It shouldn’t be. Self-cleaning sounds like an attractive feature, but there is some concern that the high heat used for this oven mode can damage the appliance’s electronic components. It is also less efficient than it sounds because you don’t magically end up with a sparkling clean oven when all is said and done. You will still likely need to wipe the interior down and do some scrubbing. If you still want the convenience of a self-cleaning oven, opt for a dual fuel range with steam cleaning. Otherwise, the lack of this feature shouldn’t keep you from purchasing your dream range. Take care of your range and wipe up spills as soon as they occur and you won’t miss the self-cleaning function that much.