Lift-Off Oven Door; Oven Shelves - GE JCS966 Owner's Manual

Care and cleaning of the range. Care and cleaning of the range. Care and cleaning of the range. Care and cleaning of the range. Care and cleaning of the range. Care and cleaning of the range. Care and cleaning of the range. Care and cleaning of the range.
Lift the door straight up and off the Lift the door straight up and off the Lift the door straight up and off the Lift the door straight up and off the Lift the door straight up and off the Lift the door straight up and off the Lift the door straight up and off the Lift the door straight up and off the
hinges. hinges. hinges. hinges. hinges. hinges. hinges. hinges.
The gasket is designed with a gap at The gasket is designed with a gap at The gasket is designed with a gap at The gasket is designed with a gap at The gasket is designed with a gap at The gasket is designed with a gap at The gasket is designed with a gap at The gasket is designed with a gap at
the bottom to allow for proper air the bottom to allow for proper air the bottom to allow for proper air the bottom to allow for proper air the bottom to allow for proper air the bottom to allow for proper air the bottom to allow for proper air the bottom to allow for proper air
circulation. circulation. circulation. circulation. circulation. circulation. circulation. circulation.
Because the area inside the gasket is Because the area inside the gasket is Because the area inside the gasket is Because the area inside the gasket is Because the area inside the gasket is Because the area inside the gasket is Because the area inside the gasket is Because the area inside the gasket is
cleaned during the self-clean cycle, cleaned during the self-clean cycle, cleaned during the self-clean cycle, cleaned during the self-clean cycle, cleaned during the self-clean cycle, cleaned during the self-clean cycle, cleaned during the self-clean cycle, cleaned during the self-clean cycle,
you do not need to clean this by hand. you do not need to clean this by hand. you do not need to clean this by hand. you do not need to clean this by hand. you do not need to clean this by hand. you do not need to clean this by hand. you do not need to clean this by hand. you do not need to clean this by hand.
The area outside the gasket and the The area outside the gasket and the The area outside the gasket and the The area outside the gasket and the The area outside the gasket and the The area outside the gasket and the The area outside the gasket and the The area outside the gasket and the
front frame can be cleaned with a front frame can be cleaned with a front frame can be cleaned with a front frame can be cleaned with a front frame can be cleaned with a front frame can be cleaned with a front frame can be cleaned with a front frame can be cleaned with a
soap-filled steel-wool pad, hot water soap-filled steel-wool pad, hot water soap-filled steel-wool pad, hot water soap-filled steel-wool pad, hot water soap-filled steel-wool pad, hot water soap-filled steel-wool pad, hot water soap-filled steel-wool pad, hot water soap-filled steel-wool pad, hot water
and detergent. Rinse well with a and detergent. Rinse well with a and detergent. Rinse well with a and detergent. Rinse well with a and detergent. Rinse well with a and detergent. Rinse well with a and detergent. Rinse well with a and detergent. Rinse well with a
vinegar and water solution. vinegar and water solution. vinegar and water solution. vinegar and water solution. vinegar and water solution. vinegar and water solution. vinegar and water solution. vinegar and water solution.
Do not rub or clean the door Do not rub or clean the door Do not rub or clean the door Do not rub or clean the door Do not rub or clean the door Do not rub or clean the door Do not rub or clean the door Do not rub or clean the door
gasketÑit has an extremely low gasketÑit has an extremely low gasketÑit has an extremely low gasketÑit has an extremely low gasketÑit has an extremely low gasketÑit has an extremely low gasketÑit has an extremely low gasketÑit has an extremely low
resistance to abrasion. resistance to abrasion. resistance to abrasion. resistance to abrasion. resistance to abrasion. resistance to abrasion. resistance to abrasion. resistance to abrasion.
If you notice the gasket becoming If you notice the gasket becoming If you notice the gasket becoming If you notice the gasket becoming If you notice the gasket becoming If you notice the gasket becoming If you notice the gasket becoming If you notice the gasket becoming
worn, frayed or damaged in any way worn, frayed or damaged in any way worn, frayed or damaged in any way worn, frayed or damaged in any way worn, frayed or damaged in any way worn, frayed or damaged in any way worn, frayed or damaged in any way worn, frayed or damaged in any way
or if it has become displaced on the or if it has become displaced on the or if it has become displaced on the or if it has become displaced on the or if it has become displaced on the or if it has become displaced on the or if it has become displaced on the or if it has become displaced on the
door, you should have it replaced. door, you should have it replaced. door, you should have it replaced. door, you should have it replaced. door, you should have it replaced. door, you should have it replaced. door, you should have it replaced. door, you should have it replaced.
