Kenmore 790.9643 - Manual (Page 18)

Self-Cleaning
(cont’d)
ikCAUTION
i The oven bake
and broil elements may appear
to have cooled after they have
been turned OFF. The
elements may still be hot
and burns may occur if these
elements are touched before
they have cooled sufficiently.
Baking element may be
tilted about 4 or 6 inches
to clean oven bottom.
Starting the Select Self-Clean Cycle or a
Delayed Start Self-Clean Cycle
For satisfactory results, use a 2 hour Self-Clean cycle for
light soils and a 3 hour cycle for average or a 4 hour cycle
for heavy soils. NOTE : The kitchen area should be well
ventilated using an open window, ventitlation fan orexhaust
hood during the 1 st Seif-Clean cycle. This will help eliminate
the normal odors associated with the 1st 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 Seif-Clean
Cycle, skips steps 2 & 3.)
1. Be sure the clock shows the correct time of day.
2. Press (^). The " : " in the time of day will flash.
3. Press and hold the >N. pad 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 >V or once. "3:00" appears in the
display for a cle. To change to a 2 hour cycle
press 'V", "2:00" appears in the display or to select a 4
hour cycle press VV . "4:00" appears in the display.
As soon as the controls are set, the motor driven lock
will begin to close automatically and the “LOCK”
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 "LOCK" light will glow until the Self­
Cleaning cycle is complete or cancelled and the oven
temperature has cooled.
When the Self-Clean Cycle is Completed:
1 . The time of day or "End" will appear in the display
window and the “Clean” and "LOCK" lightwill continue
to glow.
2. Once the oven has cooled down for about 1 HOUR and
the "LOCK" 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 (s). 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.
Stopping or Interrupting a Select Self­
Cleaning Cycle
If it becomes necessary to stop or interrupt a Self-Cleaning
cycle:
1. Press (S).
2. Once the oven has cooled down for about 1 HOURand
the "LOCK" light has gone out, the oven door can be
opened.
3. Restart the Self-Clean cycle once all conditions have
been corrected.
ikCAUTION
j To avoid possible burns use care when
opening the oven door after the Seif-Cleaning cycle. Stand
to the side of the oven when opening the door to allow hot
air or steam to escape.
ikCAUTION
DO NOT force the oven door open. This can
damage the automatic door locking system. Use caution
and avoid possible burns when opening the door after the
Seif-Cleaning cycle has completed. The oven may still be
VERY HOT.
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