GE JBP80 warranty How to Delay Start of Cleaning, Questions and Answers, Quick Reminder

How to Delay Start of Cleaning

Quick Reminder:

1.Latch the oven door.

2.Press the AUTO SELF CLEAN pad.

3.Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad until desired Clean Time appears.

~.press [he STOP TIME pad.

5.Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad until the desired Stop Time appears in the display.

Delay Start is setting the oven timer to start the clean cycle automatically at a later time than the present time of day.

NOTE: Before beginning, make sure the oven clock show> the correct time of day.

1.Follow steps to prepare the oven for cleaning.

2.Slide the latch handle to the right as far as it will go.

3.Press the AUTO SELF CLEAN pad.

4.Press the lNCREASE or DECREASE pad to enter the Clean Time.

Questions and Answers

Q. If my oven clock is not set to the correct time of day, can I still self-clean my oven?

A. If the clock is not set to the correct time of day you will not be able to set a delay clean to end at a specific time.

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 o~en. If you do use them and do not thorougldy rinse the oven with water. wiping it tibsolutely clean afterwards, the residue can scar the oven surf-ace and damage metal parts the next time the oJen i~ automatically cleaned.

Q. Can I cook f“ood on the cooktop while the oven is self-cleaning?

A. Yes. While the oven is self-cleaning, yoL[ can use the cooktop just as )OU normally do.

Q. W’hat causes the hair-like lines on the enameled surface of my oven?

A. This is a normal condition, resulting from heating and coo] i ng dul”ing ciean i ng. These ] i nes do not affect how your oven performs.

Q. Should there be anv“ odor during the cleaning?

A. Y~’s. there will be an odor during the first few clean in:s. Failure to wipe out excessive soil might also c ~lu se a strong odor when cleaning.

5.Press the STOP TIME pad. The earliest Stop Time will be the Clean Time selected plus the time of day. For example: If the Clean Time is 3 hours and the time of day is 6:00, the Stop Time that appears in the display will be 9:00.

6.Press the INCREASE pad to change the Stop Time to a later time of day if desired. For example: If you set Stop Time at 11 :00, oven will start clean cycle at 8:00 and end at 11 :00.

The self-clean cycle will automatically begin after “CLEAN” is displayed and the time for the Clean Cycle is set. The words “ON” and “LOCK”’ will appear in the display. It will not be possible to open the oven door until the temperature drops below the lock temperature and the LOCK light goes off.

7.When the LOCK light is off, slide the latch handle to the left and open the door.

NOTE: During a delayed self-clean operation you can find out when the oven is set to turn on by pressing and holding the AUTO SELF CLEAN pad for 3 seconds.

Q. My oven shelves do not slide easily.

What is the matter?

A. After many cleanings, oven shelves will lose their luster and become hard to slide. To make [he shelves slide more easily, wipe the shelf supports with cooking oil.

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

A. This is caused by excessive soil. Press the CLEAR/OFF pad. Open the windows to rid the room of smoke. Wait until the oven has cooled and the word “LOCK” is off in the display. Wipe up the excess soil and reset the clean cycle.

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

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

QWhy do I have ash left in my oven after cleaning?

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

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

A.Yes. After the self-clean cycle, the shelves will lose some luster and change to a deep gray color.

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