GE PS960 Owner's Manual

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49-80808 21CARE AND CLEANING: Cleaning the Range – InteriorCleaning the Range – InteriorRacksAll racks can be washed with warm, soapy water.Enameled (not shiny) racks can be left in the cavityduring self clean.Racks may be more difficult to slide, especially aftera self-clean. Put some vegetable oil on a soft cloth orpaper towel and rub onto the left and right edges.The interior of your new oven can be cleaned manually or by using Steam Clean or Self Clean modes.Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, tomato sauces and basting liquids containing acids may cause discoloration andshould be wiped up immediately. Let hot surfaces cool, then clean and rinse.Manual Cleaning'RQRWXVHRYHQFOHDQHUVVWURQJOLTXLGFOHDQVHUVVWHHOwool, or scouring pads on the interior of the oven. Forsoils on the oven bottom and other enameled surfaces,use a gentle abrasive containing oxalic acid, such as%DU.HHSHUV)ULHQGZLWKDQRQVFUDWFKVSRQJH7DNHcare not to apply any abrasive cleaners or sponges tothe door glass, as it will scratch the reflective coating.The oven interior and door glass may be cleaned usinga soft cloth with a mild soap and water, or vinegar andwater solution. After cleaning, rinse with clean water anddry with a soft cloth.Self Clean ModeRead Self-Cleaning Oven Safety Instructions at thebeginning of this manual before using the Self CleanMode. Self Clean uses very high temperatures to cleanthe oven interior. For a moderately soiled oven, run a3 hour self-clean cycle. For a heavily soiled oven, runa 5 hour self-clean cycle. Only self-clean (black) racksand grates may remain in the oven during the self-cleancycle. All other items, including nickel plated (silver) racks,should be removed. If nickel plated (silver) racks are leftin the oven during a self-clean cycle, the racks will tarnish.If either type of rack is left in the oven during a self-cleancycle, the rack may become difficult to slide. See theOven Racks section for instructions on how to improve.IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremelysensitive to the fumes given off during the self-cleaningcycle of any range. Move birds to another well-ventilated room.To use the Self Clean feature:1. Start with the oven at room temperature.2. Wipe excess grease and soils from the oven andinterior door.3. Remove all items other than self-clean (black)racks and grates, if desired. See Cleaning theCooktop to determine if your grates may be self-cleaned and for important details regarding grateplacement.4. Close the door.5. Press Upper Oven or Lower Oven, press theClean pad, select Self Clean and then pressStart/Enter.You cannot open the door during the self-clean cycle.The door will remain locked after the self-clean cycle untilthe oven cools below the unlocking temperature. At theend of the self-clean cycle, allow the oven to cool andwipe any ash out of the oven.To Stop a Self-Clean Cycle3UHVVWKH&DQFHO2IISDG:DLWXQWLOWKHRYHQKDVFRROHGbelow the locking temperature to unlatch the door. Youwill not be able to open the door right away unless theoven has cooled below the locking temperature.On Some Models:The surface units are automatically disabled during theself-clean cycle. Make sure that all surface unit controlsare turned off at all times during the self-clean cycle.Wait until the self-clean cycle is finished to set and usethe surface units.Steam Clean ModeThe Steam Clean feature is for cleaning light soil fromyour oven at a lower temperature than Self Clean.To use the Steam Clean feature:1. Start with the oven at room temperature.2. Wipe excess grease and soils from the oven.3. Pour one cup of water onto the bottom of the oven.4. Close the door.5. Press Upper Oven or Lower Oven, press theClean pad, select Steam Clean and then pressStart/Enter.You cannot open the door during the 30 minute SteamClean cycle. At the end of the Steam Clean cycle, soakup the remaining water, and wipe the moisture-softenedsoil from the oven walls and door.