Roper REP34800 - Achieving Best Cleaning Results

OVEN SELF-CLEANING CYCLE
l Remove the broiler pan grid and anything
else being stored in the oven.
NOTE: The broiler pan and grid can be
cleaned in the oven if most of the soil is
removed first by hand-cleaning or a
dishwasher. If most of the soil is not
removed, excessive smoking will occur.
l Remove food from the cooktop which could
be affected by heat during the self-cleaning
cycle.
l Remove the oven racks from the oven if you
want them to remain shiny and easy to slide.
NOTE: If oven racks are cleaned in the self-
cleaning cycle, they will become discolored
and more difficult to slide.
If you clean racks in the self-cleaning cycle,
place them on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th rack
guides.
l Check to see that the oven door is closed
tightly on all sides.
l DO NOT put drip bowls from coil element
cooktops in oven during self-clean cycle
because damage to the finish can occur.
For best cleaning results
l Clean the oven before it gets heavily soiled.
Cleaning a very soiled oven takes longer and
results in more smoke than usual.
l After the oven is cool, wipe up any residue
or ash with a damp cloth or sponge. If any
spots remain, clean with a mild abrasive
cleanser or mildly abrasive pad.
l If the self-cleaning cycle does not get the
oven as clean as you expected, the cycle
may not have been set long enough or you
may not have prepared the oven properly.
Set the self-cleaning cycle longer the next
time and hand-clean areas noted above.
Automatic door lock
As soon as you program the oven for the
self-cleaning function, the door will
automatically lock. It will remain locked
throughout the entire cycle. The door will
automatically unlock when the temperature
lowers to a safe level.
Personal Injury and Product Damage Hazard
l Be sure that the oven door is properly
aligned and closed tightly on all sides.
l Do not touch the oven or use the surface
elements during the self-cleaning cycle.
They could burn you.
l Do not use commercial oven cleaners
in your self-cleaning oven. Cleaners may
produce hazardous fumes or damage the
porcelain finish.
l Remove foil or other liners from the oven.
During the self-cleaning cycle, foil can burn
or melt and damage the oven surface.
l Do not leave plastic utensils near the
vent. They may melt.
l Do not block the vent during the self-
cleaning cycle. Air must move freely for
best cleaning results.
l Heat and odors are normal during the
self-cleaning cycle. Keep the kitchen well
ventilated by opening a window or by
turning on a vent hood or other kitchen
vent during the cycle.
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