Use and Care Manual

58 MAINTENANCE
the oven is heavily soiled. During Self Clean, the
kitchen should be well ventilated to minimize the
odors from cleaning.
Before Starting Self Clean
oven racks, broiler pan, broiler grid, all
cookware, aluminum foil or any other material
from the oven.
- If oven racks are left in the oven cavity during
the Self Clean cycle, they will discolor and
become difficult to slide in and out.
minimize the odors from cleaning. Open a
window or turn on a ventilation fan or hood
before self-cleaning.
s on the bottom of the
oven.
light lamp cover is in
place and the oven light is off.
oven and door with hot
soapy water. Rinse well.
WARNING
oven before using the oven again. The oil could
cause a fire.
turn the oven off and wait for the fire to go out.
Do not force the door open. Introduction of
fresh air at self-clean temperatures may lead to
a burst of flame from the oven. Failure to follow
this instruction may result in severe burns.
CAUTION
cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any
kind should not be used in or around any part of
the oven.
F error code and sounds
three long beeps during the self-cleaning
process if it malfunctions in the self-clean mode.
Switch off the electrical power to the main fuse
or breaker and have the oven serviced by a
qualified technician.
range off and disconnect the power supply. Have
it serviced by a qualified technician.
the oven to become hot
during a Self Clean cycle. Avoid touching the
cooktop, door, window or oven vent area during
a Self Clean cycle.
appliance. During the Self Clean cycle, the
outside of the range can become very hot to the
touch.
well-ventilated room. The health of some birds is
extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during
the Self Clean cycle of any range.
s, racks, bottom or any
other part of the range with aluminum foil or
any other material. 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).
automatic door locking system. Use care when
opening the oven door after the Self Clean cycle.
Stand to the side of the oven when opening the
door to allow hot air or steam to escape. The
oven may still be VERY HOT.
NOTE
Clean cycle. The oven light cannot be turned on
until the oven temperature has cooled below
500 F (260 C) after a Self Clean cycle is
complete.
elements and warming drawer cannot be used.
soapy water. Rinse well.
The fiberglass material
of the oven door gasket cannot withstand
abrasion. It is essential for the gasket to remain
intact. If you notice it becoming worn or frayed,
replace it.
operate during the Self
Clean cycle.
parts expanding and contracting. This is normal
and will not damage the oven.
Wipe it off with a damp cloth or a soap-filled
steel wool pad after the oven cools. If the oven is
not clean after one Self Clean cycle, repeat the
cycle.
slide smoothly after a Self Clean cycle, wipe racks
and rack supports with a small amount of
vegetable oil to make them glide more easily.
the porcelain because it went through heating