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Questionsand Answers
Q. If my oven clock is not set to the correct time of
day, can I still self-cleanmy oven?
A. If the clock is not set to the correcttimeof day
you will not be ableto set a delaycleanto end at a
specifictime.
Q. Can I use commercial oven cleaners on any part
of my self-cleaningoven?
A. No cleanersor coatingsshouldbe used around
any part of this oven.If you do use themand do
not thoroughlyrinsethe ovenwith water,wipingit
absolutelycleanafterwards,the residuecan scar
the oven surfaceand damagemetalpartsthe next
time the oven is automatically cleaned.
Q. What should I do if excessivesmoking occurs
during cleaning?
A. This is causedby excessivesoil.Turnthe ovenoff.
Open the windowsto rid the roomof smoke.Wait
untilthe oven has cooledand the word "LOCK' is
off in the display.Wipeup the excesssoil and reset
the cleancycle.
Q. Is the "crackling" or "popping" sound I hear
during cleaning normal?
A. Yes.This is the soundof the metalheating
and coolingduringboth the cookingand
cleaningfunctions.
Q. Should there be any odor during the cleaning?
A. Yes,there willbe an odorduringthe first few
cleanings.Failureto wipeout excessivesoil might
also causea strongodorwhencleaning.
Q. What causes the hair-like lines on the enameled
surface of my oven?
A. This is a normalcondition,resultingfrom heating
and coolingduringcleaning.Theselinesdo not
affecthow youroven performs.
Q. Why do I have ash left in my oven
after cleaning?
A. Sometypesof soilwill leavea depositwhich
is ash.It can be removedwith a damp sponge
or cloth.
Q. My oven shelvesdo not slide easily.What is
the matter?
A. After manycleanings,the oven shelveswill lose
their lusterand becomehard to slide.Tomakethe
shelvesslidemoreeasily,wipethe shelfsupports
withcookingoil.
Q. My oven shelveshave become gray after the
self-cleancycle.Is this normal?
A. Yes.Afterthe self-cleancycle,the shelveswill
lose somelusterand discolorto a deepgray color.
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