Kenmore 7540 Use and Care Guide - Page 23

Self=Cleaning Self=Clean Cycle time length For satisfactory results, use a 2 hour Self-Clean cycle for light soils, a 3 hour cycle for average, and a 4 hour cycle for heavy soils. NOTE: The kitchen area should be well ventilated using an open window, ventilation fan or exhaust hood during the Self-Clean cycle. This will help eliminate the normal odors associated with the Self-Clean cycle. To Set the Controls for a Self-Clean CycJe or a Delayed Start Serf-Clean Cycle: (Note: if you do not want to start a Delayed Self-Clean Cycle, skip steps 2 & 3.) 1. Be sure the clock shows the correct time of day. 2. Press 3. Press and hold _, 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 v once. "3:00" appears Jnthe display for a 3 hour cycle. To change to a 2 hour cycle press ",,,f. "2:00" appears in the display. To select a 4 hour cycle press A. "4:00" appears in the display. As soon as the controls are set, the motor driven lock will begin to close automatically and the "Door Locked" 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 "Door Locked" light will glow until the Self-Cleaning cycle is complete or cancelled and the oven temperature has cooled. To avoid possible burns use care when opening the oven door after the SelfCleaning 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. NOTE: A smoke eliminator in the oven vent converts most of the soil into a colorless vapor. When the Self-Clean Cycle is Completed: t. The time of day or "End" will appear in the display and the "Clean" and "Door Locked" light will continue to glow. 2. Once the oven has cooled down for about t HOUR and the "Door Locked" light has gone out, the oven door can be opened. 3. If "End" is in the display and the Select Clean indicator light remains ON, press @. The time of day will appear in the display. 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: 1. Press @. 2. Once the oven has cooled down for about 1 HOUR and the "Door Locked" light has gone out, the oven door can be opened. 3. Restart the Self-Clean cycle once all conditions have been corrected. 23