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RANGE CARE
Self-Cleaning Cycle
(on some models)
IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to
the fumes given off during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Exposure to
the fumes may result in death to certain birds. Always move birds
to another closed and well ventilated room.
Self-clean the oven before it is heavily soiled. Heavy soil results in
longer cleaning and more smoke.
Keep the kitchen well-ventilated during the Self-Cleaning cycle to
help get rid of heat, odors, and smoke.
Do not block the oven vent during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Air
must be able to move freely. See “Oven Vent” section.
Prepare Oven:
■ Do not let water, cleaner, etc. enter slots on door frame. Use a
dampened cloth to clean this area.
■ Remove the broiler pan, grid, cookware and bakeware from
the oven.
■ Remove any foil from the oven because it may burn or melt,
damaging the oven.
■ Remove oven racks to keep them shiny and easy to slide. If
leaving in, place them on rack positions 2, 3 or 4. For
diagram, see “Positioning Racks and Bakeware”. Racks will
discolor and become harder to slide. See “Cleaning” for more
information.
■ Hand clean inside door edge and the 1½ in. (3.8 cm) area
around the inside oven cavity frame, being careful not to
move or bend the gasket. This area does not get hot enough
during self-cleaning to remove soil.
■ Wipe out any loose soil to reduce smoke and avoid damage.
At high temperatures, foods react with porcelain. Staining,
etching, pitting or faint white spots can result. This will not
affect cooking performance.
Prepare Cooktop and Storage Drawer (on ranges):
■ Remove plastic items from the cooktop because they may
melt.
■ Remove all items from the storage drawer.
How the Cycle Works
IMPORTANT: The heating and cooling of porcelain on steel in the
oven may result in discoloring, loss of gloss, hairline cracks and
popping sounds.
The Self-Cleaning cycle uses very high temperatures, burning soil
to a powdery ash.
The oven is preset for a 3¹⁄₂ hour clean cycle, however the time
can be changed. Suggested clean times are 2¹⁄₂ hours for light
soil and between 3¹⁄₂ to 4¹⁄₂ hours for average to heavy soil.
Once the oven has completely cooled, remove ash with a damp
cloth. The oven light will not work during the Self-Cleaning
cycle.
Before self-cleaning, make sure the door is closed completely or
it will not lock and the cycle will not begin.
To Self-Clean:
1. Press AUTO CLEAN.
Press TEMP (▲) or (▼) to set a clean time other than 3¹⁄₂
hours. It can be set between 2¹⁄₂ and 4¹⁄₂ hours.
2. Press START/ENTER.
The door will lock automatically after START/ENTER is
pressed. It will not unlock until the oven cools to an
appropriate temperature.
3. When the cycle is complete, “End” will appear on the display.
Press any pad to clear the display.
To Stop Self-Clean (at any time):
1. Press OFF/CANCEL.
If the oven temperature is too high, “cool” will appear on the
display. The door will remain locked until the oven has cooled
to an appropriate temperature.
If and when the oven temperature is appropriately cool, “End”
will appear on the display. Press any pad to clear the display.
WARNING
Burn Hazard
Do not touch the oven during the
Self-Cleaning cycle.
Keep children away from oven during
Self-Cleaning cycle.
Do not use commercial oven cleaners in
your oven.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in
burns, or illness from inhaling dangerous fumes.
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