RANGE CARE'_ _, _/_ ¸ .... _ _ _ _Burn HazardDo not touch the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle.Keep children away from oven duringSelf-Cleaning cycle.Failure to follow these instructions can result in burns.IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely sensitive tothe fumes given off during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Exposure tothe fumes may result in death to certain birds. Always move birdsto another closed and well-ventilated room.Self-clean the oven before it becomes heavily soiled. Heavy soilresults in longer cleaning and more smoke.Keep the kitchen well-ventilated during the Self-Cleaning cycle tohelp get rid of heat, odors, and smoke.Do not block the oven vent(s) during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Airmust be able to move freely. Depending on your model, see"Oven Vent" or "Oven Vents" section.Do not clean, rub, damage or move the oven door gasket. Thedoor gasket is essential for a good seal.Prepare Oven:• Remove the broiler pan, grid, cookware and bakeware and,on some models, the temperature probe from the oven.• Remove oven racks to keep them shiny and easy to slide.See "General Cleaning" section for more information.• Remove any foil from the oven because it may burn or melt,damaging the oven.• Hand clean inside door edge and the 11/2"(3.8 cm) areaaround the inside oven cavity frame, being certain not tomove or bend the gasket. This area does not get hot enoughduring self-cleaning to remove soil. Do not let water, cleaner,etc., enter slots on door frame. Use a damp cloth to clean thisarea.Wipe out any loose soil to reduce smoke and avoid damage.At high temperatures, foods react with porcelain. Staining,etching, pitting or faint white spots can result. This will notaffect cooking performance.How the Cycle WorksIMPORTANT: The heating and cooling of porcelain on steel in theoven may result in discoloring, loss of gloss, hairline cracks andpopping sounds.The Self-Cleaning cycle uses very high temperatures, burning soilto a powdery ash.The oven is preset for a 4 hour clean cycle; however the time canbe changed. Suggested clean times are 3 hours 30 minutes forlight soil and between 4 hours and 4 hours 30 minutes foraverage to heavy soil.Use the following chart as a guide to determine the desiredcleaning level.CLEANING TOTAL CLEANING TIMELEVEL (includes a 30 minute cool down time)Light 3 hours 30 minutesMedium 4 hoursHeavy 4 hours 30 minutesOnce the oven has completely cooled, remove ash with a dampcloth. If soil remains after wiping, that means the length of theclean cycle was not long enough for the amount of soil in theoven. Repeat the self-clean cycle if desired, or the soil will beremoved during the next clean cycle. To avoid breaking the glass,do not apply a cool damp cloth to the inner door glass before ithas completely cooled.The oven lights will not work during the Self-Cleaning cycle.On 48" (121.9 cm) ranges, only one oven can self-clean at a time.If one oven is self-cleaning, the other oven cannot be set orturned on.NOTE: The oven has a 2 speed cooling fan motor. During self-cleaning the fan(s) will operate at its highest speed to increaseairflow to better exhaust the hotter air through the oven vent(s).An increase of noise may be noticeable during and after the self-cleaning cycle until the oven cools.To Self-Clean:1. From the Modes or Setup menus, touch the SELF-CLEANbutton.2. If accessing Self Clean by using the Setup Menu on 48"(121.9 cm) ranges, select the oven you want to clean: Left orRight, then touch NEXT.3. Two messages appear on the screen:• Remove all oven racks and pans from the oven. Rackscould discolor and not slide easily after a Self Cleancycle.• Clean oven frame and door frame with a nonabrasivecleaning agent because they are not exposed to cleaningtemperatures. Do not clean gasket.4. Touch NEXT.5. Select the cleaning level by pressing the buttons:Light (31/2hours), Medium (4 hours) or Heavy (41/2hours).NOTE: The oven will cool for an additional hour after cleaningis completed.6. To set a delayed start, touch DELAY START. See "Delay Start"section for additional information.7. Touch START. The door(s) will lock.To Stop Self-Clean anytime:Touch CANCEL OVEN (CANCEL LEFT or CANCEL RIGHT on48" [121.9 cm] oven models). If the oven temperature is too high,the door will remain locked. It will not unlock until the oven cools.28