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How do you clean a Kenmore self cleaning oven?

Joe Ford

How do you clean a Kenmore self cleaning oven?

How Self-cleaning Ovens Work

  1. Remove all pans and foil from inside the oven before you clean.
  2. Clean up as much baked-on food or grease as you can easily remove.
  3. Lock the oven door.
  4. Time the cleaning using the controls provided.
  5. Let the oven cool after the cleaning cycle.
  6. Wipe away ash residue with damp cloth.

How do I unlock my Kenmore oven after self-clean?

Push and hold in the switch while pressing the “Stop/Cancel” button. Continue to hold in the switch while selecting a self-clean cycle and pressing “Start.” Then press “Stop/Cancel” while continuing to hold the switch. Within a few minutes, you should see the door latch retract into the unlock position.

What do I do after I self-clean the oven?

After Cleaning Cycle When the self cleaning cycle ends, allow the oven a couple of hours to cool down. Use a gentle, damp cloth or sponge and wipe out the ash from the inside of the oven. Wiping down the residue is important.

What is the difference between steam cleaning and self cleaning oven?

Similar to self-clean ovens, a steam clean oven works using the heat. But the difference is that it adds water to create steam and soften the residues in the oven cavity. Steam clean is faster than self-clean cycle and usually takes around 30 minutes. The best time to use the steam clean is after minor food spills.

How do you clean the glass on a self-cleaning oven door?

  1. Open the door and wipe off any loose bits of grime with a damp microfiber cloth.
  2. Pour the baking soda in the bowl.
  3. Slowly add water to the baking soda to make a paste.
  4. Spread the paste on the inside of the oven window.
  5. Let this sit for around 15 to 20 minutes.
  6. Moisten a clean microfiber cloth and wipe the paste away.

Can you clean a self-cleaning oven with vinegar and baking soda?

Cleaning Your Oven with Baking Soda and Vinegar Spritz with water, or a 3:1 water to white vinegar solution. If you use vinegar, baking soda will bubble. Let sit for 15-20 minutes, after your oven has cooled. Wipe up baking soda and dissolved food with wet paper towels.