Kenmore 73511 Owner's Manual page 32

Questions and Answers
Q. if my oven clock is not working, can 1 still self-
clean my oven?
A. No Your Electronic Controls use the range clock to
help start and stop your self-cleaning cycle.
Q. Can ! use commercial oven cleaners on any
part of my self-cleaning oven?
A. No cleaners or coatings should be used around
any part of this oven, If you do use them and do not
thoroughfy rinse the oven with water, wiping it abso-
lutely clean afterward, the residue can scar the oven
surface and damage metal parts the next time the
oven is automatically cleaned
Q. Can I clean the Woven Gasket around the oven
door?
A. No, this gasket is essential for a good oven seal,
and care must be taken not to rub, damage or move
this gasket
Q, What should 1 do if excessive smoking occurs
during cleaning?
A. This is caused by excessive soil Touch the
CLEAR/OFF pad Open windows to rid room of
smoke. Wait until the oven has cooled (about 20-30
minutes) and the word "LOCK" is off in the display
Wipe up the excess soil and reset the clean cycle
Q. Is the "crackling" sound i hear during cleaning
normal?
A. Yes. This is the sound of the metal heating and
cooling during both the cooking and cleaning func-
tions
Q. Should there be any odor during the cleaning?
A. Yes, there may be a slight odor during the first few
cleanings Failure to wipe out excessive soil might
also cause a strong odor when cleaning
Q. What causes the hair-like lines on the enam-
eled surface of my oven?
A. This is a normal condition, resulting from heating
and cooling during cleaning These lines do not affect
how your oven performs
Q. Why do I have ash left in rny oven after clean-
ing?
A. Some types of soil will leave a deposit, which is
ash_ it can be removed with a damp sponge or cloth
Qo My oven shelves do not slide easily. What is
the matter?
A. After many cleanings, oven shelves may become
so clean they do not slide easily To make shelves
slide more easily, after each self-cleaning cycle damp-
en fingers with a small amount of cooking oil and rub
lightly over sides of shelf where they contact shelf
supports
Q. My oven shelves have become gray after the
self-cleaning cycle. Is this normal?
A. Yes. After the self-cleaning cycle, the shelves may
lose some luster and discolor to a deep gray
Q. The word "door" appeared on the display when
I selected the Clean Cycle, What's wrong?
A. The door latch handle must be moved all the way
to the right Move the latch handle and cleaning will
start.
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