KitchenAid 3.6 cu. ft. Thermal Oven Architect® Series Use & Care Manual

Before delay starting Self-Clean, make sure the clock is set to the 
correct time of day. See “Clock” section. Also, make sure the 
door is closed completely or it will not lock and the cycle will not 
begin.

1. On double ovens only, press UPPER OVEN or LOWER OVEN.

The cavity symbol will flash indicating which oven was 
chosen. The left cavity symbol is the upper oven, the right 
cavity symbol is the lower oven.

2. Press CLEAN.

Press the number pads to set a clean time other than 3

 hours 

30 minutes. The clean time can be set between 2 hours 30 
minutes

 and 4 hours 30 minutes. 

3. Press STOP TIME.

4. Press the number pads to enter the time of day to stop.

5. Press START. 

The start time is automatically calculated and displayed.

The door will automatically lock and “DOOR LOCKED,” 
“DELAY,” and the stop time will also appear on the display. 
The door will not unlock until the oven cools.

When the start time is reached, the oven will automatically 
turn on.

When the cycle is complete and the oven cools, “End” will 
appear on the oven display and “DOOR LOCKED” will 
disappear.

6. Press any pad or open the oven door to clear the oven 

display.

Press CANCEL OFF, UPPER OVEN CANCEL / OFF or LOWER 
OVEN CANCEL / OFF. If the oven temperature is too high, the 
door will remain locked. It will not unlock until the oven cools.

IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and 
the oven is cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning 
products.

Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless 
otherwise noted.

STAINLESS STEEL (on some models)

Do not use soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop 
Polishing Creme, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or some 
paper towels. Damage may occur.

Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.

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Stainless Steel Cleaner & Polish (not included):

See “Assistance or Service” section to order.

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Liquid detergent or all-purpose cleaner:

Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.

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Vinegar for hard water spots

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Glass cleaner and paper towels or nonabrasive plastic 
scrubbing pad:

Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on 
panel.

Do not use abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths 
or some paper towels. Damage may occur.

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Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge:

Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on 
panel.

Do not use oven cleaners.

Food spills should be cleaned when oven cools. At high 
temperatures, foods react with porcelain and staining, etching, 
pitting or faint white spots can result.

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Self-Cleaning cycle:

See “Self-Cleaning Cycle” first.

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Self-Cleaning cycle:

See “Self-Cleaning Cycle” first. Remove racks or they will 
discolor and become harder to slide. If this happens, a light 
coating of vegetable oil applied to the rack guides will help 
them slide.

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Steel wool pad