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05 MAINTAINING YOUR APPLIANCE
How to set the oven for self-cleaning
1. Select the length of time for the self-cleaning operation, eg. 3
hours.
Press the SELF CLEAN pad once for a 3 hour clean time, twice
for a 4 hour clean time, or 3 times for a 2 hour clean time.
The default setting is 3 hours.
2. Start the self-cleaning cycle.
Press the SET/START pad. The motor-driven door lock will
engage automatically.
You will not be able to start a self-cleaning cycle if the control lockout feature is activated •
or if the oven’s temperature is too hot.
The oven door locks automatically. The display will show the clean time remaining. It •
is not be possible to open the oven door until the temperature drops to a safe/cool
temperature.
The self-cleaning feature will not operate when a surface element is on. If a surface •
element gets turned on during a self-cleaning cycle, the cycle will turn off automatically.
How to delay the start of self-cleaning
1. Press the SELF CLEAN pad.
Select the desired self-clean time by pressing the SELF CLEAN pad.
2. Press the DELAY START pad.
3. Using the CLOCK AM/PM and number pads, enter the time you want the clean cycle to start.
4. Press the SET/START pad.
The display will show Delay, Self clean and Lock icon. The motor-driven door lock will
engage automatically.
5. Self-Cleaning cycle will turn on automatically at the set time.
How to turn off the self-cleaning feature
You may find it necessary to stop or interrupt a self-cleaning cycledue to smoke in the oven.
(When the self-cleaning cycle is done, End will show in the display and a beep will sound 6 times.)
1. Press the CLEAR/OFF pad.
2. You will be able to open the oven door once the oven has cooled down for approximately 1
hour.
After a self-cleaning cycle
You may notice some white ash in the oven. Wipe it up with a damp cloth after the oven cools. •
(If white spots remain, remove them with a soap-filled steel wool pad and rinse thoroughly with
a vinegar and water mixture.)
If the oven is not clean after one cycle, repeat the cycle.•
You cannot set the oven for cooking until the oven is cool enough for the door to unlock.•
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