Use and Care Manual

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SETTING OVEN CONTROLS
A Self-Cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures
(well above cooking temperatures) which eliminate soils
completely or reduces them to a ne powdered ash you
can wipe away with a damp cloth.
Adhere to the following cleaning precautions:
• Allow the oven to cool before cleaning.
• Wear rubber gloves when cleaning any exterior parts of
the oven manually.
• DO NOT clean the oven door gasket. The woven
material of the oven door gasket is essential for a
good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage or
remove the gasket.
• DO NOT use any cleaning materials on the oven door
gasket. Doing so could cause damage.
• Remove all utensils and any aluminum foil from
the oven. These items cannot withstand high
cleaning temperatures.
• It is recommended to remove all non-porcelain oven
racks from the oven during self-clean cycles.
• Remove any excessive spillovers in the oven cavity
before starting the Self-Cleaning cycle. To clean, use hot,
soapy water and a cloth. Large spillovers can cause heavy
smoke or re when subjected to high temperatures. DO
NOT allow food spills with a high sugar or acid content
(such as milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices or pie
lling) to remain on the surface as they may leave a dull
spot even after cleaning.
• Clean any soil from the oven frame, the door liner outside
the oven door gasket and the small area at the front
center of the oven bottom. These areas heat sufciently
to burn soil on. Clean with soap and water.
NOTE: Prior to setting the Self-Clean cycle, any spills
remaining on the oven bottom should be removed.
What to Expect during Cleaning
While the oven is in operation, the oven heats to
temperatures much higher than those used in normal
cooking. Sounds of metal expansion and contraction
are normal. Odor is also normal as the food soil is being
removed. Smoke may appear through the oven vent.
If heavy spillovers are not wiped up before cleaning, they
may ame and cause more smoke and odor than usual.
This is normal and safe and should not cause alarm. If
available, use an exhaust fan during the self-cleaning
cycle.
DO Hand
Clean Frame
DO Hand
Clean Door
DO NOT Hand Clean
Oven Door Gasket
CAUTION
During the self-cleaning cycle, the outside of the
oven can become very hot to the touch. DO NOT
leave small children unattended near the appliance..
SELF-CLEANING
CAUTION
The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the
fumes given off during the self-clean cycle of any wall
oven. Move birds to another well ventilated room.
CAUTION
DO NOT line the oven walls, racks, bottom or any
other part of the appliance with aluminum foil. Doing
so will destroy heat distribution, produce poor baking
results and cause permanent damage to the interior
(aluminum foil will melt to the interior surface of the
oven).
CAUTION
DO NOT force the oven door open. This can damage
the automatic door locking system. Use caution when
opening the door after the Self-Cleaning cycle is
completed. The oven may still be VERY HOT.
NOTE
See additional cleaning information for the oven door in
the General Care & Cleaning section.