9www.GEAppliances.comREAD AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSDo not use aluminum foil to line oven bottoms, except as suggested in this manual. Improperinstallation of aluminum foil may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.WARNING!SELF-CLEANING LOWER OVENn Stand away from the oven when openingthe oven door. Hot air or steam whichescapes can cause burns to hands, faceand/or eyes.n Do not heat unopened food containers.Pressure could build up and the containercould burst, causing an injury.n Keep the oven vent unobstructed.n Keep the oven free from grease buildup.n Keep the cooking center clean and freeof accumulations of grease or spillovers,which may ignite.n Never leave the oven door open when youare not watching the cooking center.n Place the oven shelf in the desired positionwhile the oven is cool. If shelves must behandled when hot, do not let pot holdercontact the heating elements.n When using cooking or roasting bagsin the oven, follow the manufacturer’sdirections.n Pulling out the shelf to the stop-lock is aconvenience in lifting heavy foods. It is alsoa precaution against burns from touchinghot surfaces of the door or oven walls.n Do not use the oven for a storage area.Items stored in an oven can ignite.n Do not leave paper products, cookingutensils or food in the oven when not in use.n After broiling, always take the broilerpan out of the oven and clean it. Leftovergrease in the broiler pan can catch firenext time you use the oven.n Do not use the oven to dry newspapers.If overheated, they can catch on fire.n Never leave jars or cans of fat drippingsin or near your oven.n Clean only parts listed in this Owner’sManual.n Do not clean the door gasket. The doorgasket is essential for a good seal. Careshould be taken not to rub, damage ormove the gasket.n Do not use oven cleaners. No commercialoven cleaner or oven liner protectivecoating of any kind should be used in oraround any part of the oven. Residue fromoven cleaners will damage the inside of theoven when the self-clean cycle is used.n Before self-cleaning the oven, removethe probe, broiler pan, grid and othercookware.n Be sure to wipe up excess spillage beforestarting a self-cleaning cycle.n If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions,turn the oven off and disconnect thepower supply. Have it serviced by aqualified technician.n Listen for a fan— a fan noise should beheard sometime during the cleaningcycle. If not, call for service beforeself-cleaning again.Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support