To Delay Start Self-Clean:

Before delay starting Self-Clean, make sure the oven door is completely closed or it will not lock and the cycle will not begin.

1.Press START TIME.

“PRESS (^) FOR UPPER OVEN” will scroll in the upper text area, and “PRESS (^) FOR LOWER OVEN” will scroll in the lower text area.

2.Press the Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow pads to select the desired oven.

“--:--” will be displayed, and “Set starting time. Push START” will scroll from right to left in the selected oven text area for

2 minutes or until the Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow pads are pressed again.

3.Press the Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow pads until the desired time is reached.

“Select cooking/cleaning mode” will scroll in the selected oven text area for 2 minutes or until a cooking cycle is selected.

4.Press PRECISE CLEAN feature.

“PRESS ^ FOR UPPER OVEN” will scroll in the upper oven text area and “PRESS ^ FOR LOWER OVEN” will scroll in the lower oven text area.

5.Press the Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow pads to select the desired oven.

“REMOVE RACKS” will scroll in the selected oven text area for 5 seconds, followed by “SELECT OPTION.” In the lower oven text area, “PRESS ^ or ^ key” will scroll from right to left.

6.Press the Temp/Time “up” arrow pad. “Precise Clean” appears in the upper text display area, and “Push START” scrolls in the lower text display area.

7.Press START.

“Set clean time or Push START” appears in the upper text display area.

8.Press the Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow pad until the desired cleaning time is displayed.

9.Press START.

10.“UNLOCK IN XXX” will scroll in the upper or lower text area (depending on oven selection). “LOCKING” will scroll until the door is locked.

After the door is locked, “CLEAN UPPER” or “CLEAN LOWER” will scroll in the selected oven text area until the clean cycle is finished.

When the self-clean cycle ends:

“CLN COMPLETE will scroll in the selected oven text area. After 5 seconds, “OVEN COOLING” will scroll in the display until the oven temperature falls below 500°F (260°C).

“UNLOCKING” will be displayed until the oven door unlocks and the lock icon turns off.

General Cleaning

IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the oven and cooktop are cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning products.

Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless otherwise noted.

EXTERIOR PORCELAIN ENAMEL SURFACES

Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should be cleaned as soon as the entire range is cool. These spills may affect the finish.

Cleaning Method:

Glass cleaner, mild liquid cleaner or nonabrasive scrubbing pad: Gently clean around the model and serial number plate because scrubbing may remove numbers.

affresh™ Kitchen and Appliance Cleaner Part Number

W10355010 (not included):

See “Assistance or Service” section to order.

STAINLESS STEEL (on some models)

To avoid damage to stainless steel surfaces, do not use soap- filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop Cleaner, steel- wool pads, gritty washcloths or abrasive paper towels.

Cleaning Method:

Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.

affresh™ Stainless Steel Cleaner Part Number W10355016 (not included): See “Assistance or Service” section to order.

Liquid detergent or all-purpose cleaner: Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.

PORCELAIN-COATED GRATES AND CAPS

Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should be cleaned as soon as the cooktop, grates and caps are cool. These spills may affect the finish.

To avoid chipping, do not bang grates and caps against each other or hard surfaces such as cast iron cookware.

Do not reassemble caps on burners while they are wet.

Cleaning Method:

Nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and mildly abrasive cleanser:

Clean as soon as cooktop, grates and caps are cool.

Dishwasher (grates only, not caps):

Use the most aggressive cycle. Cooked-on soils should be soaked or scrubbed before going into a dishwasher.

Gas Grate and Drip Pan Cleaner Part Number 31617A: See “Assistance or Service” section to order.

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GGG388LX, GGG390LX specifications

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