WHIRLPOOL 7898XVA
Owner's Manual

SELF-CLEAN OVEN
The self-clean oven uses temperatures above normal cooking temperatures to automatically clean the oven interior. It is normal for the cooktop of the range to become hot during a clean cycle. Therefore, during a clean cycle, avoid touching the cooktop or oven vent area located at the base ofthe backguard on smoothtopcooktops and at the right rear element for coil cooktops. Avoid contact with the oven door and window as these areas also become warm during a self-clean cycle. It is better to clean the oven regularly rather than to wait until there is a heavy build-up of soil in the oven. NOTE: On Canadian models only, the smoothtop surface unitswill NOT operate during a creancycle. This is normal. Before Self-Cleaning During Self-Cleaning When the CLEAN pad is pressedand the door is locked, the oven will automatically begin to heat to cleaningtemperatures, After Self-Cleaning About one hour after the end of the clean cycle, the internal lock will disengage and the LOCK indicator willturn off. At this point,the doorcan be un_ocked and opened. Move the door Iocklever tothe left or unlocked position and open the door. Some soil may leave a light gray, powdery ash which can be removed with a damp cloth. If soil remains, it indicates that the clean cycle was not Iongenough. Thesoilwi_lberemoved during the next clean cycle. Ifthe oven racks do not slide smoothly after a clean cycle, wipe racks and embossed rack supports with a small amount of vegetable oil to restore ease of movement. On smoothtop cooktops: Clean around the vent opening at the base of the backguard if there is a deposit from the fumes vented during the clean cycle. Use soap and water and a cloth or non-abrasive pad. Fine,hair-like lines may appear in the oven interior or oven door. This is a normal condition resulting from heating and cooling of the porcelain finish. These lines do not affect the performance of the oven.

Basic Instructions
1. Close oven door. 2. Move the door lock lever to the right or locked position. 3. Press CLEAN pad. 4. Turn SET knob to select cleaning time. � Light soil - 2 hours � Average soil - 3 hours � Heavy soil - 4 hours

Remove all pans and the oven racks from the oven. The racks will discolor and may not slide easily after a clean cycle,

Turn offovenlightbeforecleancycle. As the oven reaches cleaning The lifeof the bulb may be shortened temperatures, the LOCK indicatorwill if left on during the clean cycle, turn on to show that an internal lock mechanism has engaged. At this Clean oven frame, door frame and point,theovendeoroannotbelocked around the oven vent with a and opened, non-abrasive cleaning agent such as Bon Ami or soap and water. These To prevent damage to the door and areas are not exposed to cleaning lock lever, do not force the door open temperatures and should be cleaned when the LOCK indicator is to prevent soil from baking on during displayed. the clean cycle, The first few times the oven is To prevent damage, do not clean or cleaned, some smoke and odor may rub the gasket around the oven door. be detected. This is normal and will The gasket is designed to seal in heat reduce or disappear with use. If the during the clean cycle, oven is heavily soiled, or ifthe broiler Wipe up excess grease or spillovers from the oven bottom to prevent excessive smoking and flare-ups during the clean cycle, Wipe up acid spillovers such as lemon juice, tomato sauce or milk-based sauces and sugary spillovers. Porcelain enamel is acid resistant, not acid proof. The porcelain finish may discolor if acid spills are not wiped up immediately, Do not use oven cleaners or oven liner protective coatings of any kind on the self-clean oven finish or around any part of the oven as they
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pan is left in the oven, smoke and odor may occur, As the oven heatsand cools,you may hear sounds of metalparts expanding and contracting. This is normal and will not damage your appliance. NOTE: It is normalto hear a fan duringthe clean cyclefor slide-in, dropin and Chateau ranges. The fan will automatically turn off once the oven has cooled,

willdamage the finish or part.

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