Flex Clean - Kenmore 790.9700 Series Use & Care Manual

Flex Clean
As soon as Flex Clean becomes active, a motor driven
lock mechanism will begin locking the oven door
automatically. DOOR LOCKED will appear in the
display (See Fig. 1). DO NOT open the oven door when
DOOR LOCKED is flashing (allow 15 seconds for the
lock mechanism to lock the oven).
Once the oven door has locked, CLn will appear in the
display indicating Flex Clean has started (Fig. 2).
Fig. 1 Fig. 2
Fig. 3
When Flex Clean is finished:
1. CLn message will turn off and Hot will appear in display
window (See Fig. 3).
2. Once the oven has cooled down (about 1 hour) and Hot
is no longer displayed the DOOR LOCKED message will
turn off. When this message turns off the oven door
may be opened.
Use caution when opening the oven door
after self-cleaning. The oven may still be VERY HOT
and can cause burns. To avoid possible burns stand to
the side of the oven when opening the oven door to
allow hot air or steam to escape.
3. When the oven interior has completely cooled, wipe
away any residue or powdered ash with a damp cloth
or paper towel.
Important notes:
• The kitchen area should be well ventilated using an open
window, ventilation fan or exhaust hood during the 1st
self-clean cycle. This will help eliminate the normal odors
associated with the 1st self-clean cycle.
When the clean time finishes the oven door will remain
locked until the range has cooled sufficiently. In addition
to the clean time that was programmed, you must allow
about 1 additional hour for the oven to cool before you
will be able to open the oven door.
• The Flex Clean function will not operate whenever a
radiant surface element is ON or the oven lockout is
active.
Delayed Start Flex Clean
Example; to start a delay Flex Clean with default clean
time of 3 hours and a start time of 9:00 o'clock:
1. Be sure the clock is set with the correct time of day, the
oven is empty and ALL oven racks are removed. Be sure
oven door is completely closed.
2. Press Delay Start key pad.
3. Using numeric key pad enter 9 0 0 for time to start.
4. Press START t o accept.
5. Press Flex Clean key pad.
6. Press START.
If it becomes necessary to stop Flex Clean when active:
I. Press STOP.
2. If Flex Clean has heated the oven to a high
temperature, allow enough time for the oven to cool
and for the DOOR LOCKED message to turn OFF. When
this message turns off the oven door may be opened.
3. Restart Flex Clean if needed.
Important notes:
• When Flex Clean function is active you may check the
amount of clean time remaining by pressing the Flex
Clean key pad once.
If Flex Clean is active and a power failure occurs, the
oven may not have thoroughly cleaned. This would
depend on how much cleaning time had elapsed before
the power failure. If needed after power is restored, set
Flex Clean again.
If your control is set with the default 12 hour display
mode, the Delay Flex Clean can only be set to start up to
11 hours and 59 minutes in advance. To set a Delay Start
Flex Clean to begin 12 or more hours (maximum is 23
hours and 59 minutes) in advance, be sure to set the
control for 24 hour display mode.
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