Roasting rack Roasting rack Roasting rack Roasting rack Roasting rack Roasting rack Roasting rack Roasting rack
Oven shelf Oven shelf Oven shelf Oven shelf Oven shelf Oven shelf Oven shelf Oven shelf
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Lift-Off Oven Door

Lift-Off Oven Door Lift-Off Oven Door Lift-Off Oven Door Lift-Off Oven Door Lift-Off Oven Door Lift-Off Oven Door Lift-Off Oven Door
The oven door is removable for cleaning. The oven door is removable for cleaning. The oven door is removable for cleaning. The oven door is removable for cleaning. The oven door is removable for cleaning. The oven door is removable for cleaning. The oven door is removable for cleaning. The oven door is removable for cleaning.
Do not lift the door by the handle. Make sure the Do not lift the door by the handle. Make sure the Do not lift the door by the handle. Make sure the Do not lift the door by the handle. Make sure the Do not lift the door by the handle. Make sure the Do not lift the door by the handle. Make sure the Do not lift the door by the handle. Make sure the Do not lift the door by the handle. Make sure the
oven is completely cool. oven is completely cool. oven is completely cool. oven is completely cool. oven is completely cool. oven is completely cool. oven is completely cool. oven is completely cool.
To remove the door, open it to the special To remove the door, open it to the special To remove the door, open it to the special To remove the door, open it to the special To remove the door, open it to the special To remove the door, open it to the special To remove the door, open it to the special To remove the door, open it to the special
broil stop position. Grasp firmly on each broil stop position. Grasp firmly on each broil stop position. Grasp firmly on each broil stop position. Grasp firmly on each broil stop position. Grasp firmly on each broil stop position. Grasp firmly on each broil stop position. Grasp firmly on each broil stop position. Grasp firmly on each
side and lift the door straight up and off side and lift the door straight up and off side and lift the door straight up and off side and lift the door straight up and off side and lift the door straight up and off side and lift the door straight up and off side and lift the door straight up and off side and lift the door straight up and off
the hinges. the hinges. the hinges. the hinges. the hinges. the hinges. the hinges. the hinges.
Do not place hands between the hinge and the Do not place hands between the hinge and the Do not place hands between the hinge and the Do not place hands between the hinge and the Do not place hands between the hinge and the Do not place hands between the hinge and the Do not place hands between the hinge and the Do not place hands between the hinge and the
oven door frame. oven door frame. oven door frame. oven door frame. oven door frame. oven door frame. oven door frame. oven door frame.
To replace the door, make sure the hinges To replace the door, make sure the hinges To replace the door, make sure the hinges To replace the door, make sure the hinges To replace the door, make sure the hinges To replace the door, make sure the hinges To replace the door, make sure the hinges To replace the door, make sure the hinges
are in the special broil stop position. are in the special broil stop position. are in the special broil stop position. are in the special broil stop position. are in the special broil stop position. are in the special broil stop position. are in the special broil stop position. are in the special broil stop position.
Position the slots in the bottom of the Position the slots in the bottom of the Position the slots in the bottom of the Position the slots in the bottom of the Position the slots in the bottom of the Position the slots in the bottom of the Position the slots in the bottom of the Position the slots in the bottom of the
door squarely over the hinges and slowly door squarely over the hinges and slowly door squarely over the hinges and slowly door squarely over the hinges and slowly door squarely over the hinges and slowly door squarely over the hinges and slowly door squarely over the hinges and slowly door squarely over the hinges and slowly
lower it over both hinges. lower it over both hinges. lower it over both hinges. lower it over both hinges. lower it over both hinges. lower it over both hinges. lower it over both hinges. lower it over both hinges.
To clean the inside of the door: To clean the inside of the door: To clean the inside of the door: To clean the inside of the door: To clean the inside of the door: To clean the inside of the door: To clean the inside of the door: To clean the inside of the door:
Soap and water will normally do the Soap and water will normally do the Soap and water will normally do the Soap and water will normally do the Soap and water will normally do the Soap and water will normally do the Soap and water will normally do the Soap and water will normally do the
job. Heavy spattering or spillovers may job. Heavy spattering or spillovers may job. Heavy spattering or spillovers may job. Heavy spattering or spillovers may job. Heavy spattering or spillovers may job. Heavy spattering or spillovers may job. Heavy spattering or spillovers may job. Heavy spattering or spillovers may
require cleaning with a mild abrasive require cleaning with a mild abrasive require cleaning with a mild abrasive require cleaning with a mild abrasive require cleaning with a mild abrasive require cleaning with a mild abrasive require cleaning with a mild abrasive require cleaning with a mild abrasive
cleaner. Soap-filled, steel-wool pads cleaner. Soap-filled, steel-wool pads cleaner. Soap-filled, steel-wool pads cleaner. Soap-filled, steel-wool pads cleaner. Soap-filled, steel-wool pads cleaner. Soap-filled, steel-wool pads cleaner. Soap-filled, steel-wool pads cleaner. Soap-filled, steel-wool pads
may also be used. may also be used. may also be used. may also be used. may also be used. may also be used. may also be used. may also be used.
