How to Clean a Kenmore Elite Oven

How to Clean a Kenmore Elite Oven
Written By
Tara Kimball
Tara Kimball
Published: Jul 10, 2010
Updated: Nov 20, 2021
1 minute read

Step 1

If you recently used your Kenmore Elite wall oven, allow it to cool completely. Remove the broiler pan, aluminum foil and any other items in the oven except for the ceramic oven racks.

Step 2

Clean any spills from the bottom, sides or door of the oven with warm, soapy water and a rag or sponge.

Step 3

Press the “Flex Clean" button on the control panel of your oven. “Clean” will flash on the display and you will see “3:00” appear. This shows the 3-hour cleaning cycle as the default. If you want a 2-hour cleaning cycle, press “2” followed by “0” twice. Set a four-hour cleaning cycle for heavily soiled ovens by pressing “4” followed by “0” twice.

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Step 4

Press “Start” and watch for “Cln” to appear on the display. The cleaning cycle will run for the length of time programmed and the door will remain locked for 1 hour after the cleaning process to allow the oven to cool. The door will automatically unlock once the oven is cool.

Step 5

Apply a thin layer of vegetable oil to the sides of the oven racks after the cleaning cycle. Vegetable oil is essential to lubricating the racks and preventing damage.

Tips

To stop the cleaning cycle in the event of excessive smoke or other concerns, press the “Stop/Clear” button. The door will unlock after the 1-hour cooling process.

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Tara Kimball

Tara Kimball is a former accounting professional with more than 10 years of experience in corporate finance and small business accounting. She has also worked in desktop support and network management. Her articles have appeared in various…

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