GE XL44TM Use And Care & Installation Manual

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CARE AND CLEANING(continued)The oven door is removable but it is heavy. You mayneed help removing and replacing the door.To remove the door,open it a few inches tothe special stopposition that will holdthe door open. Graspfirmly on each sideand lift the doorstraight up and offthe hinges.NOTE: Be carefulnot to place handsbetween the hingeand the oven doorframe as the hingecould snap back andpinch fingers.To replace the door, make sure the hinges are in thespecial stop position. Position the slots in the bottomof the door squarely over the hinges. Then lower thedoor slowly and evenly over both hinges at the sametime. If hinges snap back against the oven frame, pullthem back out.TO CLEAN THE DOOR:(Do not immerse door in water.)Inside of door:• Allow to cool before cleaning. For light soil, wipefrequently with mild soap and water (especially aftercooking meat). This will prolong the time betweenmajor cleanings. Rinse thoroughly.NOTE: Soap left on the oven door causesadditional stains when the oven is reheated.• For heavy soil, you can use an oven cleaner (toavoid damage to continuous clean oven surfaces,remove the door of these models before spraying)and follow label instructions. Rinse well.See “Cautions about using spray-on oven cleaners”below.Outside of door:• Use soap and water to thoroughly clean the top,sides and front of the oven door. Rinse well.You may also use a glass cleaner to clean the glasson the outside of the door.• Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, tomato saucesand basting materials containing acids may causediscoloration and should be wiped up immediately.When surface is cool, clean and rinse.• Do not use oven cleaners, cleansing powders orharsh abrasives such as steel wool pads on theoutside of the door.Lift-Off Oven DoorWith proper care, the porcelain enamel interior willretain its attractive finish for many years.Soap and water will normally do the job. Heavyspattering or spillovers may require cleaning with amild abrasive cleanser. Soap-filled steel wool padsmay also be used. Do not allow food spills with a highsugar or acid content (such as tomatoes, sauerkraut,fruit juices or pie filling) to remain on the surface.They may cause dull spots even after cleaning.Household ammonia may make the cleaning jobeasier. Place 1/2 cup ammonia in a shallow glass panand leave in a cold oven overnight. The ammoniafumes will help loosen the burned-on grease and food.When necessary, you may use a commercial ovencleaner. Follow the package directions.Cautions about using spray-on oven cleaners:• Be careful where the oven cleaner is sprayed.• Do not spray oven cleaner on the electrical controlsand switches (on some models) because it couldcause a short circuit and result in sparking or fire.• Do not allow a film from the cleaner to remain onthe temperature sensing bulb—it could cause theoven to heat improperly. (The bulb is located at therear of the oven.) Carefully wipe the bulb clean aftereach oven cleaning, being careful not to move thebulb as a change in its position could affect how theoven bakes.• Do not spray any oven cleaner on the outside ovendoor, handles or any exterior surface of the oven,cabinet or painted surfaces. The cleaner can damagethese surfaces.Porcelain Oven Interior (on all models except Continuous-Cleaning models)26