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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 shaded areas by
DO NOT
clea
hand.
They do not get hot enough
In the fiberglass seal.
DO NOT movl e it or bend it. Poor
during the Self-Cleaning cycle
for soil to burn awav. Use hot
cleaning ant d poor baking will res!
Jit
water and detergent or a soapy
steel wool pad on...
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The inside of the door.
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The frame around the oven.
2.
3.
Remove the broiler pan and any
pots and pans you
may have
stored in the oven. They can’t
stand the heat.
Wipe out any loose soil or
grease.
This will help reduce
smoke during the Self-Cleaning
cycle.
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 fourth guides (guides are
counted from bottom to top). After
racks are cleaned in the Self-
Cleaning cycle, they become
harder to slide. See chart on
page 22.
CLEAN SEAL
5. if you want to clean the reflector bowls in the oven :
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Wipe the reflector bowls of loose soil and grease.
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Place 2 bowls, upside down on each oven 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 Self-Cleaning
cycle.
This will help remove heat and odors that are normal during the
cycle.
SPECIAL CAUTIONS:
DO NOT use commercial oven
DO NOT block the vent during
cleaners in your oven. Damage to the Self-Cleaning cycle. Air must
the porceialn finish may occur. move freely for best cieanlng
DO NOT force the lock lever, you
results.
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 ilners in
the oven. During the Self-Cieanlng
cycle toll can burn or meit and
damage the oven surface.
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