GE JGSP32 Use And Care Manual page 29

Q. If my oven clock is not set to the correct time of
day, can I still self-clean my oven?
will not be able t{) set a delay clean to end at a
Q. Can I use commercial oven cleaners on any part
of my self-cleaning oven?
A. N()
cleaners or coatings should be used around any
the oven surface and damage metal parts the next
time the oven is automatically cleaned.
Q. What should I do if excessive smoking occurs
during cleaning?
A. This is caused by excessive soil. Turn the oven utl..
Open the windows to rid the room of smoke. Wait
until the oven has c(x~led and the word "LOCK"' is
the clean cycle.
Q. 1s the "crackling" or "popping" sound I hear
during cleaning normal?
Yes. This is the sound of the metal heating and
Q. Should there be any odor during the cleaning?
A.
Yes, there will bean odor during the first few
cleanings. Failure to wipe out excessive soil might
Q. What causes the hair-like lines on the enameled
surface of my oven?
A.
This is a normal condition, resulting f~)m heating
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 ~moved with a damp sponge or cloth.
Q. My oven shelves do not slide easily.
A.
After many cleanings, the oven shelves will lose
their luster and become hard to slide. To make the
shelves slide m(~re easily, wipe the shelf supports
with cooking oil.
Q. oven shelves have become gray after the
My
self-clean cycle. Is this normal?
A. Yes. After the self-clean cycle, the shelves will
lose sornc Iustcr and discolor to a deep gray color.
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 c(x)ktop just as you normally do.