Oven Light - GE JKS3000 Manual

Oven (Cont.)
Flat Racks
Flat racks that are enameled, not shiny, can be left in the
cavity during self clean, or can be washed with warm,
soapy water.
Racks may be more difficult to slide, especially after a
self-clean. Put some vegetable oil on a soft cloth or paper
towel and rub onto the left and right edges.

Oven Light

SHOCK OR BURN HAZARD: Before replacing oven light bulb, disconnect the electrical power to the
WARNING
oven at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel. Failure to do so may result in electric shock or burn.
BURN HAZARD: The glass cover and bulb should be removed when cool. Touching hot glass with
CAUTION
bare hands or a damp cloth can cause burns.
1. Disconnect power at the main fuse or circuit breaker
panel.
2. Remove oven racks.
3. Slide a flat blade screwdriver or butter knife between
the metal housing and the glass light cover.
NOTE: on some models there is a metal clip visibly
holding the glass. The tool needs inserted between
the metal housing and the clip holding the glass.
4. Support the glass light cover with two fingers to prevent
the cover from falling to the bottom of the oven.
5. Gently twist the screwdriver blade or butter knife to
loosen the glass light cover. Be careful not to chip
the oven coating.
6. Remove the glass light cover.
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NOTE: Using other cooking oils will cause a discoloring or a
rust like color residue on the racks and cavity sides. To clean
this residue, use a soap and water or a vinegar and water
solution. Rinse with clean water and dry with a soft cloth.
7. Remove the bulb by firmly grasping and sliding the
bulb straight out until the two prongs have cleared
the ceramic holder.
8. Do not touch the glass of the new replacement bulb
with your fingers. It will cause the bulb to fail when it
lights. Grasp the replacement bulb with a clean towel
or facial tissue with the prongs facing down. Align
the two prongs in the ceramic holder, pressing gently
until the bulb is securely in the ceramic socket.
9. Slide the protective lens into the holder and push
until the clips snap into the housing.
10. Reconnect power.
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