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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. Depending on your model, see 
“Oven Vent” or “Oven Vents” 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, however 
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 completely cooled 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 CLEAN.
Press the hour and minute pads (buttons) to set a clean time 
other than 3
 hours 30 minutes. You can select a time between 
2½ and 4½ hours. The last 30 minutes of the self-cleaning 
cycle is a cool down period. 
2.
Press START.
The oven door will automatically lock and “DOOR LOCKED” 
or “LOCKED,” and the start time will appear on the oven 
display. 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 “DOOR LOCKED” or 
“LOCKED” will disappear from the display.
3.
Press any pad or open the oven door to clear the oven 
display.
To Delay Start Self-Clean:
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.
Press CLEAN.
Press the hour and minute pads (buttons) to set a clean time 
other than 3
 hours 30 minutes. You can select a time between 
2½ and 4½ hours. The last 30 minutes of the self-cleaning 
cycle is a cool down period. 
2.
Press DELAY.
3.
Set the start time.
Press the “up” or “down” pads (buttons) until the correct time 
shows on the display. The oven will automatically determine 
the stop time by adding the set cleaning time to the set start 
time.
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.