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SELF-CLEAN
OVEN
'BEFORE
DURING
AFTER
SELF-CLEANING
SELF-CLEANING
SELF-CLEANING
Whenthe doorislockedandthe CLEAN
About one hourafter the completion of
pad is pressed,the oven automatically the cleancycle,the internallockwilldis-
begins to heat to cleaning tempera- engageandtheLOCKindicatorwilltum
tures,
off. At this point,the lock lever can be
moved to the left (unlockedposition)
Turn off oven light before clean cycle. As the ovenreachescleaningtempera- and the dooropened.
The life of the bulbmay be shortened if
tures,the LOCKindicator willturn onto
left on during the ctean cycle,
show that an internal lock mechanism
has engaged. At this point, the oven
Some soil may leave a light gray, pow-
Clean oven frame, door frame and
door can not be unlocked and opened,
dery ash which can be removed with a
around the oven vent with a non-abra-
damp cloth. If soil remains, it indicates
sive cleaning agent such as Bon Ami.
Toprevent damage to the door and lock
that the clean cycle was not long
These areas are not exposed to clean-
lever, do not force the lock lever to the
enough. The soil will be removed during
ing temperatures and
should
be
left when the LOCK indicator is dis-
the next clean cycle.
cleaned to prevent soil from baking on
played.
during the clean cycle.
The first few times the oven is cleaned,
If the oven racks do not slide smoothly
some smoke and odor may be detected,
after a clean cycle, wipe racks and era-
Wipe up excess grease or spillovers
This is normal and will reduce or disap-
bossed rack supports with a small
from the oven bottom to prevent exces-
pear with use. If the oven is heavily
amount of vegetable oil to restore ease
sive smoking during the clean cycle,
soiled, or if the broiler pan is left in the
of movement.
Do not use oven cleaners or oven liner
oven, smoke and odor may occur.
protective coatings of any kind on the
It is normal for the cooktop of the range
Fine, hair-like lines may appear in the
_&elf-clean oven finish or around any
to become hot during a clean cycle,
oven interior or oven door. This is a nor-
_Jart of the oven.
Therefore touching the cooktopduring a
mal condition resulting from heating and
self-clean cycle should be avoided,
cooling of the porcelain finish. These
To prevent damage, do not clean or rub
lines do not affect the performance of
the gasket around the oven door. The
As the oven heats and cools, you may
the oven.
gasket isdesigned to seal in heat during
hear sounds of metal parts expanding
the clean cycle,
and contracting. This is normal and will
not damage your appliance.
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