~estions
and
Answem
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
t{)
set
a
delay clean to end at
a
specitic
time.
Q.
Can I use commercial oven cleaners on any part
of my self-cleaning oven?
A.
N()
cleaners
or
coatings should be used
around
any
part
of
this oven. If you do use them
and
do
not
tho~)ughty
rinse the oven with water, wiping it
absnluteiy
clean
afterwards, the residue
can
scar
the oven surface
and
damage
metal
parts
the next
time the
oven
is
automatically
cleaned.
Q.
What should I do if excessive smoking occurs
during cleaning?
A.
This is
caused
by excessive
soil.
Turn the oven
utl..
Open
the
windows
to
rid the
room
of
smoke.
Wait
until the oven has
c(x~led
and
the
word
“LOCK”’ is
oft.
in the
displtiy.
Wipe up the
cxccss
soil
and
reset
the
clean
cycle.
Q. 1s
the “crackling” or “popping” sound I hear
during cleaning normal?
Yes.
This is
the
sound
of the
metal
heating
and
c(x)ling
during
both
the cooking
and
cleaning
functions.
Q.
Should there be any odor during the cleaning?
A.
Yes,
there will bean
odor
during the first
few
cleanings. Failure
to
wipe
out
excessive
soil
might
also
cause
a
strong
(flor
when cleaning.
Q. What causes the hair-like lines on the enameled
surface of my oven?
A.
This is a normal condition, resulting
f~)m
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
~moved
with a
damp
sponge or cloth.
Q. My oven shelves do not slide easily.
What
is the matter?
A.
After many cleanings, the oven shelves will lose
their luster
and
become hard
to
slide. To make the
shelves slide
m(~re
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
sornc
Iustcr
and discolor
to
a deep
gray
color.
Q. Can
I
cook food on the
cooktop
while the oven
is self-cleaning?
A. Yes.
While the oven is self-cleaning, you can use
the
c(x)ktop
just as you normally do.