GE 164 D2966P073 Use And Care Manual page 28

OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN
Questions and Answers
Can I use commercial oven cleaners on any part
A.
part of this o~en. If you do use them and do not
thoroughly rinse the o~en with water, wiping it
the oven surface and damage metal parts the next
time the o~'en is automatically cleaned.
What should I do if excessive smoking occurs
during cleaning?
A. This is caused by excessive soil. Turn the Oven
Temperature knob to OFF. Open the windows to
rid room of smoke. Wait until the LATCH DOOR
Is the "crackling" or "popping" sound I hear
during cleaning normal?
A.
clean ing functions.
Should there be any odor during the cleaning?
A. Yes, there will be an odor during the first few
clean inss. Failure to wipe out excessive soil might
What causes the hair-like lines on the enameled
surface of' my oven?
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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
or cloth.
My oven shelves do not slide easily. What is
the matter?
A. After many cleanings, the oven shelves will lose
their luster and become hard to slide. To make
shelves slide more easily, wipe the shelf supports
with cooking oil.
My oven shelves have become gray after the
self-clean cycle. Is this normal?
A. Yes. After the self-clean cycle, the shel~es will
lose some luster and change to a deep gray color.
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.
The LATCH DOOR light flashes when I set the
clean cycle. What's wrong?
A. The LATCH DOOR light will flash until the latch
is moved to the right.