WHIRLPOOL L3872VVV
Owner's Manual

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SELF-( ;LEAN OVEN
When the door is locked and the CLEAN pad is pressed, the oven will automatically begin to heat to cleaning temperatures. On slide-in, drop-in and Chateau ranges: Afan will automatically turn on during the self-clean cycle and will automatically turn off after the clean cycle when the oven has coo ed. As the oven reaches cleaning temperatures, the LOCK indicator will appear in the display to show that an internal lock mechanism has engaged. At this point, the oven door can not be unlocked and opened. To prevent damage to the door and lock lever, do not force the door open when the LOCK indicator is displayed., The first few times the oven is cleaned, some smoke and odor may be detected. This is normal and will lessen or disappear with use. If the oven is heavily soiled, or if the broiler pan was accidently left in the oven, smoke and odor may occur. As the oven heats and cools, you may hear sounds of metal parts expanding and contracting. This is normal and will not damage your appliance.

On Canadian models only: The Smoothtop Cooktop will not operate during a clean cycle. This is normal. The self-clean oven uses temperatures above normal cooking temperatures to automatically clean the entire oven interior. 1 CAUTION: It is normal for parts of the range to becomel hot during a clean cycle. Therefore, during a clean cycle, I avoid touching the cooktop, oven vent area, oven door_ and window. J t is better to clean the oven regularly rather than to wait until there is a heavy build-up of soil in the oven. Turn offthe oven light before a clean cycle. If the oven light is left on, the light bulb willburn out during the clean cycle.

1. Remove oven racks and Closeoven door. 2. Lock oven door. 3. Press CLEAN pad. 4. Press the � or � pad to select cleaning time. � Light soil - 2 hours � Average soil - 3 hours � Heavy soil - 4 hours

Remove broiler pan, all pans and the oven racks from the oven. The racks will discolor and may not slide easily after a clean cycle, Cleanovenframe,doorframe andaroundthe ovenventwith a non-abrasive cleaning agent such as Ben Ami or detergent and water. These areas are not exposed to cleaningtemperatures and shouldbe cleanedto preventsoil from bakingon duringthe clean cycle, Wipe upexcessgrease orspillovers fromthe ovenbottomto preventexcessivesmokingand flare-ups duringthe clean cycle. Wipe upsugaryspillovers andacidseilloverssuchas lemon juice, tomato sauce or milk-based sauces. Porcelain enamel is acidresistant,not acidproof.The porcelainfinish may discolorifacidspillsare not wipedup immediately. Do not use oven cleaners onthe self-clean ovenfinishor aroundanypartoftheovenasthey willdamage thefinishor parts. To prevent damage, do not clean or rub the gasket around the oven door. The gasket is designedto seal in heat during the clean cycle,

About one hour after the end of the clean cycle, the internal ockwill disengage and the LOCK indicatorwillturn off.At this point,the doorcan be unlockedand opened.Move the doorlockleverto the left orunlockedoositienand open the door.The oven maystillbe hot. Somesoilmay leavea lightgray,powderyash whichcanbe removedwith a damp cloth.If soil remains it indicatesthat the clean cycle was not long enough. The soil will be removedduringthe next clean cycle. If the oven racks were eft in the oven and do not slide smoothlyaftera cleancycle,wipe racksand embossedrack supportswitha smallamountof vegetableoilto restoreease of movement. Clean around the oven vent opening at the rear of the cooktopifthereisa depositromthe fumesventedduringthe f clean cycle. Use detergent 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.