GE PB975TPWW Use and Care Manual - Page 37

 GEAppliances.com The gasket is designed with a gap at the bottom to allow for proper air circulation. Do not rub or clean the door gasket-it has an extremely low resistance to abrasion. If you notice the gasket becoming worn, frayed or damaged in any way or if it has become displaced on the door, you should have it replaced. Cleaning the Oven Door To clean the inside of the door:  Because the area inside the gasket is cleaned during the self-clean cycle, you do not need to clean this by hand.  T he area outside the gasket and the door liner can be cleaned with a soap-filled or plastic scouring pad, hot water and detergent. Rinse well with a vinegar and water solution. To clean the outside of the door:  U se 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.  If any stain on the door vent trim is persistent, use a soft abrasive cleaner and a sponge-scrubber for best results.  S pillage of marinades, fruit juices, tomato sauces and basting materials containing acids may cause discoloration and should be wiped up immediately. When surface is cool, clean and rinse.  D o not use oven cleaners, cleaning powders or harsh abrasives on the outside of the door. Slot Hinge . lock Pull hinge locks down to unlock. Removal position Lift-Off Oven Door (on some models) The door is very heavy. Be careful when removing and lifting the door. Do not lift the door by the handle. To remove the door: Fully open the door. P ull the hinge locks down toward the door frame, to the unlocked position. A tool, such as a small flat-blade screwdriver, may be required. F irmly grasp both sides of the door at the top. C lose door to the door removal position, which is halfway between the broil stop position and fully closed. L ift door up and out until the hinge arm is clear of the slot. To replace the door: F irmly grasp both sides of the door at the top. W ith the door at Bottom the same angle . edge of as the removal slot position, seat the indentation of the hinge arm into the bottom edge of the hinge slot. The notch in the hinge arm must be fully seated into the bottom of the slot. Hinge arm Indentation F ully open the door. If the door will not fully open, the indentation is not seated correctly in the bottom edge of the slot. P ush the hinge locks up against the front frame of the oven cavity to the locked position. Hinge lock Hinge arm Push hinge locks up to lock. C lose the oven door. 37