GE JB988KHCC Owner's Manual

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How to Set the Upper Oven for CleaningThe oven door must be closed and all controlsset correctly for the cycle to work properly.Touch theSELF CLEAN STD/LO padonce for a 4-hour clean time ortwice for a 3-hour clean time.A 3-hour self-clean time isrecommended for use whencleaning small, contained spills.A self-clean time of 4 hours orlonger is recommended fora dirtier oven.If a time other than 4 hours or3 hours is needed, use the numberpads and enter the desiredclean time.You can change the clean time to anytime between 21⁄2 hours and 5 hours,depending on how dirty your oven is.Touch theSTART pad.The door locks automatically. The displaywill show the clean time remaining. It willnot be possible to open the oven dooruntil the temperature drops below thelock temperature and theLOCKED lightgoes off.When theLOCKED light goes off, you willbe able to open the door. The wordLOCKED will flash and theworddoor will display if you set theclean cycle and forget to close theoven door. To stop a clean cycle, touch theCLEAR/OFF pad. When theLOCKED lightgoes off indicating the oven has cooledbelow the locking temperature, youwill be able to open the door.27Wipe up heavy soil on the ovenbottom.Before a Clean CycleWe recommend venting your kitchenwith an open window or using aventilation fan or hood during thefirst self-clean cycle.Remove broiler pan, broiler grid, probe,all cookware and any aluminum foilfrom the oven.NOTE: If your oven is equipped with shiny,silver-colored oven racks, remove thembefore you begin the self-clean cycle. If your oven is equipped with grayporcelain-coated oven racks, theymay be left in the oven during theself-clean cycle.The shiny, silver-colored oven racks(on some models) can be self-cleaned,but they will darken, lose their luster andbecome hard to slide.Soil on the front frame of the range andoutside the gasket on the door will needto be cleaned by hand. Clean these areaswith hot water, soap-filled steel-wool padsor cleansers such as Soft Scrub®. Rinsewell with clean water and dry.Do not clean the gasket. The fiberglassmaterial of the oven door gasket cannotwithstand abrasion. It is essential for thegasket to remain intact. If you notice itbecoming worn or frayed, replace it.Wipe up any heavy spillovers on theoven bottom.Make sure the oven light bulb cover isin place and the oven light is off.IMPORTANT: The health of some birdsis extremely sensitive to the fumes givenoff during the self-cleaning cycle of anyrange. Move birds to another well-ventilated room.Using the self-cleaning upper oven.ge.comSafety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support