GE Coli Top owner manual Using the self-cleaning oven. on some models, Before a Clean Cycle

Using the self-cleaning oven. (on some models)

On models with a door latch, never force the latch handle. Forcing the handle will damage the door lock mechanism. The oven door must be closed and all controls set correctly for the cycle to work properly.

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

Before a Clean Cycle

Remove the shelves, broiler pan, broiler grid, probe (on some models), all cookware and any aluminum foil from the oven.

The oven shelves and convection roasting rack (on some models)can be self-cleaned, but they will darken, lose their luster and become hard to slide.

Soil on the front frame of the range and outside the gasket on the door will need to be cleaned by hand. Clean these areas with hot water, soap-filled steel-wool pads or cleansers such a Soft Scrub.® Rinse well with clean water and dry.

Do not clean the gasket. The fiberglass material of the oven door gasket cannot withstand abrasion. It is essential for the gasket to remain intact. If you notice it becoming worn or frayed, replace it.

Wipe up any heavy spillovers on the oven bottom.

Make sure the oven light bulb cover is in place and the oven light is off.

CAUTION: The grates and drip pans (on some models) should never be cleaned in the self-cleaning oven.

IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the self-cleaning cycle of any range. Move birds to another well ventilated room.

How to Set the Oven for Cleaning (on models with pads only)

The oven door must be closed and all controls set correctly for the cycle to work properly. On models with a latch, move it into the locked position.

Touch the SELF CLEAN pad. On models with a SELF CLEAN STD/LOW pad, press once for a 4-hour clean time or twice for a 3-hour clean time.

Using the number pads or the + or – pads (depending on your model), enter the desired clean time, if a time other than 4 hours is needed.

You can change the clean time to any time between 3–5 hours, depending on how dirty your oven is.

Touch the START pad.

On models without a latch, the door locks automatically. The display will show the clean time remaining. It will not be possible to open the oven door until the temperature drops below the lock temperature and the LOCKED DOOR light goes off.

When the LOCKED DOOR light is off, open the door.

The oven shuts off automatically when the clean cycle is complete.

■The words LOCK DOOR will flash and the oven control will signal if you set the clean cycle and forget to close the oven door.

■To stop a clean cycle, touch the CLEAR/OFF pad. When the LOCKED DOOR light goes off indicating the oven has cooled below the locking temperature, unlatch the door (on some models) and open the door.

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