GE JBS26P, JBC26P, JBC16GP, JBS02P, JBS16P, JBS26GP, JBS03P Continuous-CleaningOvenCare, To Clean Oven

Continuous-CleaningOvenCare

Do not attempt to clean the oven until you have read this section.

The top, bottom, sides and back of the oven liner and door inner liner are finished with a special coating which cannot be cleaned in the usual manner with soap, detergents, commercial oven cleaners, coarse abrasive pads or coarse brushes. Use of such cleaners and/or the use of oven sprays will cause permanent damage.

The special coating is a porous ceramic material which is dark in color and feels slightly rough to the touch. If magnified, the surface would appear as peaks, valleys and sub-surface “tunnels.” This rough finish tends to prevent grease spatters from forming little beads or droplets, which run down the side walls of a hard-surface oven liner leaving unsightly streaks that require hand cleaning. Instead, when spatter hits the porousfinish, it is dispersed and is partially absorbed. This dispersal action increases the exposure of oven soil to heated air, which results in oxidation of soil. This finish also reduces the visual effect of residual soil. It may not disappear completely and at some time after extended usage, stains may appear.

The special coating works best on small amounts of spatter. It does not work well with larger spills, especially sugars, egg or dairy mixtures. For this reason, the oven is equipped with a removable, replaceable aluminum foil oven bottom liner which protects the porous jnish on the bottom of the oven from spillovers. Avoid spills on inside surface of the oven door. This special finish is not used on oven shelves. Shelves are removable and can be taken to the sink for cleaning. See Cleaning Guide in this book for cleaning directions.

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To Clean Oven:

Use the following steps when cleaning your Continuous-Clean Oven.

1.Let range parts cool before handling. It is recommended that rubber gloves be worn when cleaning range parts manually.

2.Remove all cookware, including the broiler pan and rack.

3.Remove oven shelves and clean them manually with scouring pads or mild abrasive.

4.Remove excess spills and boilovers from aluminum foil oven bottom liner before removing liner from oven. This is to prevent excess liquids from spilling onto the porous finish. Then remove aluminum foil bottom liner and clean manually. (Before cleaning or removing the aluminum foil liner, lift bake unit out of the way.)

5.Clean oven window. Use mild non-scratching cleanser and damp cloth. Avoid spilling water or cleaner on porous surface.

6.Soil visibility maybe reduced by operating oven at 400”F. Close door, set oven temperature control to 400”F. Time for at least 4 hours. Repeated cycles may be necessary before improvement in appearance is apparent, particularly on oven door. For moderate to heavy soiling of oven door, use method described in item (7) below before running 400”F. cycle. The oven timer can be used to control the cycle automatically at a time convenient for you. Some slight

smoking may occur, similar to that which may occur during Time Bake cooking.

REMEMBER: DURING THE OPERATION OF THE OVEN, THE DOOR, WINDOW AND OTHER RANGE SURFACES WILL GET HOT ENOUGH TO CAUSE BURNS. DO NOT TOUCH. LET THE RANGE COOL BEFORE REPLACING ALUMINUM FOIL OVEN BOTTOM AND OVEN SHELVES IF THEY WERE REMOVED.

7.If a spillover or heavy soiling occurs on the porous surface, as soon as the oven has cooled, remove as much of the soil as possible using a small amount of water and a stiff bristle nylon brush. When using water, use it sparingly and change it frequently, keeping it as clean as possible, and be sure to blot it up with paper towels, cloths or sponges. Do not rub or scrub with paper towels, cloths or sponges, since these will leave unsightly lint on the oven finish. If water leaves a white ring on the finish as it dries, apply water again and blot it with a clean sponge, starting at the edge of the ring and working toward the center.

Use care in removing and replacing aluminum foil oven bottom liner and shelves and in placing and removing dishes and food to avoid scratching, rubbing or otherwise damaging the porous jinish on the oven walls and door.

Do not use soap, detergent, commercial oven cleaner, silicone oven sprays, coarse steel pads or coarse brushes on the porous su~ace. These products will spot, clog and mar the porous surface and reduce its ability to work.

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