Using the Self-Cleaning Cycle
The Self-Cleaning cycle uses very high heat to burn away soil. Before
YOU start, make sure YOU understand exactly how to use the Self-Cleaning
cycle safely. .
Before You Start
1.
Clean the shaded areas by hand.
They do not get hot enough
during the Self-Cleaning cycle for
soil to burn away. Use hot wafer
and detergent or a soapy steel
wool pad on...
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The inside of the door.
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The frame around the oven.
DO NOT clean the fiberglass seal.
DO NOT move it or bend it. Poor
cleaning and poor baking will result.
2. Remove the broller pan and any
pots and pans you may have
stored in the oven. They can’t
stand the heat.
3.
Wipe out any loose soil or
grease. This will help reduce
smoke during the Self-Cleaning
cycle.
4. If the oven has a rotisserie, make
sure the motor socket cover is
closed.
5. If you want the oven racks to
remain shiny, remove from the
oven and clean by hand. Other-
wise, put oven racks on second
and fourth guides (guides are
counted from bottom to top]. After
racks are cleaned in the Self-
Cleaning cycle, they become
harder to slide. See chart on page
20. Chrome reflector bowls must
not be cleaned in the oven. They
CLEAN FRAME CLEAN DOOR
CLEAN SEAL
will discolor.
Turn on the vent hood or other kitchen vent during the Self-Cleaning cycle.
This will help remove heat and odors that are normal during the cycle.
SPECIAL CAUTIONS:
DO NOT use commercial oven
DO NOT block the vent during
cleaners In your oven. Damage to
the Self-Cleaning cycle. Alr must
the porcelain flnlsh may occur.
move freely for best cleaning
DO NOT force the lock lever, you
results.
could bend or break it. The lever is
deslgned to stay locked until the
oven is cool enough to safely
open. Walt untll It moves freely.
DO NOT use foil or other liners In
the oven. During the Self-Cleaning
cycle foil can burn or melt and
damage the oven surface.
