GE JD966 Owner's Manual

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28Clean the oven shelves and theconvection roasting rack with an abrasivecleanser or steel wool. After cleaning,rinse the shelves and rack with cleanwater and dry with a clean cloth.NOTE: The oven shelves and convectionroasting rack may be cleaned in the self-cleaning oven. However, the shelves willdarken in color, lose their luster andbecome hard to slide if cleaned duringthe self-cleaning cycle.To make the shelves slide more easily,apply a small amount of vegetable oilor cooking oil to a paper towel and wipethe edges of the oven shelves with thepaper towel.Care and cleaning of the range.Oven Shelves and Convection Roasting RackRoasting rackOffset shelfOven shelfThe oven door is removable for cleaning.Do not lift the door by the handle. Make sure theoven is completely cool.To remove the door, open it to the specialstop position. Grasp firmly on each sideand lift the door straight up and off thehinges.Do not place hands between the hinge and theoven 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 slowly lowerit over both hinges.To clean the inside of the door:n Soap and water will normally do thejob. Heavy spattering or spillovers mayrequire cleaning with a mild abrasivecleaner. Soap-filled, steel-wool padsmay 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. Theymay cause a dull spot even after cleaning.To clean the outside of the door:n 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.n Spillage of marinades, fruit juices,tomato sauces and basting materialscontaining acids may causediscoloration and should be wiped upimmediately. When surface is cool,clean and rinse.n Do not use oven cleaners, cleaningpowders or harsh abrasives on theoutside of the door.Lift the door straight up and off thehinges.The gasket is designed with a gap atthe bottom to allow for proper aircirculation.Because the area inside the gasket iscleaned during the self-clean cycle,you do not need to clean this by hand.The area outside the gasket and thefront frame can be cleaned with asoap-filled steel-wool pad, hot waterand detergent. Rinse well with avinegar 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 wayor if it has become displaced on thedoor, you should have it replaced.Lift-Off Oven DoorConsumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety Instructions