Whirlpool RE953PXP Range User Manual


 
The Self-Cleaning Oven
The self-cleaning
cycle uses very hlgh 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 dur-
ing the Self-Clean cycle for soil to
burn awav Use hot water and
DO NOT clean the tlberglass seal.
DO NOT move It or bend It. Poor
cleaning and poor baklng will result.
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aerergenr or a soapy steel-wool
pad on...
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the frame around the oven.
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the inside of the (
door, especially
the part outside 1. ._ _. the oven seal.
2. Remove the broiler pan and any
pots or pans you may have stored
in the oven. They can’t stand the
high heat.
3.
Wipe out any loose soil or grease.
This will help reduce smoke dur-
ingthecleaningcycle.
4. If your oven has a rotisserie, make
sure the motor socket cover is
closed.
5. Put oven racks on the second
and fourth guides. During the Self-
Cleaning Cycle they will darken
and become harder to slide. See
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tips on page 22. If you want the
oven racks to remain shiny, clean
them by hand.
Clean Seal
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6.
The porcelain reflector bowls may be cleaned in the oven.
Clean Door
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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.
Clean Frame
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Place 2 bowls, upside down on each rack. For best results,
they should not touch each other or the oven walls.
l Chrome trim rings must not be 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,
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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.
Walt until lt moves freely.
DO NOT use foll or other liners in the
oven. During ihe cleaning cycle foll
can bum or melt and damage the
oven surface.
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