33Preparing the pyrolytic self-cleaningfeature9 CAUTIONRisk of fire! Loose food remnants, fat and meatjuices may catch fire. Wipe the cookingcompartment with a damp cloth.▯ Remove the worst soiling and food residues fromthe oven.▯ Clean the door seals, the inside of the door and theglass pane by hand as these parts are not cleanedduring the pyrolytic self-cleaning cycle.▯ Remove any loose parts from inside the cookingcompartment. The plug-in grids are pyrolysis-proof.Make sure that nothing is left inside the cookingcompartment.▯ Bush for the additional heating element at the backof the cooking compartment: Make sure that thecover is in the bush.▯ Close the oven door.Starting self-clean (pyrolysis)1 Set the program selector to S.2 The œ symbol is displayed. Confirm with ™.3 The turn-off time for when the self-clean (pyrolysis)will be completed is displayed. If preferred, theturn-off time can be changed with the rotaryselector. Confirm with ™.4 Remove all accessories and coarse soiling from theoven interior. Confirm with ™.5 Start with I. The cleaning time counts down on thescreen. If the turn-off time was changed, the timeuntil the self-clean (pyrolysis) starts counts down onthe screen. The oven light remains off.After 3 hours, a signal sounds. A message will appearon the screen. Once the appliance is cool, wipe out theremaining ash from the oven with a damp cloth.Note: The oven door is locked for your safety. Aftercooling down, the door is unlocked as soon as thetemperature has dropped below 390 °F (200 °C).Cleaning the Accessories with thePyrolytic Self-cleaning FeatureGaggenau baking trays and broiler pans are coated withpyrolysis-resistant enamel. For optimal results whencleaning the oven, we recommend removing allaccessories from the oven before initiating the pyrolyticself-cleaning feature. This is the only way to achieveeven heat distribution.If you wish to remove burnt-on residue from your bakingtray or broiler pan with the pyrolytic self-cleaning cycle,please observe the following instructions:Notes‒ Remove the worst soiling, meat juices, and foodresidues before initiating the pyrolytic self-cleaningcycle. Food residues, grease, and meat juices maycatch fire during the pyrolytic self-cleaning cycle.‒ Slide only one baking tray or broiler pan onto thelowest rack in the oven.‒ Push the baking tray or broiler pan in as far as it willgo.‒ Wire rack, rotisserie spit, cast iron roaster, bakingstone, core temperature sensor, or otheraccessories must not be cleaned in the pyrolyticself-cleaning cycle.‒ Broiler pans with stainless steel bushings candiscolor during the pyrolytic self-cleaning cycle.This does not affect its usability.3\URO\VLV_ )