Whirlpool SM988PES Use & Care Manual page 16

Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle
The self-cleaning cycle uses very high heat to burn away soil. Before you start,
make sure you understand exactly how to use the cycle safely.
Before You Start
1.
Clean the shaded areas by hand.
They do not get hot enough dur-
ing the Self-Clean cycle for soil to
burn awav. Use hot water and
detergent'or a soapy steel-wool
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the frame around the oven.
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the inside of the door, especially
the Dart outside the oven seal.
DO NOT clean the fiberglass seal.
DO NOT move if or bend if. Poor
cleaning and poor baking will result.
2. Remove the rocks, broiler pan
and any pots and pans you may
hove stored in the oven. They
can't stand the high heat.
3.
Wipe out any loose soil or grease.
This will help reduce smoke and
possible flare-ups during the
cleaning cycle.
Oven racks and chrome reflec-
for pans must not be cleaned in
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the oven. They will warp and
discolor.
DO NOT
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Clean Seal
Clean Door
Turn on the vent hood or other kitchen vent during the cleaning cycle. This will
help remove heat and odors that ore normal during the cycle.
SPECIAL CAUTIONS:
DO NOT use commercial oven
cleaners in your oven. Damage to
the porcelain finish may occur,
DO NOT force the Lock Lever, you
could bend or break it. The lever is
designed to stay locked until the
oven is cool enough to safely open
Wait until it moves freely.
DO NOT use foil or other liners in the
oven. During the cleaning cycle foil
con burn or melt and damage the
oven surface.
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