GE 164D2966P079 Use And Care Manual page 23

Lift-Off Oven Door
The oven door is removable, but it is heavy. You may
need help removing and replacing the door. Do not lift
the oven door by the handle. This can cause the glass
to break or can cause damage to the door.
To remove the door, open it a few
inches to the special stop position
that will hold the door open. Grasp
firmly on each side and lift the
door straight up and off the hinges.
NOTE:
• Be careful not to place hands
between the hinge and the oven
door frame as the hinge could
snap back and pinch fingers.
• While working in the oven area, cover the hinges
with towels or empty paper towel rolls to prevent
pinched fingers and chipping the porcelain enamel
on the 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. Then lower the
door slowly and evenly over both hinges at the same
time. If the hinges snap back against the oven frame,
pull them back out.
TO CLEAN THE DOOR:
Inside of door:
• Because the area inside the gasket is cleaned during
the self clean cycle, you do not need to clean this by
hand. Any soap left on the liner causes additional
stains when the oven is heated.
Painted Surfaces
Painted surfaces include the outside
oven door, sides, control panel and
drawer front. Clean these with soap
and water or a vinegar and water
solution. Do not use commercial
oven cleaners, cleansing powders,
steel wool or harsh abrasives on
any painted surface.
• The area outside the gasket can be cleaned with a
scouring pad.
• Do not rub or clean the door gasket–the fiberglass
material of the gasket has an extremely low
resistance to abrasion. An intact and well-fitting
oven door gasket is essential for energy-efficient
oven operation and good baking results. 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.
Outside of door:
• Use soap and water to thoroughly clean the top,
sides and front of the oven door. DO NOT let water
run down through openings in the top of the door.
Rinse well. You may also use a glass cleaner to
clean the glass on the outside of the door.
• 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.
• Do not use oven cleaners, cleansing powders or
harsh abrasives on the outside of the door.
Glass Surfaces
To clean the outside glass finish,
use a glass cleaner. Rinse and
polish with a dry cloth. Do not
allow the water or cleaner to run
down inside openings in the top of
the oven door while cleaning.
Inside Gasket
Gasket
Outside Gasket
Metal Parts
Do not use steel wool, abrasives,
ammonia or commercial oven
cleaners. To safely clean surfaces,
wash, rinse and then dry with a
soft cloth.
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