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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
They do not get hot enough dur-
pots and pans you
may have
ing the Self-Cleaning cycle for soil
stored in the oven.
to burn away Use hot water and
detergent or a soapy steel wool
NOTE:
The broiler pan (without
pad on...
grid) can be cleaned in the oven
only if most of the soil has been
l The inside of the door. (The cen-
removed by hand-cleaning or a
ter area of the door does not
dishwasher. The chrome broiler
need to be hand cleaned.]
grid will discolor if cleaned in the
l The frame around the oven.
Self-Cleaning cycle.
DO NOT clean, move or bend the
fiberglass seal. Poor cleaning and
3. Wipe out any loose soil or
grease.
This will help reduce smoke
poor DaKing
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during the Self-Cleaning
CyCle.
4. If you want the oven racks to
remain shiny, remove from the
oven and clean by hand.
Cther-
wise, put oven racks on second and
NOT HAND 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 20.
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
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Do not touch the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle. It could burn
you.
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Do not use commercial oven cleaners In your oven. Cleaners may
produce hazardous fumes or damage the porcelain finish.
. 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 unttl lt moves freely.
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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.
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Do not block the vent during the Self-Cleanlng cycle. Air must move
freely for best cleaning results.
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Do not leave plastic utensils near the vent. They may melt.
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