Whirlpool FGS385B Range User Manual


 
l Remove any pots and pans being stored
in the oven.
NOTE: You can clean the broiler pan and
grid in the oven if you have first removed
most of the soil by hand-cleaning or in a
dishwasher. If most of the soil is not
removed, too much smoking will occur.
l Wipe out any loose soil or grease.
This will help reduce smoke during the
Self-Cleaning cycle.
l Remove the oven racks from the oven if
you want them to remain shiny. You can
clean the oven racks in the Self-Cleaning
cycle, but they will become harder to slide.
(See page 26.) If you clean racks in the
Self-Cleaning cycle, place them on the 2nd
and 4th rack guides. (Guides are counted
from bottom to top.)
l Heat and odors are normal during the
Self-Cleaning cycle. Keep the kitchen well
ventilated by opening a window or by turn-
ing on a vent hood or other kitchen vent
during the cycle.
NOTES:
l Do not force the Lock Lever. You could
bend or break it. The lever is designed
Burn Hazard
Do not touch the oven during the Self-
Cleaning cycle.
Do not use commercial oven cleaners in
your oven.
Failure to follow the above could result
in burns or hazardous fumes.
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to stay locked until the oven is cool enough
to safely open. Wait until it moves freely.
l Do not block the vent during the Self-
Cleaning cycle. Air must move freely for
best cleaning results.
l Do not leave plastic utensils near the vent.
They may melt.
l Do not leave any foil in the oven during
the Self-Cleaning cycle. Foil could burn
or melt and damage the oven surface.
l Do not use the oven light during the Self-
Cleaning cycle. Use during the Self-Cleaning
cycle will shorten the life of the bulb.
Setting the controls
1. Set the Oven Selector to CLEAN. Push
in and turn the Oven Temperature
Control counterclockwise to CLEAN.
2. Make sure the clock and Start and Stop
Times all have the correct time of day.
3. Push in and turn the Stop Time Knob
clockwise 2 to 4 hours.
l Use 2 hours for light soil.
l Use 3 hours or more for moderate soil.
l Use 4 hours for heavy soil.
NOTE: Make sure the Start Time Knob is
not pushed in.
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