DURING SELF-CLEANING It is normal for the cooktop of the range to become hot during a clean cycle, Therefore, touching the cooktop during a self-clean cycle should be avoided, The oven automatically begins to heat upwhen the door is locked. As the oven reachescleaningtemperaturesaninternal lock engages and the oven door can not beopened. Do not forcelatch tothe left once the internal lock engages. The first few times the oven is cleaned, some smoke and odor may be detected, Thisis normal and will reduce or disappear with use. If the oven is heavily soiled, or if the broiler pan is left in the oven, smoke and odor may occur. As the oven heats and cools, you may hear sounds of metal parts expanding and contracting. This is normal and will not damage your appliance,
Clean oven frame, door frame and around the oven vent with a non-abrasive cleaning agent such as Bon Ami. These areas are not exposed to cleaning temperatures and should be cleaned to prevent soil from baking on during the clean cycle. Wipe up excess grease or spillovers from the oven bottomto prevent excessive smoking during the clean cycle,
AFTER SELF-CLEANING About one hour after the clean cycle is completed, the internal lock will disengage and the door latch can be returned to its original (unlocked) position. Turn selector knob to BAKE. Do not attempt to unlockdoor until internal lock disengages. Door and latch will be damaged if the latch is forced to the left before internal lock disengages. Some soil may leave a light gray, powdery ash which can be removed with a damp cloth. If soil remains, it indicates that the clean cycle was not long enough. The soilwillbe removed during the next clean cycle. If the oven racks do not slide smoothly after a clean cycle, wipe racks and embossed rack supports with a small amount of vegetable oil to restore ease of movement.
To prevent damage, do not clean or rub the gasket around the oven door. The gasket is designed to seal in heat during the clean cycle,
Fine, hair-like lines may appear in the oven interior or oven door. This is a normal condition resulting from heating and cooling of the porcelain finish. These lines do not affect the performance of the oven.
