Kenmore 790.3693 - Manual (Page 19)

Seif-Cleaning
A CAUTION During the Self-Cleaning
cycle, the outside of the range can
become very hot to the touch. DO NOT
leave small children unattended near the
appliance.
A CAUTION The health of some
birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes
given off during the Self-Cleaning cycle
of any range. Move birds to another well-
ventilated room.
A
CAUTION DO NOT line the
oven walls, racks, bottom or any other
part of the range with aluminum foil.
Doing so will destroy heat distribution,
produce poor baking results and cause
permanent damage to the oven interior
(aluminum foil will melt to the interior
surface of the oven).
A CAUTION DO NOT force the
oven door open. This can damage the
automatic door locking system. Use
caution when opening the door after the
Self-Cleaning cycle is completed. The
oven may still be VERY HOT.
DO HAND
CLEAN
FRAME
DO HAND
CLEAN DOOR
DO NOT HAND
CLEAN GASKET
Note: See additional cleaning informa­
tion for the oven door in the General
Care & Cleaning section.
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I © I Cook
Time
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Select
Clean
I Timer 1
1 Set/Off 1
Delay
Start
Bake I Broil
• OVEN
• PREHEAT
• DOOR LOCKED
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Self-Cleaning Oven
A Self-Cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures (well above
cooking temperatures) which eliminate soils completely or reduces them to
a fine powdered ash you can wipe away with a damp cloth.
Adhere to the following cleaning precautions:
•
DO NOT use oven cleaners or oven protective coatings in or around
any part of the Self-Cleaning oven.
• DO NOT clean the oven door gasket. The woven material of the oven
door gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to
rub, damage or remove the gasket.
• DO NOT use any cleaning materials on the oven door gasket. Doing so
could cause damage.
• Remove the broiler pan and insert, all utensils and any aluminum
foil. These items cannot withstand high cleaning temperatures.
• Oven racks do not have to be removed, but remaining in the oven
during the Self-Clean will turn them slightly blue and dull their finish.
If left in, after the cycle is complete and the oven has cooled, rub the
sides of the oven racks with wax paper or a cloth containing a small
amount of salad oil (this will make the racks glide easier into the rack
position).
• Remove any excessive spillovers in the oven cavity before starting
the Self-Cleaning cycle. To clean, use hot, soapy water and a cloth.
Large spillovers can cause heavy smoke or fire when subjected to
high temperatures. DO NOT allow food spills with a high sugar or acid
content (such as milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices or pie filling) to
remain on the surface as they may leave a dull spot even after cleaning.
• Clean any soil from the oven frame, the door liner outside the oven door
gasket 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. Do
not hand clean door gasket.
NOTE: Prior to setting the Self-Clean cycle, any spills remaining on the
oven bottom should be removed.
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 con­
traction 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.
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