Kenmore 9961 Use and Care Guide - Page 33

Self-Cleaning During the SelfCleaning cycle, the outside of the range can become very hot to the touch. DO NOT leave small children unattended near the appliance. 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 well-ventilated room. Self-Cleaning Oven DO NOT line the oven walls, racks, bottom or any other part of the range with aluminum foil. Doing 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, so will destroy heat distribution, produce poor baking results and cause Adhere to the following cleaning precautions: permanent damage to the oven interior • DO NOT use oven cleaners or oven protective coatings in or around any (aluminum foil will melt to the interior part of the Self-Cleaning oven. surface of the oven). • DO NOT clean the oven door gasket. The woven material of the oven rll door gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, Z DO NOT force the oven door open. This can damage the automatic door locking system. Use • F. damage or remove the gasket. _") DO NOT use any cleaning materials on the oven door gasket. Doing so could cause damage. caution when opening the door after • Remove the broiler pan and insert, all utensils and any aluminum -It" the Self-Cleaning cycle is completed. foil. These items cannot withstand high cleaning temperatures. The oven may still be VERY HOT. • Porcelain oven racks do not have to be removed. 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). DO HAND CLEAN 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 De HAND CLEAN • DOOR (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. 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 and water. DO NOT HAND CLEAN OVEN DOOR GASKET Note: See additional cleaning information for the oven door in the General Care & Cleaning section. Note: If your range is equipped with a warmer drawer, the warmer drawer cannot be used during a self-clean cycle. Warmer drawer must be turned off before the clean cycle is started. NOTE: Prior to setting the Self-Clean cycle, any spills remaining on the oven bottom should be removed. What to Expect during Cleaning While the oven is in operation, the oven heats to temperatures much higher than those used in normal cooking. Sounds of metal expansion and contraction are normal. Odor is also normal as the food soil is being removed. Smoke may appear through the oven vent. If heavy spillevers are not wiped up before cleaning, they may flame and cause more smoke and odor than usual. This is normal and safe and should not cause alarm. If available, use an exhaust fan during the self-cleaning cycle. 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. 33