GE JKP20 Owner's Manual page 19

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Thegasket is designed with a gap at the
bottom to allow for proper air circulation.
Oo not rubor clean the doer gasket--
it has an extremeiy low resistanceto
abrasion.
If younotice the gasket becomingworn,
frayed or damaged in any way or if it has
becomedisplacedon the door, youshould
haveit replaced.
Door (on self-clean ovens)
Toclean the inside of the door.
m Because the area inside the gasket is
cleaned during the self-clean cycle, you
do not need to clean this by hand.
In The area outside the gasket and
the door finer can be cleaned with a
soap-fined steel-wool or plastic pad, hot
water and detergent. Rinse well with a
vinegar and water solution.
Toclean the outsideof the door.
N Use soap and water to thoroughly
clean the top, sides and front of the
oven door: Rinse well..You may also
use a glass cleaner to clean the glass
on the outside of the doon Do not let
water drip into the vent openings.
II If any stain on the door vent trim is
persistent, use a soft abrasive cleaner
and a sponge-scrubber for best results.
i Spillage of marinades, fruit juices,
tomato sauces and basdng materials
containing acids may cause
discoloration and should be wiped up
immediately. When surface is cool,
clean and rinse.
n Do not use oven cleaners, cleaning
powders or harsh abrasives on the
outside of the door.
Do not allow food spills with a high
sugar or acid content (such as
tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices or
pie filling) to remain on the surface.
They may cause a duff spot even
after cleaning.
Door (on models with a knob for the lower oven)
Toclean the inside of the door.
tillSoap and water will normally do the
job. Heavy spattering or spillovers may
require cleaning with a mild abrasive
cleaner. Soap-filled steel-wool pads may
also be used.
ff necessary,, you may usean oven cleaner. F ollow
the packagedirections.
m Clean the inside of the oven window
with a mild non-scratehing cleaner and
a damp cloth.
Toclean the outsideof the door.
m Use soap and water to thoroughly
clean the top, sides and front of the
oven door. Rinse well. You may also use
a glass cleaner to clean the glass on the
outside of the door: Do not let water
drip into the vent openings.
l Spillage of marinades, fruit
juices, tomato sauces and basdng
materials containing acids may cause
discoloration and should be wiped
up immediately. When surface is
cool, clean and rinse.
m Do not use oven cleaners, cleaning
powders or harsh abrasives on the
outside of the door.
Oven Shelves
Clean theovonshelveswithanah ive
cleanser or steel wool. After cleaning,
rinse the shelves with clean water and
dry with a clean cloth.
NOTE:Theovenshelvesmaybe cleanedin the
self cleaningoven.However,the shelveswill
darkenin color, l ose theirluster andbecomehard
to slideif cleanedduringtheself-cleaningcycle.
Youcan wipe theshelf supportswith cooking
oil after self-cleaning to makethe shelvesslide
moreeasily.
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After broiting, remove the broiler
pan from the oven.
Do not store a soded broiler pan and
grid anywhere in the oven.
Broiler Pan & Grid
Donot clean the broilerpan or grid ina
self-cleanmg oven.
After broiling, remove the broiler pan
fiom die oven• Remove the grid from the
pan. Carefully pour out the grease from
the pan into a proper container.
Wash mid rinse the broiler pan and grid
in hot water with a soap-filled or plastic
scouring pad.
If food has burned on, sprinkle the grid
with detergent while hot and cover with
wet paper towels or a dishcloth. Soaking
the pan will remove burned-on foods.
Both the broiler pan and grid may be
cleaned with a commercial oven cleaneE
Both the broiler pan and grid can also be
cleaned in a dishwasher.
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