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More Information on the Self-Cleaning Process
• A slight odor may be detected, and if an oven is heavily soiled, some smoke may
be visible. Some smoke and odor during the cleaning process is a normal
occurrence. Since theovenventis locatedonthetopofthecontrol panel, vapors,
moisture, etc. may be seencoming from this area.
• During the cleaning process, do not be alarmed if an occasional flame isvisible
through the oven window. This is caused by excessive food soil that was not
removed before the oven was set to clean.
• SINCE THE DOORAND WINDOW OF THE OVENWILL GETWARM DURING
THE SELF-CLEANING PROCESS, AVOID CONTACT.
• Some types ofsoilmay disintegratebut leavealight filmor heavierdeposit ofash.
The amount ofash depends on the amount of soil which was in the oven. After
oven has cooled, this ash may be removed with a damp sponge. If other dark
deposits remainafter wiping with asponge,the time set forthe lengthofcleaning
was not enough. Increase thecleaning time for future cleanings or clean more
frequently. The normal c_eeningtime is2 1/2hours. A maximum of4 hours may
be selected if necessary.
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• if racks havebeen left inovenduring thecleaning process,they shouldbe treated
asfollows. After thecleaning processiscompleted andthe ovenhascooled, buff
the underside of rack edges with Scotch-Brite scour-pad or rub lightly the
underside of rack edges with a coating of vegetable oil. Use a light application
of oilso it does notsoiltheoven. Asa suggestion, usefingertips toapply oil. This
will make the cleaned racks slide more easily.
• To remove occasional spillovers between cleanings, use a soap-filled scouring
pad or mild cleanser; rinsewell.
• It is better to clean the ovenregularly ratherthan wait until there isa heavy build-
up of soil in the oven.
• During the cleaning process, the kitchen should be well ventilated to help
eliminate normal odors associated with cleaning.
• Anyattempttoforcetheself-cleanDOORLOCKLEVERtolockorunlockwithout
electricpowerapplied tothedoororwith theTEMPERATUREknobinanyposition
other than CLEAN may result in damage to thedoor locking mechanism.
• DO NOT USECOMMERCIAL OVEN CLEANERS IN OR AROUND THE SELF-
CLEANING OVEN AREA.
• DO NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL OR OTHER LINERS IN THE OVEN.
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