Care and cleaning of the oven. GEAppliances.comBe 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 TapeCarefully grasp a corner of the protectiveshipping film with your fingers and slowly peelit from the appliance surface. Do not use anysharp items to remove the film. Remove all ofthe film before using the appliance for the firsttime.To assure no damage is done to the finishof the product, the safest way to removethe adhesive from packaging tape on newappliances is an application of a householdliquid dishwashing detergent. Apply with a softcloth and allow to soak.NOTE: The adhesive must be removed from allparts. It cannot be removed if it is baked on.Control PanelIt'sa good idea to wipe the control panel aftereach use. Clean with mild soup and water orvinegar and water, rinse with clean water andpolish dry with a soft cloth.Do not use abrasive cleansers, strong liquidcleansers, plastic scouring pads or ovencleaners on the control panel-they willdamage the finish. A 50/50 solution of vinegarand hot water works well.Control Knob (on some models)The control knobs may be removed for easiercleaning.Hake sure the knobs are in the OFF positionsand pull them straight off the stems forcleaning.The knobs can be cleaned in a dishwasher orthey may also be washed with soap and water.Hake sure the inside of the knobs are drybefore replacing.Replacethe knobs in the OFF )osition to ensureproper placement.SlotPull hinge locks down ta unlockRemoval positionLift-Off Oven DoorThe door is very heavv. Be careful when []removing and lifting the door.Do not liftthe door by the handle.To remove the door'.[Z] Fully open the door.r_ Pullthe hinge locks down towardthe door frame, to the unlocked position.A tool, such as a smallflat-blade screwdriver, may be required.Firmly grasp both sides of the door at the r_r_ top.[] Close door to the door removal position,which is halfway between the broil stop r_position and fully closed.Lift door up and out until the hinge arm isclear of the slot.To replace the door'.Firmly grasp both sides of the door at the[Z] top.With the door at Bottomthe same angle edgeofas the removal slotposition, seat theindentation of thehinge arm intothe bottom edgeof the hinge slot.The notch in thehinge arm must be fully seated into thebottom of the slot.Hinc e armFully open the door. If the door will notfully open, the indentation is not seatedcorrectly in the bottom edge of the slot.Pushthe hinge locks up against the frontframe of the oven cavity, to the lockedposition.HincarmHingPush hinge lacks up to lockr_ Closethe oven door. 23