GE 49-8726 - Manual (Page 29)

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Operating the Self-Cleaning Oven
1. Turn the OVEN SET and OVEN TEMP knobs to
CLEAN. The controls will snap into position when
the CLEAN location is reached.
2. Slide the latch
handle to the
right as far
as it will go.
Never force the latch handle. Forcing the handle
will damage the door lock mechanism.
3. Set the automatic timers.
• Make sure both the clock and the DELAY START
dial show the correct time of day. When the
DELAY START knob is pushed in and turned, it
will “pop” into place when the time shown on the
clock is reached.
• Push in and turn the STOP TIME knob. Set the Stop
Time for 3 hours later than present time of day—for
example, if it is 6:00 now, set Stop Time for 9:00.
• The oven cycling light (below the OVEN TEMP
knob), the cleaning light and the oven on light will
glow, indicating that the self-clean cycle has begun.
When the oven reaches a certain temperature, the
oven door will lock. The latch handle cannot be moved
until oven cleaning is complete and the oven cools
down. Oven door and window get hot during self-
clean cycle. DO NOT TOUCH.
• The oven will smoke the first time you use the self-
clean cycle even though you have wiped up any
excessive soil. This is normal and should stop in
about 10 minutes. To help control the smoke, turn
on the exhaust fan over the range when you use the
self-clean cycle the first time.
3
6
9
50
60 0
10
20
30
40
OFF
12
9 3
6
12
9 3
6
STOP TIME DELAY START
PUSH TO TURN
12
CLOCK
Quick Reminder:
1. Turn the OVEN SET and the OVEN TEMP
knobs to CLEAN.
2. Latch the door.
3. Set the automatic oven timers.
How to Set the Oven for Cleaning
To Stop a Clean Cycle
1. Turn the OVEN SET knob or the OVEN TEMP knob to OFF.
2. Wait until the oven has cooled below the locking temperature to
unlatch the door.
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