FRIGIDAIRE FGGF301DNB - Manual (Page 20)

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CAUTION
To avoid possible burns use care when opening the oven door after the Self-Cleaning cycle. Stand to the side of the
oven when opening the door to allow hot air or steam to escape.
DO NOT force the oven door open. This can damage the automatic door locking system. Use caution and avoid possible
burns when opening the door after the Self-Cleaning cycle has completed. The oven may still be VERY HOT.
SELF-CLEANING
Í NOTE
When the oven is cool, wipe away any residue or powdered
ash with a damp cloth or paper towel.
SETTING SELF-CLEAN CYCLE TIME LENGTH
The SELF CLEAN pad controls the Self-Cleaning feature.
If you are planning to use the oven directly after a self-
clean cycle remember to allow time for the oven to cool
down and the oven door to unlock. This normally takes
about one hour. So a 3 hour self-clean cycle will actually
take about 4 hours to complete.
*It is recommend to use a 2 hour self-clean cycle for
light soils, a 3 hour cycle for average soils, and a
4 hour cycle for heavy soils (to assure satisfactory
results).
To set the controls for a Self-Cleaning cycle to
start immediately and shut off automatically
1. Be sure the clock is set with the correct time of day
and the oven door is closed.
2. Press SELF CLEAN. "- -:- -" appears in the display.
3. Press the or
to select between 2, 3 or 4 hour.
"CLn" appears in the display.
As soon as the controls are set, the motor driven lock
will begin to close automatically and the "DOOR" and
"LOCKED" indicator light will appear. DO NOT open the
oven door while the light is fl ashing (it takes about 15
seconds for the oven door to lock).
When the Self-Clean Cycle is Completed
1. "Hot" will appear in the display window and the
"DOOR" and "LOCKED" light will continue to glow.
2. Once the oven has cooled down for approximately 1
HOUR, and the "DOOR" is no longer displayed, the
oven door can then be opened.
The SELF CLEAN and DELAY START pads controls
the Delayed Self-Clean operation. The automatic timer
will turn the oven on and off at the time you select in
advance.
To set the control for the Self-Cleaning Cycle to
start at a delayed time and shut off automatically
(example: 3 hour self-clean cycle to start at 4:30)
1. Be sure the clock is set with the correct time of day
and the oven door is closed.
2. Press SELF CLEAN. "3:00" appears in the display.
3. Press the or
to select between 2, 3 or 4 hour.
"CLn" appears in the display.
As soon as the controls are set, the motor driven lock
will begin to close automatically and the "DOOR" and
"LOCKED" indicator light will appear. DO NOT open the
oven door while the light is fl ashing (it takes about 15
seconds for the oven door to lock).
4. Press DELAY START.
5. Enter the desired start time using the number pads
or pads.
6. Wait 4 seconds for the controls to accept the set time.
7. The control will start the self-cleaning at the set start
time, for the period of time previously selected.
When the Self-Clean Cycle is Completed
1. "Hot" will appear in the display. The time of day, the
"DOOR" and "LOCKED" will remain in the display.
2. Once the oven has cooled down for approximately 1
HOUR, and the "DOOR" and "LOCKED" are no longer
displayed, the oven door can then be opened.
Stopping or Interrupting a Self-Cleaning Cycle
If it becomes necessary to stop or interrupt a self-
cleaning cycle due to excessive smoke or fi re in the oven:
1. Press CANCEL.
2. The oven door can only be opened after the oven
has cooled down for approximately 1 HOUR and the
"DOOR" and "LOCKED" are no longer displayed.
Stopping or Interrupting a Self-Cleaning Cycle
If it becomes necessary to stop or interrupt a self-
cleaning cycle due to excessive smoke or fi re in the oven:
1. Press CANCEL.
2. The oven door can only be opened after the oven
has cooled down for approximately 1 HOUR, and the
"DOOR" is no longer displayed, the oven door can
then be opened.