Frigidaire GCWG2438AW Use & Care Manual page 34

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SEttING OVEN cONtrOLS
Important notes:
• Completely remove all oven racks and any
accessories from oven cavity to avoid damage
to oven racks . If the oven racks are not
removed they may discolor .
• Remove all items from the oven and cooktop
including cookware, utensils, and any aluminum
foil . Aluminum foil will not withstand high
temperatures from a self clean cycle and will
melt .
• Do not spray oven cleaners or oven protective
coatings in or around any part of the oven
interior . 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 (Figure 6) . These areas heat sufficiently
to burn soil on . Clean using soap and water
prior to starting Self Clean .
• Remove any excessive spills . Any spills on the
oven bottom should be wiped up and removed
before starting a self 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 high sugar or acid
content (such as milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut,
fruit juices, or pie fillings) to remain on the
surface as they may leave a dull spot even after
cleaning .
• Do not clean the oven door gasket . The woven
material in the gasket is essential for a good
seal . Care should be taken not to rub, damage,
or remove the oven door gasket . Doing so
could cause damage to the door gasket and
compromise the performance of the oven .
Figure 7: clean around the oven door gasket
• The kitchen area should be well ventilated
using an open window, ventilation fan, or
exhaust hood during the first self clean cycle .
This will help eliminate the normal odors .
• Do not attempt to open the oven door when
the OVEN LOCK indicator light is flashing .
Allow about 15 seconds for the motorized door
latch mechanism to completely lock or unlock
the oven door .
• When the clean time finishes, the oven door
will remain locked until the range has cooled
sufficiently . In addition to the clean time that
was programmed, you must allow about 1
additional hour for the oven to cool before you
will be able to open the oven door .