Wipe it up with a damp cloth after the oven cools. If white spots remain, remove them with a soap-filled steel-wool pad and rinse thoroughly with a vinegar and water mixture. These deposits are usually a salt residue that cannot be removed by the clean cycle. If the oven is not clean after one clean cycle, repeat the cycle. You cannot set the oven for cooking until the oven is cool enough for the door to unlock. While the oven is self-cleaning, you can press the CLOCK pad to display the time of day. To return to the clean countdown, press the SELF CLEAN STD/LOW pad. If the racks become hard to slide, wipe the rack supports with cooking oil. 22 Care and cleaning of the oven. ge.com Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the oven. How to Remove Protective Shipping Film and Packaging Tape Carefully grasp a corner of the protective To assure no damage is done to the shipping film with your fingers and slowly finish of the product, the safest way to peel it from the appliance surface. Do remove the adhesive from packaging not use any sharp items to remove the tape on new appliances is an application film. Remove all of the film before using of a household liquid dishwashing the appliance for the first time. detergent. Apply with a soft cloth and allow to soak. NOTE: The adhesive must be removed from all parts. It cannot be removed if it is baked on. Safety Instructions Operating Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Consumer Oven Light Bulbs Socket Receptacle NOTE: The glass cover should be removed only when cold. Wearing latex gloves may offer a better grip. CAUTION: Before replacing your oven light bulb, disconnect the electrical power to the oven at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel. Be sure to let the light cover and bulbTab cool completely. For your safety, do not touch a hot bulb BulbGlass cover with bare hands or a damp cloth. To remove: Turn the glass cover counterclockwise 1/4 turn until the tabs of the glass cover clear the grooves of the socket. Using gloves or a dry cloth, remove the bulb by pulling it straight out. To replace: Use a new 130-volt Halogen bulb, not to exceed 50 watts. Using gloves or a dry cloth, remove the bulb from its packaging. Do not touch the bulb with bare fingers. Receptacle Use gloves or cloth Push the bulb straight into the receptacle all the way. Place the tabs of the glass cover into the grooves of the socket. Turn the glass cover clockwise 1/4 turn. For improved lighting inside the oven, clean the glass cover frequently using a wet cloth. This should be done when the oven is completely cool. Reconnect electrical power to the oven. Stainless Steel Surfaces (on some models) Do not use a steel wool pad; it will scratch the surface. To clean the stainless steel surface, use warm sudsy water or a stainless steel cleaner or polish. Always wipe the surface in the direction of the grain. Follow the cleaner instructions for cleaning the stainless steel surface. To inquire about purchasing stainless steel appliance cleaner or polish, or to find the location of a dealer nearest you, please call our toll-free number: National Parts Center 1.800.626.2002 ge.com 23 Care and cleaning of the oven. Safety InstructionsOperating InstructionsCare and CleaningTroubleshooting TipsConsumer Support Do not rub or clean the door gasket— it has an extremely low resistance to abrasion. If you notice the gasket becoming worn, frayed or damaged in any way or if it has become displaced on the door, you should have it replaced. Cleaning the Oven Door To clean the inside of the door: Because the area inside the gasket is cleaned during the self-clean cycle, you do not need to clean this by hand. The area outside the gasket and the door liner can be cleaned with a soap-filled or plastic scouring pad, hot water and detergent. Rinse well with a vinegar and water solution. To clean the outside of the door: Use soap and water to thoroughly clean the top, sides and front of the oven door. Rinse well. You may also use a glass cleaner to clean the glass on the outside of the door. Do not let water drip into the vent openings. If any stain on the door vent trim is persistent, use a soft abrasive cleaner and a sponge-scrubber for best results. Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, tomato sauces and basting materials containing acids may cause discoloration and should be wiped up immediately. When surface is cool, clean and rinse. Do not use oven cleaners, cleaning powders or harsh abrasives on the outside of the door. Lift-Off Oven Door The door is very heavy. Be careful when removing and lifting the door. Do not lift the door by the handle. Slot To remove the door: Fully open the door. Pull the hinge locks down toward the door frame, to the unlocked position. A tool, such as a small flat-blade screwdriver, may be required. Firmly grasp both sides of the door at the top. Close door to the door removal position, which is halfway between the broil stop position...