GE Range Owner's Manual page 18

Careand cleaning of the range.
Oven Shelves
Clean the o_en shelves with an abrasive
cleanser or scouring pad. _Mter cleaning,
rinse the shelves with clean water and dry
with a clean cloth.
NOTE."Take the shelvesout of the ovenbeforeyou
begin the self-clean cycleor they may discolor
To make the shelves slide more easily,
apply a small amount of vegetable oil
to a paper towel and wipe the edges oI
the oven shelves with the paper towel.
Do not spray with Pare '_or other
lubricant sprays.
Porcelain Enamel Cooktop
Tile porcelain enamel finish is sturdy but
breakable if misused. This finish is acid-
resistant. However, any addic toods
spilled (such as fl'uitjuices, tomato or
vinegar) should not be pemlitted to
remain on the finish.
If acids spill on the cooktop while it is
hot, use a (h T paper towel oi" cloth to
wipe it up fight away. \,_]_en the smti_ce
has cooled, wash with soap and _;_te_:
Rinse well.
For other spills such as tilt spattefings,
wash with soap and water or cleansing
powde_ after the smthce has cooled.
Rinse well. Polish with a dry cloth.
Painted Surfaces
Painted surfi_ces include the sides, top
ol backguard and the drawer fl'ont.
(:lean these with soap and wamr or
a vinegar and water solution.
Do
not
rise
COlllllleI'dal
()veil
cleanei's,
cleaning powders, steel wool or harsh
abrasives on any painted smthce.
Oven Vent
The oven is vented through an opening
trader the right rear sm'fi_ce trait.
Thisarea could become hot during ovenuse.
It is nomlal for steam to come out of the
vent and moisture may collect tmdemeath
when the oven is in use.
The vent is important fi)r proper air
circulation.
NeverMock this vent
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