 hour cycle. To change to a 2 hour cycle
press . "2:00" 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).
cycle and the "LOCK" light will glow until the Self-
Cleaning cycle is complete or cancelled and the oven
temperature has cooled.
window and the "Clean" and "LOCK" light will continue
to glow.
the "LOCK" light has gone out, the oven door can be
opened.
remains ON, press . The time of day will appear in
the display.
NOTE: When the oven is cool, wipe away any residue or
powdered ash with a damp cloth or paper towel.