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WARNING

Burn Hazard

Keep children away from oven during

Self-Cleaning cycle.

Self-Cleaning Cycle

(on some models)

Do not touch the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle.

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.

Before self-cleaning, make sure the door is completely closed or the door will not lock and the self-cleaning cycle will not begin.

Once the oven has completely cooled, remove ash with a damp cloth. To avoid breaking the glass, do not apply a cool damp cloth to the inner door glass before it has completely cooled.

To stop the self-cleaning cycle at anytime, press CANCEL/OFF. If the temperature is too high the oven door will remain locked and

“cool” and “locked” will be displayed.

The oven light will not function during the 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.

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.

Electronic Oven Control with Precise Clean™ Feature (on some models)

The Precise Clean™ self-cleaning cycle is a “one-touch” step that uses very high temperatures and dissolves soil to a powdery ash.

The Precise Clean™ feature 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. The maximum clean time is 4 hours and the minimum clean time is 2 hours.

Prepare Range

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Remove the broiler pan, grid, cookware and bakeware, all cooking utensils, oven racks and aluminum foil and, on some models, the temperature probe from the oven.

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Use a damp cloth to clean inside door edge and the

1½" (3.8 cm) area around the inside oven cavity frame, being certain not to move or bend the gasket.

Remove plastic items from the cooktop because they may melt.

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Remove all items from the storage drawer.

To Self-Clean:

1. Press PRECISE CLEAN cycle. “PRECISE CLEAN REMOVE

RACKS SET CLEAN TIME OR PUSH START” will scroll in the display.

2. Press START.

The oven door will automatically lock. “LOCKING” and the stop time will appear in the display. The remaining clean time will also be displayed.

3. When the self-clean cycle is complete and the oven cools,

“UNLOCKING” will appear in the display. Press any keypad or open the oven door to clear the display.

4. When the oven is completely cooled, remove ash with a damp cloth.

Steam Clean

(on some models)

The Steam Clean feature is designed for light oven cavity bottom cleaning.

Helpful Hints

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Once the Steam Clean cycle is complete, remove all remaining water in the bottom of the oven with a sponge or cloth.

Allow the range to cool to room temperature before using the

Steam Clean feature. If your oven cavity is above 200°F (93°C),

“OVEN COOLING” will appear in the display and the Steam Clean feature will not activate until it cools down.

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Wipe any remaining moisture from the oven door interior, oven cavity interior sides, and cooktop.

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Remove all racks and accessories from the oven cavity.

Use a soft brush or nylon scrubber to wipe the oven interior.

This may help with more stubborn stains.

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For best results, use 10 oz (295 mL) of distilled or filtered water.

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The Steam Clean feature will take a total of 20 minutes. A beep will sound at the end of the cycle.

IMPORTANT: Since the water in the oven bottom is hot, do not open the oven door during the Steam Clean cycle.

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It is recommended to use distilled or filtered water, as tap water may leave mineral deposits on the oven bottom. Use a cloth soaked with vinegar or lemon juice to remove any mineral deposits that may be left after the Steam Clean cycle.

Press CANCEL/OFF at any time to end the cycle. The display will return to the time of day.

If the oven is heavily soiled, use the Self-Clean cycle. The

Steam Clean cycle may be used first to eliminate most of the debris, resulting in a more effective self-clean.

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