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
11 Clean ihe shaded areas by hand.
They do not get hot enough
DO NOT clean me fiberglass seal.
during the Self-Cleaning cycle for
DO NOT move it or bend it. Poor
soil to burn away. Use hot water
cleaning and poor baking will result.
and detergent or a soapy steel
wool pad on...
2. Remove the broiler pan and any
pots and pans you may have
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The inside of the door.
stored in the oven. They can’t
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The frame around the oven.
stand the heat.
3. Wipe out any loose soil or
crease. This will
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reduce smoke
&ring the Self-Cleaning cycle.
4. If the oven has a rotisserie, make
sure the motor socket cover Is
5. If you want the oven racks to
remain shiny, remove from the
oven and clean by hand. Cther-
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
slide. See chart on
CLEAN DOOR
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
cleaners in your oven. Damage to
DO NOT block the vent during
the porcelain finish may occur.
the Self-Cleaning cycle. Air must
move freely for best cleaning
DO NOT force the lock lever, you
could bend or break it. The lever is
designed to stay locked until the
oven is cool enough to safely
open. Walt until 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.
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