GE EGR2000, LGB356, RGB744 manual Operating the SELF-CLEANING Oven, Before a Clean Cycle

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OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN

Normal Cleaning Time: 4 hours and 20 minutes

Before a Clean Cycle

We recommend venting with an open window or using a ventilation fan or hood during the first self-clean cycle.

1.Remove the broiler pan, broiler grid, all cookware and any aluminum foil from the oven—they cannot withstand the high cleaning temperatures.

NOTE: Take the shelves out of the oven before you begin the self-clean cycle.

2.Wipe up heavy soil on the oven bottom. If you use soap, rinse thoroughly before self-cleaning to prevent staining.

Oven light

Oven front frame

Area	Area	Oven door
outside	inside	gasket
gasket	gasket

3.Clean spatters or spills on the oven front frame, and the oven door outside the gasket with a dampened cloth. The oven front frame and the oven door outside the gasket do not get cleaned by the self-clean cycle. On these areas use detergent and hot water or a soap-filled steel wool pad. Rinse well with a vinegar and water solution. This will help prevent a brown residue from forming when the oven is heated. Buff these areas with a dry cloth. Do not clean the gasket.

Clean the top, sides and outside front of the oven door with soap and water. Do not use abrasives or oven cleaners.

Make sure the oven light bulb cover is in place.

Do not rub or clean the door gasket—

the fiberglass material of the gasket has an extremely low resistance to abrasion. An intact and well-fitting oven door gasket is essential for energy-efficient oven operation and good baking results. 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.

4.Close the door and make sure the oven light is off. If the oven light is not turned off, the life of the bulb will be shortened or it may burn out immediately.

CAUTION: The grates and drip pans

(on some models) should never be cleaned in the self-cleaning oven.

Do not use commercial oven cleaners or oven protectors in or near the self-cleaning oven.

A combination of any of these products plus the high clean cycle temperatures may damage the porcelain finish of the oven.

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Contents RangesXL44 Self-Cleaning Gas If YOU Need Service Help US Help YOU…Important Safety Instructions When You Get Your RangeSurface Cooking Clean only parts listed in this Use and Care Guide Save These InstructionsFeatures of Your Range Features and appearance varyOven Light On/Off Switch Automatic Oven Light Clock and Timer Oven on LightClean Light SeeSurface Cooking Top-of-Range Cookware Do not use a wok on a support ring. PlacingFeatures of Your Oven Control Cook Time ON/OFF. Press this for Timed Baking operationsOven CONTROL, Clock and Timer Using Your Oven Oven Shelves Shelf PositionsAutomatic Oven Shut Off How to Set Your Range for Baking BakingType of Food Shelf Position Pan Placement PreheatingBaking Guides CookiesPies CakesBaking Pans Don’t PeekHow to Time Bake How to Set Immediate Start and Automatic StopTimed Baking How to Set Delay Start and Automatic Stop Questions and AnswersCan I use the minute timer during oven cooking? Quick ReminderAdjust the Oven Thermostat To Adjust the ThermostatRoasting Dual Shelf CookingUse of Aluminum Foil Why is my roast crumbling when I try to carve it? Roasting Guide Frozen Roasts Why are my meats not turning out as brown as they should? BroilingOven door must be closed during broiling Should I salt the meat before broiling?Broiling Guide BroilingOperating the SELF-CLEANING Oven Before a Clean CycleDo not rub or clean the door gasket How to Set the Oven for Cleaning To Stop a Clean CycleAfter a Clean Cycle Clean cycle time is normally 4 hoursHow to Set Delay Start of Cleaning on some models Can I clean the woven gasket around the oven door?Should there be any odor during the cleaning? Why do I have ash left in my oven after cleaning?Care and Cleaning Standard Twin Burners on some modelsSealed Burner Assemblies on some models For proper ignitionBurner Grates Cooktop SurfaceOven Bottom Lift-Off Oven Door Broiler Pan and GridInside of the door Outside of the doorOven Light Replacement on some models Control Panel and KnobsRemovable Storage Drawer on some models Oven Air Vents Removable Kick Panel on some modelsNever block the vents air openings of the range To raise the cooktopInstallation Instructions For Your SafetyImportant Safety Instructions General Provide Adequate GAS Supply Rigid Pipe Hookup for Models Equipped with Sealed Burners Electrical Requirements Extension Cord CautionsIMPORTANT-Please read carefully Electric Disconnect Electric Ignition Models Yellow flamesTo remove the oven bottom Leveling the Range ⁄ 8 ″ Page Page QUESTIONS? Before YOU Call for SERVICE… Problem Possible CauseBefore You Call for Service Food does not We’ll Cover Any Appliance. Anywhere. Anytime Consumer Product Ownership Registration Warranty Service Telephone Numbers