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

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.

CAUTION: Never place cooking utensils, baking stones, foil, or any other items on the oven floor. Even items rated for high temperature may permanently adhere to the oven bottom or cause heat damage to the oven, flooring, or items in storage drawers.

Safety Instructions

Wipe up heavy soil on the oven bottom.

Before a Clean Cycle

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

Remove the racks, any broiler pan, broiler grid, all cookware and any aluminum foil from the oven.

The oven racks can be self-cleaned, but they will darken, lose their luster and become hard to slide.

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.

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 as 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 (if so equipped) 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.

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.

Operating Instructions Care and

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

Follow the directions in the Before a Clean	After a clean cycle, turn the OVEN TEMP
Cycle section.	knob to OFF and slide the latch handle
Latch the door.	to the left as far as it will go.
Turn the OVEN TEMP knob to CLEAN.	To cancel self clean cycle, turn OVEN TEMP
	knob to off and slide latch to left as far as
The Clean Time is 4 hours and 20 minutes. The	it will go. Wait until self clean light stops
	blinking. Use oven as desired.
self clean light will come on and stay on until

Cleaning

Appearance may vary.

the self clean cycle is complete.	NOTE: Never force the latch. If the oven is
The oven shuts off automatically when the
	too hot, you will not be able to slide the latch.
clean cycle is complete.	Allow the oven to cool.
How to Set the Oven for Cleaning (on some models with press pads)
Follow the directions in the Before a Clean	While the oven is self-cleaning, you can touch
Cycle section.	the CLOCK pad to display the time of day.
Latch the door.	To return to the clean countdown, touch
	the SELF CLEAN pad.

Troubleshooting Tips

Touch the SELF CLEAN pad.

Touch the + or – pads until the desired Clean Time is displayed.

The Clean Time is normally 4 hours and 20 minutes. You can change the Clean Time to any time between 3 and 5 hours, depending on the amount of soil in your oven.

Touch the START/ON pad.

The self-clean cycle will automatically begin after CLEAN is displayed and the time countdown appears in the display.

The oven shuts off automatically when

the clean cycle is complete, and 0:00 will flash in the display.

Slide the latch handle to the left as far as it will go and open the door.

NOTE: Never force the latch. If the oven is too hot, you will not be able to slide the latch. Allow the oven to cool.

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