GE Appliances XL44 JGBP24 Use & Care Manual And Installation Instructions

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How to Delay Start of CleaningIf you wish to start and stop cleaning at a later timethan shown on the clock, push in and turn the DELAYSTART dial to the time you wish to start. Add thehours needed for cleaning to this "start" time, thenpush in and turn the STOP TIME dial to this later stoptime. The oven will automatically turn on and off atthe set times.To Stop a Clean Cycle (all models)Turn the OVEN TEMP knob to the OFF position. This will stop thecleaning cycle but you will not be able to open the door until the ovencools below the locking temperature.Questions and AnswersQ. Why won't my oven clean immediately eventhough I set all the time and clean dialscorrectly?A. Check to be sure your DELAY START dial is setto the same time as the range clock. Also check tobe sure the latch handle is moved to the right.Q. If my range clock is not set to the correct timeof day, can I still self-clean my oven?A. No. Your Automatic Oven Timer uses the rangeclock to help start and stop your self-cleaning cycle.Q. Can I use commercial oven cleaners on any partof my self-cleaning oven?A. No cleaners or coatings should be used aroundany part of this oven. If you do use them and donot thoroughly rinse the oven with water, wiping itabsolutely clean afterward, the residue can scar theoven surface and damage metal parts the next timethe oven is automatically cleaned.Q. Can I clean the woven gasket around the oven door?A. No, this gasket is essential for a good oven seal,and care must be taken not to rub, damage or movethis gasket.Q. What should I do if excessive smoking occursduring cleaning?A. This is caused by excessive soil, and you shouldturn the OVEN TEMP knob to OFF. Open thewindows to rid the room of smoke. Allow the ovento cool for at least one hour before opening the door.Wipe up the excess soil and reset the clean cycle.Q. Is the "crackling" or "popping" sound I hearduring cleaning normal?A. Yes. This is the metal heating and cooling duringboth the cooking and cleaning functions.Q.A.Should there be any odor during the cleaning?Yes, there will be a slight odor during the first fewcleanings. Failure to wipe out excessive soil mightalso cause an odor when cleaning.Q. What causes the hair-like lines on the enamelsurface of my oven?A. This is a normal condition resulting from heatingand cooling during cleaning. They do not affecthow your oven performs.Q. Why do I have ash left in my oven after cleaning?A. Some types of soil will leave a deposit, which isash. It can be removed with a damp sponge or cloth.Q. My oven shelves do not slide easily. What isthe matter?A. After many cleanings, the oven shelves will losetheir luster and become hard to slide. To make theshelves slide more easily, wipe the shelf supportswith cooking oil.Q. My oven shelves have become gray after theself-cleaning cycle. Is this normal?A. Yes. After the self-cleaning cycle, the shelves willhave lost some luster and discolor to a deep gray.Q. Can I cook food on the cooktop while the ovenis self-cleaning?A. Yes. While the oven is self-cleaning, you can usethe cooktop just as you normally do. However, becareful when standing in front of the range--ovenbecomes very hot while self-cleaning.23