Self-Cleaning Operation; What To Expect During Self-Cleaning - Electrolux FGES3065P series Service Manual

Section 3 Electronic Control Guide
8. When the steam clean cycle is complete, stand to the
side of the oven out of the way of escaping vapor when
opening the oven door. The cycle includes a cool-down
period, so you may immediately use a soft cloth or
sponge to remove any remaining water.
9. Wipe oven cavity and bottom. DO NOT clean oven door
gasket (See Figure 35).
Figure 35: Clean around the oven door gasket
For best results, clean oven immediately after the cycle is
complete. Steam clean works best for soils on the oven
bottom. Removal of especially stubborn or baked-on soils
may require a manual cleaning.
Some condensation or water vapor may appear close to the
oven vent. This is normal. The oven gasket may become
damp; DO NOT wipe dry. Open door to broil position and
allow to air dry.
Local water sources often contain minerals (hard water) and
will leave deposits on the oven cavity. If this occurs, wipe
cavity with vinegar or lemon juice. Use distilled or filtered
water.
If the door is opened during the steam clean cycle, a beep
will sound and d-0 will show in the display. Close the oven
door. Keep oven door closed during steam clean cycle.
Steam clean cannot be programmed with a delay start. If
steam clean results are not satisfactory, run a self clean. See
"Self-Cleaning Operation" on
3-18
page 3-18.

Self-Cleaning Operation

CAUTION
•
Do not line the oven walls, racks, bottom, or any other
part of the oven with aluminum foil. Doing so will
block heat distribution, produce poor baking results,
and cause permanent damage to the oven interior
(aluminum foil will melt to the interior surface of the
oven).
•
The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the
fumes given off during the self-cleaning cycle of any
oven. Move birds to another well-ventilated room.
• During the self-cleaning cycle, the outside of the oven
can become very hot to the touch. Do not leave small
children unattended near the appliance.
•
Do not force the oven door open. This can damage the
automatic door locking system.
•
Use caution when opening the door after the self-
cleaning cycle is completed. The oven may still be very
hot. Stand to the side of the oven door when opening
the door to allow hot air or steam to escape.
A self-cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures
(well above normal cooking temperatures) which eliminate
soils completely or reduces them to a fine powdered ash you
can wipe away with a damp cloth.

What to expect during self-cleaning

While in self-clean mode, the oven heats to temperatures
much higher than those used in normal cooking. Sounds of
metal expansion and contraction are normal.
Odors are normal as the food soil is being removed. Smoke
may appear through the oven vent.
If heavy spills 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.