Frigidaire FGEF300DNB Complete Owner's Guide (English) - Page 21

SELF-CLEANING SETTING SELF-CLEAN CYCLE TIME LENGTH The SELF CLEAN pad controls the Self-Cleaning feature. If you are planning to use the oven directly after a self-clean cycle remember to allow time for the oven to cool down and the oven door to unlock. This normally takes about one hour. So a 3 hour self-clean cycle will actually take about 4 hours to complete. *It is recommend to use a 2 hour self-clean cycle for light soils, a 3 hour cycle for average soils, and a 4 hour cycle for heavy soils (to assure satisfactory results). To set the controls for a Self-Cleaning cycle to start immediately and shut off automatically 1. Be sure the clock is set with the correct time of day and the oven door is closed. 2. Press SELF CLEAN. "- -:- -" appears in the display. 3. Press the or to select between 2, 3 or 4 hour. "CLn" appears in the display. As soon as the controls are set, the motor driven lock will begin to close automatically and the "DOOR" and "LOCKED" indicator light will appear. DO NOT open the oven door while the light is flashing (it takes about 15 seconds for the oven door to lock). When the Self-Clean Cycle is Completed 1. "Hot" will appear in the display window and the "DOOR" and "LOCKED" light will continue to glow. 2. Once the oven has cooled down for approximately 1 HOUR, and the "DOOR" is no longer displayed, the oven door can then be opened. Í NOTE When the oven is cool, wipe away any residue or powdered ash with a damp cloth or paper towel. Stopping or Interrupting a Self-Cleaning Cycle If it becomes necessary to stop or interrupt a self-cleaning cycle due to excessive smoke or fire in the oven: 1. Press CANCEL. 2. The oven door can only be opened after the oven has cooled down for approximately 1 HOUR, and the "DOOR" is no longer displayed, the oven door can then be opened. The SELF CLEAN and DELAY START pads controls the Delayed Self-Clean operation. The automatic timer will turn the oven on and off at the time you select in advance. To set the control for the Self-Cleaning Cycle to start at a delayed time and shut off automatically (example: 3 hour self-clean cycle to start at 4:30) 1. Be sure the clock is set with the correct time of day and the oven door is closed. 2. Press SELF CLEAN. "- -:- -" appears in the display. 3. Press the or to select between 2, 3 or 4 hour. "CLn" appears in the display. As soon as the controls are set, the motor driven lock will begin to close automatically and the "DOOR" and "LOCKED" indicator light will appear. DO NOT open the oven door while the light is flashing (it takes about 15 seconds for the oven door to lock). 4. Press DELAY START. 5. Enter the desired start time using the number pads or pads. 6. Wait 4 seconds for the controls to accept the set time. 7. The control will start the self-cleaning at the set start time, for the period of time previously selected. When the Self-Clean Cycle is Completed 1. "Hot" will appear in the display. The time of day, the "DOOR" and "LOCKED" will remain in the display. 2. Once the oven has cooled down for approximately 1 HOUR, and the "DOOR" and "LOCKED" are no longer displayed, the oven door can then be opened. Stopping or Interrupting a Self-Cleaning Cycle If it becomes necessary to stop or interrupt a self-cleaning cycle due to excessive smoke or fire in the oven: 1. Press CANCEL. 2. The oven door can only be opened after the oven has cooled down for approximately 1 HOUR and the "DOOR" and "LOCKED" are no longer displayed. CAUTION To avoid possible burns use care when opening the oven door after the Self-Cleaning cycle. Stand to the side of the oven when opening the door to allow hot air or steam to escape. DO NOT force the oven door open. This can damage the automatic door locking system. Use caution and avoid possible burns when opening the door after the Self-Cleaning cycle has completed. The oven may still be VERY HOT. 21