WHIRLPOOL 38HN-2C
Owner's Manual

CONTINUOUS CLEANING OVEN
WHAT IS THE CONTINUOUS CLEANING OVEN? The finish of the Continuous Cleaning Oven is identified by its dark gray color, white stipple and rough, porous texture, The rough texture prevents grease spatters from forming beads which run down the walls leaving unsightly streaks. Rather, the rough texture absorbs spatters and allows them to spread, thus exposing a larger area to the hot oven air. The catalyst, when exposed to heat, speeds the oxidation of soil. Cleaning action automatically begins whenever the oven is turned on for baking or roasting. The oven MUST be on for cleaning to take place. No cleaning will occur when the oven is off. The special catalytic finish must be exposed to hot oven air before soil will begin to gradually reduce in size. FACTORS AFFECTING LENGTH OF CLEANING TIME The higher the oven temperature, the faster the cleaning action. The length of cleaning time will depend on these factors: Type of soil, amount or size of soil, oven temperature and length of time oven is in use. Time may vary from a few minutesto several hours. Soil deposited at the end of a cycle may still be visible. This will usually fade with continued oven use until the soil gradually disappearsor can be wipedup manually. The oven will appear presentably clean, even though some spatters may be present. MANUALLY CLEANING HEAVY SPILLOVERS The special finish will clean most spatters during normal oven use unless there is a heavy buildup of soil. Heavy spillovers such as pie or casserole boilovers will not clean effectively without some manual help. The crusty or varnish-like stains that form from these spillovers clog the pores and prevent the special finish from being exposed to the hot oven air. This greatly reduces the cleaning effectiveness of the finish.

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HINTS Brittle crusts or stains can be loosened by GENTLY tapping stain with a wooden or plastic utensil. Brush away any loose soil that flakes off. Varnish type stains usually need to be softened with a small amount of water or damp cloth. Remaining soil wilr gradually reduce with continued oven use at normal baking temperatures.

Thesecrustyorvarnish-likestainsmust either be removed or broken up before cleaning can effectively take place. TO MANUALLY CLEAN HEAVY SPILLOVERS Brush off heavy soil with a nylon brush or plastic pad. DO NOT USE paper towels, cloths or sponges for the oven walls are porous and particlesof these materials will rub off on the walls. Rinse area with clear water only.

DO NOT USE ANY TYPE OF OVEN CLEANER, POWDERED CLEANSERS, SOAP, DETERGENTOR PASTE ON ANY CONTINUOUS CLEANING SURFACE, ALSO, DO NOT USE ANY ABRASIVE MATERIALS, STEEL WOOL, SHARP INSTRUMENTS OR SCRAPERS FOR THEY WILL DAMAGE THE FINISH.

Avoid spillovers by using utensils that are large enough to hold food. A cookie sheet or piece of aluminum foil, just a lit* tie larger than the pan, can be placed on the rack directly below the rack holding the utensil to catch spills.

Over a period of time, wear marks may appear on the embossed rack supports. This is normal and results from sliding the racks in and out of the oven. Wear marks will not affect the cleaning action of the oven.

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