Kenmore 9991 Use and Care Guide - Page 19

Self-Clean Oven Cycle Adhere to the Following Precautions: Allow the oven to cool before cleaning. Wear rubber gloves when cleaning any exterior parts of the oven rnanually. During the self-clean cycle, the outside of the wall can become very hot to touch. DO NOT leave small children unattended near the appliance. General Cleaning FEATURE OVERVIEW . Cleaning the SelfClean Oven . Setting the Controls for Clean Cycle Before cleaning any part of the oven, be sure the electronic oven control is turned off or else push CANCEL pad. Wait until the oven is cool. DO NOT use commercial oven cleaners or oven the self-cleaning oven. DO NOT clean the oven essential for a good seal. Care should be taken NOT use aluminum foil to line the oven bottom. melt and damage the oven surface. protective coatings in or around any part of door gasket. The gasket on the oven door is not to rub, damage or move the gasket. DO This may affect cooking, or the foil could A self-cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures (well above cooking temperatures) which eliminate soil completely or reduce it to a fine powdered ash you can wash away with a clamp cloth. Preparing the Oven for Self-Cleaning 1. Remove excess spillovers in the oven cavity before starting the self-clean 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 tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices or pie filling) to remain on the surface as they may cause a dull spot even after cleaning. 2. Clean any soil from the oven frame and the inner door (see illustration to right). Do not clean door seal because doing so can permanently damage it. These areas heat sufficiently during self-cleaning cycle to burn soil on. Clean with soap and water. 3. Remove the broiler pan and insert, all utensils and any foil. These items do not withstand high cleaning temperatures. 4. Oven racks may be left in the oven or may be removed. If they go through the clean cycle, their color will turn slightly dull. After the cycle is completed and the oven has cooled, rub the sides or the racks with wax paper or a cloth containing a small amount of baby oil or salad oil. This will make the racks glide easier. 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 contraction are normal. Odor is also normal as the food soil is being removed. Smoke may appear through the oven vent, located on the top of the control panel. If heavy spillovers are not wiped up before cleaning, they may flame and cause more and odor than usual. This is normal and safe and should not cause alarm. If available, an exhaust fan during the self-cleaning cycle. smoke use NOTE: A smoke eliminator in the oven vent converts the smoke from the self-cleaning process into a colorless vapor. 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. Setting the Controls for Clean Cycle For setting a self-cleaning cycle, refer to the Electronic Oven Control Guide. ,],,, IIEIII"_ DO NOT HAND DO HAND CLEAN SEAL CLEANDOOR 19