GE JBP22R, JBP26GR, JBP25GR, JBP26AR, JBP24GR, JBP22GR After a Clean Cycle, Questions and Answers

After a Clean Cycle

After cleaning is complete, the door will stay locked until the oven cools down. This takes about 30 minutes.

1.When oven has cooled, slide the latch handle to the left as far as it

will go and open the mi, door. If the door will

not open, move the latch handle back to the right, wait an additional 15 minutes and then try again.

Do not force the latch handle.

2.Turn OVEN SET knob to OFF. Turn OVEN TEMP knob to OFF (on some models).

NOTE: To start and stop cleaning at a time later than ~hown on clock, push in and turn DELAY START dial to time you wish cleaning to start. Then set STOP TIME dial for three hours later than the Start Time. Oven will automatically turn on and off at the set times.

Questions and Answers

Q. Why won’t my oven clean immediately even though I set all the time and clean knobs correctly?

A. Check to be sure your DELAY START dial is set

to the same time as the range clock. Also check to be sure latch handle is moved to the right.

Q. If my oven clock is not working, can I still self- clean my oven?

A. No. Your Automatic Oven Timer uses the range clock to help start and stop the self-cleaning cycle.

Q. Can I use commercial oven cleaners on any part of my self-cleaning oven?

A. No cleaners or coatings should be used around any part of this oven. If you do use them and do not wipe the oven absolutely clean afterward, the residue can scar the oven surface and damage metal parts the next time the oven is automatically cleaned.

Q. Can I clean the Woven Gasket around the oven door?

A. No, this gasket is essential for a good oven seal, and care must be taken not to rub, damage or move this gasket.

Q. After having just used the oven, I could not move the latch handle. Why?

A. After several continuous high-temperature bakings or broilings, the door cannot be latched. If this happens, let the oven cool by opening the oven door. After the oven has cooled, you will be able to latch the oven door for self-cleaning.

Q. What should I do if excessive smoking occurs during cleaning?

A. This is caused by excessive soil, and you should switch the OVEN SET knob to OFF. Open windows to rid room of smoke. Allow the oven to cool for at least one hour before opening the door. Wipe up the excess soil and reset the clean cycle.

Q.Is the “crackling” sound I hear during cleaning normal?

A.Yes. This is the metal heating and cooling during both the cooking and cleaning functions.

Q.Should there be any odor during the cleaning?

A.Yes. there may be a slight odor during the first few cleanings. Failure to wipe out excessive soil might also cause an odor when cleaning.

Q.What causes the hair-like lines on the enameled surface of my oven?

A.This is a normal condition resulting from heating and cooling during cleaning. They do not affect how your oven performs.

Q.Why do I have ash left in my oven after cleaning?

A.Some types of soil will leave a deposit which is ash. It can be removed with a damp sponge or cloth.

Q.My oven shelves do not slide easily. What is the matter?

A.Afler many cleanings, oven shelves may become so clean they do not s] ide easily. To make shelves slide more easily after each self-cleaning cycle, dampen fi~lgers with a small amount of cooking oil and rub 1 ightly over sides of shelf where they contact ~helf supports.

Q.My oven shelves have become gray after the self-clean cycle. Is this normal?

A.Yes. After the self-clean cycle, the shelves miiy lose some luster and chan~e to a deep gray color.

Q.Can I cook food on the cooktop while the oven is self-cleaning?

A.Yes. While the oven is self-cleaning, you can use the cooktop just as you normally do.

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