GE CCGS986, Owner'S Manual

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The interior of your new oven can be cleaned manually or by using Steam Clean or Self Clean modes.

Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, tomato sauces and basting liquids containing acids may cause discoloration and 

should be wiped up immediately. Let hot surfaces cool, then clean and rinse.

Manual Cleaning

Do not use oven cleaners, strong liquid cleansers, steel 

wool, or scouring pads on the interior of the oven. For 

soils on the oven bottom and other enameled surfaces, 

use a gentle abrasive containing oxalic acid, such as 

Bar Keepers Friend®, with a non-scratch sponge. Take 

care not to apply any abrasive cleaners or sponges to 

the door glass, as it will scratch the reflective coating. 

The oven interior and door glass may be cleaned using 

a soft cloth with a mild soap and water, or vinegar and 

water solution. After cleaning, rinse with clean water and 

dry with a soft cloth.

CARE AND CLEANING:

 Range – Interior

Range – Interior

Steam Clean Mode

The Steam Clean feature is for cleaning light soil from 

your oven at a lower temperature than Self Clean.
To use the Steam Clean feature:

1. Start with the oven at room temperature.

2. Wipe excess grease and soils from the oven.

3. Pour one cup of water onto the bottom of the oven.

4. Close the door.

5.  P

ress the 

Clean

 pad, select

 Steam Clean

 and 

then press 

Start/Enter

.

You cannot open the door during the 30 minute Steam 

Clean cycle. At the end of the Steam Clean cycle, soak 

up the remaining water, and wipe the moisture-softened 

soil from the oven walls and door.

Racks

All racks can be washed with warm, soapy water. 

Enameled (not shiny) racks can be left in the cavity 

during self clean.

Racks may be more difficult to slide, especially after 

a self-clean. Put some vegetable oil on a soft cloth or 

paper towel and rub onto the left and right edges.

Self Clean Mode

Read Self-Cleaning Oven Safety Instructions at the 

beginning of this manual before using the Self Clean 

Mode. Self Clean uses very high temperatures to clean 

the oven interior. For a moderately soiled oven, run a 

3 hour self-clean cycle. For a heavily soiled oven, run 

a 5 hour self-clean cycle. Only self-clean (black) racks 

and grates may remain in the oven during the self-clean 

cycle. All other items, including nickel plated (silver) racks, 

should be removed. If nickel plated (silver) racks are left 

in the oven during a self-clean cycle, the racks will tarnish. 

If either type of rack is left in the oven during a self-clean 

cycle, the rack may become difficult to slide. See the 

Oven Racks section for instructions on how to improve.

IMPORTANT:

 The health of some birds is extremely 

sensitive to the fumes given off during the self-cleaning 

cycle of any range. Move birds to another well-

ventilated room.

To use the Self Clean feature:

1. Start with the oven at room temperature.

2.  Wipe excess grease and soils from the oven and 

interior door.

3.  Remove all items other than self-clean (black) 

racks and grates, if desired. See Cleaning the 

Cooktop to determine if your grates may be self-

cleaned and for important details regarding grate 

placement.

4. Close the door.

5.  Press the 

Clean

 pad, select

 Self Clean

 and then 

press 

Start/Enter

.

You cannot open the door during the self-clean cycle. The 

door will remain locked after the self-clean cycle until the 

oven cools below the unlocking temperature. At the end 

of the self-clean cycle, allow the oven to cool and wipe 

any ash out of the oven.