Kenmore 911.93501 Use And Care Manual page 20

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CARE ANDCLEANING
Self-CleaningCycle
1. Removethe broiler pan and grid,
oven racks, utensils,and any foil
that may be in the oven.
2. Soil on the front frame and outside
the gasket on the door liner will
need to be cleaned by hand.
Front
Frame
Door
Gneket Liner
Clean these areas with hot water,
soap-filled steel-woolpads, or
cleansers such as Soft Scrub®to
remove any soil, Rinse well with clean
water and dry.
3. Wipe up any heavy apillovers on
the oven bottom.
4.
Do not clean the gasket. The
fiberglass material of the oven
door gasket cannot withstand
abrasion. It is essential for the
gasket to remain intact. If you
notice it becoming worn or frayed,
it should be replaced.
The gasketis designed to have a
5"-6" gap at the bottomof the door.
This allows for proper aircirculation.
Door Panel Gasket
Door Liner
It is normal for your oven door to give
the appearance of not havinga good
seal againstthe range. This is due to
the gasket. The location of the gasket
on the door maintains a good seal
and prevents any heat loss.
Utensils should never be
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self-clean cycle.
The oven racks may be cleaned
during the eelf-cisen cycle, but
will lose their luster and become
hard to slide, if you choose
to leave them In during the
cycle, wiping them down with
vegetable oil after the cycle will
help them slide easier.
For the first clean cycle, vent the
room with an opened window or
hood vent. This will reduce the
odor produced when heating
new parts.
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