Filter
Top Products
9. Turn the burner on to determine if
it wik light. If the burner does not
light after cleaning, contact an
authorized RopetiM service
technician. Do not service the
sealed burner yourself.
9. The bottom area of the surface
burner grate is not covered by
porcelain enamel and therefore
should be dried thoroughly to
prevent rusting of the prongs.
Also, due to the glass-like nature of
enamel it may sometimes chip at
the prong area; however, this does
not affect the performance of the
range.
The oven burner
A properly adjusted and well-maintained
burner produces a flame which has an
inner cone of bluish-green and an outer
mantel of dark blue (see below). The
flame should burn evenly; blowing or
lifting should not occur. If the burner
flame looks any different, contact an
authorized Rope?’ service technician for
adjustment.
Dark blue
Typica.l oven and broil burner game
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 staxt
Hand-clean frame
I
Hand-clean
door around edge
I
DO NOT hand-clean seal
1. Clean the areas shown by hand.
They do not get hot enough during
the Self-Cleaning cycle for soil to
burn away. Use hot water and
detergent or a soapy steel wool
pad on . . .
n
The inside of the door around the
edge. (The window may also
require hand-cleaning.)
n
The frame around the oven.
Do not clean, move or bend the
fiberglass seal. Poor cleaning and
poor baking will result.
2. Remove the broiler pan and any
pots and pans you may have
stored in the oven.
NOTE: The broiler pan (without
grid) can be cleaned in the oven
only if most of the soil has been
removed by hand-cleaning or a
dishwasher. The chrome broiler
grid wih discolor if cleaned in the
Self-Cleaning cycle.
3. Wipe out any loose soil or grease.
This wi.U help reduce smoke during
the Self-Cleaning cycle.
4. If you want the oven racks to
remain shiny, remove from the
oven and clean them by hand.
Otherwise, 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
harder to slide. See page 12.
Heat and odors are normal during the
Self-Cleaning cycle. If needed,
remove them by opening a window
or by tumhrg on a vent hood or other
kitchen vent during the cycle.
I
Personal fnjury And Product
Damage Hazard
n
Do not touch the oven during the
Self-Cleaning cycle. It could burn
you.
n
Do not use commercial oven
cleaners in your oven. Cleaners
may produce hazardous fumes or
damage the porcelain finish.
n
Do not we foil or other liners in
the oven. During the Self-Clean-
ing cycle foil can bum or melt
and damage the oven surface.
. Do not block the vent during the
Self-Cleaning cycle. Air must
move freely for best cleaning
results.
. Do not leave plastic utensils near
the vent. They may melt.
Page 10