KitchenAid KDRS505XSS Use & Care Guide - Page 20

RANGE CARE Self-Cleaning Cycle WARNING How the Cycle Works IMPORTANT: The heating and cooling of porcelain on steel in the oven may result in discoloring, loss of gloss, hairline cracks and popping sounds. The Self-Cleaning cycle uses very high temperatures, burning soil to a powdery ash. Burn Hazard Do not touch the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Keep children away from oven during Self-Cleaning cycle. The oven is preset for a 3 hour clean cycle; however, the time can be changed. Suggested clean times are 2 hours for light soil and between 3 hours and 4 hours for average to heavy soil. Once the oven has completely cooled, remove ash with a damp cloth. To avoid breaking the glass, do not apply a cool damp cloth to the inner door glass before it has completely cooled. The oven light will not work during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Failure to follow these instructions can result in burns. When "LOCK" shows in the display, the door cannot be opened. To avoid damage to the door, do not force the door open when "LOCK" is displayed. IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Exposure to the fumes may result in death to certain birds. Always move birds to another closed and well-ventilated room. Self-clean the oven before it becomes heavily soiled. Heavy soil results in longer cleaning and more smoke. Keep the kitchen well-ventilated during the Self-Cleaning cycle to help get rid of heat, odors, and smoke. Do not block the oven vent(s) during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Air must be able to move freely. Depending on your model, see "Oven Vent" or "Oven Vents" section. If an oven door is left open, "Door Open? Clean Canceled" will appear in the display and a signal will beep. Close the oven door and press SELF CLEAN. NOTE: Only one oven can use the Self-Clean cycle at a time, and 24 hours must pass before the next Self-Clean can begin. Use the following chart as a guide to determine the desired cleaning level. CLEANING LEVEL TOTAL CLEANING TIME (includes a 30 minute cool down time) 1 (Quick) 2 hours Do not clean, rub, damage or move the oven door gasket. The door gasket is essential for a good seal. Prepare Oven: ■ Remove the broiler pan, grid, cookware and bakeware and, on some models, the temperature probe from the oven. 2 3 4 (reg) 5 2 hours 30 minutes 3 hours 3 hours 30 minutes 4 hours ■ Remove oven racks to keep them shiny and easy to slide. See "General Cleaning" section for more information. ■ Remove any foil from the oven because it may burn or melt, damaging the oven. ■ Hand clean inside door edge and the 1½" (3.8 cm) area around the inside oven cavity frame, being certain not to move or bend the gasket. This area does not get hot enough during self-cleaning to remove soil. Do not let water, cleaner, etc., enter slots on door frame. Use a damp cloth to clean this area. ■ Wipe out any loose soil to reduce smoke and avoid damage. At high temperatures, foods react with porcelain. Staining, etching, pitting or faint white spots can result. This will not affect cooking performance. Prepare Cooktop: ■ Remove plastic items from the cooktop because they may melt. NOTE: The cooktop burners will not function during the selfclean cycle. IMPORTANT: Oven temperature must be below 400°F (205°C) to program a clean cycle. Only 1 oven can be cleaned at a time. Both oven doors lock when either oven is being cleaned. 6 (Maxi) 4 hours 30 minutes To Self-Clean: 1. Close the oven door. 2. Press SELF CLEAN. "PRESS (1) FOR UPPER OVEN" will appear in the upper oven text area, and "PRESS (2) FOR LOWER OVEN" will appear in the lower oven text area 3. Press number 1 or 2 number pad to select desired oven to clean. "REMOVE RACKS" will appear in the selected oven text area, followed by "SELECT OPTION." In the other text area, "Press 1 Standard Clean" will appear. 4. Choose the Standard Clean setting by pressing 1. "Select level" will appear in the text area and "Press (1) Level 1 (Quick), (2) Level 2, (3) Level 3, (4) Level 4 (reg), (5) Level 5, (6) Level 6 (Maxi)" will scroll in the display. 5. Choose the clean level desired by pressing the appropriate number pad followed by START. "UNLOCK IN XXX" will scroll in the upper or lower text area (depending on oven selection). "LOCKING" will scroll until the door is locked. After the door is locked, "CLEAN UPPER" or "CLEAN LOWER" will scroll in the selected oven text area until the clean cycle is finished. 20