GE JB960 B Technical Service Manual

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– 12 –Cleaning the glass cooktop.Clean the glass surface with cleaning cream before you use the cooktop for the first time. Also, cleanthe glass surface after each use. This helps protect the top and makes clean-up easier.To clean the cooktop seal around the edge of the glass, let a wet cloth rest on it for a few minutes, then wipe clean.Use a mild detergent if needed.Do not use a knife or any sharp object on the seal because it will cut or damage it.Normal CleaningUse only a recommended cleaning cream,such as Cerama Brite or another cooktopcleaning cream, on the glass cooktop.To maintain and protect the surface ofyour new glass cooktop follow these steps.Before you use the cooktop for thefirst time, clean it with cleaningcream. This helps protect the topand makes clean-up easier.Clean the surface with the cleaningcream after each use.Rub a few drops (less is better) of thecleaning cream onto soiled areausing a damp paper towel. Buff witha dry paper towel until all soil andcream are removed.For Heavy, Burned-On Soil…Allow the cooktop to cool.Apply a few drops of the cleaningcream to the (cool) soiled area.Using a damp paper towel, rub thecream into the burned-on area. Aswith any burned-on spill, this mayrequire some effort.Carefully scrape soil with razorscraper. Hold scraper at a 30˚ angleagainst the glass cooktop.Be sure to use a new sharp razor scraper. Do notuse a dull or nicked blade.If any soil remains, repeat the stepslisted above. For additionalprotection, after all soil has beenremoved, polish the entire surfacewith the cleaning cream.Buff with a dry paper towel.To order more cream and/or scrapers forcleaning your glass cooktop, please callour toll-free number:National Parts Center . . . . . . . . .800-626-2002Cleaner . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .# WX10X300Scraper . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .# WX5X1614Cream & scraper kit . . . . . . . . .# WB64X5027Special CareBe sure to use a new sharp razor scraper. Do notuse a dull or nicked blade.Sugary spillovers (such as jellies, fudge,candy syrups) or melted plastics cancause pitting of the surface of yourcooktop (not covered by the warranty)unless the spill is removed while still hot.Special care should be taken whenremoving hot substances.Turn off all surface units affected bythe spillover. Remove hot pans.Wearing an oven mitt, hold the razorscraper at a 30˚ angle to the cooktop.Scrape the hot spill to a cool areaoutside the surface unit.With the spill in a cool area, use a drypaper towel to remove any excess.Any spillover remaining should beleft until the surface of the cooktophas cooled. Do not continue to usethe soiled surface unit until all of thespillover has been removed. Followthe steps underHeavy Burned-On Soilto continue the cleaning process.NOTE: If pots with a thin overlay of aluminum,copper or enamel are allowed to boil dry, theoverlay may bond with the glass cooktop andleave a black discoloration. This should beremoved immediately before heating againor the discoloration may be permanent.Using a razor scraper will notdamage the surface if the 30˚ angleis maintained.Using the self-cleaning oven.The oven door must be closed and all controls set correctly for the cycle to work properly.Before a Clean CycleWe recommend venting your kitchenwith an open window or using aventilation fan or hood during the firstself-clean cycle.Remove the shelves, broiler pan, broilergrid, probe, all cookware and anyaluminum foil from the oven.The oven shelves and convection roastingrack can be self-cleaned, but they willdarken, lose their luster and becomehard to slide.Soil on the front frame of the range andoutside the gasket on the door will needto be cleaned by hand. Clean these areaswith hot water, soap-filled steel-wool padsor cleansers such a Soft Scrub®. Rinse wellwith clean water and dry.Do not clean the gasket. The fiberglassmaterial of the oven door gasket cannotwithstand abrasion. It is essential for thegasket to remain intact. If you notice itbecoming worn or frayed, replace it.Wipe up any heavy spillovers on the ovenbottom.Make sure the oven light bulb cover is inplace and the oven light is off.IMPORTANT: The health of some birds isextremely sensitive to the fumes given offduring the self-cleaning cycle of anyrange. Move birds to another wellventilated room.Wipe up heavy soil on the ovenbottom.How to Set the Oven for CleaningTouch theSELF CLEAN pad.Using the number pads, enter thedesired clean time, if a time otherthan 4 hours, 30 minutes is needed.Clean cycle time is normally 4 hours, 30minutes. You can change the clean timeto any time between 3 hours and 5 hours,depending on how dirty your oven is.Touch theSTART pad.The door locks automatically. The displaywill show the clean time remaining. It willnot be possible to open the oven dooruntil the temperature drops below thelock temperature and theLOCKED DOORlight goes off.When theLOCKED DOOR light is off, openthe door.The oven shuts off automatically whenthe clean cycle is complete.n The wordsLOCK DOOR will flash andthe oven control will signal if you setthe clean cycle and forget to close theoven door.n To stop a clean cycle, touch theCLEAR/OFF pad. When theLOCKEDDOOR light goes off indicating theoven has cooled below the lockingtemperature, open the door.