GE CT918STSS - Manual (Page 23)

Care and cleaning of the oven.
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Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the oven.
How to Remove Protective Shipping Film and Packaging Tape
Carefully grasp a corner of the protective
shipping film with your fingers and slowly peel
it from the appliance surface. Do not use any
sharp items to remove the film. Remove all of
the film before using the appliance for the first
time.
To assure no damage is done to the finish
of the product, the safest way to remove
the adhesive from packaging tape on new
appliances is an application of a household
liquid dishwashing detergent. Apply with a soft
cloth and allow to soak.
NOTE: The adhesive must be removed from all
parts. It cannot be removed if it is baked on.
Oven Light Bulb Replacement
To remove:
Turn the glass cover counterclockwise
1/4 turn until the tabs of the glass cover
clear the grooves of the socket. Wearing
latex gloves may offer a better grip.
Using gloves or a dry cloth, remove the
bulb by pulling it straight out.
IMPORTANT: Remove the bulb to
determine the kind needed as a
replacement.
To replace:
Replace the bulb with the same type of
bulb that was removed. Your model will
have one of the three types shown.
For appliance bulb, use a new 40-watt
appliance bulb. A 40-watt appliance
bulb is smaller than a standard 40-watt
household bulb.
For halogen bulbs, use a new 120/130-
volt halogen bulb, not to exceed 50 watts.
Determine the correct replacement bulb
by checking the bulb terminals. Bulbs
with 2 straight pin terminals are G6.35
bulbs. Bulbs with 2 looped terminals are
G9 bulbs. (Do not interchange.) Be sure
the replacement bulb is rated 120 volts
or 130 volts (NOT 12 volts).
Using gloves or a dry cloth, remove the
bulb from its packaging. Do not touch the
bulb with bare fingers. Oil from skin will
damage the bulb and shorten its life.
Push the bulb straight into the receptacle
all the way.
Place the tabs of the glass cover into
the grooves of the socket. Turn the glass
cover clockwise 1/4 turn.
For improved lighting inside the oven,
clean the glass cover frequently using a
wet cloth. This should be done when the
oven is completely cool.
Reconnect electrical power to the oven.
Bulb
Socket
Tab
Maximum
length
3 1 ø
2
”
(7.6 cm)
Glass cover
Shock or Burn Hazard: Before replacing oven light bulb, disconnect the electrical power to the
oven at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel. Failure to do so may result in electric shock or burn.
BURN HAZARD: The glass cover and bulb should be removed when cool. Touching hot glass with
bare hands or a damp cloth can cause burns.
WARNING
CAUTION
Glass cover
Glass cover
Socket
Receptacle
Tab
G9 Bulb
Socket
Receptacle
Tab
G6.35
Bulb
Receptacle
Use gloves
or cloth
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