GE JBP80 Use And Care & Installation Manual page 43

How to Delay Start of Cleaning
Quick Reminder:
1. Latch the oven door.
2. Press the AUTO SELF CLEAN pad.
3. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad
until desired Clean Time appears.
4. Pressthe STOP TIME pad.
5. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad until
the desired Stop Time appears in the display.
I)elay Slart is setting the oven timer to start the clean
cycle automatically at a later time than the present
time of day.
NOTE: Belk)re beginning, make sure the oven clock
shows the correct time of day.
1. Follow steps to prepare the oven tbr cleaning.
2. Slide the latch haudte to the right as far as it will go.
3. Press the AUTO SELF CLEAN pad.
4. Press the INCREASE or DECREASE pad to
enter the Clean Time.
5. Press the STOP TIME pad. The earliest Stop Time
will be the Clean Time selected plus the time of
day. For example: If the Clean Time is 3 hours and
the time of day is 6:00, the Stop Time that appears in
the display will be 9:00.
6. Press the INCREASE pad to change the Stop Time
to a later time of day if desired. For example: If
you set Stop Time at 11:00, oven will start clean
cycle at 8:00and end at 11:00.
The self-clean cycle will automatically begin after
"CLEAN" is displayed and the time for the Clean
Cycle is set. The words "ON" aud "LOCK"' will
appear in the display. It will not be possible to open
the oven door tmtil the temperature drops below the
lock temperature and the LOCK light goes off.
7. When the LOCK light is off, slide the latch handle
to the left and open the door.
NOTE: During a delayed self-clean operation you
can find out when the oven is set to turn on by
pressing and holding the AUTO SELF CLEAN pad
for 3 seconds.
Questions and Answers
Q. If my oven clock is not set to the correct time of
day, can I still self-clean my oven?
A. If the clock is not set to the correct time of day you
will not be able to set a delay clean to end at a
specific time.
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
|horoughly rinse lhe oven with water, wiping it
absolutely clean aftmwards, the residue can scar
the oven surf-ace and damage metal parts the next
time the oven is automatically cleaned.
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 cooktopjust as you normally do.
Q. What causes the hair-like lines on the enamded
surface of my oven?
A. This isa normal condition, resulting from heating
and cool i ngduring clean i ng. These I i nes do not
al_l\'ct how your oven performs.
Q. Should there be anv odor during the cleaning?
A. Yes. there will be an odor during the first few
clean ings. Failure to wipe out excessive soil might
also e au_e a strong odor when cleaning.
Q. My oven shelves do not slide easily.
What is the matter?
A. After many cleanings, oven shelves will lose their
luster and become hard to slide. To make the
shelves slide more easily, wipe the shelf supports
with cooking oil.
Q. What should I do if excessive smoking occurs
during cleaning?
A. This is caused by excessive soil. Press the
CLEAR/OFF pad. Open the windows to rid the
room of smoke. Wait until the oven has cooled and
the word "LOCK" is offin the display. 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 sound o1' the metal heating aud
cooling during both cooking and cleauing flmctions.
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 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.
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