READ AND FOLLOW THIS SAFETY INFORMATION CAREFULLY.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSDo not use oven cleaners. No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should beused in or around any part of the oven. Residue from oven cleaners will damage the inside of the oven when theself-clean cycle is used.Do not clean the door gasket. The door gasketis essential for a good seal. Care should betaken not to rub, damage or move the gasket.Before self-cleaning the oven, remove shiny,silver-colored oven racks (on some models) andall other cookware.Be sure to wipe up excess spillage beforestarting the self-cleaning operation.If the self-cleaning mode malfunctions, turn theoven off and disconnect the power supply. Haveit serviced by a qualified technician.Clean only parts listed in this Owner’s Manual.SELF-CLEANING OVEN7Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer SupportDo not heat unopened food containers.Pressure could build up and the containercould burst, causing an injury.Keep the oven vent unobstructed.Keep the oven free from grease buildup.Place the oven rack in the desired positionwhile the oven is cool. If racks must be handledwhen hot, do not let pot holder contact theheating elements.When using cooking or roasting bags in theoven, follow the manufacturer’s directions.Pulling out the rack to the stop-lock is aconvenience in lifting heavy foods. It is also aprecaution against burns from touching hotsurfaces of the door or oven walls.Do not use the oven to dry newspapers.If overheated, they can catch on fire.Do not use the oven for a storage area. Itemsstored in an oven can ignite.Do not leave paper products, cooking utensilsor food in the oven when not in use.Do not use aluminum foil to line oven bottoms.Improper installation of aluminum foil mayresult in a risk of electric shock or fire.Make sure a broiler pan is in place correctly toreduce the possibility of grease fires.If you should have a grease fire in a broilerpan, press the OFF pad and keep the ovendoor closed to contain fire until it burns out.Stand away from the range when opening the oven door. Hot air or steam which escapes can causeburns to hands, face and/or eyes.WARNING!OVEN(Cook meat and poultry thoroughly—meat to at least an INTERNAL temperature of 160°F (71°C) and poultry to at least anINTERNAL temperature of 180°F (82°C). Cooking to these temperatures usually protects against foodborne illness.COOK MEAT AND POULTRY THOROUGHLY…WARNING: NEVER coverany slots, holes or passages in the oven bottomor cover an entire rack with materials such asaluminum foil. Doing so blocks air flowthrough the oven and may cause carbonmonoxide poisoning. Aluminum foil liningsmay also trap heat, causing a fire hazard.www.GEAppliances.ca