Care and cleaning of the oven.Control PanelIt’s a good idea to wipe the control panel aftereach use. Clean with mild soap and water orvinegar and water, rinse with clean water andpolish dry with a soft cloth. When cleaning, thecontrol panel should be at room temperatureand not in direct sunlight.Do not use abrasive cleansers, strong liquidcleansers, plastic scouring pads or ovenFOHDQHUVRQWKHFRQWUROSDQHO³WKH\ZLOOdamage the finish. A 50/50 solution of vinegarand hot water works well.Stainless Steel Surfaces (on some models)Do not use a steel wool pad; it will scratch thesurface.To clean the stainless steel surface, use warmsudsy water or a stainless steel cleaner orpolish. Always wipe the surface in the directionof the grain. Follow the cleaner instructions forcleaning the stainless steel surface.To inquire about purchasing stainless steelappliance cleaner or polish, or to find thelocation of a dealer nearest you, please call ourtoll-free number:National Parts Center 1.800.626.2002GEAppliances.com26