Operating
the Self=Cleaning
Oven
(cont,000 )
How
to Set
Delay
Start
of Cleaning
(on some models)
Quick
Reminder:
1. Latch the doon
2. Turn
the Oven
Set knob
to CLEAN.
3. Press the START
TIME
ON/OFF
pad.
4. Press the HOUR
and MIN. pads to set the
time of day you want cleaning to start_ The
self-clean cycle will automatically
begin at the
time you selected.
Delay Start is setting
the oven to start
the clean
cycle automatically
at a latex' time than
the present
time of day,
For example=
Let's say it is 7:00 and you want the
oven to begin self-cleaning
at 9:00 after you'xe finished
in the ldtchen.
The oven is just soiled a normal
amount
so the normal
Clean "Time of 4 hours and
20 minutes
is preferre&
1. Follow
steps to prepare
the oven for cleaning°
2. Slide the latch handle
to the
right
as far as it will go.
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Never force the latch
handle.
Forcing
the handle
will damage
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the door
lock mechanism.
3. Turn the Oven Set knob to the CLEAN position.
4. Pxess the START 'TIME ON/OFF
pad.
5. Press the HOUR
pad until 9:00 appears in the
display° The timex' is now set to start cleaning in
2 hours, at 9:00.
The self-clean
cycle will be set to automatically
begin
at 9:00 and finish at 1:20.
Both the OVEN
ON
light and the CLEAN
light
will flash when
the Clean Time
is finished.
6. When the CLEAaN light flashes, slide the latch
handle to the left as far as it will go, turn the
Oven Set knob to OFF and open the door,
Never
force
the latch handle. Wait until the
CLEAN light flashes and the latch slides easily,
Forcing the latch handle may damage the door lock.
Questions
and Answers
26
Q. can I use commercial
oven cleaners on any part
of my self-deaning
oven?
A. No cleaners or coatings should be used around any
part of this oven. If you do use them and do not
thoroughly
rinse the oven with water, wiping it
absolutely clean afterwards, the residue can scar the
oven surface and damage metal parts the next time
the oven is automatically
cleaned.
Q. What should I do if excessive smoking
occurs
during deauin_
A. This is caused by excessive soil, Turn the Oven Set
knob to OFE Open the windows to rid room of
smoke. Wait until the CLEAN light goes off[ Wipe
up the excess soil and reset the clean cycle.
Q. Is the "crackling'
or "popping"
sound
I hear
during cleaning normal?
A, Yes. This is the sound of the metal heating and cooling
during both the cooking and cleaning functions.
Q. Should
there be any odor during the deauing?
A. Yes, there will be an odor during the first few
cleanings. Failure to wipe out excessive soil might
also cause a strong odor when cleaning_
Q. Why do I have ash left in my oven after deaning?
A. Some types of soil will leave a deposit which is ash.
It can be removed with a damp sponge or cloth.
Q. If my oven dock is not set to the correct time of
day, can I still serf-dean
my oven?
A. If the clock is not set to the correct time of day,
you will not be able to set a delay clean to end at a
specific dme.
Q. What
causes
the
hair-I_e
lines
on the
enameled
surface of my oven?
A. This is a normal condition,
resulting from heating
and cooling during cleaning. These lines do not
affect how your oven performs_
Q. Can
I cook
food
on the cooktop
while
the oven
is seff-deauing?
A, Yes. While the oven is self2cleaning, you can use the
cooktop just as you normally do.
Q. The CLEAN light flashes when I set the clean
cycle. What's wrong?.
A. The CLEAN light will flash until the latch is
moved to the right,
Q. Can I dean
the
woven
gasket
around
the
oven door?
A, No, this gasket is essential for a good oven seal,
and care must be taken not to rob, damage or move
this gasket.