Range & Wall Oven - Self-Clean Cycle Did Not Start

If your range or wall oven will not self-clean, please check the following prior to scheduling repair service for your appliance.

Diagnosing a Self-Clean Cycle That Will Not Start On a Range or Wall Oven

• The self-clean cycle will not start if the oven temperature is too high. After cooking in the oven, allow it to cool completely before setting the oven for self-clean.
• With both gas and electric ovens, check the Owner's Manual to be certain the self-clean cycle was set up properly.
• • Models with mechanical timers:
  • • Knobs must be set to the proper positions.
    • The start dial must be set to the same time as the range clock and must be in the "popped out" position.
    • The stop dial must be set three hours ahead of the start dial.
    • Both the Oven Set and Oven Temperature knobs must be set on "clean."
  • On electronic control models, you must select the "clean time" pad and set up the cycle according to the directions in the Owner's Manual.
• If the knobs have been removed for cleaning, make sure that the "Bake" select and the thermostat control knobs have not been switched. This can sometimes happen if the knobs are removed for cleaning.
• Double wall ovens: Self-clean will only run on one oven at a time.

Repair Service Needed

If the above tips do not apply to your situation, you can check the Owner's Manual for other suggestions, then restart the clean cycle. Should service be needed, please schedule a repair appointment with Bodewell.