Self-Cleaning Oven - Kenmore 790.4689 Series Use & Care Manual

Self-.Cleaning
During the Self-Cleaning
cycle, the outside of the range can
become very hot to the touch. DO NOT
leave
small children unattended near
the appliance.
The health of some birds
is extremely sensitive to the fumes given
off: during the Self-Cleaning cycle of
any range. Move birds to another well-
ventilated room.
DO NOT line the oven
wails, racks, bottom or any other
part of the range with aluminum foil.
Doing so wiii destroy heat distribution,
produce poor baking results and cause
permanent damage to the oven interior
(aluminum foil wiii melt to the interior
surface of the oven).
DO NOT force the
oven door open. This can damage the
automatic door locking system. Use
caution when opening the door after the
Self-Cleaning cycle is completed. The
oven may still be VERY HOT.
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Self-Cleaning Oven
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 cleanlng 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 all utensils and any alumlnum foil. These items cannot
withstand high cleaning temperatures.
* Oven racks do not have to be removed, but remaining in the oven during
the Self-Clean will turn them slightly blue and dull their finish. If left in,
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 aduii spot even after cleaning.
* 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 sumciently to burn soil on. Clean with soap and water. Do
not hand clean door gasket.
NOTE: Prior to setting the Self-Clean cycle, any spills remaining on the oven
bottom should be removed.
Note: See additional cleaning
information for the oven door in the
General Care & Cleanlng section.
What to Expect during Cleaning
While the oven is in operation, the oven heats to temperatures much
higher than those used in normal cooking. Sounds of metal expansion
and contraction are normal. Odor is also normal as the food soil is being
removed. Smoke may appear through the oven vent.
If heavy spillovers are not wiped up before cleaning, they may flame and
cause more smoke and odor than usual. This is normal and safe and should
not cause alarm. If available, use an exhaust fan during the self-cleaning
cycle.
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