Excessive smoke from oven during baking or broiling.

Safety: Use ventilation (range hood, open window). If flames appear, turn off oven and keep door closed.

• Initial burn-in: For new GE ovens, run an empty bake cycle at 400–450°F for 30–60 minutes to burn off manufacturing residues.
• Clean oven: Once cool, wipe up spills and grease with warm soapy water. Use GE-approved oven cleaner if needed (avoid on self-clean enamel unless specified).
• Use drip pans: Place a baking sheet under foods likely to drip to prevent future spills.