GE 49-8726 - Manual (Page 30)

OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN
(continued)
After cleaning is complete, the door will stay locked
until the oven cools down. The door latch and oven
control knobs must be returned to their original
positions before you can use the oven.
1. When oven has cooled,
slide the latch handle to
the left as far as it will
go and open the door.
If you cannot slide the
latch easily to unlock the
door, allow additional time for cooling.
2. Turn the OVEN SET knob to OFF.
Turn the OVEN TEMP knob to OFF.
NOTE: To start and stop cleaning at a time later
than shown on clock, push in and turn the DELAY
START dial to the time you wish cleaning to start.
Then set the STOP TIME dial for 3 hours later than
the Start Time. The oven will automatically turn on
and off at the set times.
You may notice some white ash in the oven.
Just wipe it up with a damp cloth after the oven cools.
If white spots remain, remove them with a soap-
filled steel wool pad. Be sure to rinse thoroughly
with a vinegar and water mixture. These deposits are
usually a salt residue that cannot be removed by the
clean cycle.
If the oven is not clean after one clean cycle,
repeat the cycle.
If the shelves become hard to slide, wipe the shelf
supports with cooking oil.
After a Clean Cycle
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 the latch handle is moved to the right.
Q. If my oven clock is not set to the correct time
of day, can I still self-clean my oven?
A. No. Your Automatic Oven Timers use 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. 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 the
windows to rid the 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” or “popping” 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 will be an 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. The self-clean cycle causes the oven shelves to
lose their luster and become hard to slide.
To make the shelves slide more easily, wipe the
shelf supports with cooking oil.
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.
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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