Safety Instructions Operating InstructionsSafety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support21GEAppliances.comPainted SurfacesPainted surfaces include the sides, top ofbackguard and the drawer front.Clean these with soap and water ora vinegar and water solution.Do not use commercial oven cleaners,cleaning powders, steel wool or harshabrasives on any painted surface.Oven VentThe oven vent is located behind the right rearsurface unit.This area could become hot duringoven use.It is normal for steam to come outof the vent and moisture may collectunderneath it when the oven is in use.The vent is important for proper air circulation.Never block this vent.Oven ShelvesClean the oven shelves with an abrasivecleanser or steel wool. After cleaning,rinse the shelves with clean water anddry with a clean cloth.NOTE: The oven shelves may be cleaned in theself-cleaning oven. However, the shelves willdarken in color, lose their luster and become hardto slide if cleaned during the self-cleaning cycle.To make the shelves slide more easilyapply a small amount of vegetable oilor cooking oil to a paper towel and wipethe edges of the oven shelves with thepaper towel.