Kenmore 790.4906 - Manual (Page 26)

Self-Cleaning
What to Expect during Cleaning
While the oven is in operation, the oven heats to temperatures much higher than
those used in normal cooking. Sounds of metal expansion and contraction are
normal. Odor is also normal as the food soil is being removed. Smoke may appear
through the oven vent.
If heavy spillovers are not wiped up before cleaning, they may flame and cause more
smoke and odor than usual. This is normal and safe and should not cause alarm. If
available, use an exhaust fan during the self-cleaning cycle.
To Start the Self-Clean Cycle
NOTE: A smoke eliminator in the
oven vent converts most of the
soil into a colorless vapor.
 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
The FLEX 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.
*lt 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).
INSTRUCTIONS
To set the controls for a 3 hour 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
ik CAUTION
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.
DISPLAY
Press (^¡) . "CLEAN", "1" and "TIME " will flash in the display
(Figure 1). The control will automatically clean for a 3 hour period
(default self-cleaning cycle time). Note: If a 2 or4 hour clean time
is desired, press
CD Co)®
for 2 hour or press ®
®®®"
®® for a 4 hour clean time. Set the cleaning time based ®®®
on the amount of soil: light, medium or heavy (* See above).
3. PressCSTARy .The "OVEN"oncethedoorhaslocked, "CLEAN",
"LOCK" and "jONl" will appear in the display (Figure 3).
4. When flex clean finishes, lock will remain in the display until the
door has unlocked and "END" will appear (Figure 4)
Note: Allow about 15 seconds for the oven door lock to close.
When the Self-Clean Cycle is Completed
1. The time of day and "END " will remain in the display (Figure 4).
2. Once the oven has cooled down for approximately 1 HOUR, and
""END" is no longer displayed, the oven door can then be opened
(Figure 5).
Stopping or Interrupting a Self-Cleaning Cycle
If it becomes necessary to stop or interrupt a self-cleaning cycle due
to excessive smoke or fire in the oven:
1. Press I
2. The oven door can only be opened after the oven has cooled down
for approximately 1 HOUR, and " END" is no longer displayed
(Figures).
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