Self-Cleaning - Kenmore 318205341A Use & Care Manual

Self Cleaning
CAUTION
During the self-cleaning cycle, the
outside of the wall oven can become very hot to
the touch. DO NOT leave small children unat-
tended near the appliance.
CAUTION
The health of some birds is ex-
tremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the
self-clean cycle of any wall oven. Move birds to
another well ventilated room.
CAUTION
DO NOT line the oven walls,
racks, bottom or any other part of the appliance
with aluminum foil. Doing so will destroy heat dis-
tribution, produce poor baking results and cause
permanent damage to the interior (aluminum foil
will melt to the interior surface of the oven).
CAUTION
DO NOT force the oven door
open. This can damage the automatic door lock-
ing system. Use caution when opening the door
after the Self-Cleaning cycle is completed. The
oven may still be VERY HOT.
DO Hand
Clean Door
DO NOT Hand Clean
Oven Door Gasket
Note: See additional cleaning information for
the oven door in the General Care & Cleaning
section.
CAUTION
The oven bake and broil elements
may appear to have cooled after they have been
turned OFF. The elements may still be hot and
burns may occur if these elements are touched
before they have cooled sufficiently.
Self-Cleaning Oven
A Self-Cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures (well above
cooking temperatures) which eliminate soils completely or reduces them to
a fine powdered ash you can wipe away with a damp cloth.
Adhere to the following cleaning precautions:
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DO Hand
Clean Frame
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NOTE: Prior to setting the Self-Clean cycle, any spills remaining on the
oven bottom should be removed.
What to Expect during Cleaning
While the oven is in operation, the oven heats to temperatures much higher than
those used in normal cooking. Sounds of metal expansion and contraction are
normal. Odor is also normal as the food soil is being removed. Smoke may ap-
pear through the oven vent.
If heavy spillovers are not wiped up before cleaning, they may flame and cause
more smoke and odor than usual. This is normal and safe and should not cause
alarm. If available, use an exhaust fan during the self-cleaning cycle.
Allow the oven to cool before cleaning.
Wear rubber gloves when cleaning any exterior parts of the oven
manually.
DO NOT clean the oven door gasket. The woven material of the oven
door gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to
rub, damage or remove the gasket.
DO NOT use any cleaning materials on the oven door gasket. Doing
so could cause damage.
Remove the searing grill, broiler pan and broiler pan insert, all
utensils and any aluminum foil. These items cannot withstand high
cleaning temperatures.
This oven comes with lubricated porcelain oven racks, which can
remain in the oven during the self-clean cycle. Do not clean this
vegetable oil lubrication off the racks. It is important that the sides
of the oven racks always have a light coating of vegetable oil.
To maintain optimal rack performance, re-apply a thin layer of
vegetable oil to the sides of the rack after every self-clean cycle or
when the rack becomes difficult to slide.
Remove any excessive spillovers in the oven cavity before starting
the Self-Cleaning cycle. To clean, use hot, soapy water and a cloth.
Large spillovers can cause heavy smoke or fire when subjected to high
temperatures. DO NOT allow food spills with a high sugar or acid
content (such as milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices or pie filling)
to remain on the surface as they may leave a dull spot even after
cleaning.
Clean any soil from the oven frame, the door liner outside the oven
door gasket and the small area at the front center of the oven bottom.
These areas heat sufficiently to burn soil on. Clean with soap and
water.
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