Rangecare; Self-Cleaning Cycle - Whirlpool GAS RANGE Use & Care Manual

RANGECARE
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" 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 "Cleaning" section for more information.
Hand clean inside door edge and the 1V2" (3.8 cm) area
around the inside oven cavity frame, being careful 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 Self-Cleaning cycle uses very high temperatures, burning
soil to a powdery ash.
The oven is preset for a 3 hour 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 to
4 hours 30 minutes for average to heavy soil.
Once the oven has completely cooled, remove ash with a damp
cloth.
The oven light will not work during the Self-Cleaning cycle.
To Self-Clean:
Before self-cleaning, make sure the door is closed completely or
it will not lock and the cycle will not begin.
1. Press AUTO CLEAN.
2. Press the HOUR and MIN "up" or "down" arrow pads to set a
clean time other than 3 hours 30 minutes. The clean time can
be set between 2 hours 30 minutes and 4 hours 30 minutes.
3. Press START.
The oven door will automatically lock. "LOCKED" will appear
on the display. The door will not unlock until the oven cools.
When the cycle is complete and the oven cools, "End" will
appear on the oven display and "LOCKED" will disappear.
4. Press OFF/CANCEL or open the oven door to clear the oven
display.
To Delay Start Self-Clean:
Before delay starting Self-Clean, make sure the clock is set to the
correct time of day. See "Clock" section. Also, make sure the
door is dosed completely or it will not lock and the cycle will not
begin.
1. Press AUTO CLEAN.
Press the HOUR and MIN "up" or "down" arrow pads to set a
clean time other than 3 hours 30 minutes. The clean time can
be set between 2 hours 30 minutes and 4 hours 30 minutes.
2.
3.
Press STOP TIME.
Press the HOUR and MIN "up" or "down" arrows pads to
enter the time of day to stop.
Press START.
The start time is automatically calculated and displayed.
The door will automatically lock and "LOCKED," "CLEAN"
and "DELAY TIMED" will appear on the display. The door will
not unlock until the oven cools.
When the start time is reached, the oven will automatically
turn on.
When the cycle is complete and the oven cools, "End" will
appear on the display and "LOCKED" will disappear.
Press any pad or open the oven door to clear the oven
display.
To Stop Self-Clean any time:
Press OFF/CANCEL. If the oven temperature is too high, the door
will remain locked. It will not unlock until the oven cools.
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