Whirlpool RB170PXX - Manual (Page 23)

Hand clean
door around
edge
Do not hand
clean seal
Using the Self-Cleaning cycle
(single/upper oven)
The Self-Cleaning cycle uses very high heat to
burn away soil. Before you start, make sure you
understand exactly how to use the Self-Cleaning
cycle safely.
NOTE: The lower oven will not operate while the
upper oven is being cleaned. * •
Before you start
1. Clean the areas shown by hand.
They do not
get hot enough during the Self-Cleaning cycle
for soil to burn away. Use hot water and
detergent or a soapy steel wool pad on...
• The inside of the door. (The center area of the
door does not need to be hand cleaned.)
• The frame around the oven.
2
.
Do not clean, move or bend the fiberglass seal.
Poor cleaning and poor baking will result.
Remove the broiler pan and any pots and
pans
you may have stored in the oven.
NOTE: The broiler pan (without grid) can be
cleaned in the oven only if most of the soil has
been removed by hand-cleaning or a dish­
washer. The chrome broiler grid will discolor if
cleaned in the Self-Cleaning cycle.
3. Wipe out any loose soil or grease. This will
help reduce smoke during the Self-Cleaning
cycle.
NOTE: The bottom element is hinged for easier
cleaning of the cavity floor. It must be in the down
position before beginning the Self-Cleaning cycle.
4. If you want the oven racks to remain shiny,
remove from the oven and clean them by
hand.
Otherwise, put oven racks on second and
fourth guides (guides are counted from bottom
to top). After racks are cleaned in the Self­
Cleaning cycle, they become harder to slide.
See page 28.
NOTE: The smoke eliminator will handle the
normal flow of odors during the Self-Cleaning
cycle. However, minor smoke may be noticed
when soil build-up is heavy. Also, some smoke
may appear during the very first Self-Cleaning
cycle due to burn-off of binders in oven insulation.
To help remove additional smoke, heat and odors
turn on a vent hood or other kitchen vent during the
Self-Cleaning cycle.
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