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13
SETTING OVEN CONTROLS
SELF-CLEANING
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.
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.
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).
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.
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.
• Oven racks may be removed or left in the oven during the self-clean
cycle for cleaning. If the racks are cleaned in the self-clean cycle, their
color will turn slightly blue and the nish will be dull. After the self-clean
cycle is completed and the oven has cooled, rub the sides of the racks
with wax paper or a cloth containing a small amount of baby oil or salad
oil (this will make the racks glide easier into the rack positions).
• 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 sufciently 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.
Note: See additional cleaning
information for the oven door in the
General Care & Cleaning section.
DO Hand
Clean Frame
DO Hand
Clean Door
DO NOT Hand Clean
Oven Door Gasket
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