Frigidaire FFEW2726TW Complete Owner s Guide - Page 21

Self Cleaning A self-cleaning oven cleans itself with high 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. Self clean may be programmed for 2 to 4 hours depending on the need for deep cleaning. Important: Please read all safety instructions and statements before starting self clean. 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. Do not line the oven walls, racks, bottom, or any other part of the oven with aluminum foil. Doing so will block 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). The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the self-cleaning cycle of any oven. Move birds to another well-ventilated room. Do not force the oven door open. This can damage the automatic door locking system. SETTING OVEN CONTROLS Important: • Do not use oven cleaners or protective coatings in or around any part of the oven interior. Do not clean the oven door gasket. Take care not to rub, damage, or remove the gasket or use any cleaning substances on the oven door gasket (See Figure 6). Doing so could cause damage and reduce the efficiency of the oven's performance. • Clean any soil from the oven frame, door liner outside the oven door gasket, and the small area at the front center of the oven bottom with soap and water (See Figure 6). These areas heat sufficiently to burn soil on. • Remove any excessive spills from the oven cavity before starting the self-cleaning cycle. 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. • Do not use aluminum foil or liners in the oven. These items are not made to withstand the very high temperatures of a self-clean cycle and will melt. • Remove all oven racks and accessories. If oven racks are not removed before a self-clean, they will lose their special coating and will no longer slide in and out of the oven cavity effortlessly. • Oven racks accidentally left in the oven during Self Clean may be wiped down after cooling with a hightemperature cooking oil to lubricate them. • Do not attempt to open the oven door while it is locking. This can ruin the door lock mechanism. Wait a full 15 seconds until the door lock icon stops flashing before opening the door Figure 6: Clean around the oven door gasket 21