GE JBP95 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 + or – pad until desired Clean
Time appears.
4. Press the STOP TIME pad.
5. Press the + or – pad until the desired Stop
Time appears in the display.
Delay Start is setting the oven timer to start the clean
cycle automatically at a later time than the present
time of day.
NOTE: Before beginning, make sure the oven clock
shows the correct time of day.
1. Follow steps to prepare the oven for cleaning.
2. Slide the latch handle to the right as far as it will go.
3. Press the AUTO SELF CLEAN pad.
4. Press the + or – pad to enter the Clean Time.
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
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. 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 cooktop just as you normally do.
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. Should there be any odor during the cleaning?
A. Yes, there will be an odor during the first few
cleanings. Failure to wipe out excessive soil might
also cause a strong odor when cleaning.
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 + 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
8:00 and 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" and "LOCK" will
appear in the display. It will not be possible to open
the oven door until 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.
Q. My oven shelves do not slide easily.
What is the matter?
A. The self-clean cycle causes the oven shelves to
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 off in 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 of the metal heating and
cooling during both cooking and cleaning functions.
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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