I can't convert Spot Colors to CMYK in the Swatches Panel

I'm having an issue where I can't convert spot colors to CMYK in the swatches panel. Currently to fix I have to copy elements using the spot colors in to a new blank document, then convert them, then paste back into the original document. Is this a bug?
Also if I try to delete the spot color, it doesn't fully delet the swatch.
I'm using Illustrator CC 17.0.0
I've attached a video of my woes.
http://luniablue.com/adobe/swatch/index.html

1. Double click the swatch in the swatches
2. In the swatches options window select "Process Color" in the "Color Type" drop down menu
3. Deselect "Global"
4. Then change "Color mode" to CMYK if it is not already selected.
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