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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 becomes 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(s) during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Air 
must be able to move freely. See “Oven Vent(s)” section.
Do not clean, rub, damage or move the oven door gasket. The 
door 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 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. 
See “General Cleaning” section 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. Do not let water, cleaner, 
etc. enter slots on door frame. Use a damp cloth to clean this 
area.
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:
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
 hour 30 minute clean cycle, but the 
time can be changed. Suggested clean times are 2 hours 30 
minutes for light soil and between 3
 hours 30 minutes to 4 hours 
30 minutes for average to heavy soil. 
Once the oven has completely cooled, remove ash with a damp 
cloth. Do not wipe down any of the inside surfaces until the oven 
has completely cooled down. Applying a cool, damp cloth to the 
inner door glass before it has cooled completely could result in 
the glass breaking.
The oven light will not work during the Self-Cleaning cycle.
To Self-Clean:
Before self-cleaning, make sure the door is closed completely or 
it will not lock and the cycle will not begin. 
1. Press AUTO CLEAN.
2. Press the TEMP/TIME “up” or “down” arrow pad to set a 
clean time other than 3
 hour 30 minutes. The clean time can 
be set between 2 hours 30 minutes
 and 4 hours 30 minutes. 
3. Press START/ENTER.
The oven door will automatically lock. The ON, HEAT and 
DOOR LOCKED oven indicator lights will light up. The door 
will not unlock until the oven cools.
When the cycle is complete and the oven cools, “End” will 
appear on the oven display and the oven indicator lights will 
go off.
4. Press OFF/CANCEL to clear the oven display.
To Stop Self-Clean any time:
Press OFF. If the oven temperature is too high, the door will 
remain locked. It will not unlock until the oven cools.
General Cleaning
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and 
the oven and cooktop are cool. Always follow label instructions 
on cleaning products.
Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless 
otherwise noted.
EXTERIOR PORCELAIN ENAMEL SURFACES
(on some models)
Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should 
be cleaned as soon as the entire appliance is cool. These spills 
may affect the finish.
Glass cleaner, mild liquid cleaner or non-abrasive scrubbing 
pad:
Gently clean around the model and serial number plate 
because scrubbing may remove numbers.
WARNING
Burn Hazard
Do not touch the oven during the                      
Self-Cleaning cycle.
Keep children away from oven during              
Self-Cleaning cycle.
Failure to follow these instructions can result 
in burns.