Whirlpool WOD51EC0H Owners Manual - Page 11

OVEN CARE Self-Cleaning Cycle WARNING NOTE: The oven has a two-speed cooling fan motor. During the Self-Cleaning cycle, the fan(s) will operate at its highest speed to increase airflow to better exhaust the hotter air through the oven vent(s). An increase in noise may be noticeable during and after the Self-Cleaning cycle until the oven cools. Burn Hazard Before Self-Cleaning, make sure the door is closed completely or it will not lock and the cycle will not begin. When the oven is locked, the doors of the oven cannot be opened. To avoid damage to the doors, do not force the doors open when the oven is locked. 1. Touch the Tools keypad. Do not touch the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Keep children away from oven during Self-Cleaning cycle. Failure to follow these instructions can result in burns. IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Exposure to the fumes may result in death to certain birds. Always move birds to another closed and well-ventilated room. Self-clean the oven before it becomes heavily soiled. Heavy soil results in longer cleaning and more smoke. Keep the kitchen well-ventilated during the Self-Cleaning cycle to help get rid of heat, odors, and smoke. Do not block the oven vent(s) during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Air must be able to move freely. See the "Oven Vents" section. Do not clean, rub, damage, or move the oven door gasket. The door gasket is essential for a good seal. Prepare Oven: 2. Select the Self Clean icon. (On double-oven models) Select Upper Cavity or Lower Cavity. 3. Select type of Self-Cleaning: Steam: 1 hour: Clean up after everyday light spills using lower heat and 11/4 cups (295.74 mL) of water. High temp: 4 hours: 3 hour cycle and 1 hour cooling. High temp: 5 hours: 4 hour cycle and 1 hour cooling. High temp: 6 hours: 5 hour cycle and 1 hour cooling. 4. Follow the prompts on the oven display to prepare the oven. 5. Select START to begin the cleaning process. OR Select DELAY START to set a delayed Self-Cleaning cycle. See the "To Delay Start Self-Cleaning Cycle" Section. The oven doors will automatically lock. NOTE: It may take a couple moments for the oven door to automatically lock after starting the Self-Clean Cycle. When the self cleaning cycle is complete and the oven cools, the oven doors will unlock. 6. When the oven is completely cooled, remove ash with a damp cloth. ■■ Remove the broiler pan, grid, cookware and bakeware, and, on some models, the temperature probe from the oven. ■■ Remove oven racks to keep them shiny and easy to slide. See the "General Cleaning" section for more information. ■■ Remove any foil from the oven because it may burn or melt, damaging the oven. To Delay Start Self-Cleaning Cycle: Follow steps 1 through 4 above, then: 1. Select DELAY START. 2. Select the start time of when the Self-Cleaning cycle should begin by scrolling from left to right. 3. Select START DELAY. ■■ Hand clean inside door edge and the 11/2" (3.8 cm) area around the inside oven cavity frame, being certain not to move or bend the gasket. This area does not get hot enough during high-temp self-cleaning to remove soil. Do not let water, cleaner, etc., enter slots on door frame. Use a damp cloth to clean this area. ■■ Wipe out any loose soil to reduce smoke and avoid damage. At high temperatures, foods react with porcelain. Staining, etching, pitting, or faint white spots can result. This is normal and will not affect cooking performance. How the Cycle Works IMPORTANT: The heating and cooling of porcelain on steel in the oven may result in discoloring, loss of gloss, hairline cracks, and popping sounds. The oven doors will automatically lock after the Delay Start countdown. When the Self-Cleaning cycle is complete and the oven cools, the oven doors will unlock. 4. When the oven is completely cooled, remove ash with a damp cloth. To Stop Self-Cleaning Anytime: Touch the Oven Cancel Keypad for single oven models, or the keypads for double oven models. If the oven temperature is too high, the door will remain locked. It will not unlock until the oven cools. The Self-Cleaning cycle uses very high temperatures, burning soil to a powdery ash. Suggested clean times are 3 hours for light soil, 4 hours for medium soil, and 5 hours for heavy soil. Once the oven has completely cooled, remove ash with a damp cloth. To avoid breaking the glass, do not apply a cool damp cloth to the inner door glass before it has completely cooled. The oven lights will not work during the Self-Cleaning cycle. 22-Sep-2017 17:17:20 EDT | RELEASED In some European factories the letter "W" of the part code mentioned herein will be auto1m1atically replaced by the number "4000" (e.g. "W12345678" becomes "400012345678")