The code below attaches a 'clear' icon to the editor. You can click the 'clear' button although the 'editable' is set to false.
editable: false,
valueField: 'Assetnum',
textField: 'Assetnum',
url: 'prog.cgi',
icons:[{
iconCls:'icon-clear',
handler: function(e){
//...
}
}],
onChange: function(value) {
//...
}