Kenmore 790.754 - Manual (Page 23)

Seif-Cleaning
Se!f-C!ean Cycle time length
For satisfactory results, use a 2 hour Self-Clean cycle for light soils, a 3 hour cycle for
average, and a 4 hour cycle for heavy soils. NOTE: The kitchen area should be well
ventilated using an open window, ventilation fan or exhaust hood during the Self-Clean cycle.
This will help eliminate the normal odors associated with the Self-Clean cycle.
To Set the Controls for a Self-Clean Cycle or a Delayed Start Self-Clean Cycle:
(Note:
If you do not want to start a Delayed Self-Clean Cycle, skip steps 2 & 3.)
1. Be sure the clock shows the correct time of day.
2. Press
3. Press and hold to scroll to the time to start the delayed Self-Clean cycle. Release the
pad when the desired time is displayed.
4. Press appears in the display.
5. Press the y\ or ’%/• once. "3:00" appears in the display for a 3 hour cycle. To change to a 2
hour cycle press >/■. "2:00" appears in the display. To select a 4 hour cycle press yv-
"4:00" appears in the display. As soon as the controls are set, the motor driven lock will begin
to close automatically and the "Door Locked" indicator light will flash. DO NOT open the oven
door while the light is flashing (it takes about 15 seconds for the oven door to lock).
6. "CLn" will appear in the display during the Self-Clean cycle and the "Door Locked" light
will glow until the Self-Cleaning cycle is complete or cancelled and the oven temperature
has cooled.
ik CAUTION To avoid
possible burns use care
when opening the oven
door after the Self­
Cleaning cycle. Stand to
the side of the oven when
opening
the door to allow
hot air or steam to escape.
ik CAUTION I DO NOT
force the oven dooropen.
This can damage the
automatic door locking
system. Use caution and
avoid possible burns when
opening the door after the
Self-Cleaning cycle has
completed. The oven may
still be VERY HOT.
NOTE: A smoke eliminator
in the oven vent converts
most of the soil into a
colorless vapor.
When the Self-Clean Cycle is Completed:
1 . The time of day or "End" will appear in the display and the "Clean" and "Door Locked" light will continue to glow.
2. Once the oven has cooled down for about 1 HOUR and the "Door Locked" light has gone out, the oven door can be opened.
3. If "End" is in the display and the Select Clean indicator light remains ON, press The time of day will appear in
the display.
NOTE: When the oven is cool, wipe away any residue or powdered ash with a damp cloth or paper towel.
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stopping or Interrupting a Self-Cleaning Cycle
If it becomes necessary to stop or interrupt a Self-Cleaning cycle:
1. Press
2. Once the oven has cooled down for about 1 HOUR and the "Door Locked" light has gone out, the oven door can be opened.
3. Restart the Self-Clean cycle once all conditions have been corrected.
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