GE 49-8255 - Manual (Page 26)

CLEANING GUIDE
PART MATERIALS TO USE GENERAL DIRECTIONS
Bake Unit and
Broi! Unit Do not clean the bake unit or broil unit. Any soil will bum off when the unit is heated.
NOTE: The bake unit is hinged and can be lifted gently to clean the oven floor. If
SpillOVcF, FcSidlic, OF aSh aCCUiliUlaicS arOUnd the bake Uilit, gefitiy wipe afOUiid the Ufiit
with warm water.
Broiler Pan
and Rack • Soap and Water
• Soap-Filled Scouring Pad
• Dishwasher Drain fat, cool pan and rack slightly. (Do not let soiled pan and rack stand in oven to
cool.) Sprinkle on detergent. Fill the pan with warm water and spread damp cloth or paper
towel over the rack. Let pan and rack stand for a few minutes. Wash; scour if necessary.
Rinse and dry. OPTION: The broiler pan and rack may also be cleaned in a dishwasher.
DO NOT CLEAN IN SELF-CLEANING OVEN.
Calrod® Surface
Unit Coils DO NOT USE dishwasher
to clean the surface unit coils.
DO NOT handle the unit
before completely cooled.
DO NOT immerse plug-in
units in any kind of liquid.
Spatters and spills bum away when the coils are heated.
t tHg end of 3i remoye sll psiis from the Cslrod®
unit and heat the soiled units at HI. Let the soil bum off
about a minute and switch the units to OFF. Avoid getting
cleaning materials on the coils. Wipe off any cleaning
materials with a damp paper towel before heating the
Calrod® unit.
Ciirome-Plated
Drip Pans
• Soap and water
• Stiff-Bristled Brush
• Plastic Scouring Pad
Clean as described below or in the dishwasher. DO NOT CLEAN IN SELF-CLEANING
OVEN; pans will discolor. Wipe after each cooking so unnoticed spatter will
not bum on next time you cook. To remove bumed-on spatters use any or all cleaning
mEicnals mentioned. Rub lightly with scouring pad to prevent scratching of the surface.
Control Knobs:
Range Top and Oven
»Mild Soap and Water Pull off knobs. Wash gently but do not soak. Dry and return controls to range, making
sure to match flat area on the knob and shaft.
Metal, including
Chrome Side Wms
and IVim Strips
• Soap and Water DO NOT USE steel wool,
abrasives, ammonia, acids To safely clean surfaces: Wash, rinse, and then polish
with a diy cloth.
Outside and Inside
of Oven Door*
• Soap and Water DO NOT USE oven
cleaners, cleansing
powders or harsh
abrasives.
INSIDE OF DOOR: Clean ONLY the door liner outside
the gasket. The door is automatically cleaned if the oven is
in the self-cleaning cycle. DO NOT rah or damage gasket.
Avoid getting soap and water on the gasket or in the
openings on the door. Rinse well. NOTE: Soap left on
liner causes additional stains when oven is reheated.
OUTSIDE OF DOOR: Use soap and water to thoroughly
clean the top, sides and front of the oven door.
Outside Glass Finish * Soap and Water Wash all glass with cloth dampened in soapy water. Rinse and polish with a dry cloth. If knobs
are removed, do not allow water to ran down inside the surface of glass while cleaning.
Oven Gasket* Avoid getting ANY cleaning materials on the gasket.
Oven Liner • Soap and Water Cool before cleaning. Frequent wiping with mild soap and water will prolong the time
between major cleanings. Be sure to rinse thoroughly to avoid additional staining:
For heavy soiling, use your self-cleaning cycle often.
Porcelain Enamel
and Painted
Surfaces* * Paper Towel
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• Soap and Water
DO NOT USE oven
cleaners, deansing
powders or harsh
abrasives. These might
scratch the surface.
If acids should spill on the range while it is hot, use a dry
paper towel or cloth to wipe up right away. When the
surface has cooled, wash and rinse. For other spills, such
as fat spatterings, etc., wash with soap and water when
cooled and then rinse. Polish with a dry cloth.
Porcelain Enamel
Drip Pans
* Ammonia
• Soap-Filled Scouring Pad
Porcelain drip pans can be cleaned in dishwasher or by hand. Place them in a covered
container (or plastic bag) with 1/4 cup ammonia to loosen soil. Then scmb with
scouring pad if necessary.
Shelves
(See Self-Cleaning
Oven Directions) • Soap and Water
• Self-Clean Cycle For heavy soil, the shelves can be cleaned during the self-clean cycle. They will change
to a deep gray color and will not slide as easily as before self-cleaning. To make them
slide more easily, use your fingers to apply a little bit of cooking oil to the sides of the
shelf where they contact the shelf supports.
Storage Drawer * Soap and Water For cleaning, remove drawer by pulling it all the way open, tilt up the front and lift out.
Wipe with damp cloth or sponge and replace. Never use harsh abrasives or scouring pads.
^Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, tomato sauces and basting materials containing acids may cause discoloration. Spillovers should be wiped up
immediately, with care being taken not to touch any hot portion of the oven. When the surface is cool, dean and rinse.
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