Dacor Millennia DO230S Use And Care Manual

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14Care and CleaningWARNINGClean only the parts of the range listed in this manual.•Clean them only in the manner specified.To avoid dangerous fumes or damage to your range’s•surfaces and accessories, use only the types ofcleaning solutions specified in this manual.To avoid electrical shock or burns, turn off the burners•and oven and make sure that all parts are cool beforecleaning. DO NOT turn the burners on during cleaning.Do not use a steam cleaner to clean the range. Steam•could penetrate the electrical components and cause ashort circuit.CAUTIONDo not try to remove heavy spills with a sharp object•such as a knife or metal spatula. Sharp objects mayscratch your range’s surfaces.To prevent damage, do not use abrasive or corrosive•cleaners or applicators such as steel wool or scouringpads, on any part of the range unless instructed to doso. Use only a sponge, soft cloth, fibrous or plasticbrush, or nylon cleaning pad for cleaning the surfacesof your range.To keep the range looking and operating its best,clean it after every use. Also, wipe up spills thatoccur while cooking quickly. Be careful not to touchany hot areas.If you allow spills to sit on hot burner parts, theywill burn on and be very difficult to clean. Certaintypes of food, such as tomatoes, citrus juices, vin-egar, alcohol and milk can damage the finishes ifyou allow them to stand for any length of time.IMPORTANT: The cooktop is exposed to extremelyhigh temperatures. The grates are under highstress when hot utensils are placed on them. Also,the range parts are occasionally exposed to acidicfood spill-overs. These severe operating conditions,cause the porcelain enamel parts on your range toundergo a change in appearance over time. If youcare for and clean these parts carefully, you willslow down, but not eliminate, the aging process.Self-Cleaning the OvenWARNINGDo not line the oven with aluminum foil or other•materials. These items can melt or burn during aself-clean cycle, causing permanent damage to theoven.Do not operate the oven lights when the oven is in•self-clean mode. in the self-clean mode.Do not touch the outside surfaces of the oven during•the Self-Clean cycle.CAUTIONDo not leave the oven racks in the oven during the•self-clean cycle. Doing so will affect their ability to slidein and out easily. If the racks are accidently left in theoven during self-clean, polish rack edges with a soapysteel wool pad, then apply a small amount of vegetableoil to the edges so that the racks will slide more easily.Do not try to force the door open after it is locked. You•may damage the automatic door latch.About the Self-Clean CycleYour oven features an automatic pyrolytic self-•clean cycle to eliminate the need for difficult andtime-consuming manual scrubbing of interiorsurfaces. During the self-clean cycle, the ovenreaches extremely high temperatures to burn offsoil and deposits. A powder ash residue is left inthe bottom of the oven after completion of theself-clean cycle.Self-clean time is variable from two to four hours•to offer flexibility in handling various conditions.The 2-hour cycle normally handles a moderatelysoiled oven. The 4-hour cycle is for heavy soilconditions.The self-clean cycle can also be delayed to start•at a later time if desired.It is normal for some smoke to be emitted•during the first few self-clean cycles.Popping sounds are normal during the self-clean•cycle. These sounds are caused by the expansionand contraction of metal surfaces during heat-upand cool-down.Preparing the Oven for Self-CleaningClean soil from the oven front frame area and1.the oven door outside of the door gasket. Clean-ing the door gasket by hand can cause it to bendor move. A tight door seal is essential for properbaking and self-cleaning. Rinse surfaces wellwith a solution of vinegar and water, then wipedry. Heavily soiled areas may be cleaned with anon-scratching scouring pad.