Kenmore C970 Serie Manuel D'utilisation Et D'entretien page 18

Self-Cleaning
Oven Cleaning
Adhere to the following cleaning precautions:
- Allow the oven to cool before cleaning.
- Wear rubber gloves when cleaning any exterior parts of the oven manually.
During the self-clean cycle, the outside of the wall oven can become very hot to the touch. DO NOT
leave small children unattended near the appliance.
The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the self-cleaning
cycle of any range. Move birds to another well ventilated room.
Before cleaning any part of the oven, be sure the electronic oven control is turned off or else push
CANCEL pad. Wait until the oven is cool.
DO NOT use commercial oven cleaners or oven protective coatings in or around any part of the self-cleaning oven. DO
NOT clean the oven door gasket. The gasket on the oven door is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to
rub, damage or move the gasket. DO NOT line the oven walls, racks, bottom or any other part of the appliance with alumi-
num foil. Doing so will destroy heat distribution, produce poor baking results and cause permanent damage to the interior
(aluminum foil will melt to the interior surface of the oven).
A self-cleaning oven cleans itself with high temperatures (well above cooking temperatures) which eliminate soil complete-
ly or reduce it to a fin powdered ash you can which away with damp cloth.
Do Hand
Clean Door
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 appear
through the oven vent, located on the top of the control panel.
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.
Self-Clean Time Length
For satisfactory results, use a 2 hour Self-Clean cycle for light soils and a 3 hour cycle for average or a 4 hour cycle for
heavy soils. NOTE: The kitchen area should be well ventilated using an open window, ventilation fan or exhaust hood during
the Self-Clean cycle. This will help eliminate the normal odors associated with the Self-Clean cycle.
To Set the Controls for a Self-Clean Cycle or a Delayed Start Self-Clean Cycle:
(Note: If you do not want to start a Delayed Self-Clean Cycle, skips steps 2 & 3.)
1. Be sure the clock shows the correct time of day.
Delay Start
Départ
. The " : " in the time of day will flash.
2. Press
Différé
3. Press and hold the
time is displayed.
Preparing the Oven for Self-Cleaning
1. Remove all excess 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 tomatoes,
Do Hand
sauerkraut, fruit juices or pie filling) to remain on the surface as they may
Clean Frame cause a dull spot even after cleaning.
2. Clean any soil from the oven frame and the door liner (see illustration).
These areas heat sufficiently during self-cleaning cycle to burn soil on. Clean
with soap and water.
3. Remove all utensils and any foil. These items do not withstand high clean-
ing temperatures
4. Oven racks may be left in the oven or may be removed. If they go through
the clean cycle, their color will turn slightly dull. After the cycle is completed
and the oven has cooled, rub the sides of the racks with wax paper or a cloth
Do Not Hand
containing a small amount of baby oil or salad oil. This will make the racks
Clean Seal
glide easier.
pad to scroll to the time to start the delayed Self-Clean cycle. Release the pad when the desired
18