Do not allow food spills with a high sugar or acid Do not allow food spills with a high sugar or acid Do not allow food spills with a high sugar or acid Do not allow food spills with a high sugar or acid Do not allow food spills with a high sugar or acid Do not allow food spills with a high sugar or acid Do not allow food spills with a high sugar or acid Do not allow food spills with a high sugar or acid
content (such as milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit content (such as milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit content (such as milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit content (such as milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit content (such as milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit content (such as milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit content (such as milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit content (such as milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit
juices or pie filling) to remain on the surface. They juices or pie filling) to remain on the surface. They juices or pie filling) to remain on the surface. They juices or pie filling) to remain on the surface. They juices or pie filling) to remain on the surface. They juices or pie filling) to remain on the surface. They juices or pie filling) to remain on the surface. They juices or pie filling) to remain on the surface. They
may cause a dull spot even after cleaning. may cause a dull spot even after cleaning. may cause a dull spot even after cleaning. may cause a dull spot even after cleaning. may cause a dull spot even after cleaning. may cause a dull spot even after cleaning. may cause a dull spot even after cleaning. may cause a dull spot even after cleaning.
Oven Shelves and Convection Roasting Rack Oven Shelves and Convection Roasting Rack Oven Shelves and Convection Roasting Rack Oven Shelves and Convection Roasting Rack Oven Shelves and Convection Roasting Rack Oven Shelves and Convection Roasting Rack Oven Shelves and Convection Roasting Rack Oven Shelves and Convection Roasting Rack
Clean the oven shelves and the Clean the oven shelves and the Clean the oven shelves and the Clean the oven shelves and the Clean the oven shelves and the Clean the oven shelves and the Clean the oven shelves and the Clean the oven shelves and the
convection roasting rack with an abrasive convection roasting rack with an abrasive convection roasting rack with an abrasive convection roasting rack with an abrasive convection roasting rack with an abrasive convection roasting rack with an abrasive convection roasting rack with an abrasive convection roasting rack with an abrasive
cleanser or steel wool. After cleaning, cleanser or steel wool. After cleaning, cleanser or steel wool. After cleaning, cleanser or steel wool. After cleaning, cleanser or steel wool. After cleaning, cleanser or steel wool. After cleaning, cleanser or steel wool. After cleaning, cleanser or steel wool. After cleaning,
rinse the shelves and rack with clean rinse the shelves and rack with clean rinse the shelves and rack with clean rinse the shelves and rack with clean rinse the shelves and rack with clean rinse the shelves and rack with clean rinse the shelves and rack with clean rinse the shelves and rack with clean
water and dry with a clean cloth. water and dry with a clean cloth. water and dry with a clean cloth. water and dry with a clean cloth. water and dry with a clean cloth. water and dry with a clean cloth. water and dry with a clean cloth. water and dry with a clean cloth.
To clean the outside of the door: To clean the outside of the door: To clean the outside of the door: To clean the outside of the door: To clean the outside of the door: To clean the outside of the door: To clean the outside of the door: To clean the outside of the door:
Use soap and water to thoroughly clean Use soap and water to thoroughly clean Use soap and water to thoroughly clean Use soap and water to thoroughly clean Use soap and water to thoroughly clean Use soap and water to thoroughly clean Use soap and water to thoroughly clean Use soap and water to thoroughly clean
the top, sides and front of the oven the top, sides and front of the oven the top, sides and front of the oven the top, sides and front of the oven the top, sides and front of the oven the top, sides and front of the oven the top, sides and front of the oven the top, sides and front of the oven
door. Rinse well. You may also use a door. Rinse well. You may also use a door. Rinse well. You may also use a door. Rinse well. You may also use a door. Rinse well. You may also use a door. Rinse well. You may also use a door. Rinse well. You may also use a door. Rinse well. You may also use a
glass cleaner to clean the glass on the glass cleaner to clean the glass on the glass cleaner to clean the glass on the glass cleaner to clean the glass on the glass cleaner to clean the glass on the glass cleaner to clean the glass on the glass cleaner to clean the glass on the glass cleaner to clean the glass on the
outside of the door. Do not let water outside of the door. Do not let water outside of the door. Do not let water outside of the door. Do not let water outside of the door. Do not let water outside of the door. Do not let water outside of the door. Do not let water outside of the door. Do not let water
drip into the vent openings. drip into the vent openings. drip into the vent openings. drip into the vent openings. drip into the vent openings. drip into the vent openings. drip into the vent openings. drip into the vent openings.
Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, Spillage of marinades, fruit juices,
tomato sauces and basting materials tomato sauces and basting materials tomato sauces and basting materials tomato sauces and basting materials tomato sauces and basting materials tomato sauces and basting materials tomato sauces and basting materials tomato sauces and basting materials
containing acids may cause containing acids may cause containing acids may cause containing acids may cause containing acids may cause containing acids may cause containing acids may cause containing acids may cause
discoloration and should be wiped up discoloration and should be wiped up discoloration and should be wiped up discoloration and should be wiped up discoloration and should be wiped up discoloration and should be wiped up discoloration and should be wiped up discoloration and should be wiped up
immediately. When surface is cool, immediately. When surface is cool, immediately. When surface is cool, immediately. When surface is cool, immediately. When surface is cool, immediately. When surface is cool, immediately. When surface is cool, immediately. When surface is cool,
clean and rinse. clean and rinse. clean and rinse. clean and rinse. clean and rinse. clean and rinse. clean and rinse. clean and rinse.
Do not use oven cleaners, cleaning Do not use oven cleaners, cleaning Do not use oven cleaners, cleaning Do not use oven cleaners, cleaning Do not use oven cleaners, cleaning Do not use oven cleaners, cleaning Do not use oven cleaners, cleaning Do not use oven cleaners, cleaning
powders or harsh abrasives on the powders or harsh abrasives on the powders or harsh abrasives on the powders or harsh abrasives on the powders or harsh abrasives on the powders or harsh abrasives on the powders or harsh abrasives on the powders or harsh abrasives on the
outside of the door. outside of the door. outside of the door. outside of the door. outside of the door. outside of the door. outside of the door. outside of the door.
NOTE: The oven shelves and convection NOTE: The oven shelves and convection NOTE: The oven shelves and convection NOTE: The oven shelves and convection NOTE: The oven shelves and convection NOTE: The oven shelves and convection NOTE: The oven shelves and convection NOTE: The oven shelves and convection
roasting rack may be cleaned in the self- roasting rack may be cleaned in the self- roasting rack may be cleaned in the self- roasting rack may be cleaned in the self- roasting rack may be cleaned in the self- roasting rack may be cleaned in the self- roasting rack may be cleaned in the self- roasting rack may be cleaned in the self-
cleaning oven. However, the shelves will cleaning oven. However, the shelves will cleaning oven. However, the shelves will cleaning oven. However, the shelves will cleaning oven. However, the shelves will cleaning oven. However, the shelves will cleaning oven. However, the shelves will cleaning oven. However, the shelves will
darken in color, lose their luster and darken in color, lose their luster and darken in color, lose their luster and darken in color, lose their luster and darken in color, lose their luster and darken in color, lose their luster and darken in color, lose their luster and darken in color, lose their luster and
become hard to slide if cleaned during become hard to slide if cleaned during become hard to slide if cleaned during become hard to slide if cleaned during become hard to slide if cleaned during become hard to slide if cleaned during become hard to slide if cleaned during become hard to slide if cleaned during
the self-cleaning cycle. the self-cleaning cycle. the self-cleaning cycle. the self-cleaning cycle. the self-cleaning cycle. the self-cleaning cycle. the self-cleaning cycle. the self-cleaning cycle.
To make the shelves slide more easily, To make the shelves slide more easily, To make the shelves slide more easily, To make the shelves slide more easily, To make the shelves slide more easily, To make the shelves slide more easily, To make the shelves slide more easily, To make the shelves slide more easily,
apply a small amount of vegetable oil apply a small amount of vegetable oil apply a small amount of vegetable oil apply a small amount of vegetable oil apply a small amount of vegetable oil apply a small amount of vegetable oil apply a small amount of vegetable oil apply a small amount of vegetable oil
or cooking oil to a paper towel and wipe or cooking oil to a paper towel and wipe or cooking oil to a paper towel and wipe or cooking oil to a paper towel and wipe or cooking oil to a paper towel and wipe or cooking oil to a paper towel and wipe or cooking oil to a paper towel and wipe or cooking oil to a paper towel and wipe
the edges of the oven shelves with the the edges of the oven shelves with the the edges of the oven shelves with the the edges of the oven shelves with the the edges of the oven shelves with the the edges of the oven shelves with the the edges of the oven shelves with the the edges of the oven shelves with the
paper towel. paper towel. paper towel. paper towel. paper towel. paper towel. paper towel. paper towel.