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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 Self-Cleaning
cycle safely.
Before You Start
1.
Clean the areas shown by hand.
2. Remove the broiler pan and any
pots and pans you
may have
They do not get hot enough dur-
stored in the oven.
ing the Self-Cleaning cycle for soil
to burn away. Use hot water and
NOTE:
The broiler pan (without
detergent or a soapy steel wool
grid] can be cleaned in the oven
pad on...
only if most of the soil has been
removed by hand-cleaning or a
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The inside of the door. (The cen-
dishwasher. The chrome broiler
ter area of the door does not
grid will discolor if cleaned in the
need to be hand cleaned.)
Self-Cleaning cycle.
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The frame around the oven.
3.
Wipe out any loose soil or
DO NOT clean, move or bend the
grease.
This will help reduce
fiberglass seal. Poor cleaning and
smoke during the Self-Cleaning
poor baking will result.
cycle.
4. If you want the oven racks to
remain shiny, remove from the
oven and clean by hand.
Other-
wise, put oven racks on second and
fourth guides (guides are counted
from bottom to top]. After racks are
cleaned in the Self-Cleaning cycle,
they become harder to slide. Apply
a small amount of vegetable oil to
the sides of the racks to make them
easier to slide. See chart on page
26. Chrome reflector bowls must
NOT not be cleaned in the oven. They
SEAL will discolor.
HAND
HAND CLEAN
CLEAN FRAME
DOOR AROUND EDGE
Turn on the vent hood or other kitchen vent during the Self-Cleaning cycle.
This will help remove heat and odors that are normal during the cycle.
Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard
l Do not touch the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle. It could burn you.
l Do not use commercial oven cleaners in your oven. Cleaners may
produce hazardous fumes or damage the porcelain finish.
l 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 Self-Cleaning
cycle foil can burn or melt and damage the oven surface.
9 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.