GE JCGS760 Owner's Manual

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2229-6185Be sure all controls are off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the oven.Oven InteriorThe interior of your new oven can be cleaned manuallyor by using the Steam Clean or Self Clean modes(on some models).Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, tomato sauces andbasting liquids containing acids may cause discolorationand should be wiped up as soon as hot surfaces cool,then clean and rinse.Manual CleaningDo not use oven cleaners, abrasive cleaners, strongliquid cleansers, steel wool, scouring pads or cleaningpowders on the interior of the oven. Clean with mild soapand water or 50/50 solution of vinegar and water. Rinsewith clean water and dry with a soft cloth. When cleaningsurfaces, make sure that they are at room temperatureand not in direct sunlight.Steam Clean Mode (on some models)The Steam Clean feature is for cleaning light soil fromyour oven at a lower temperature than Self Clean.To use the Steam Clean feature:1. Start with the oven at room temperature.2. Wipe excess grease and soils from the oven.3. Pour one cup of water onto the bottom of the oven.4. Close the door.5. Press the Steam Clean pad and then press Start.You cannot open the door during the 30 minute SteamClean cycle. At the end of the Steam Clean cycle, soakup the remaining water, and wipe the moisture-softenedsoil from the oven walls and door.Self Clean Mode (on some models)Read Self-Cleaning Oven Safety Instructions at thebeginning of this manual before using the Self CleanMode. Self Clean uses very high temperatures to cleanthe oven interior. For a moderately soiled oven, run a3 hour self-clean cycle. For a heavily soiled oven, runa 5 hour self-clean cycle. Only self-clean (black) racksand grates may remain in the oven during the self-cleancycle. All other items, including nickel plated (silver) racks,should be removed. If nickel plated (silver) racks are leftin the oven during a self-clean cycle, the racks will tarnish.If either type of rack is left in the oven during a self-cleancycle, the rack may become difficult to slide. See theOven Racks section for instructions on how to improve.IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremelysensitive to the fumes given off during the self-cleaningcycle of any range. Move birds to another well-ventilated room.To use the Self Clean feature:1. Start with the oven at room temperature.2. Wipe excess grease and soils from the oven andinterior door.3. Remove all items other than self-clean (black)racks and grates, if desired. See Cleaning theCooktop to determine if your grates may be self-cleaned and for important details regarding grateplacement.4. Close the door.5. Press the Self Clean pad, set a time between 3and 5 hours, and then press Start.You cannot open the door during the self-clean cycle. Thedoor will remain locked after the self-clean cycle until theoven cools below the unlocking temperature. At the endof the self-clean cycle, allow the oven to cool and wipeany ash out of the oven.Oven ExteriorDo not use oven cleaners, abrasive cleansers, strongliquid cleansers, steel wool, plastic scouring pads orcleaning powders on the interior or exterior of the oven.Clean with a mild soap and water or a 50/50 solution ofvinegar and water. Rinse with clean water and dry with asoft cloth. When cleaning surfaces, make sure that theyare at room temperature and not in direct sunlight.Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, tomato sauces andbasting liquids containing acids may cause discolorationand should be wiped up as soon as hot surfaces cool,then clean and rinse.Oven RacksAll oven racks may be cleaned by hand with an abrasivecleaner or steel wool. Self-clean (black) oven racks mayremain in the oven during the self-clean cycle. Nickel-plated (silver) racks should not remain in the oven duringthe self clean cycle. Doing so will tarnish the racks. Ifeither type of rack is left in the oven during a self-cleancycle, the rack may become difficult to slide.After cleaning the racks, use a soft cloth or paper towelto rub a small amount of vegetable oil on the left andright edges of the rack. This will ensure the racks areeasy to slide in and out of the ovenOvenCARE AND CLEANING: Oven