25www.GEAppliances.caThe gasket is designed with a gap at thebottom to allow for proper air circulation.Do not rub or clean the door gasket—it has an extremely low resistance toabrasion.If you notice the gasket becoming worn,frayed or damaged in any way or if ithas become displaced on the door,you should have it replaced.Cleaning the Oven DoorTo clean the inside of the door:■Because the area inside the gasket is cleanedduring the self-clean cycle, you do not need toclean this by hand.■The area outside the gasket and the door linercan be cleaned with a soap-filled steel wool orplastic pad, hot water and detergent. Rinsewell with a vinegar and water solution.To clean the outside of the door:■Use soap and water to thoroughly clean thetop, sides and front of the oven door. Rinsewell. You may also use a glass cleaner to cleanthe glass on the outside of the door. Do not letwater drip into the vent openings.■If any stain on the door vent trim is persistent,use a soft abrasive cleaner and a sponge-scrubber for best results.■Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, tomatosauces and basting materials containing acidsmay cause discoloration and should be wipedup immediately. When surface is cool, cleanand rinse.■Do not use oven cleaners, cleaning powders orharsh abrasives on the outside of the door.Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer SupportThe oven door is removable for cleaning.Do not lift the door by the handle.Make sure the oven is completely cool.To remove the door, open it to the specialstop position. Grasp firmly on each sideand lift the door straight up and offthe hinges.Do not place hands between the hingeand the oven door frame.To replace the door, make sure the hingesare in the special stop position. Positionthe slots in the bottom of the doorsquarely over the hinges and slowlylower it over both hinges.To clean the inside of the door:■ Do not allow excess water to run intoany holes or slots in the door.■ Soap and water will normally dothe job. Heavy spattering or spilloversmay require cleaning with a mildabrasive cleaner. Soap-filled, steel-woolpads may also be used.Do not allow food spills with a high sugar or acidcontent (such as milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruitjuices or pie filling) to remain on the surface.They may cause a dull spot even after cleaning.To clean the outside of the door:■ Use soap and water to thoroughly cleanthe top, sides and front of the ovendoor. Rinse well. You may also use aglass cleaner to clean the glass on theoutside of the door. Do not let waterdrip into the vent openings.■ Spillage of marinades, fruitjuices, tomato sauces and bastingmaterials containing acids may causediscoloration and should be wipedup immediately. When surface is cool,clean and rinse.■ Do not use oven cleaners, cleaningpowders or harsh abrasives on theoutside of the door.Lift the door straight up and offthe hinges.The gasket is designed with a gapat the bottom to allow for properair circulation.Because the area inside the gasketis cleaned during the self-cleancycle, you do not need to cleanthis by hand on self-clean models.The area outside the gasket andthe front frame can be cleanedwith a soap-filled steel-wool pad,hot water and detergent. Rinse wellwith a vinegar and water solution.Do not rub or clean the doorgasket—it has an extremely lowresistance to abrasion.If you notice the gasket becomingworn, frayed or damaged in any way,or if it has become displaced on thedoor, you should have it replaced.Lift-Off Oven Door