GE 49-4992 - Manual (Page 22)

Саге and Cleaning
Operating the Self-Cleaning Oven
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questions ana answers
Q. if my oven clock is not
working, can I still self-clean
my oven?
A. No. Your Automatic Oven
Timer uses the range ciock to heip
start and stop your self-cleaning
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cleaners on any part of my
self-cleaning oven?
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be used around any part of this
oven. If you do use them and do not
wipe the oven absolutely clean, the
residue can scar the oven surface
and damage metal parts the next
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Q. Can I clean the Woven Gasket
A. Yes, but caicfully, and only
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smoking occurs during cleaning?
A. This is caused by excessive soil.
Press the CANCEL button. Open
windows to rid room of smoke.
Wait until the oven has cooled
(about 20-30 minutes) and the word
“LOCK” is off in the display. Wipe
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clean cycle.
Q. Is the “crackling” sound I
hear during cleaning normal?
A. Yes. This is the sound of the metal
heating and cooling during both the
cooking and cleaning functions.
O* Should ttiere De any oaor
during the cleaning?
A. Yes, there may be a slight odor
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Failure to wipe out excessive soil
might also cause a strong 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. These lines 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. After many cleanings, oven
shelves may become so clean they
do not slide easily. If you
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shelves to slide more easily,
dampen fingers with a small
amount of cooking oil and rub
lightly over sides of shelf where
they contact shelf supports.
Q. My oven shelves have become
gray after the self-clean cycle. Is
this normal?
A. Yes. After the self-clean cycle,
the shelves may lose some luster
and discolor to a deep gray color.