Whirlpool RF390PXP Range User Manual


 
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 cycle safely.
Before You
Start
1.
Clean the shaded areas by hand.
They do not get hot enough during
the Self-Cleaning cycle for soil to
burn away. Use hot water and
DO NOT clean the fiberglass seal.
DO NOT move it or bend it. Poor
cleaning and poor baking will result.
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2. Remove the broiler pan and any
pots or pans you may have stored
in the oven. They can’t stand the
high heat.
Wipe out any loose soil or grease.
This will help reduce smoke dur-
ingthecleaning cycle.
If your oven has a rotisserie, make
sure the motor socket cover is
closed.
Put oven racks on the second
and fourth guides. During the Self-
Cleaning Cycle they will darken
and become harder to slide. See
tips on page 22. If you want the
oven racks to remain shiny, clean
them by hand.
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Clean Door
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Clean Frame
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The porcelain reflector bowls may be cleaned in the oven,
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Put the oven racks on the second and fourth guides.
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Wipe the reflector bowls of loose soiled and grease.
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Place 2 bowls, upside down on each rack. For best results,
they should not touch each other orthe oven walls.
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Chrome trim rings must not he cleaned in the oven.
They will discolor.
Turn on the vent hood or other kitchen vent during the cleaning cycle.
This will help remove smoke, odor and heat that are normal during the cycle.
SPECIAL CAUTIONS:
DO NOT use commercial oven
cleaners in your oven. Damage to
the porcelain finish may occur.
DO NOT force the Lock Lever, you
could bend or break it. The lever is
designed to stay locked until the
oven is cool enough to safely open,
Wait until it moves freely.
DO NOT use foil or other liners in the
oven. During the cleaning cycle foil
can burn or melt and damage the
oven surface.