Oven Cleaning - Kenmore Electric Built-In Oven Use & Care Manual

Oven Cleaning

Adhere to the following cleaning precautions:
• Allow the oven to cool before cleaning.
• Wear rubber gloves when cleaning any exterior parts of the oven manually.
During the self-cleaning cycle, the outside of the wall oven can become very hot
to the touch. DO NOT leave a small children unattended near the appliance.
Before cleaning any part of the oven, be sure the electronic oven control is
turned OFF or else push CANCEL pad. Wait until the oven is cool.
DO NOT use commercial oven cleaners or oven protective coatings in or around
any part of the self-cleaning oven. DO NOT clean the oven door gasket. The
gasket on the oven door is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not
to rub, damage or move the gasket. DO NOT use any cleaning materials on
the gasket. Doing so could damage it. DO NOT use aluminum foil to line
the oven bottom. This may affect cooking or foil could melt and damage the
oven surface.
A self-cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures (well above cooking temperatures) which eliminate soil completely
or reduce it to a fine powdered ash you can whisk away with damp cloth.
Preparing the oven for self-cleaning:
1. Remove any excess 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 tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices or pie filling) to remain on the surface as they
may cause a dull spot even after cleaning.
2. Clean any soil from the oven frame and the door liner (see illustration). These areas heat sufficiently during a self-clean to
burn soil on. Clean with soap and water.
3. Remove all utensils and any foil from the oven. These items do not withstand high cleaning temperatures.
4. Oven racks may be left in the oven or may be removed. If they go through the clean cycle, their colour will urn slightly
dull. After the cycle is completed and the oven has cooled, rub the sides of the racks with wax paper or a cloth
containing a small amount of baby oil or salad oil. This will make the racks glide easier.
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.
NOTE: A smoke eliminator in the oven vent converts most of the soil into a colourless vapor.
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 refer to the Electronic Oven Control
Guide.
Setting the Controls for a Clean Cycle
Refer to the Electronic Control Guide.
Do Hand
Clean Door
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Do Hand
Clean Frame
Do Not
Hand Clean
Oven Door
Gasket
Typical Oven Door Cleaning