Kenmore C970-656633 Use & Care Manual page 18

General Care & Cleaning
Oven Cleaning (Continued)
Cleaning the Self-Clean Oven (some models, Continued)
What to Expect During Cleaning
While the oven is in operation, the oven heats to temperatures much higher than those used in normal cooking. Sounds of
metal expansion and contraction are normal. Odor is also normal as the food soil is being removed. Smoke may appear
through the oven vent, located on the top of the control panel.
If heavy spillovers are not wiped up before cleaning, they may flame and cause more smoke and odor than usual. This is
normal and safe and should not cause alarm. If available, use an exhaust fan during the self-cleaning cycle.
NOTE: A smoke eliminator in the oven vent converts most of the soil into a colorless vapor.
Setting the Controls for Self-Clean Cycle
For the setting of the clean cycle, refer to Timer or Electronic Oven Control Guide.
Hinge lever
Hinge
hook
lever
Hinge
support
Lock engaged for door
removal - Figure 1
HINGE SLOT
- Door removed from
the oven - Figure 2
Lock in normal
position - Figure 3
To Remove the "Hidden Bake" Cover
1. In order to remove the "hidden bake" cover, pull the back edge with one hand
about 1/2" inch and lift up the "hidden bake" cover with both hands. (See
picture)
2. When reinstalling the "hidden bake" cover, be sure to put it all the way to
the back of the oven and lay it down on the 2 shoulder screws. Then push
the front edge of the cover in its place below the front bracket.
To have easier access to the "hidden bake" cover, you can remove the oven
door by following the instructions on previous page.
IMPORTANT: Always replace the "hidden bake" cover before the next use.
Removing and Replacing the Oven Door
The door is heavy. For safe, temporary storage, lay the door flat with the inside
of the door facing down.
To Remove Oven Door:
1. Open the door to the fully opened position.
2. Pull up the hinge lever located on each hinge supports and engage it into the hinge lever
hook (Figure 1). You may have to apply a little downward pressure on the door to pull the
lever fully over the hinge lever hook.
3. Grab the door by the sides and pull the bottom of the door up and toward you to disen-
gage the hinge supports. Keep pulling the bottom of the door toward you while rotating the
top of the door toward the range to completely disengage the hinge support (Figure 2).
4. To clean oven door, follow the instructions provided in the Cleaning Chart.
To Replace Oven Door:
1. Grab the door by the sides; place the hinge support in the hinge slot. Open the door to the
fully opened position.
2. Disengage the lever from the hinge lever hook on each side (Figure 3).
Note: Make sure the hinge supports are fully engaged before unlocking the hinge lever.
3. Close the oven door.
Special Door Care Instructions -
Read the following recommendations:
1. Do not close the oven door until all the oven racks are fully in place.
2. Do not hit the glass with pots, pans, or any other object.
3. Scratching, hitting, jarring or stressing the glass may weaken its structure causing an
increased risk of breakage at a later time.
Most oven doors contain glass that can break.
(some models)
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