Whirlpool RJE-390P Range User Manual


 
Using the Self-Cleaning oven cycle
The Self-Cleaning Oven uses high heat that actually burns away
oven soil. For
best
results and safety, read this section carefully. Make sure
you understand how everything works before you set your oven to
“CLEAN.”
Things to do before you start:
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Some areas may not be cleaned during the Self-Cleaning cycle:
--The frame around the oven opening
-The door. especially the part around the outside of the oven seal.
Soil on these areas WIII be more difficult to remove after the Self-
Cleaning cycle Use hot water and detergent.. or a soapy steel-wool
pad Rinse well
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Do not move or bend the fiberglass oven door seal. Do not try to
clean it by hand.
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The high heat during the cleaning cycle will discolor the racks and
take the shine off them if they are left in the oven during the Self-
Cleaning cycle If you want your oven racks to stay shiny and bright.
take them out before starting the cleaning cycle. If you do clean the
racks
during thcz cleaning cycle. read the “Special Tips” at the end of
this section.
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Don‘t leave any pots or pans in the
oven
during cleaning They won‘t
be able to stand the high heat
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Wipe up spillovers. boilovers and grease
that
hasn’t baked onto the
bottom of the oven This WIII help reduce smoking during the cleaning
cycle.
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The porcelain reflector bowls may be cleaned in the oven. Put the
oven racks on the second and top rack
guides.
Wipe the reflector
bowls and put two reflector bowls
upside down
on each rack. For best
results. they should not touch each other or the oven walls.
Chrome
trim rings must not be cleaned in the oven.
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Turn on the vent hood fan or other kitchen vents during the cleaning
cycle This u4l
help
remove smoke. odor and heat that are normal
during the cycle
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If you have a rotisserie. be sure the motor socket cover is closed.
Setting the controls to the Self- Cleaning cycle:
1. Set the Oven Selector Knob 2. Set the Oven Temperature
to “CLEAN.”
Control Knob to “CLEAN.”