Electrolux E36DF76TPS Complete Owners Guide English - Page 24

24 Setting Oven Controls Cleaning the Oven • Do not clean the oven door gasket (Figure 25). Do not use any cleaning materials on the oven door gasket. Doing so A self cleaning oven automatically cleans itself by using much may damage the gasket. The woven material of the oven higher temperatures than those used for cooking. The self clean door is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not feature eliminates soils completely or reduces them to a fine to rub, damage or remove the door gasket. powdered ash that, when the oven has cooled, can be wiped away easily with a damp cloth. • Do not use commercial oven cleaners or protective coatings of any kind inside oven. Residue from oven The self clean function provides a default 3 hour clean time set- cleaners may damage the porcelain during the next self ting for self cleaning. clean cycle. When the oven is set to run a self-clean cycle, the motor door lock will begin locking the oven door. Do not open the oven door while the lock motor is running or when any locking indicators or displays are showing. The oven door is completely locked in about 15 seconds. • Clean any soil from the oven exterior. Clean using soap and water before starting a self clean cycle. If soils are not removed, they may burn on due to the high temperature during self clean. All oven racks, rack ladders, and accessories must be removed from the oven interior when the oven is cool prior to self clean to avoid possible damage. If the oven racks are not removed they may discolor. The Luxury Glide™ oven racks must be removed when the oven is cool before starting self clean to avoid damaging the glide ability of the rack. The Clean and -Remove Racks indicator lights will flash as a reminder to remove the racks before starting a self clean cycle. Refer to "Arranging, Removing, and Replacing Oven Racks" on page 15 for instructions for removing and replacing all racks. Figure 25: Areas of oven door to clean with caution Do not force the oven door open when self clean is active. This can damage the automatic door-locking system. The door will not unlock until the oven has sufficiently cooled. Use caution when opening the door after self clean cycle is complete; the oven may still be very hot. IMPORTANT! Read and adhere to the following precautions before starting self clean: • Completely remove all items from the oven and cooktop including food, cookware, utensils, plastic, all racks, and any aluminum foil. Aluminum foil will not withstand high temperatures generated during the self clean cycle.Only use aluminum foil as recommended in this manual. Improper installation of these liners may result in risk of electric shock or fire. • Do not leave small children unattended near the appliance. During self clean, the range will become very hot to the touch. • Be sure the oven vent is clear. • Be sure oven light shield is in place. • Remove any excess spills or loose debris. Spills on the oven bottom should be wiped up and removed before starting self clean. To clean, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Large food spill overs can cause heavy smoke or a fire during self clean. Spills that have a high sugar or acid content (such as milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices or pie filling) may leave a dull spot even after self cleaning. Do not touch the oven during the self clean cycle. Keep children away from the oven during the self clean cycle. Failure to follow these instructions can result in burns. The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the self clean cycle of any range. Move birds to another well-ventilated room. Do not line the oven walls, oven racks, oven bottom or any other part of the range with aluminum foil. Doing so will stop heat distribution, produce poor baking results and may cause permanent damage to the oven interior. Aluminum foil will melt to a hot oven surface during self clean. Do not spray oven cleaners or protective coatings in or around any part of the oven interior. The oven may appear to have cooled off after use. The elements may still be hot and burns may occur if the oven surface is touched before sufficiently cooling.