GE ECBS68 Owner's Manual page 24

Care and cleaning of the range.
Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range.
Lift the door straight up and off the hinges.
The gasket is designed with a gap
at the bottom to allow for proper
air circulation.
Because the area inside the gasket is
cleaned during the self-clean cycle, you
do not need to clean this by hand on self-
clean models.
The area outside the gasket and the front
frame can be cleaned with a soap-filled
steel-wool pad, hot water and detergent.
Rinse well with a vinegar and water
solution.
Do not rub or clean the door gasket–it has
an extremely low resistance to abrasion.
If you notice the gasket becoming worn,
frayed or damaged in any way, or if it has
become displaced on the door, you should
have it replaced.
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If your range is removed for cleaning,
servicing or any reason, be sure the
anti-tip device is re-engaged properly
Oven Interior
(non-self-clean models)
With proper care, the porcelain enamel finish
on the inside of the oven—top, bottom, sides,
back and inside of the door—will stay new-
looking for years.
Let the range cool before cleaning.
We recommend that you wear rubber
gloves when cleaning the range.
Soap and water will normally do the job.
Heavy spattering or spillovers may require
cleaning with a mild abrasive cleaner.
Soap-filled scouring pads may also be used.
Do not allow food spills with a high
sugar or acid content (such as milk,
tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices or
pie filling) to remain on the surface. They may
cause a dull spot even after cleaning.
Household ammonia may make the cleaning
job easier. Place 1/2 cup in a shallow glass or
pottery container in a cold oven overnight.
Lift-Off Oven Door
The oven door is removable for cleaning.
Do not lift the door by the handle. Make sure
the oven is completely cool.
To remove the door, open it to the special
stop position. Grasp firmly on each side and
lift the door straight up and off the hinges.
Do not place hands between the hinge
and the oven door frame.
To replace the door, make sure the hinges
are in the special stop position. Position
the slots in the bottom of the door squarely
over the hinges and slowly lower it over both
hinges.
To clean the inside of the door:
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Do not allow excess water to run into
any holes or slots in the door.
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Soap and water will normally do the job.
Heavy spattering or spillovers may require
cleaning with a mild abrasive cleaner.
Soap-filled, steel-wool pads may also
be used.
Do not allow food spills with a high sugar
or acid content (such as milk, tomatoes,
sauerkraut, fruit juices or pie filling) to remain
on the surface. They may cause a dull spot
even after cleaning.
when the range is replaced. Failure
to take this precaution could result in
tipping of the range and cause injury.
The ammonia fumes will help loosen
the burned-on grease and food.
If necessary, you may use an oven cleaner.
Follow the package directions.
Do not spray oven cleaner on the electrical
controls and switches because it could cause
a short circuit and result in sparking or fire.
Do not allow a film from the cleaner to build
up on the temperature sensor—it could cause
the oven to heat improperly. (The sensor is
located at the top of the oven.) Carefully wipe
the sensor clean after each oven cleaning,
being careful not to move the sensor as
a change in its position could affect how
the oven bakes.
Do not spray any oven cleaner on the oven
door, handles or any exterior surface of
the oven, cabinets or painted surfaces.
The cleaner can damage these surfaces.
To clean the outside of the door:
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Use soap and water to thoroughly clean
the top, sides and front of the oven door.
Rinse well. You may also use a glass
cleaner to clean the glass on the outside
of the door. Do not let water drip into
the vent openings.
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Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, tomato
sauces and basting materials containing
acids may cause discoloration and should
be wiped up immediately. When surface
is cool, clean and rinse.
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Do not use oven cleaners, cleaning
powders or harsh abrasives on
the outside of the door.