GE 49-85179 - Manual (Page 30)

Wire cover holder.
Oven Racks
Clean the racks with an abrasive cleanser or
scouring pad. After cleaning, rinse the racks
with clean water and dry with a clean cloth.
If the racks ever become hard to slide, wipe
the rack edges or oven rack supports with
vegetable oil.
NOTE: Take the racks out of the oven before
you begin the self-clean cycle or they may
discolor.
Oven Light Replacement
CAUTION:
Before replacing your
oven light bulb, disconnect the electrical power
to the range at the main fuse or circuit breaker
panel. Be sure to let the light cover and bulb
cool completely.
The oven light bulb is covered with a
removable glass cover that is held in place
with a bail-shaped wire. Remove the oven
door, if desired, to reach cover easily.
To remove:
Hold a hand under the cover so it
doesn’t fall when released. With fingers
of the same hand, firmly push back
the wire cover holder. Lift off the cover.
Do not remove any screws to remove
the cover.
Do not touch hot bulb with a wet cloth.
Replace bulb with a 40-watt household
appliance bulb.
To replace cover:
Place it into the groove of the light
receptacle. Pull the wire forward to
the center of the cover until it snaps
into place. When in place, the wire holds
the cover firmly. Be certain the wire
is in the depression in the center
of the cover.
Connect electrical power to the range.
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Care and cleaning of the range.
Lower Control Panel (Front Manifold Panel) and Knobs
It’s a good idea to wipe the control panel
after each use of the oven. Use a damp cloth
to clean or rinse. For cleaning, use mild soap
and water or a 50/50 solution of vinegar and
water. For rinsing, use clean water. Polish dry
with a soft cloth.
Do not use abrasive cleansers, strong liquid
cleaners, plastic scouring pads or oven
cleaners on the control panel—they will
damage the finish.
Do not bend knobs by pulling them up or
down or by hanging a towel or other such
loads. This can damage the gas valve shaft.
The control knobs may be removed for easier
cleaning.
Make sure the knobs are in the Off positions
and pull them straight off the stems for
cleaning.
The knobs can be cleaned in a dishwasher
or they may also be washed with soap and
water. Make sure the insides of the knobs are
dry before replacing.
Replace the knobs in the Off position
to ensure proper placement.
Metal parts can be cleaned with soap
and water. Do not use steel wool, abrasives,
ammonia, acids or commercial oven
cleaners. Dry with a soft cloth.
Pull the knob straight off the stem.
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Heavy-Duty Oven Racks (on some models)
Clean the racks with an abrasive cleanser.
The oven racks may be cleaned in the
self-cleaning oven. However, the racks
will darken in color, lose their luster
and become hard to slide if cleaned
during the self-cleaning cycle.
To make the racks slide more easily, apply
a small amount of vegetable oil or cooking
oil to a paper towel and wipe the edges
of the oven racks with the paper towel.