Frigidaire FPGH3077RF Complete Owner's Guide - Page 26
Self Cleaning
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OVEN CONTROLS Self Cleaning A self cleaning oven cleans itself with temperatures well above normal cooking temperatures which eliminate soils completely or reduces them to a fine powdered ash you can wipe away with a damp cloth. While the oven is in operation, the oven heats to temperature much higher than those used in normal cooking. Sounds of metal expansion and contraction are normal. Odor is also normal because the food soil is being removed. Smoke may appear through the oven vent. IMPORTANT Adhere to the following self clean precautions: • Do not spray oven cleaners or oven protective coatings in or around any part of the oven interior. • Do not clean the oven door gasket (Figure 29). 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 from the cooktop and oven. These items cannot withstand high cleaning temperatures and may melt. • Completely remove all oven racks and any accessories. If the oven racks are not removed, they will lose their special coating properties and no longer slide in and out of the oven cavity easily. • Remove any excessive soil or debris from the oven bottom.To clean, use hot, soapy water and a cloth. Large spills 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. These areas are shown in white (Figure 29). CAUTION The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the clean cycle of any range. Move birds to another well-ventilated room. Do not force the oven door open. This can damage the automatic door locking system. Use caution when opening the door after the clean cycle is complete. The oven may still be very hot. Figure 29: Clean around the oven door gasket CAUTION To avoid possible burns, use care when opening the oven door after the clean cycle. Stand to the side of the oven when opening the door to allow hot air or steam to escape. Do not leave small children unattended near the appliance during a clean cycle; the range may become very hot to the touch and may cause burns. Do not line the oven walls, racks, bottom, or any other part of the range with aluminum foil or with any oven liners or materials. 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). 26