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How to clean the oven racks
Do not leave oven racks in the oven when using the self-cleaning program.
Removing Flat Racks From Oven
1. Grasp rack firmly on both sides and pull rack toward you.
2. When the stop is reached, tilt rack up and pull the rest of the way out.
Disassembly (for cleaning)
The two sections of the rack are designed to come apart for easier cleaning.
1. Place rack on flat surface in the closed position top side up.
2. Rotate one side of top rack towards you until it is past the stop (ball).
3. Pull the rack up and out, rotated side first.
Cleaning the oven racks
Clean rack with hot sudsy water. Dry thoroughly. For stubborn dirt, use a soap filled steel wool pad. DO NOT clean the rack in the self-cleaning oven. The half oven rack can be used as a simple flat rack or as a half-sized rack. With the right half of the rack removed, you can place a tall item (such as a turkey) on one side of the rack below and a shorter item (such as a casserole) on the other side. A second shorter item can then be placed on the half rack (above the first shorter item). This allows for easier access to all items and better utilization of the oven cavity.
Reassembly
Always verify that top rack is installed correctly after reassembly. The back edges of the top rack must be under the rack guide on the bottom rack. DO NOT simply rest the top rack on top of the bottom one.
1. To reassemble rack, hold top rack diagonally across bottom rack.
2. Insert one side of top rack to closed position.
3. Rotate the other side toward the back of the rack until it passes the stop (ball).
4. Push top rack the rest of the way in.
Can I clean the oven racks inside the oven while on self-cleaning mode?
Do not leave oven racks in the oven when using the self-cleaning program. If racks are cleaned in the oven during the self-clean mode, they will lose their shiny finish and may not glideself_cleaning smoothly. If this happens, wipe the rack edges with a small amount of vegetable oil, then wipe off excess.
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