Cleaning Oven - GE JB552G Use And Care Manual

Step 4:
Turn OVEN SET knob to CLEAN.
Buzzer will sound until door is
latched.
Step 5:
Rotate the door latch to its locked
position. The buzzer will stop and
the cleaning cycle will be ready
to begin.
Follow These Steps after
Self-Cleaning
After cleauing is complete, the door
will stay locked until the oven cools
and the COOK POT display goes
out. This takes about 30 minutes.
Step 1:
When COOK POT display is out,
rotate LATCH HANDLE to its
original position. The buzzer will
SOl_Ind.
Step 2:
Promptly turn OVEN SET knob
to OFF.
Step 3:
_vhit for oven to cool down and then
with a damp cloth wipe up any gray
ash that is left in the oven.
Questions and Answers
Q. Why won't my oven clean
immediately even though I set
the time and clean knob
correctly?
A. Check to be sure LATCH
HANDLE is in locked position.
Q. If my oven clock is not working,
can I still self-clean my oven?
A. No. Your Automatic Oven
Timer uses the rauge clock to help
start aim 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 auy part of this
oven. If you do use them aud do not
wipe the oven absolutely clean, the
residue can scar the oven surface
aim damage metal parts the next
time the oven is automatically
cleaned.
Q. Can ! 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. After having just used the
oven, the COOK POT display
came on and I could not move the
LATCH HANDLE. Why?
A. After several continuous high-
temperature bakings or broiiings,
the COOK POT display may come
on. The oven door can't be latched
for self-cleaning while the COOK
POT display is on. If this happens,
let the oven cool until the COOK
POT display goes off. Then the
oven door can be latched for sel t_
cleaning.
Q. What should I do if excessive
smoking occurs during cleaning?
A. This is caused by excessive soil,
and you should switch the OVEN
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SET kuob 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 aim reset the clean
cycle.
Q. Is the "crackling" sound I
hear during cleaning normal?
A. Yes. This is the metal heating
aud cooling during both the
cooking and cleaning flmctions.
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 enameled surface
of my oven?
A. This is a normal condition
resulting flom heating and cooling
during cleauing. 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 cleau they
do not slide easily. If you wish
shelves to slide more easily,
dampen fingers with a small
amount of cooking oil aim rub
lightly overs ides of shelf where
they contact shelf supports.
Q. My oven shelves have become
gray after several cleanings. Is
this normal?
A. Yes. After many cleanings, the
shelves may lose some luster and
discolor to a deep gray color.