Use and Care Guide

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SETTING OVEN CONTROLS
Self Clean (models A and C)
A self cleaning oven cleans itself with 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.
While the oven is in operation, the oven heats to tempera-
ture much higher than those used in normal cooking.
Sou
nds of
metal expansion and contraction are normal.
Oder is also normal because the food soil is being removed.
Smoke may appear through the oven vent.
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
fu
mes given o
ff during the self cleaning cycle of any
range. Move birds to another well-ventilated room.
Do not force the oven door open. This can damage the
autom
atic do
or locking system. Use caution when
opening the door after the self cleaning cycle is complete.
The oven may still be very hot.
Do not line the oven walls, racks, bottom, or any other
p
a
rt 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 will
melt to the interior surface of the oven).
Figure 16: Clean around the oven door gasket
CAUTION
Adhere to the following self clean precautions:
• Do not use oven cleaners or
oven protective coatings
in or around any part of the oven interior.
• Do not clean
the oven door gasket (Figure 16). 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 an
y clea
ning materials on the oven door
gasket. Doing so could cause damage.
• Remove the broiler pan and insert, all utensils, and
an
y aluminum foil. These items cannot withstand high
cleaning temperatures and will melt.
• Completely remove all oven racks
and
any accesso-
ries. If the oven racks are not removed, they will los
e
their special coating properties and no longer slide in
and out of the oven cavity easily.
• Remov
e any excessive spills. Any spills on the oven
bo
ttom should be wiped-up and removed before
starting the self cleaning cycle. To clean, use hot,
soapy water and a cloth. Large spills can cause
heavy smoke or fire when subjected to high tempera-
tures.
• Do not allow
food s
pills 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
ou
tside the oven door gasket, and the small area at
the front center of the oven bottom. These areas heat
sufficiently to burn soil on. Clean with soap and water.
These areas are shown in white (Figure 16).
IMPORTANT