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CARE AND CLEANING: Cleaning the Oven Cleaning the Oven Be sure all controls are off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the oven. Oven Interior The interior of your new oven can be cleaned manually or by using the Steam Clean or Self Clean modes (on some models). Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, tomato sauces and basting liquids containing acids may cause discoloration and should be wiped up as soon as hot surfaces cool, then clean and rinse. Manual Cleaning Do not use oven cleaners, strong liquid cleansers, steel wool, or scouring pads on the interior of the oven. For soils on the oven bottom and other enameled surfaces, use a gentle abrasive containing oxalic acid, such as Bar Keepers Friend®, with a non-scratch sponge. Take care not to apply any abrasive cleaners or sponges to the door glass, as it will scratch the reflective coating. The oven interior and door glass may be cleaned using a soft cloth with a mild soap and water, or vinegar and water solution. After cleaning, rinse with clean water and dry with a soft cloth. Steam Clean Mode (on some models) CAUTION 'XULQJWKHVWHDPFOHDQF\FOHWKH oven bottom becomes hot enough to cause burns. :DLWXQWLOWKHF\FOHLVRYHUPLQXWHV EHIRUH ZLSLQJWKHLQVLGHVXUIDFHVRIWKHRYHQ)DLOXUHWRGR so may result in burns. The range should be at room temperature before beginning the Steam Clean cycle. If the oven is too hot, "Hot" will appear on the display and the cycle will not activate until the oven cools down. The Steam Clean feature is for cleaning light soil from your oven at a lower temperature than Self Clean. To use the Steam Clean feature: 1. Start with the oven at room temperature. :LSHH[FHVVJUHDVHDQGVRLOVIURPWKHRYHQ 3. Pour one cup of water onto the bottom of the oven. 4. Close and latch the door (on some models). 3UHVVWKHClean pad twice and then press Start. Do not open the door during the 30 minute Steam Clean cycle as it will reduce the cleaning performance. At the HQGRIWKH6WHDP&OHDQF\FOHXQODWFKDQGRURSHQWKH door, soak up the remaining water, and wipe the moisturesoftened soil from the oven walls and door. See instructions in Manual Cleaning for any remaining soils. Self Clean Mode (on some models) Read the Self-Cleaning Oven Safety Instructions at the beginning of this manual before using Self Clean Mode. Self clean uses very high temperatures to clean the oven interior. For a moderately soiled oven, run a 3 hour VHOIFOHDQF\FOH)RUDKHDYLO\VRLOHGRYHQUXQDKRXU self-clean cycle. Only self-clean (black) racks and grates may remain in the oven during the self-clean cycle. All other items, including nickel plated (silver) racks, should be removed. If nickel plated racks are left in the oven during a self-clean cycle, the racks will tarnish. If either type of rack is left in the oven during a self-clean cycle, the rack may become difficult to slide. See the Oven Racks section for lubrication instructions. IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the self-cleaning cycle of any range. Move birds to another wellventilated room. To use the Self Clean feature: 1. Start with the oven at room temperature. :LSHH[FHVVJUHDVHDQGVRLOVIURPWKHRYHQDQG interior door. 3. Remove all items other than self-clean (black) racks and grates, if desired. See Cleaning the Cooktop to determine if your grates may be selfcleaned and for important details regarding grate placement. 4. Close and latch the door 3UHVVWKHClean pad once and set a time between DQGKRXUVDQGWKHQSUHVVStart. You cannot open the door during the self-clean cycle. If the oven is too hot, you will not be able to slide the latch. At the end of the self-clean cycle, allow the oven to cool, unlatch the door and wipe any ash out of the oven. Oven Exterior Do not use oven cleaners, abrasive cleansers, strong liquid cleansers, steel wool, plastic scouring pads or cleaning powders on the interior or exterior of the oven. &OHDQZLWKPLOGVRDSDQGZDWHURUDVROXWLRQRI vinegar and water. Rinse with clean water and dry with a VRIWFORWK:KHQFOHDQLQJVXUIDFHVPDNHVXUHWKDWWKH\ are at room temperature and not in direct sunlight. Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, tomato sauces and basting liquids containing acids may cause discoloration and should be wiped up as soon as hot surfaces cool, then clean and rinse. Oven Racks All oven racks may be cleaned by hand with an abrasive cycle, the rack may become difficult to slide. cleaner or steel wool. Self-clean (black) oven racks may After cleaning the racks, use a soft cloth or paper towel remain in the oven during the self-clean cycle. Nickel- to rub a small amount of vegetable oil on the left and plated (silver) racks should not remain in the oven during right edges of the rack. This will ensure the racks are the self clean cycle. Doing so will tarnish the racks. If easy to slide in and out of the oven either type of rack is left in the oven during a self-clean 49-85220-2 21