Range Care; Self-Cleaning Cycle - KitchenAid KERC506 Use & Care Manual

6. Press START.
The start time is automatically calculated and displayed.
"DELAY" and the stop time will also appear on the oven
display.
When the start time is reached, the oven will automatically
turn on. On some models, the vertical bar countdown and
minute time countdown will appear on the oven display.
On some models, the set temperature and minute time
countdown will appear on the oven display.
When the stop time is reached, the oven will shut off
automatically and "End" will appear on the oven display.
If on, end-of-cycle tones will sound, then reminder tones will
sound every minute.
7. Press CANCEL OFF or open the oven door to clear the display
and/or stop reminder tones.

RANGE CARE

Self-Cleaning Cycle

(on some models)
WARNING
Burn Hazard
Do not touch the oven during the
Self-Cleaning cycle.
Keep children away from oven during
Self-Cleaning cycle.
Failure to follow these instructions can result
in burns.
IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to
the fumes given off during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Exposure to
the fumes may result in death to certain birds. Always move birds
to another closed and well ventilated room.
Self-clean the oven before it becomes heavily soiled. Heavy soil
results in longer cleaning and more smoke.
Keep the kitchen well-ventilated during the Self-Cleaning cycle to
help get rid of heat, odors, and smoke.
Do not block the oven vent(s) during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Air
must be able to move freely. Depending on your model, see "Oven
Vent" or "Oven Vents" section.
Do not clean, rub, damage or move the oven door gasket. The
door gasket is essential for a good seal.
Prepare Oven:
Remove the broiler pan, grid, cookware and bakeware and, on
some models, the temperature probe from the oven.
Remove any foil from the oven because it may burn or melt,
damaging the oven.
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Remove oven racks to keep them shiny and easy to slide. See
"General Cleaning" section for more information.
Hand clean inside door edge and the 1½ in. (3.8 cm) area
around the inside oven cavity frame, being careful not to move
or bend the gasket. This area does not get hot enough during
self-cleaning to remove soil. Do not let water, cleaner, etc.
enter slots on door frame. Use a damp cloth to clean this area.
Wipe out any loose soil to reduce smoke and avoid damage.
At high temperatures, foods react with porcelain. Staining,
etching, pitting or faint white spots can result. This will not
affect cooking performance.
Prepare Cooktop and Storage Drawer:
Remove plastic items from the cooktop because they may
melt.
Remove all items from the storage drawer.
How the Cycle Works
IMPORTANT: The heating and cooling of porcelain on steel in the
oven may result in discoloring, loss of gloss, hairline cracks and
popping sounds.
The Self-Cleaning cycle uses very high temperatures, burning soil
to a powdery ash.
The oven is preset for a 3 hour 30 minute clean cycle, however the
time can be changed. Suggested clean times are 2 hours 30
minutes for light soil and between 3 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours
30 minutes for average to heavy soil.
Once the oven has completely cooled, remove ash with a damp
cloth. Do not wipe down any of the inside surfaces until the oven
has completely cooled down. Applying a cool damp cloth to the
inner door glass before it has cooled completely could result in
the glass breaking.
The oven light will not work during the Self-Cleaning cycle.
On Canadian models, the rear surface elements will not work
during the Self-Cleaning cycle.
To Self-Clean:
Before self-cleaning, make sure the door is closed completely or it
will not lock and the cycle will not begin.
1. Press CLEAN.
Press the number pads to set a clean time other than 3 hours
30 minutes. The clean time can be set between 2 hours 30
minutes and 4 hours 30 minutes.
On some models, press the HR and MIN "up" or "down"
arrow pads (buttons) to set clean time.
2. Press START.
The oven door will automatically lock and "DOOR LOCKED"
or "LOCKED," the start time and stop time will appear on the
oven display. On some models, the clean time will appear on
the oven display.
The door will not unlock until the oven cools.
When the cycle is complete and the oven cools, "End" will
appear on the oven display and "DOOR LOCKED" or
"LOCKED" will disappear from the display.
3. Press any pad or open the oven door to clear the oven display.
To Delay Start Self-Clean:
Before delay starting Self-Clean, make sure the clock is set to the
correct time of day. See "Clock" section. Also, make sure the door
is closed completely or it will not lock and the cycle will not begin.
1. Press CLEAN.
Press the number pads to set a clean time other than 3 hours
30 minutes. The clean time can be set between 2 hours 30
minutes and 4 hours 30 minutes.
On some models, press the HR and MIN "up" or "down"
arrow pads (buttons) to set clean time.