Oven Care; Self-Cleaning Cycle - Maytag MEW9530DS User Instructions

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.
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.
Prepare Oven:
■ Remove the broiler pan, grid, cookware and bakeware, all
cooking utensils, oven racks and aluminum foil and, on some
models, the temperature probe from the oven.
■ Use a damp cloth to clean inside door edge and the 1½"
(38 mm) area around the inside oven cavity frame, being certain
not to move or bend the gasket.
■ 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.
IMPORTANT:
■ Oven temperature must be below 500°F (260°C) to program a
clean cycle.
■ For double ovens only: Only 1 oven can be cleaned at a time.
■ For double ovens only: Both oven doors will lock when either
oven is running the Self-Cleaning cycle.
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.
Once the oven has completely cooled, remove ash with a damp
cloth. To avoid breaking the glass, do not apply a cool damp cloth
to the inner door glass before it has completely cooled.
The oven light will not work during the Self-Cleaning cycle.

OVEN CARE

Self-Cleaning Cycle
To stop the Self-Cleaning cycle at anytime, press CANCEL for the
selected oven. If the temperature is too high, the oven doors will
remain locked.
When the oven is locked, the doors of the oven cannot be opened.
To avoid damage to the doors, do not force the doors open when
the oven is locked.
Before self-cleaning, make sure the doors are completely closed or
the doors will not lock and the Self-Cleaning cycle will not begin.
NOTE: 12 hours must pass before the next Self-Clean can begin.
The oven is preset for the recommended clean cycle; however, the
time can be changed. Suggested clean times are 3 hours for light
soil and between 4 hours and 5 hours for average to heavy soil.
Use the following chart as a guide to determine the desired
cleaning level.
Cleaning Level
1
2
3
4
5
6
To Self-Clean:
1. Close the oven doors, and then press SELF CLEAN.
2. For double ovens only: Press the number "1" or "2" keypad to
select the desired oven to clean.
3. Choose the clean level desired by pressing the appropriate
number keypad as instructed by the scrolling text.
4. Press START for the selected oven.
The oven doors will automatically lock.
When the Self-Clean cycle is complete and the oven cools, the
oven doors will unlock.
5. When the oven is completely cooled, remove ash with a damp
cloth.
To Delay Start Self-Clean:
1. Close the oven doors, and then press DELAY START.
2. For double ovens only: Press the number "1" or "2" keypad to
select the desired oven to clean.
3. Press the number keypads to enter the desired amount of time
by which you want to delay the start.
4. Press SELF CLEAN.
5. Choose the clean level desired by pressing the appropriate
number keypad as instructed by the scrolling text.
6. Press START for the selected oven.
The oven doors will automatically lock after the Delay Start
countdown.
When the Self-Clean cycle is complete and the oven cools, the
oven doors will unlock.
7. When the oven is completely cooled, remove ash with a damp
cloth.
Total Cleaning Time
(Includes a 30 Minute Cool Down Time)
3 hours
3 hours 20 minutes
3 hours 40 minutes
4 hours
4 hours 30 minutes
5 hours
11