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21
Setting Oven Controls
C
lean
A self cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures (well
above normal cooking temperatures) which eliminate soils
completely or reduces them to a fine powdered ash you can
wipe away with a damp cloth.
W
hat to expect during self-cleaning
While in clean mode, sounds of metal expansion and contrac-
tion are normal. Odors are normal as the food soil is being
removed. Smoke may appear through the oven vent. If heavy
spills are not wiped up before cleaning, they may flame 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. The timers do not function during
a clean cycle.
I
mportant:
• Do not use oven cleaners or protective coatings in or around
any part of the oven interior.
• Do not clean the oven door gasket. Take care not to rub,
damage, or remove the gasket or use any cleaning
substances on the oven door gasket (
Figure 24). Doing so
could cause damage and reduce the efficiency of the oven’s
performance.
• Clean any soil from the oven frame, door liner outside the
oven door gasket, and the small area at the front center of
the oven bottom with soap and water (See
Figure 24).
• Remove any excessive spills from the oven cavity before
starting the clean cycle. To clean, use hot, soapy water and
a cloth. Large spills can cause heavy smoke or fire 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 filling)
to remain on the surface as they may leave a dull spot even
after cleaning.
•
This model comes with lubricated porcelain oven racks
which can remain in the oven during the self-clean cycle.
Do not clean this vegetable lubrication off the racks. It is
important that the sides of the oven racks always have a
light coating of vegetable oil. To maintain optimal rack
performance, re-apply a thin layer of vegetable oil to the
sides of the rack after every self-clean cycle or when the
rack becomes difficult to slide.
•
The kitchen area should be well ventilated using an open
window, ventilation fan or exhaust hood during the first
clean cycle. This will help eliminate the normal odors asso-
ciated with the first time a clean cycle is used.
Do not line the oven walls, racks, bottom, or any
other part of the oven with aluminum foil or with any other liners
or materials. Doing so will block heat distribution, produce poor
baking results, and cause permanent damage to the oven
interior (aluminum foil will melt to the interior surface of the
oven).
•
The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes
given off during the cleaning cycle of any oven. Move birds
to another well-ventilated room.
•
Remove all items from the oven including cookware,
utensils, and any aluminum foil.
• During the cleaning cycle, the outside of the oven can
become very hot to the touch.
•
Do not leave small children unattended near the appliance.
During self-clean the appliance may become very hot to
the touch.
• Do not force the oven door open. This can damage the
automatic door locking system.
•
Use caution when opening the door after the cleaning cycle
is completed. The oven may still be very hot.
• Stand to the side of the oven door when opening the door
to allow hot air or steam to escape.
Figure 24: Cleaning around oven gasket
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