Dacor MRES30S Use & Care Manuals - Page 15

Care and Cleaning Instructions IMPORTANT: • It is normal for some smoke to be emitted during the self-clean cycle. • Popping sounds are normal during the self-clean cycle. These sounds are caused by the expansion and contraction of metal surfaces during heat-up and cool-down. • Do not line the oven with aluminum foil or other materials. These items can melt or burn during a self-clean cycle, causing permanent damage to the oven. • If racks are left in the oven during a self-clean cycle, it will affect their ability to slide in and out easily. Polish the rack edges with a soapy steel wool pad, then apply a small amount of vegetable oil to the edges so that the racks will slide more easily. • If the door is not closed completely, the automatic door latch will not be able to lock the door when the Self-Clean mode is selected. In this case, "door" will flash in the clock display. If this occurs, press the CANCEL•SECURE pad and wait approximately 1 minute. Repeat the self-clean steps from the beginning, being certain to close the door completely. Do not try to force the door open after it is locked, because the automatic latch can be damaged. If you need to unlock the door, turn off the Self-Clean cycle by pressing the CANCEL•SECURE pad. If you oven is not hotter than 390°F after approximately 1 minute, "LOCK" will disappear from the clock display, and the door will unlock. The door will remain locked until the oven temperature falls below 390˚F. Do not select any cooking function until the oven door is unlocked. Prepare the oven for self-cleaning by following these steps: 1. Clean soil from the oven front frame area and the oven door outside of the door gasket. Cleaning the door gasket by hand can cause it to bend or move. A tight door seal is essential for proper baking and self-cleaning. Rinse surfaces well with a solution of vinegar and water, then wipe dry. Heavily soiled areas may be cleaned with a non-scratching scouring pad. 2. Remove the broiler pan, all cookware, utensils and other loose items from the oven chamber. Also, remove all oven racks and the convection fan filter to prevent them from permanently discoloring. However, to clean stubborn particles in the convection filter you may elect to simply leave it in place during self-clean. The filter will discolor due to the high heat, but the filtering capabilities will not be harmed. 3. Wipe up excess grease and other food spills with a damp cloth. Doing so will minimize smoke and increase the efficiency of the self-clean cycle. 4. Turn on kitchen fans or vents to help remove odors during the self-clean cycle. 5. Close the oven door completely. 6. Press the SELF-CLEAN touch pad. The oven will beep once, "CLEAN" will flash, and "- -:- -" will be displayed. 7. Press the TIME•TEMP+ pad and the default time of "2:00" hours will be displayed. 8. Increase the self-clean time up to 4 hours (depending upon the amount of oven soil) by holding the TIME•TEMP+ pad. 9. To delay the self-clean start to a more convenient time, press the STOP TIME touch pad. Then, press the TIME•TEMP+ pad to set the time of day for the cycle to be complete. "DELAY TIMED" will appear in the clock display. The cycle can be delayed up to 11 hours and 50 minutes. 10. Approximately 30 to 60 seconds after selecting self-clean, the automatic door latch will lock the door. "LOCK" and "ON" will appear in the clock display. The oven will begin heating. The "ON" indicator will cycle on and off with the elements. 11. About 50 to 60 minutes will be required for the oven to reach the self-clean temperature. 12. The self-clean cycle can be stopped at any time by pressing CANCEL•SECURE. 13. After completion of the self-clean cycle, the oven will stop heating and the "ON" and "CLEAN" indicators will disappear from the clock display. Press the CANCEL•SECURE pad. 14. After the interior oven temperature falls below 390˚F, the door latch will release and "LOCK" will disappear from the clock display. The door can now be opened. 15. Open the door. After ensuring that the oven has cooled sufficiently to be safe, use a damp cloth or sponge to wipe out the powder residue found in the bottom of the oven. If white spots remain in the oven, remove them with a non-scratch scouring pad before using the oven again. These spots are normally salt that cannot be removed by a self-clean cycle. 16. Re-install the oven racks and convection fan filter before cooking in the oven. NOTE: If Delay Timed mode has been set, the "ON" display and the oven heat will not turn on until the programmed time has been reached. IMPORTANT: With the oven at room temperature, if the Self-Clean mode is accidentally selected and the oven enters self-clean mode (indicated by "LOCK" and "ON" in the clock display), the user must cancel out of this mode before attempting to select a different mode. To cancel, press the CANCEL•SECURE pad. Wait at least 60 seconds before attempting to select another mode. Doing so allows the door latch to unlock. Continued... 13