Sears KENMORE 911.363209 - Manual (Page 11)

CONTIMUOUS-CLEAlilMG OVEN FINISH (some models)
The rough surfaces In your oven have a continuous-
cleaning finish. Spatters spread and fill the pores of this
special finish and then gradually burn away at medium
to high temperatures.
Heavy spilloversorbollovers need a little helpfromyou:
• Use clear water and a detergent or a cleanser such
as Fantastik®, Liquid Aj'ax®, Top Job®, Liquid Lysol®
or Wlr. Clean®, mixed In water, and a soft cloth or
nylon brush to clean any heavy spillovers.
• Do not use paper towels or sponges because
particles of these materials will rub off and clog the
pores of the oven finish.
• Crusty and varnIsh-like stains clog the pores in the
finish and must be removed or broken up before
cleaning takes place. They can be loosened by
gently tapping the stain with a wooden or plastic
utensil.
• After cleaning the oven surface, rinse it well using
three tablespoons of vinegar mixed with a quart of
cold water. Blot up excess liquid.
• Never scrape or use abrasive materials such as
scouring powders, commercial oven cleaners or
stee! scouring pads for cleaning up spillovers. These
materials will scratch and damage the finish.
The remaining soil will gradually bum off with normal
oven use.
The oven wtii appear presentably clean, but some spat­
ters may be present.
The higher the oven temperature, the faster thecieaning
action. Cleaning time depends on type and amount of
soli, oven temperature and length of oven use.
If stubborn stains remain after normal oven use, you can
operate the oven empty at 400°F for additional continu­
ous cleaning action.
Some foods may leave a discoloration even when the
surface is clean.
The continuous-cleaning process is Illustrated below:
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1. A spillover has formed a mound of soil.
2. The spillover has been wiped up.
3. Amount of soil remaining after four hours of oven use
at 400°F,
4. After eight hours of oven use at 400°F, the soil Is
removed.
You can protect the oven bottom from spillovers by
using a piece of foil under your utensil. Cut the foil
slightly largerthan the pan and turn up the edges. Use
two oven racks and put the foil on the lower rack below
the pan. IDo not use foil on the same rack as the
pan. This will reflect heat away.
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Po not cover an entire oven rack
with foil. The loll can block normal
heat flow and cause poor baking
results. Do not place any foil on the
oven bottom. Foil used on the oven
bottom may damage the oven sur­
face! therefore, it should not be
used.
Avoid spilling salt on the continuous-cleaning finish.
Salt may become trapped in the pores and may cause
rusting.
Never use oven cleaner on the continuous-clean­
ing finish. Such cleaners will damage the finish.
PORCELAIN REMOVABLE OVEN BOTTOM
Remove the porcelain oven bottom from the oven for cleaning. It can be cleaned with abrasive cleaners, soap-fllled
pads or oven cleaner. See next page for instructions.
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