Maytag MEW9530AB Use & Care Guide - Page 20
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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 CustomClean™ Self Cleaning cycle uses very high temperatures to clean, burning residue to a powdery ash. 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 lights will not work during the Self-Clean cycle. On double oven models, only one oven can self-clean at a time. If one oven is self-cleaning, the other oven cannot be set or turned on. NOTE: During self-clean, the cooling fan motor(s) will operate at its highest speed to increase airflow to better exhaust the air through the oven vent(s). An increase of noise may be noticeable during and after the self-clean cycle until the oven cools. For double oven and combo oven models: When one oven cavity is running a Self-Clean cycle, the other cavity cannot be used. NOTE: Only one oven can use the Self-Clean cycle at a time, and a 24-hour wait is recommended before starting the next SelfClean cycle. To Self-Clean: 1. Press SELF CLEAN. 2. On double ovens, select the cavity to clean by pressing the quickset pad below Lower or Upper. 3. Two messages appear on the screen: ■ Remove all racks and pans. ■ Clean frame and door with a nonabrasive cleaner. 4. Press the quickset pad below Next. 5. Press the left or right arrow keys until the desired cleaning level is highlighted: Light (3 hrs), Medium (4 hrs) or Heavy (5 hrs). Press the quickset pad below OK. NOTE: The oven will cool for an additional hour after cleaning is completed. 6. To set a delayed start, touch the quickset pad below Delay and set a desired time. See the "Delay Start" section for additional information. If oven door is open during a delay countdown, the SelfClean function is canceled. 7. Close oven door, then touch the quickset pad below Start. To Stop Self-Clean anytime: Touch CANCEL (UPPER CANCEL or LOWER CANCEL on double oven models). If the oven temperature is too high, the door will remain locked. It will not unlock until the oven cools. General Cleaning IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning products. Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless otherwise noted. STAINLESS STEEL (on some models) CONTROL PANEL Activate the Button Lock to avoid touch screen activation during cleaning. See "Button Lock" section. To avoid damage to the control panel, do not use abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or abrasive paper towels. To avoid damage to stainless steel surfaces, do not use soapfilled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop Cleaner, steelwool pads, gritty washcloths or abrasive paper towels. Cleaning Method: Rub in direction of grain to avoid damage. Cleaning Method: ■ Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge: Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on panel. ■ Liquid detergent or all-purpose cleaner: OVEN CAVITY Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth. ■ Vinegar for hard water spots. OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR Do not use oven cleaners. Food spills should be cleaned when oven cools. At high temperatures, foods react with porcelain and staining, etching, pitting or faint white spots can result. Cleaning Method: ■ Glass cleaner and a soft cloth or sponge: Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on panel. Cleaning Method: ■ Self-Clean cycle: See "CustomClean™ Self-Cleaning with Adjustable Levels and Auto Lock" first. OVEN RACKS OVEN DOOR INTERIOR Cleaning Method: ■ Self-Clean cycle: For optimal door cleaning result, wipe away any deposits with a damp sponge before running cycle. Cleaning Method: ■ Self-Clean cycle: See "CustomClean™ Self-Cleaning with Adjustable Levels and Auto Lock" first. Remove racks, or they will discolor and become difficult to slide. If this happens, a light coating of vegetable oil applied to the rack guides will help them slide. ■ Steel-wool pad 20