35Safety 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 1.800.626.2002 (U.S.)1.800.661.1616 (Canada)ge.com (U.S.)www.GEAppliances.ca (Canada)Oven VentThe oven is vented through an openingin the cooktop under the grille.Never cover the opening with aluminumfoil or any other material. This wouldprevent the oven vent from workingproperly.Control 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.Removable Oven FloorTo remove the oven floor for easiercleaning:Remove the oven door using theinstructions in the Lift-Off Oven Doorsection.Grasp oven floor at the rear fingerslots on each side, lift it up, push itback and pull it out.Clean the oven floor with warmsoapy water.IMPORTANT: Always replace theremovable floor before the next use.Oven floorCenter ventge.com (U.S.)www.GEAppliances.ca (Canada)