GE 49-4545 - Manual (Page 14)

Cleaning Chart
Your Cooking Center is cleaned two ways; manually
and by using the automatic self-cleaning function.
This chart describes parts of your cooking center,
Gleaning materials to use on eac.h <^art, and ^e.neral directions for cleaning. Be sure to follow these direc- '
tions carefully to assure maximum use of your cook­
ing center. NOTE: Let oven parts cool before cleaning
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MATERIALS TO USE
Bake Unit
Broil Unit and
Broiler Pan & Rack
Soap and Water
Soap-Filled
Scouring Pad
Plastic Scouring
Pad
when the unit is heated. NOTE: The bake unit is hinged and
can be lifted to clean the oven floor. If spillover, residue, or ash
accumulates around the bake unit, gently wipe around the unit
with warm water.
Drain fat, cool pan and rack slightly, (Do not let soiled pan and
rack stand in oven to cool). Sprlnkie on detergent. Fill pan with
warm water and spread cloth or paper towel over the rack. Let
both 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.
Oven Control Knobs ñ Mild Soap and Water
Pull off knobs. Wash gently but do not soak. Dry and return con­
trols to range making sure to match fiat area on the knob and
shaft.
Outside Glass Finish ;;
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Soap and Water
, Wash all glass with cloth dampened in soapy water. Rinse and
r' polish with a dry cloth, if knobs on the control panel are re­
;, moved, do not allow water to run down inside the surface of
glass while cleaning.
Metal, including p;
Chrome Side Trims ^
and Trim Strips ^;
Soap and Water
: W a s h , rinse, and then polish with a dry cloth. DO NOT USE steel
wool, abrasives, ammonia, acids, or commercial oven cleaners
which may damage the finish.
Porceiain Enamei"''
® Paper Towel
# Dry Cloth
@ Soap and Water
Avoid cleaning powders or harsh abrasives which may scratch
the enamel,
... If acids should spill on the range while it is hot, use a dry paper
; ; towei or doth to wipe up right away. When the surface has
L; 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.
! ■ On this oven, clean ONLY the door liner outside the gasket. The
’ - door is automatically cleaned if the oven is ¡n the self-cleaning
; cycle. If spillover or spattering should occur in cooking func-
■ tion, wipe the door with soap and water. DO NOT rub or dam-
fi age gasket. Avoid getting soap and water on the gasket or in the
(, rectangular flanges on the door.
Inside Oven Door=" '
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Oven Gasket" ;; Avoid getting ANY cleaning materials on the gasket.
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Cool before cleaning. Frequent wiping with mild soap and water
will prolong the time between major cleanings. Be sure to rinse
thoroughly. For heavy soiling, use your self-cleaning cycle of­
ten
Shelves
(See Seif-Cleaning
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Soap and Water
Your shelves can be cleaned with the self-cleaning function in
the oven. For heavy soil, clean by hand using any and all men­
tioned materials. Rinse thoroughly to remove all materials after
cleaning.
Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, and basting materials containing acids may cause discoloration. Spillovers should be