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CAREANDMAINTENANCE
SELF‐CLEANINGTHEOVEN
ElectricOven
The self‐cleaning mode of your new range
featuresa pyrolytic self‐cleaning cycle.When set
to the CLEAN mode, the oven reaches a high
temperature of approximately 840°F/450°C that
burnsoffall foodresiduesfromthe insideofthe
oven.
When the oven is set for CLEAN, the cooktop
burnersmaybeused.
Itis common to seesmoke and/orflames during
the clean cycle, depending on the content and
amount of greasy residues in the oven. If the
flame persists, turn off the oven and allow it to
cool before opening the door and wipe off the
excessiveresidues.
Attheend ofthe CLEAN cycle,some grey ash or
burnedresiduemayremaininsidethe oven.This
is a mineral deposit that does not burn or melt.
The amount of ash depends on how heavily
soiled the oven was before it was cleaned. It is
easily removed, when the
oven is cold, using a
damppapertowel,sponge,orcloth.
Wipe offany smoke residue that remains onthe
front frame with a cleaning product suitable for
oven cavity cleaning. If stainsremain, use a mild
liquid cleaner. The amount of smoke stain is
directlyrelatedtotheamountoffoodresiduesin
theovencavitybeforethestartofthe
self‐clean‐
ingcycle.
BeforeSelfCleaningtheOven
Wipe out large spillages, grease and any loose
soilthat can be easilyremoved. Remove any soil
thatis outside the doorseal area.Thisappliance
is designed to clean the oven interior and the
portion of the door that faces the oven cavity.
Theouter edges ofthedoor
andtheoven cavity
arenotinthecleaningzone.Wipethisareaclean
beforestartingtheself‐cleaningcycle.
Removeallutensilsandracks.
Makesurethelightbulbs andglasscov ers arein
place.
Turnontheventilatorhoodabovetherangeand
leaveiton untiltheself
‐cleancycleis completed
(redindicatorlightturningoff).
NOTE: FOR THE FIRST SELF‐CLEANING CYCLE,
REMOVE SMALL ANIMALSAND BIRDS FROMTHE
KITCHEN AND SURROUNDING AREAS. OPEN A
NEARBY WINDOW FOR ADDITIONAL
VENTILATION.
DoorLock
WhentheCLEANcyclestarts,theautomaticdoor
lockcyclebegins. Checkthedoor toconfirmthat
it is locked. You can stop the self‐cleaning cycle
by turning the function selector to the OFF posi‐
tion. The CLEANING light will turn off only after
the oven has cooled below 500°260°C
and the
automatic door lock has completed its cycle to
theopenposition.
NOTE: MAKE SURE THAT THE OVEN DOOR IS
LOCKED AT THE BEGINNING OF THE SELF‐
CLEANINGCYCLE.
ToSet/StartSelf‐Cleancycle
1. Checkthattheovencavityiscompletelyempty
andtheovendoorcorrectlyclosed.
2. SelectCLEANfuonovenfunctionselector.
3. Settemperatureselectorto CLEAN.
Afterthese 3 steps thecooling fanswill activate,
the oven door will lock automatically after 60
secondsandboththepre‐heatingandcleanlight
indicatorswillturnon.
As soon as clean light turns on check to ensure
thattheovendooriscorrectlylocked.
AttheEndoftheSelf‐Cleancycle
The self‐cleaning cycle lasts approximately 2‐2 ¼
hours; 30‐40 minutes for pre‐heating the oven
(pre‐heatingandcleanlightbothon),60minutes
for actual cleaning (heating and clean light both
on), 30‐35 minutes for cool‐down (only clean
lighton).
WhentheCLEANlightis
turnedofftheovendoor
is unlocked. This will happen when the oven
temperature drops below 460‐500°F/240‐260°C
about.
Attheendofthecycleturn boththeovenmode
selectorsandthetemperaturetotheOFF
position.
CleaningHints
1 . The porcelain enamel finish is acid resistant,
butnotacidproof.Acidicfood,suchascitrus
juices,tomatoes,rhubarb,vinegar,alcoholor
milk,shouldbe wipedoff and notallowedto
bakeontotheporcelainduringthenextuse.
2.Removetheovenracks.
3 . The heating
elements in the oven do not
require cleaning; the elements burn
themselves clean when the oven is in use.
Elements are permanently connected. It is
not necessary to clean the broiler shield
abovethebroilelement.
CAUTION
The interior of the oven will still be at baking
temperatures when the automati c lock cycles to
its open position and the oven door can be
opened.