Using the Self-Cleaning cycle (Model BGS470W)
The Self-Cleaning cycle uses very high heat to burn away soil. Before you start, make sure you understand exactly how to use the Self-Cleaning cycle safely.
4. If you want the oven racks to remain shiny, remove from the oven and clean them by hand.
3. To star& cleaning immediately,
Before you start
Otherwise, put oven racks on second and fourth guides (guides are counted from bottom to top). After racks are cleaned in the SelfCleaning cycle, they become harder to slide. Seepage 16.
Heat and odors are normal during the Self-Cleaning cycle. If needed, remove them by opening a window or by turning on a vent hood or other kitchen vent during the cycle. NOTE: This oven is equipped with an internal cooling fan. A fan sound will be heard during a normal Self-Cleaning cycle. This fan comes on automatically to keep the electronic controls cool. Canceling the oven will not turn off this fan. It will continue running until electronic controls have sufficiently cooled. The fan will then automatically turn off.
turn the Timeflemp Set Knob until �3:OO� andtheCLNandTIMB indicators appear on the display. Three hours is recommended for moderately soiled ovens. A SelfCleaning cycle can be set for a 24 hour period. The CLEAN, LOCKED and ON indicators will come on to indicate that cleaning has begun.
4. To delay start of cleaning, tum the
Time/Temp Set Knob until �3:OO� and the CLN and TIME indicators appear on the display. Immediately push the Stop Time button. The blue DELAY, CLN, STOPand TIME indicators will come on. Immediately turn the Time/Temp Set Knob to the new stop time. The red DELAY and CLEAN indicators will come on. 5. After the Self-Cleaning cycle is programmed, the LOCKED indicator wilI come on. The door cannot be opened when this indicator is on.
6. After the Self-Cleaning cycle is completed, the CLEAN indicator
Fiend-cleanframe I Hand-dean door around edge I DONOThand-cleanseaI 1. Clean the indicated awzas by hand. They do not get hot enough during the Self-Cleaning cycle for soil to burn away. Use hot water and detergent or a soapy steel wool pad on ... The inside of the door around n the edge. (The window may also require hand-cleaning.) . The frame around the oven. Do not clean, move or bend the fiberglass seal Poor cleaning and poor baking/roasting will result
2. Remove the broiler pan and any pots and pans you may have in the
Personal Injury And Product Damage Hazard . Do not touch the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle. It could burn YOU. . Do not use commercial oven cleaners in your oven. Cleaners may produce hazardous fumes or damage the porcelain finish. . Do not use foil or other liners to line the oven bottom. During the Self-Cleaning cycle, foil can burn or melt and damage the oven surface. . Do not block the vent during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Air must move freely for best cleaning results.
willgooffandthetimeofdaywill show in the large display. 7. When the oven reaches normal baking/roasting temperatures, the LOCKED indicator goes off. 8. After the oven is cool, wipe off any residue or ash with a damp cloth If needed, touch up spots with a soapy steel wool pad. special tips n Keep the kitchen well ventilated during the Self-Cleaning cycle to help get rid of heat, odors and smoke. . Clean the oven before it gets heavily soiled. Cleaning a very soiled oven takes longer and results in more smoke than usual . get the oven as clean as you not If the Self-Cleaning cycle does expected, the cycle may not have been set long enough or you may not have prepared the oven properly. Set the Self-Cleaning cycle longer the next time and hand-clean areas noted in �Before you start� on this page.
Setting the controls
1. Make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day. (See �Setting the clock� on page 5.)
oven. NOTE: The broiler pan and grid can be cleaned in the oven only if most of the soil has been removed by hand-cleaning or a dishwasher. If most of the soil has not been removed, excessive smoking will occur. 3. Wipe out any loose soil or grease. This will help reduce smoke during the Self-Cleaning cycle.
2. Push the Clean button.
To stop the Self-Cleaning cycle at any time:
1. Push the Cancel button. 2. When the LOCKED indicator goes off, you can open the oven door.
