WHIRLPOOL JJW8527BAW
Owner's Manual

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1SELF-CLEAN OVEN
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The self-clean cycle uses above normal cooking temperatures to automatically clean the entire oven interior. While this occurs, a device in the oven vent helps consume normal amounts of smoke. The oven is vented through an opening under the control panel. NOTE Both ovens cannot be self7eaned at the same time in double wall oven models. It is normal for flare-ups, smoking or flaming to occur during cleaning if the oven is heavily soiled. It is better to clean the oven regularly rather than to wait until there is a heavy build-up ofsoil in the oven. During the cleaning process, the kitchen should be well ventilated to help eliminate normal odors associated with cleaning. Do not use commercial oven cleaners on the

Wipe up sugary spillovers and acidic spillovers such as lemon juice, tomato sauce or milkbased sauces. Porcelain enamel is acid resistant, not acid proof. The porcelain finish may discolor if acidic spills are not wiped up prior to a self-clean cycle.

soil remains, it indicates that the clean cycle was not long enough. The soil will be removed during the next clean cycle. If the oven racks were left in the oven and 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. A white discoloration may appear after cleaning if acidic or sugary foods were not wiped up before the clean cycle. This is normal and will NOT affect performance. TO DELAYTHESTARTOFA I-3. CLEAN CYCLE:

SETTING THE CONTROLS FORA SELF-CLEAN CYCLE
I. Close the oven door.

2. Press the Clean pad.
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The indicator words CLEAN TIME will flash and the display will show �-HR:-�. (Double wall oven models will also have a �U� or �I� indicating upper or lower oven.)

Follow previous steps l-3. STOP TIME will flash in the display and CLEAN and the calculated stop time will also appear in the display.

4. Press the Stop Time pad. Indicator words

3. Press Auto Set (0) pad and �3:OO� hours
will appear in the display for an average soiled oven.
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5. Press the appropriate number pads to enter
The cleaning time can be varied depending on the amount of soil. After �3:OO� appears in the display, press the number 2 pad and enter �200� hours of cleaning for light soil. The number 4 pad will enter �4:OO� hours for heavy soil.
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self-clean oven finish or around any part of the oven as they will damage the finish or parts.

the stop time. A stop time can only be accepted for later in the day. Example: If at 9:00 you set the oven to

BEFORE SELF-CLEANING
Remove broiler pan, all pans and the oven racks from the oven. The oven racks will discolor and may not slide easily after a self-clean cycle. Clean oven frame, door frame (area outside the door gasket) and around the opening in the door gasket with a non-abrasive cleaning agent such as Bon Ami* or detergent and water. These areas are not exposed to cleaning temperatures and should be cleaned to prevent soil from baking on during the clean cycle. To prevent damage, do not clean or rub the gasket around the oven door. The gasket is designed to seal in heat during the clean cycle. Wipe up excess grease or spillovers from the oven bottom to prevent excessive smoking, flare-ups or flaming during the clean cycle. For ease of cleaning, the heating element can be lifted slightly (I to I - I12 inches).

clean for three hours, the calculated stop time would be �I 2:OO�. The display will show:

Five seconds after entering the cleaning time, the oven door will automatically latch and the cooling fan will come on. The indicator words LOCK and ON will come on when the door is latched. The indicator word ON will cycle with the elements as the cleaning temperature is maintained.

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If you want the stop time to be I :OO,press the number pads � I ,O,O�. Five seconds later the display will briefly show the start time and the indicator word DELAY.

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4. When the cleaning time has been completed, the indicator words CLEAN and ON will go off. The indicator word LOCK and the cooling fan will remain on until the oven has cooled and the door has unlocked. After a brief time, the display will return to the current time of day with the indicator words DELAY TIMED CLEAN remaining in the display.

AFTERSELF-CLEANING
About one hour after the end ofthe clean cycle, the lock will disengage and the LOCK indicator word will turn off At this point, the door can be unlocked and opened. Some soil may leave a light gray, powdery ash which can be removed with a damp cloth. If

When the oven begins to clean, the indicator word ON and the cooling fan will come on. The indicator word DELAY will go off.

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