GE 49-8549 - Manual (Page 28)

OPERATING THE SELF-CLEANING OVEN
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Questions and Answers
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Can I use commercial oven cleaners on any part
my self-cleaning oven?
cleaners or coatings should be used around any
part If you do use them and do not
thoroughly rinse the with water, wiping it
afterwards, the residue can scar
the oven surface and damage metal parts the next
time the
is automatically cleaned.
What should I do if excessive smoking occurs
during cleaning?
This is caused by excessive soil. Turn the Oven
Temperature knob to OFF. Open the windows to
rid room of smoke. Wait until the LATCH DOOR
Wipe up the excess soil and reset the
Is the “crackling” or “popping” sound hear
during cleaning normal?
This is the sound the metal heating
both the cooking and
clean functions.
Should there be any odor during the cleaning?
Yes, odor during the first few
clean Failure to wipe out excessive soil might
cause a strong odor when clean
What causes the hair-like lines on the enameled
surface of’ my oven?
is a normal condition. resulting from heating
cooling during clean i These lines do not
how performs.
Q. Why do I have ash left in my oven after
cleaning?
A. Some types of soil will leave a deposit is
ash. It can be removed with a sponge
or cloth.
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My oven shelves do not slide easily. What is
the matter?
After many cleanings, the oven shelves will lose
their luster and become hard to slide. To make
shelves slide more easily, wipe the
with cooking oil.
My oven shelves have become gray after the
self-clean cycle. Is this normal?
Yes. After the self-clean cycle, the
lose some luster and change to a deep gray color.
Can cook food on the cooktop while the oven
is self-cleaning?
Yes. While the oven is self-cleaning, you
the cooktop just as you normally do.
The LATCH DOOR light flashes when set the
clean cycle. What’s wrong?
A. The LATCH DOOR light will until the latch
is moved to the right.
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