How to Use a Self Cleaning Kenmore Oven
Self-cleaning ovens are available on many models of the Kenmore oven line. This time-saving feature is easy to use and safe as long as you follow directions. If you prefer not to use the self-cleaning feature or your locking mechanism is broken, there are oven cleaning products available that will achieve similar results. The use of these cleaning products involves much more physical labor and good ventilation of your home. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Cleaning
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Remove broiler pan inserts, broiler pans, utensils, searing grill and any aluminum foil, as they do not withstand the high temperature of the self-cleaning cycle. Remove oven racks also.
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Clean excess spills with soapy water and a washcloth, being careful not to remove, rub or damage the woven oven-door gasket. Heavy smoke or even fire can result if heavy spills are left in the oven. Also clean the oven frame and door liner, as soil in these areas can become burnt on.
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Start the cleaning cycle. Refer to your oven manual for display functions of your particular model. On the 970 models, you will press the CLEAN button, choose two, three or four hours, and then press START. The door will lock automatically. Some models will also allow you to set a delayed cleaning time.
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Wait at least one hour after the cleaning is completed before opening the oven door. If you need to cancel a cleaning cycle due to excess smoke, press the CANCEL button and again, wait one hour before opening the door.
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Wipe out any ash left behind on the oven sides or bottom with clean soapy water.
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Tips & Warnings
The manual for model s 970-308040and 970-308080 recommends using a two-hour cycle for light soils, three hours for average soils and four hours for heavy soils. Don't plan to use your oven for cooking until at least one hour after the self-cleaning cycle has finished.
A more complete list of Kenmore and other appliance manuals can be found at managemyhome.com.
The outside of the oven becomes very hot during self cleaning. Watch small children and do not let them near the oven door or they may receive burns.
Never force the oven door open or you may damage the automatic locking system. Wait for it to automatically unlock.
Use caution when opening the door as very hot air and steam will escape. Managemyhome.com recommends standing to the side when opening the door.
