Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer SupportNon-Self-Clean Oven Interior (on some models)With proper care, the porcelain enamelfinish on the inside of the oven—top,bottom, sides, back and inside of thedoor—will stay new-looking for years.Let the oven cool before cleaning. Werecommend that you wear rubber gloveswhen cleaning the oven.Soap and water will normally do the job.Heavy spattering or spillovers mayrequire cleaning with a mild abrasivecleaner. Soap-filled steel-wool pads mayalso be used.Do not allow food spills with a high sugar or acidcontent (such as tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juicesor pie filling) to remain on the surface. They maycause a dull spot even after cleaning.Household ammonia may make thecleaning job easier. Place 1/2 cup in ashallow glass or pottery container in acold oven overnight.The ammonia fumes will help loosen theburned-on grease and food.If necessary, you may use an oven cleaner.Follow the package directions. Do not spray oven cleaner on the electricalcontrols and switches because it could cause ashort circuit and result in sparking or fire. Do not allow a film from the cleaner to build upon the temperature sensor—it could cause theoven to heat improperly. (The sensor is locatedat the top of the oven.) Carefully wipe thesensor clean after each oven cleaning, beingcareful not to move the sensor as a change inits position could affect how the oven bakes. Do not spray any oven cleaner on the ovendoor, handles or any exterior surface of theoven, cabinets or painted surfaces. The cleanercan damage these surfaces.21www.GEAppliances.comDo not use a steel-wool pad; it will scratchthe surface.To clean the stainless steel surface,use warm sudsy water, a stainless steelcleaner such as Kleen King® or anall-purpose liquid or spray cleaner.Always scrub in the direction of thegrain. Rinse thoroughly with a spongeor cloth and clean water. Dry with a soft,clean cloth.After cleaning, use a stainless steelpolish, such as Stainless Steel Magic ®,Revere Copper and Stainless SteelCleaner ® or Wenol All PurposeMetal Polish ®. Follow the productinstructions for cleaning the stainlesssteel surface.Stainless Steel Surfaces (on some models)Oven Heating ElementsDo not clean the bake element or the broilelement. Any soil will burn off when theelements are heated.To clean the oven floor, gently liftthe bake element. Clean with warmsoapy water.Glass SurfacesTo clean the outside glass finish, use aglass cleaner. Rinse and polish with adry cloth.Do not allow the water or cleanerto run down inside the oven doorwhile cleaning.Painted SurfacesClean with soap and water or a vinegarand water solution.Do not use commercial oven cleaners,cleansing powders, steel wool or harshabrasives on any painted surface.