Self=Cleaning - Kenmore 790. 4045 Use & Care Manual

Self-Cleaning
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Starting the Select Self-Clean Cycle
For satisfactory results, use a 2 hour Self-Clean cycle for light soils and a 3 hour
cycle for average to heavy soils. NOTE: The kitchen area should be well
ventilated using an open window, ventitlation fan or exhaust hood during the 1st
Self-Clean cycle. This will help eliminate the normal odors associated with the 1st
Self-Clean cycle.
To Set the Controls for a Self-Clean Cycle
1. Be sure the clock shows the correct time of day.
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2. Press "------ appears in the display.
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3. Press the A until "3:00" appears in the display for a 3 hour cycle, or press
V until "2:00" appears in the display for a 2 hour cycle.
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As soon as A or V is released, "CLn" appears in the display.
As soon as the controls are set, the motor driven lock will begin to close
automatically and the "Door locked" indicator light will flash. DO NOT open
the oven door while the light is flashing (it takes about 15 seconds for the
oven door to lock).
6. The "Door locked" indicator light will glow until the Self-Cleaning cycle is
complete or cancelled and the oven temperature has cooled.
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 locked" light will continue to glow.
2. Once the oven has cooled down for about 1 HOUR and the "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 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 Select Self-Cleaning Cycle
if it becomes necessary to stop or interrupt a Self-Cleaning cycle:
1. Press _.
2. Once the oven has cooled down for about 1 HOUR and the "Door locked"
light has gone out, the oven door can be opened.
3. Restart the Self-Clean cycle once all conditions have been corrected.
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 and avoid possible
burns when opening the door after
the Self-Cleaning cycle has
completed. The oven may still be
VERY HOT.
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