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OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN
(continued)
Questions and Answers
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Can I use commercial oven cleaners on any part
of
my self-cleaning oven?
No
cleaners or coatings should be used around any
part
of
this
o~en.
If you do use them and do not
thoroughly rinse the
o~en
with water, wiping it
tibso]utely
clean
afterwards, the residue can scar
the oven surface and damage metal parts the next
time the
o~’en
is automatically cleaned.
What should I do if excessive smoking occurs
during cleaning?
This is caused by excessive soil. Turn the Oven
Temperature knob to OFF. Open the windows to
rid room of smoke. Wait until the LATCH DOOR
light
goes
oft.
Wipe up the excess soil and reset the
clean
cycle.
Is the “crackling” or “popping” sound
I
hear
during cleaning normal?
Ye\.
This is the sound of the metal heating
and
coo]
in:
during
both the cooking and
clean
ing
functions.
Should there be any odor during the cleaning?
Yes,
there
will
be
an
odor during the first few
clean inss. Failure to wipe out excessive soil might
al
w>
cause a strong odor when clean
ir~g.
What causes the hair-like lines on the enameled
surface of’ my oven?
Thi\
is a normal condition. resulting from heating
anci
cooling during clean i
n,g.
These lines do not
affect
how
}our
o~cn
performs.
Q. Why do I have ash left in my oven after
cleaning?
A. Some types of soil will leave a deposit
which
is
ash. It can be removed with a
damp sponge
or cloth.
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My oven shelves do not slide easily. What is
the matter?
After many cleanings, the oven shelves will lose
their luster and become hard to slide. To make
shelves slide more easily, wipe the
shelf
supports
with cooking oil.
My oven shelves have become gray after the
self-clean cycle. Is this normal?
Yes. After the self-clean cycle, the
shel~es
will
lose some luster and change to a deep gray color.
Can
I
cook food on the cooktop while the oven
is self-cleaning?
Yes. While the oven is self-cleaning, you
can
use
the cooktop just as you normally do.
The LATCH DOOR light flashes when
I
set the
clean cycle. What’s wrong?
A. The LATCH DOOR light will
flash
until the latch
is moved to the right.
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