GE JGBP25GEN Use And Care & Installation Manual page 22

Questions and Answers
Q.
Why won't my oven clean immediately
even though I set all the time and clean
knobs correctly?
A. Check to be sure your DELAY START dial is set
to the same time as the range clock. Also check to
be sure latch handle is moved to the right.
Q. If my oven clock is not set to the correct time of
day, can I still self-clean my oven?
A. No. Your Automatic Oven Timer uses the range
clock to help start and stop your self-cleaning
cycle.
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 afterward, the residue can scar the
oven surface and damage metal parts the next time
the oven is automatically cleaned.
Q. Can I clean the woven gasket around the oven
door?
A. No, this gasket is essential for a good oven seal,
and care must be taken not to rub, damage or move
this gasket.
Q. What should I do if excessive smoking occurs
during cleaning?
A. This is caused by excessive soil, and you should
switch the OVEN TEMP knob to OFF, Open
windows to rid room of smoke.
Allow the oven to cool for at least one hour before
opening the door. Wipe up the excess soil and reset
the clean cycle.
Q. Is the "crackling" sound I hear during
cleaning normal?
A. Yes. This is the metal heating and cooling during
both the cooking and cleaning functions.
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Q. Should there be any odor during the cleaning?
A. Yes, there maybe a slight odor during the first few
cleanings. Failure to wipe out excessive soil might
also cause an odor when cleaning.
Q. What causes the hair-like lines on the enamel
surface of my oven?
A. This is a normal condition resulting from heating
and cooling during cleaning, They do not affect
how your oven performs.
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 do not slide easily. What is
the matter?
A. After many cleanings, oven shelves may become
so clean they do not slide easily. To make shelves
slide more easily, after each self-cleaning cycle
dampen fingers with a small amount of cooking
oil and rub lightly over sides of shelf where they
contact shelf supports.
Q. My oven shelves have become gray after the
self-cleaning cycle. Is this normal?
A. Yes. After the self-cleaning cycle, the shelves may
have lost some luster and discolored to a deep
gray.
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. However, be
careful when standing in front of the range-oven
becomes very hot while self-cleaning.