Understanding The Self-Clean Feature. The self-clean feature on a GE oven is a convenient and efficient way to clean your oven without the need for harsh chemicals or tedious scrubbing. By utilizing high heat, the oven can reach temperatures of up to 880 degrees Fahrenheit (471° C), effectively decomposing food soils and turning them into ash.This not only saves you time and effort but also.. The self-clean cycle is a time-saving convenience feature. The oven is cleaned by heat, at temperatures above normal cooking temperatures. During the cleaning cycle the oven is heated to about 880 degrees Fahrenheit (471° C.). At this temperature, food soils inside the oven decompose, leaving behind a small amount of ash.
Please see our Range & Wall Oven - Cleaning Inner Oven Door Panel on Self Clean Models article for more door cleaning information. Do not use cleaning products when wiping off the door, window or oven interior when preparing for a Self-Clean cycle. During the Self-Clean Cycle. A small amount of smoke may escape from the oven during the Self.. Press the Clean selection, select Self Clean, and then press Start. (Note: You cannot open the oven once the cycle begins. It will remain locked until it completes, and the oven is cooled.) After the cycle is finished and the oven is cool, wipe out any ash from the oven. Steam Clean Mode. Select GE and Profile ranges come with Steam Clean mode.