Oven produces excessive smoke during use (not self-clean)

Safety first: Ensure good kitchen ventilation. If smoke is heavy, turn off the oven and open windows.

• Inspect interior: After cooling, remove racks and check the oven floor and walls for heavy spills or burnt-on grease. Clean with a non-abrasive oven cleaner approved for GE ovens.
• Remove foil/liners: Do not line the oven bottom or racks with foil or aftermarket liners that can trap heat and burn.
• Burn-off new oven: For new GE ovens, run a 1–2 hour bake cycle at 400–450°F empty to burn off manufacturing residues, following the user manual.