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Q. If my oven clock is not set to the correct time of
day, can I still self-clean my oven?
A. If the
clock
is
not
set
to
the correct time of
day
you
will
not
be able to
set
a
delay
clean to end at a
specific time.
Q. Can I use commercial oven cleaners on any part
of my self-cleaning oven?
A. No cleaners or coatings should be used around
any part
of
this oven. If you do use them and do
not thoroughly rinse the oven with water, wiping it
absolutely clean afterwards, the residue can scar
the oven surface and damage metal parts the next
time the oven is automatically cleaned.
Q. Can
I
clean both ovens at the same time?
A. No.
There is too much heat. The control only
allows one oven to clean at a time.
Q. Can I
clean
in one oven and use the other
for Baking?
A. Yes.
You will be able to bake in one oven while
self-cleaning the other oven. You will not be able
to use any timed operations.
n. What should I do if excessive smoking occurs
during cleaning?
A.
This is caused by excessive soil. Turn the oven off.
Open the windows to rid the room of smoke. Wait
until the oven has cooled and the word “LOCK” is
off in the display. Wipe up the excess soil and reset
the clean cycle.
Q. Is the “crackling” or “popping” sound I hear
during cleaning normal?
A. Yes.
This is the sound of the metal heating
and cooling during both the cooking and
cleaning functions.
Q. Should there be an odor during the cleaning?
A. Yes,
there will be an odor during the first few
cleanings. Failure to wipe out excessive soil might
also cause a strong odor when cleaning.
Q.
What causes the hair-like lines on the enameled
surface of my oven?
A.
This is
a
normal condition, resulting from heating
and cooling during cleaning. These lines do not
affect how your oven 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.
Q.
My
oven shelves do not slide easily. What is
A.
the
matter?
After
many
cleanings, the oven shelves will lose
their
luste~
and bec~me hard to slide. To make the
shelves slide more easily, wipe the shelf supports
with cooking oil.
Q. My oven shelves have become gray after the
self-clean cycle. Is this normal?
A. Yes.
After the self-clean cycle, the shelves will
lose some luster and discolor to a deep gray color.
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