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Operating the Self=Cleaning Oven (continued)
Fo! ow These Steps after Self=Cleaning
After cleaning is complete, the oven door will stay
locked until the oven cools and the OVEN LOCKED
light goes off This takes about 30 minutes.
Step 1:
When OVEN LOCKED
light is off, slide the LATCH
HANDLE to the left as far
as it will go and open the
door.
Step 2:
Turn OVEN SELECTOR
knob to OFE
Step 3:
Turn OVEN CONTROL
knob to WARM°
NOTE: To start and stop cleaning at a later time than
shown on clock, push in and turn START dial to time
you wish to start° Add the hours needed for cleaning
to this "start" time, then push in and turn STOP dial to
this desired "stop" time. Oven will automatically turn
on and off at the set times.
Questions and Answers
Q. Why won't my oven clean immediately even
though I set all the time and clean knobs correctly?
A. Check to be sure your START dial is set to the same
time as the range clock. Also check to be sure LATCH
HANDLE is moved to the right.
Q. If my oven clock is not working, can I still self-
clean my oven?
A. No Your Automatic Oven Timer uses the range clock
to help start and stop your self-cleaning cycle
Q. Can I use commercial oven cleaners on any part
of my self-cleaning oven?
A. No cleaners or coatings should be used around any
part of this oven. If you do use them and do not wipe
the oven absolutely ctean, the residue can scar the
oven surface and damage metal parts the next time the
oven is automatically cleaned.
QoCan ! clean 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 rub, damage or move this
gasket
Q. After having just used the oven, the OVEN
LOCKED light came on and I could not move the
LATCH HANDLE. Why?
A. After several continuous high-temperature bakings
or broilings, the OVEN LOCKED light may come on
The oven door can't be latched for self-cleaning while
the OVEN LOCKED light is on If this happens, let the
oven cool until the OVEN LOCKED light goes off. Then
the oven door can be latched for self-cleaningo
Q. What should I do if excessive smoking occurs
during cleaning?
A. This is caused by excessive soil, and you should
switch the OVEN SELECTOR knob to OFF. Open win-
dows to rid room of smoke. Allow the oven to cool for
at least one hour before opening the door Wipe up
the excess soil and reset the clean cycle°
Q. Is the "crackling" sound I hear during cleaning
normal?
A. Yes. This is the metal heating and cooling during
both the cooking and cleaning functions°
Q. Should there be any odor during the cleaning?
A. Yes, there may be a slight odor during the first few
cleanings. Failure to wipe out excessive soil rfiight also
cause an odor when cleaning
Q. What causes the hair-like lines on the enamel-
ed surface of my oven?
A. This is a normal condition, resulting from heating
and cooling during cteaning_ They do not affect how
your oven performs.
Q. Why do I have ash left in my oven after cleaning?
A. Some types of soil will leave a deposit which is ash
It can be removed with a damp sponge or cloth.
Q. My oven shelves do not slide easily. What is the
matter?
A, After many cleanings, oven shelves may become
so clean they do not slide easily tf you wish shelves
to slide more easily, dampen fingers with a small
amount of cooking oil and rub lightly over sides of shelf
where they contact shelf supports.
Q. My oven shelves have become gray after the self-
clean cycle. Is this normal?
A. Yes. After the self-clean cycle, the shelves may lose
some luster and discolor to a deep gray color°
Q. Can ! cook food on the cooktop while the oven
is self-cleaning?
A. Yes While the oven is self-cleaning, you can use
the cooktop just as you normally do.
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