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Care and Maintenance
Self-Cleaning the Oven (Dual
Fuel Models Only)
Brand Names
The use of brand names is intended only to indicate a type
of cleaner. This does not constitute an endorsement. The
omission of any brand name cleaner does not imply its
adequacy or inadequacy. Many products are regional in
distribution and can be found in local markets. It is
imperative that all cleaning products be used in strict
accordance with the instructions on its package.
About Self-Clean
The self-cleaning mode of your new range features
pyrolytic self-cleaning. When set to the CLEAN mode, the
oven reaches a high temperature, approximately 850°F
(454°C), that burns off the food soil.
When the oven is set for CLEAN, the standard cooktop
burners and the electric griddle and grill may be used. The
outer burners, having the ExtraLow
®
feature, cannot be
used.
It is common to see smoke and/or flames during the
clean cycle, depending on the content and amount of soil
remaining in the oven. If a flame persists, turn off the oven
and allow it to cool before opening the door to wipe up the
excessive food soil.
At the end of the CLEAN cycle, some gray ash or burned
residue may remain inside the oven. This is a mineral
deposit that does not burn or melt. The amount of ash
depends on how heavily soiled the oven was before it was
cleaned. When the oven is cold, it is easily removed using
a damp paper towel, sponge, or cloth.
Wipe off any smoke residue that remains on the front frame
with Fantastik
®
or Bar Keeper’s Friend
®
cleaners. If stain
remains, use a mild liquid cleanser. The amount of smoke
stain is directly related to the amount of food soil left in the
oven at the time of self-cleaning. Clean the oven often.
Before Self-Cleaning the Oven
To reduce flare ups and excess smoke wipe out puddles of
grease and any loose soil that can be easily removed.
Remove any soil that is outside the door seal area. This
appliance is designed to clean the oven interior and the
portion of the door that is inside the oven. The outer edges
of the door and the frame surrounding the front of the oven
are not in the cleaning zone. Wipe this area clean.
BEFORE SETTING THE OVEN TO SELF-CLEAN
• Remove all utensils.
• Remove racks.
• Clean the oven front frame and outer door edges. Wipe
up large spillovers and grease.
• Be sure the light bulbs and glass covers are in place.
• Turn on the ventilator hood above the range and leave
it on until the oven has completed the self-clean cycle.
IMPORTANT:
For the first Self-Cleaning cycle of your new range, remove
small animals and birds from the kitchen and surrounding
areas. Open a nearby window for additional ventilation.
Lock
When the CLEAN cycle starts, the automatic door lock
cycle begins. Check the door to confirm that the oven door
is locked at the beginning of the cleaning cycle.
WARNING
• Children should not be left alone or unattended in an
area where appliances are in use.
• During the Self-Clean cycle, exterior surfaces may
become hotter than usual. Parts of the appliance may
become potentially harmful to children, and to
persons who lack adult knowledge of appliances and
lack adult reactions to potentially harmful conditions.
Keep these individuals away during self-clean and
while the appliance is in use.
• The elimination of soil during self-cleaning may
facilitate the emission of small amounts of chemicals
or other substances that may be harmful upon
sufficient exposure. To minimize exposure to these
substances, provide good ventilation with an open
window, or use a ventilation fan or hood.
• Keep pet birds out of the kitchen or other rooms
where kitchen fumes could reach them. During self-
clean, fumes are released that may be harmful to
birds.