How you start a clean cycle will vary depending on the self-cleaning style your oven uses. Here I’ll look at pyrolytic and hydrolytic ovens: Pyrolytic: • First, remove all items from the interior, including racks, cookware, and pans. If you have any plastic or vulnerable items on the cooktop, remove those as well. • With a dry cloth, remove any loose dirt. Do not add water, cleaners, or other chemical products. • Close the oven door and select the desired clean setting. Remember, the tougher the stains, the longer the cycle should be. • When the cycle is complete, open the door and remove any excess. Hydrolytic: • After cooking, wait until your oven has cooled. • Remove all racks and accessories. • Wipe away any loose dirt. • Add 1 - 2 cups of distilled water to the bottom of the oven. • Close the oven door and select the desired cleaning cycle. • After the cycle is complete, wipe away excess moisture and stains.