Kenmore 5303304549 - Manual (Page 11)

Oven Cleaning
(self-cleaning instructions)
[During the seif-cieaning
cycle, the outside of the/ange can
become very hot to the touch, DO NOT
leave small children unattended near the
appliance.
DO NOT line the oven
walls, racks or bottom with aluminum
foil. Doing so will destroy heat
distribution during cleaning, and the
aluminum foil will melt to the oven
finish (causing permanent damage to
the oven).
Self-Cleaning Oven—A Genera! Description
A self-cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures (well above cooking
temperatures) which eliminate soil completely or reduce it to a fine powdered ash
you can whisk awsy with a damp cloth.
Preparing the Oven for Self-Cleaning
1, Adhere to the following cleaning precautions:
•Allow the oven to cool before precleaning
•Wear rubber gloves when precleaning and while wiping up the residue after
the self-clean cycle,
•DO NOT use commercial oven cleaners or dven protective coatings in or
around any part of the self-cleaning oven.
•DO NOT dean the oven door,. The woven gasket on the oven door is essential
for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage or remove the seal,
•DO NOT use any commercial cleaning materials on the seal. Doing so could
damage it.
2, Remove the broiler pan and insert, all utensils and any aluminum foil. These
items cannot withstand high cleaning temperature.
3, Oven racks may be left in the oven or may be removed. If they go through the
dean cycle their color will turn slightly blue and the finish will be dull. After the
cycle is completed and the oven has cooled, rub the sides of the racks with wax
paper or a doth containing a small amount of baby oil or salad oil. This will make
the racks glide easier onto the rack supports.
4, Remove any excess spillovers in the oven cavity before starting the self-cleaning
cycle. To dean, use hotsoapy water and a doth. Large spillovers can cause heavy
smoke or fire when subjected to high temperatures. DO NOT allow food spills
' ^ with a high sugar or add content (such as milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices
' or pie filling) to remain on the surface as they may cause a dull spot even after
cleaning ,
5, Clean any soil from the oven frame, the door liner outside the oven seal strip 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.
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