37Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer SupportPainted SurfacesPainted surfaces include the top andsides of the door, and the drawer front.Clean these with soap and water ora vinegar and water solution.Do not use commercial oven cleaners,cleaning powders, steel wool or harshabrasives on any painted surface.Stainless Steel Surfaces (on some models)Do not use a steel wool pad; it will scratchthe surface.To clean the stainless steel surface,use warm sudsy water or a stainless steelcleaner or polish. Always wipe the surfacein the direction of the grain. Follow thecleaner instructions for cleaning thestainless steel surface.To inquire about purchasing stainlesssteel appliance cleaner or polish, or tofind the location of a dealer or MabeParts Store nearest you, please call ourtoll-free number:National Parts Center 1.800.661.1616www.GEAppliances.caControl PanelIf desired, the touch pads may be turned offbefore cleaning.See the Control Lockout section.Clean up splatters with a damp cloth.You may also use a glass cleaner.Remove heavier soil with warm soapywater. Do not use abrasives of any kind.Turn on the touch pads after cleaning.www.GEAppliances.caAll oven racks may be cleaned by handwith an abrasive cleaner or steel wool.After cleaning, rinse the racks with cleanwater and dry with a clean cloth. Grayporcelain-coated oven racks may remainin the oven during the self-cleaningcycle without being damaged. The shiny,silver-colored oven racks may remain inthe oven during the self-cleaning cycle,but they will lose their luster and becomehard to slide.It will be necessary to grease all ovenrack side edges with a light coating ofvegetable oil after cleaning them by handor in the oven. This will help maintainthe ease of sliding the racks in and outof the oven.Oven RacksOven rackControl KnobsThe control knobs may be removed for easiercleaning.Make sure the knobs are in the OFFpositions and pull them straight off thestems for cleaning.The knobs can be cleaned in adishwasher or they may also be washedwith soap and water. Make sure the insidesof the knobs are dry before replacing.Replace the knobs in the OFF positionto ensure proper placement.