Self Cleaning - Kenmore 790.4558 Series Use & Care Manual

Self-Cleaning (cant'd)
Self-Clean Time Length
For satisfactory results, use a 2 hour Self-Clean cycle for light soils, a 3 hour cycle for overage, and a 4 hour cycle for
heavy soils. NOTE: The kitchen area should be well ventilated using an open window, ventilation fan or exhaust hood during
the Self-Clean cycle. This will help eliminate the normal odors associated with the 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, skip steps 2 & 3.)
1. Be sure the clock shows the correct time of day.
2. Press pad. 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.
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4. Press paa.,_ _ appears m the display.
5. Press the A or V pad once. "3:00" appears in the display for a 3 hour cycle. To change to a 2 hour cycle press
V pad. "2:00" appears in the display. To select a 4 hour cycle press A pad. "4:00" appears in the display.
As soon as the controls are set, the motor driven loci< will begin to close automatically and the "LOCI<" 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 loci<).
6. "CLn" will appear in the display during the Self-Clean cycle and the "LOCI<" 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 "LOCI<" light will continue to glow.
2. Once the oven has cooled down for about 1 HOUR and the "LOCI<" light has gone out, the oven door can be opened.
3. If "End" is in the display and the Select Clean indicator light remains ON, press (s_P") pad. 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.
Stopping or Interrupting o Self-Cleonlng Cycle
If it becomes necessary to stop or interrupt a Self-Cleaning cycle:
1. Press (s_P') pad.
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2. Once tf:_ oven has cooled down for about 1 HOUR and the "LOCI<" light has gone out, the oven door can be opened.
3. Restart the Self-Clean cycle once all conditions have been corrected.
_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.
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