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RANGE CARE
Self-Cleaning Cycle
(on some models)
IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to 
the fumes given off during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Exposure to 
the fumes may result in death to certain birds. Always move birds 
to another closed and well ventilated room.
Self-clean the oven before it is heavily soiled. Heavy soil results in 
longer cleaning and more smoke.
Keep the kitchen well-ventilated during the Self-Cleaning cycle to 
help get rid of heat, odors, and smoke. 
Do not block the oven vent during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Air 
must be able to move freely. See “Oven Vent” section.
Prepare Oven:
Do not let water, cleaner, etc. enter slots on door frame. Use a 
dampened cloth to clean this area.
Remove the broiler pan, grid, cookware and bakeware from 
the oven.
Remove any foil from the oven because it may burn or melt, 
damaging the oven.
Remove oven racks to keep them shiny and easy to slide. If 
leaving in, place them on rack positions 2, 3 or 4. For 
diagram, see “Positioning Racks and Bakeware”. Racks will 
discolor and become harder to slide. See “Cleaning” for more 
information.
Hand clean inside door edge and the 1½ in. (3.8 cm) area 
around the inside oven cavity frame, being careful not to 
move or bend the gasket. This area does not get hot enough 
during self-cleaning to remove soil.
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 not 
affect cooking performance.
Prepare Cooktop and Storage Drawer (on ranges):
Remove plastic items from the cooktop because they may 
melt.
Remove all items from the storage drawer.
How the Cycle Works
IMPORTANT: The heating and cooling of porcelain on steel in the 
oven may result in discoloring, loss of gloss, hairline cracks and 
popping sounds.
The Self-Cleaning cycle uses very high temperatures, burning soil 
to a powdery ash. 
The oven is preset for a 3
¹⁄₂ hour clean cycle, however the time 
can be changed. Suggested clean times are 2
¹⁄₂ hours for light 
soil and between 3
¹⁄₂ to 4¹⁄₂ hours for average to heavy soil. 
Once the oven has completely cooled, remove ash with a damp 
cloth. The oven light will not work during the Self-Cleaning 
cycle.
Before self-cleaning, make sure the door is closed completely or 
it will not lock and the cycle will not begin. 
To Self-Clean:
1. Press AUTO CLEAN.
Press TEMP (▲) or (▼) to set a clean time other than 3
¹⁄₂ 
hours. It can be set between 2
¹⁄₂ and 4¹⁄₂ hours. 
2. Press START/ENTER. 
The door will lock automatically after START/ENTER is 
pressed. It will not unlock until the oven cools to an 
appropriate temperature.
3. When the cycle is complete, “End” will appear on the display. 
Press any pad to clear the display.
To Stop Self-Clean (at any time):
1. Press OFF/CANCEL.
If the oven temperature is too high, “cool” will appear on the 
display. The door will remain locked until the oven has cooled 
to an appropriate temperature.
If and when the oven temperature is appropriately cool, “End” 
will appear on the display. Press any pad to clear the display.
WARNING
Burn Hazard
Do not touch the oven during the                      
Self-Cleaning cycle.
Keep children away from oven during              
Self-Cleaning cycle.
Do not use commercial oven cleaners in          
your oven.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in 
burns, or illness from inhaling dangerous fumes.
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