GE Spacemaker 164D2966P142 Use And Care Manual

29Guide to Use of the Oven Shelf Care and CleaningCARE AND CLEANINGKeep your oven clean and sweet-smelling. Opening the oven doora few minutes after cooking helpsair out the inside. An occasionalthorough wiping with a solutionof baking soda and water keepsthe inside fresh.Don’t use sharp-edged utensilson your oven. The inside andoutside oven walls can bescratched. The control panelcan be damaged.BE CERTAIN POWER IS OFFBEFORE CLEANING ANYPART OF THIS OVEN.How to Clean the InsideWalls and floor. Some spatters can be removedwith a paper towel, others may require a damp cloth.Remove greasy spatters with a sudsy cloth, then rinsewith a damp cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners onoven walls. NEVER USE A COMMERCIAL OVENCLEANER ON ANY PART OF YOURMICROWAVE OVEN.Door (inside). Window: Wipe up spatters dailyand wash when soiled with a damp cloth. Rinsethoroughly and dry.Metal and plastic parts on door: Wipe frequentlywith a damp cloth to remove all soil. DO NOT USEABRASIVES, SUCH AS CLEANING POWDERSOR STEEL AND PLASTIC PADS. THEY WILLDAMAGE THE SURFACE.Special note when using Brown ’N Sear Dish: Ifgrease is present, high heat generated on bottom ofa Brown ’N Sear dish may cause the grease to burnonto the oven tray. This may be removed with acleanser such as Bon Ami® brand cleanser.After using Bon Ami® brand cleanser, rinse and drythoroughly, following instructions on can. Do not useBon Ami® brand cleanser on the painted surfaces suchas the walls. It may scratch the paint.Automatic Temperature Probe. Probe is sturdy,but care should be taken in handling. Do not twistor bend; avoid dropping temperature probe.Clean as soon after using as possible. To clean,wipe with sudsy cloth, then rub lightly with plasticscouring ball if necessary. Rinse and dry or wash indishwasher.Shelf. Your shelf accessory is designed for use in amicrowave oven only; do not use in a regular oven.Do not use a browning dish with the shelf. Arcingcould occur.Clean shelf with mild soap and water or in thedishwasher. Do not clean in a self-cleaning oven.How to Clean the OutsideCase. Clean the outside of your oven with soap anddamp cloth, rinse with a damp cloth and then dry.Wipe the window clean with a damp cloth. Chrometrim is best wiped with a damp cloth and then witha dry towel.Control Panel. Wipe with a damp cloth. Drythoroughly. Do not use cleaning sprays, large amountsof soap and water, abrasives or sharp objects on thepanel—they can damage it.Door Surface. When cleaning surfaces of door andoven that come together on closing the door, use onlymild, non-abrasive soaps or detergents applied with asponge or soft cloth.Power Cord. If the cord becomes soiled, unplug andwash with a damp cloth. For stubborn spots, sudsywater may be used, but be certain to rinse with adamp cloth and dry thoroughly before plugging cordinto outlet.