GE JGBS02EM Use And Care & Installation Manual

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CAm Am CLEAN~G(continued)Special Care of Continuous-Cleaning OvenThe Continuous-Cleaning Oven cleans itself whilecooking. The oven walls are finished with a specialcoating that cannot be cleaned in the usual manner withsoap, detergents, steel wool pads, commercial ovencleaners, coarse abrasive pads or coarse brushes. Use ofsuch cleansers andor the use of oven sprays will causepermanent damage.The special coating is a porous ceramic material,which is dark in color and feels slightly rough to thetouch. If magnified, the surface would appear as peaks,valleys and sub-surface “tunnels.” This rough finishtends to prevent grease spatters from forming littlebeads or droplets that run down the side walls of ahard-surface oven liner, leaving unsightly streaks thatrequire hand cleaning. Instead, when spatter hits theporous finish, it is dispersed and partially absorbed.This spreading action increases the exposure of ovensoil to heated air and makes it somewhat less noticeable.Soil may not dkappear completely and at some timeafter extended usage, stains may appear that cannotbe removed.This special coating works best on small amounts ofspatter. It does not work well with larger spills,especially sugars, egg or dairy mixtures. The ovenbottom does not have the continuous cleaning ovencoating and can be removed and cleaned with acommercial oven cleaner.This special coating is not used on oven shelves, theoven bottom or on the inside of the oven door.Remove these to clean with a commercial oven cleanerto prevent damaging the Continuous-Cleaning Ovencoating.Make sure the oven bottom is in place before youturn the oven on for any reason.Use care in removing and replacing the oven bottomand shelves and in placing and removing dishes andfood to avoid scratching, rubbing or otherwisedamaging the porous finish on the oven walls.Metal PartslnteriOr (on some models)To Clean the Continuous-Cleaning Oven:1. Let range parts cool before handling. We recommendrubber gloves be worn when cleaning.2. Remove the shelves and cookware.3. Soil visibility maybe reduced by operating the oven at400°F. Close the door and turn the OVEN CONTROLknob to 400°F. Time for at least 4 hours. Repeatedcycles may be necess~ before improvement inappearance is apparent.Remember: During the operation of the oven, thedoor and other range surfaces will get hot enough tocause burns. Do not touch. Let the range cool beforereplacing oven shelves.4. If a spillover or heavy soiling occurs on the poroussurface, as soon as the oven has cooled, remove asmuch of the soil as possible using a small amount ofwater and a stiff-bristle nylon brush. Use watersparingly and change it frequently, keeping it asclean as possible, and be sure to blot it up with papertowels, cloths or sponges. Do not rub or scrub withpaper towels, cloths or sponges, since they will leaveunsightly lint on the oven finish. If water leaves awhite ring on the finish as it dries, apply water againand blot it with a clean sponge, starting at the edgeof the ring and working toward the center.Do not use soap, detergent, steel wool pads,commercial oven cleaner, silicone oven sprays,coarse pads or coarse brushes on the poroussurface. These products will spot, clog and damagethe porous surface and reduce its ability to work.Do not scrape the porous surface with a knife orspatula— they could permanently damage the finish.The oven bottom has a porcelain enamel finish. Theoven bottom comes out for cleaning away from theContinuous-Cleaning Oven.The inside of the oven door has a porcelain enamelfinish. The oven door lifts off for cleaning away fromthe Continuous-Cleaning Oven. For instructions onhow to clean the inside of the oven door refer to theOven Door section.Glass Surfaces Painted SurfacesDo not use steel wool, abrasives, To clean the outside glass finish, Painted surfaces include the outsideammonia or commercial oven use a glass cleaner. Rinse and oven door, sides, control panel andcleaners. To safely clean surfaces; polish with a dry cloth. Do not drawer front. Clean these with soapwash, rinse and then dry with a allow the water or cleaner to run and water or a vinegar and watersoft cloth. down inside openings in the top solution. Do not use commercialof the oven door while cleaning. oven cleaners, cleansing powders,steel wool or harsh abrasives on26 any painted surface.