Frigidaire FEF369HC Use and Care Manual - Page 14

Self-Cleaning (cont'd) Preparing for a Self-Clean Cycle A Self-Cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures (well above cooking temperatures) which eliminate soils completely or reduces them to a fine powdered ash you can wipe away with a damp cloth. Adhere to the following cleaning precautions: • DO NOT use oven cleaners or oven protective coatings in or around any part of the Self-Cleaning oven. • DO NOT clean the oven door gasket. 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 & insert (some models), all utensils & ANY aluminum foil. These items cannot withstand high cleaning temperatures. • Remove racks. See "Removing & Replacing Oven Racks" under Before Setting Oven Controls. If they are not removed during the Self-Clean cycle their color will turn slightly blue and the finish will be dull. After the cycle is complete and the oven has cooled, rub the sides of the oven racks with wax paper or a cloth containing a small amount of salad oil (this will make the racks glide easier into the rack position). • Remove any excessive spillovers in the oven cavity before starting the Self-Cleaning 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 milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices or pie filling) to remain on the surface as they may leave a dull spot even after cleaning. • Hand 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 & water. • Prior to setting the Self-Clean cycle, any spills remaining on the oven bottom should be removed. (For some models) If the lower bake element is visible it may be tilted up about 4 or 5 inches to clean the oven bottom. The oven bake & broil elements may appear to have cooled after they have been turned OFF. The elements may still be hot and burns may occur if these elements are touched before they have cooled sufficiently. using your hand from the front of the bake element. This will allow easier access to the oven bottom for cleaning. Remove the bottom oven rack before raising the element. Be careful not to raise the element more than 4 or 5 inches from the resting position. Starting the Self-Clean Cycle or a Delayed Start Self-Clean Cycle For satisfactory results, use a 2 hour Self-Clean cycle for light soils or a 3 hour cycle for heavier soils. NOTE: The kitchen area should be well ventilated using an open window, ventitlation fan or exhaust hood during the 1st SelfClean cycle. This will help eliminate the normal odors associated with the 1st Self-Clean cycle. To Set the Controls for a Self-Clean Cycle or a Delayed Start Self-Clean Cycle: (Note: If you do not want to start a Delayed Self-Clean Cycle, skips steps 2 & 3.) 1. Be sure the clock shows the correct time of day. 2. Press . The " : " in the time of day will flash. 3. Press and hold the pad to scroll to the time to start the delayed Self-Clean cycle. Release the pad when the desired time is displayed. 4. Press . "- - -" appears in the display. 5. Press the or once. "3:00" appears in the display for a 3 hour cycle. To change to a 2 hour cycle press . "2:00" appears in the display. As soon as the controls are set, the motor driven lock will begin to close automatically and the "LOCK" indicator light will flash. DO NOT open the oven door while the light is flashing (it takes about 15 seconds for the oven door to lock). 6. "CLn" will appear in the display during the Self-Clean cycle and the "LOCK" light will glow until the SelfCleaning cycle is complete or cancelled and the oven temperature has cooled. When the Self-Clean Cycle has Completed: 1. The time of day or "End" will appear in the display window and the "Clean" and "LOCK" light will continue to glow. 2. Once the oven has cooled down for about 1 HOUR and the "LOCK" light has gone out, the oven door can be opened. 3. If "End" is in the display and the Clean indicator light remains ON, press the display. . The time of day will appear in The Bake element is located in the lower oven cavity (See illustration).The bake element is designed to be tilted up NOTE: When the oven is cool, wipe away any residue or powdered ash with a damp cloth or paper towel. 14