Frigidaire 318205829 Use & Care Manual page 20

SELF-CLEANING
SELF-CLEAN TIME LENGTH
For satisfactory results, use a 2 hour Self-Clean cycle for
light soils and a 3 hour cycle for average or a 4 hour
cycle for heavy soils.
NOTE
The kitchen area should be well ventilated using an
open window, ventilation fan or exhaust hood during
the Self-Clean cycle. This will help eliminate the normal
odors associated with the Self-Clean cycle.
To Set the Controls for a Self-Clean Cycle or a
Delayed Start Self-Clean Cycle:
NOTE
If you do not want to start a Delayed Self-Clean Cycle,
skips steps 2 & 3.
1. Be sure the clock shows the correct time of day.
2. Press START TIME. The " : " in the time of day will
fl ash.
3. Press and hold the
start the delayed Self-Clean cycle. Release the pad
when the desired time is displayed.
4. Press CLEAN. "— — —" appears in the display.
5. Press the or once. "3:00" appears in the
display for a 3 hour cycle. To change to a 2 hour
cycle press . "2:00" appears in the display or to
select a 4 hour cycle press
display.
As soon as the controls are set, the motor driven
lock will begin to close automatically and the "DOOR
LOCK" indicator light will fl ash. DO NOT open the
oven door while the light is fl ashing (it takes about
15 seconds for the oven door to lock).
6. "CLn" will appear in the display during the Self-Clean
cycle and the "DOOR LOCK" light will glow until the
Self-Cleaning cycle is complete or cancelled and the
oven temperature has cooled.
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pad to scroll to the time to
. "4:00" appears in the
When the Self-Clean Cycle is Completed:
1. The time of day or "End" will appear in the display
window and the "Clean" and "DOOR LOCK" light will
continue to glow.
2. Once the oven has cooled down for about 1 HOUR
and the "DOOR LOCK" light has gone out, the oven
door can be opened.
3. If "End" is in the display and the Select Clean
indicator light remains ON, press CLEAR. The time of
day will appear in the display.
NOTE
When the oven is cool, wipe away any residue or
powdered ash with a damp cloth or paper towel.
Stopping or Interrupting a Self-Cleaning Cycle:
If it becomes necessary to stop or interrupt a Self-
Cleaning cycle:
1. Press CLEAR.
2. Once the oven has cooled down for about 1 HOUR
and the "DOOR LOCK" light has gone out, the oven
door can be opened.
3. Restart the Self-Clean cycle once all conditions have
been corrected.
CAUTION
To avoid possible 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.
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.