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Self-.Cleaning
During
the Self-
Cleaning
cycle,
the outside
of the
range
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-
Cleaning
cycle
of any
range.
Move
birds
to another
well-ventilated
room.
DO NOT line the oven
walls, racks, bottom
or any other
part of the range with aluminum
foil.
Doing so will destroy heat distribution,
produce
poor baking
results and
cause permanent
damage
to the oven
interior (aluminum
foil wiii 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.
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DO HAND
CLEAN
DOOR
DO HAND
CLEAN
DO NOT HAND
CLEAN GASKET
Note: See additional
cleaning
information
for the oven door in the
General Care & Cleanlng section.
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A Self-Cleaning
oven cleans
itself with
high temperatures
(well above
cooking
temperatures)
which
eliminate
soils completely
or reduces them
to a fine powdered
ash you can wipe
away
with a damp
cloth.
Adhere
to the following
cleaning
precautions:
*
DO NOT use oven cleaners
or oven protective
coatings
in or around
any part of
the Self-Cleaning
oven.
*
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. These items cannot withstand
high
cleaning
temperatures.
*
Oven racks do not have to be removed,
but remaining
in the oven during
the
Self-Clean
will turn them
slightly
blue and dull their finish.
If left in, after
the cycle
is complete
and the oven has cooled,
rub the sides of the oven racks with wax
paper
or a cloth containing
a small amount
of salad oil (this will make the racks
glide
easier into the rack position).
*
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 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.
*
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
sufflciently
to burn soil on. Clean
with soap and water.
Do not hand clean door
gasket.
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 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.
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