Whirlpool SF462LXS Use and Care Manual - Page 17

Burn Hazard Do not touch the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Keep children away from oven during Self-Cleaning cycle. Failure to follow these instructions can result in burns. 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. 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. • Remove any foil from the oven because it may burn or melt, damaging the oven. • Remove oven racks to keep them shiny and easy to slide. See "General Cleaning" section for more information. Hand clean inside door edge and the 11/2"(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. 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 PRECISECLEAN TM Self-cleaning cycle is a "one touch" step that uses very high temperatures and dissolves soil to a powdery ash. PRECISECLEAN TM setting will automatically determine the length of cleaning time needed based on the number of times the oven has been used since the last self-cleaning cycle. Maximum clean time is 4 hours 30 minutes, and the minimum is 2 hours 30 minutes. The oven will automatically shut off once it is clean. The door will not unlock until the oven cools. Once the oven has completely cooled, remove ash with a damp cloth to the inner door glass before it has cooled completely could result in the glass breaking. The oven light will not work during the self-cleaning cycle. The cooktop burners will not function during the self-cleaning cycle. Style I and Style 2 (on some models) - Electric Oven Control The oven is preset for 3 hours 30 minute clean cycle, but the time can be changed. Suggested clean times are 2 hours 30 minutes for light soil and between 3 hours 30 minutes and 4 hours 30 minutes for average to heavy soil. Once the oven has completely cooled, remove ash with a damp cloth. Do not wipe down any of the inside surfaces until the oven has completely cooled down. Applying a cool damp cloth to the inner door glass before it has cooled completely could result in the glass breaking. Style 3 - Electric Oven Control The clean cycle can be set at one of two levels, Maxi Clean (4 hours 30 minutes) or Quick Clean (2 hours 30 minutes). The suggested clean time for light soil is 2 hours 30 minutes. The suggested clean times for average to heavy soil are between 3 hours 30 minutes and 4 hours 30 minutes. Do not wipe down any of the inside surfaces until the oven has completely cooled down. Applying a cool damp cloth to the inner door glass before it has cooled completely could result in the glass breaking. To Self-Clean: Before self-cleaning, make sure the door is closed completely or it will not lock and the cycle will not begin. Style 1 (on some models) - Electric Oven Control 1. Press PRECISECLEAN TM. 2. Press START. The oven door will automatically lock. DOOR LOCKED, LOCKED, or LOC will be displayed. On some models, the start and stop and clean time will appear on the oven display. The oven will not unlock until the oven cools. 3. Press any pad or open the oven door to clear the oven display. 17