Kenmore 790.3103 Use & Care Manual page 39

Self-Cleaning
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.
Self-Clean Cycle Time Length
Flex
The FLEX CLEAN
Clean
to use the oven directly after a self-clean cycle remember to allow time for the oven
to cool down and the oven door to unlock. This normally takes about one hour. So
a 3 hour self-clean cycle will actually take about 4 hours to complete.
*It is recommend to use a 2 hour self-clean cycle for light soils, a 3 hour cycle for
average soils, and a 4 hour cycle for heavy soils (to assure satisfactory results).
INSTRUCTIONS
To set the controls for a 3 hour Self-Cleaning cycle to
start immediately and shut off automatically
1. Be sure the clock is set with the correct time of day and the oven
door is closed.
Flex
2. Press . "CLEAN" will flash and "3:00" HR will show in the
Clean
display (Figure 1). The control will automatically clean for a 3
hour period (default self-cleaning cycle time). Note: If a 2 or 4
hour clean time is desired, press
4
press 0 0
time based on the amount of soil: light, medium or heavy (* See
above).
3. Press . The "DOOR LOCKED" icon will flash; "CLEAN"
START
and the letters "CLn" will remain on in the display (Figure 2).
4. As soon as the control is set, the motor driven oven door lock will
begin to close automatically. Once the door has been locked the
"DOOR LOCKED" indicator light will stop flashing and remain on.
Also, the oven icon will appear in the display (Figure 3).
Note: Allow about 15 seconds for the oven door lock to close.
When the Self-Clean Cycle is Completed
1. "HOT" will appear in the display. The time of day, the "DOOR
LOCKED" and "CLEAN" icon will remain in the display (Figure
4).
2. Once the oven has cooled down for approximately 1 HOUR, and
the "DOOR LOCKED" is longer displayed, the oven door can
then be opened (Figure 5).
Stopping or Interrupting a Self-Cleaning Cycle
If it becomes necessary to stop or interrupt a self-cleaning cycle due
to excessive smoke or fire in the oven:
1. Press .
STOP
2. The oven door can only be opened after the oven has cooled
down for approximately 1 HOUR and the "DOOR LOCKED" icon
is no longer displayed (Figure 5).
pad controls the Self-Cleaning feature. If you are planning
2
0
for a 4 hour clean time. Set the cleaning
2
for 2 hour or
0
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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.
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.
PRESS
Flex
Clean
TIMED DELAY
DOOR LOCKED
or
0 0
4 0
0
TIMED DELAY
DOOR LOCKED
START
TIMED DELAY
DOOR LOCKED
TIMED DELAY
DOOR LOCKED
TIMED DELAY
DOOR LOCKED
STOP
To avoid possible
DO NOT force the
DISPLAY
TIMER CONV BAKE BROIL
CLEAN ROAST WARM PROBE
Figure 1
TIMER CONV BAKE BROIL
CLEAN ROAST WARM PROBE
Figure 2
TIMER CONV BAKE BROIL
CLEAN ROAST WARM PROBE
Figure 3
TIMER CONV BAKE BROIL
CLEAN ROAST WARM PROBE
Figure 4
TIMER CONV BAKE BROIL
CLEAN ROAST WARM PROBE
Figure 5