Kenmore 790.479 - Manual (Page 27)

Seif-Cleaning
What to Expect during Cleaning
While the oven is in operation, the oven heats to temperatures much higher than
those used in normal cooking. Sounds of metal expansion and contraction are
normal. Odor is also normal as the food soil is being removed. Smoke may appear
through the oven vent.
If heavy spillovers are not wiped up before cleaning, they may flame and cause more
smoke and odor than usual. This is normal and safe and should not cause alarm. If
available, use an exhaust fan during the self-cleaning cycle.
To Start the Self-Clean Cycle
The FLEX CLEAN pad controls the Self-Cleaning feature. If you are planning to
use the oven directly aftera self-clean cycle rememberto allowtime fortheoven to cool
down and the oven door to unlock. This normally takes about one hour. So a 3 hour
self-clean cycle will actually take about 4 hours to complete.
*lt is recommend to use a 2 hour self-clean cycle for light soils, a 3 hour cycle for
average soils, and a 4 hour cycle for heavy soils (to assure satisfactory results).
A 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.
A CAUTION 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.
INSTRUCTIONS
To set the controls for a 3 hour Self-Cleaning cycle
to start immediately and shut off automatically
1. Be sure the clock is set with the correct time of day and the oven
door is closed.
2. Press (g). "UPPER" and "CLEAN" will flash and "3:00" HR
will show in the display (Figure 1). The control will automatically
clean fora 3 hour period (default self-cleaning cycle time). Note:
If a 2 or 4 hour clean time is desired, press CE) for
2 hour or press for a 4 hour clean time. Set
the cleaning time based on the amount of soil: light, medium or
heavy (* See above).
3. Press . START . The "DOOR LOCKED" icon will flash; "UPPER",
"CLEAN" icon and the letters "CLn" will remain on in the display
(Figure2).
4. As soon as the control is set, the motor driven oven door lock will
begin to close automatically. Once the door has been locked the
"DOOR LOCKED" indicatorlight will stop flashing and remain on.
Also, the oven icon will appear in the display (Figure 3).
Note: Allow about 15 seconds for the oven door to lock.
When the Self-Clean Cycle is Completed
1. “END” will appear in the display. The time of day, the "DOOR
LOCKED " and " CLEAN" icon will remain in the display (Figure 4).
2. Oncetheoven has cooled down forapproximately 1 HOUR, and the
DOOR LOCKED icon is no longerdisplayed, the oven door can
then be opened (Figure 5).
Stopping or Interrupting a Self-Cleaning Cycle
If it becomes necessary to stop or interrupt a self-cleaning cycle due
to excessive smoke or fire in the oven:
1. Press
2. The oven doorcan only be opened aftertheoven has cooled down
forapproximately 1 HOUR and the "DOOR LOCKED" icon is no
longerdisplayed (Figure 5).
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