GE JGBP26GEN Use And Care & Installation Manual page 24

Questions and Answers
Q.
If my oven clock is not working, can I still self-
clean my oven?
A. If the clock is not working then the entire control is
not working. 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
thoroughly rinse the oven with water, wiping it
absolutely clean afterwards, 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. Press the
of smoke. Wait until the oven has cooled (about
20-30 minutes) and the word "LOCK" is off in
the display. Wipe up the excess soil and reset the
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.
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Q. Should there be any odor during the cleaning?
A. Yes, there maybe a slight odor during the first few
cleanings. 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. To make shelves
slide more easily, after each self-cleaning function
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 change to a deep gray color.
Q. The word "door" appeared on the display when
I selected the Clean Cycle. What is wrong?
A. The door latch handle must be moved all the way
to the right. Move the latch handle and cleaning
will stti.