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Care and cleaning of the range.
Your range has three professional-style
double grates. These grates are position-
specific. For maximum stability, these grates
should only be used in their proper position;
they cannot be interchanged left to right
or front to back. For convenience, the
undersides of the left and right grates are
marked “LEFT FRONT” and “RIGHT FRONT.”
Make sure the front portion of both grates is
in front. The middle grate has a bow in front.
Make sure the bowed portion is towards the
front of the range.
Cleaning
Lift out when cool. Grates should be washed
regularly and, of course, after spillovers.
Wash them in hot, soapy water and rinse
with clean water. When replacing the grates,
be sure they are positioned securely over
the burners. Replace the grates so that
continuous arcs are formed with the center
ribs of all three grates.
Do not operate a burner for an extended
period of time without cookware on the
grate. The finish on the grate may chip
without cookware to absorb the heat.
To get rid of burned-on food, place the grates
in a covered container. Add 1/4 cup
ammonia and let them soak several hours or
overnight. Wash, rinse well and dry.
Although they are durable, the grates will
gradually lose their shine, regardless of the
best care you can give them. This is due
to their continual exposure to high
temperatures. You will notice this
sooner with lighter color grates.
NOTE:
Do not clean the grates in a self-
cleaning oven.
Cooktop Surface (on porcelain cooktop models)
To avoid damaging the porcelain enamel
surface of the cooktop and to prevent it
from becoming dull, clean up spills right
away. Foods with a lot of acid (tomatoes,
sauerkraut, fruit juices, etc.) or foods with
high sugar content could cause a dull spot
if allowed to set.
When the surface has cooled, wash and
rinse. For other spills such as fat spatterings,
etc., wash with soap and water once the
surface has cooled. Then rinse and polish
with a dry cloth.
NOTE:
Do not lift the cooktop. Lifting the
cooktop can lead to damage and improper
operation of the range.
NOTE:
Do not store flammable materials
in an upper oven or lower oven drawer
or near the cooktop. Do not store or use
combustible materials, gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity
of this or any other appliance.
The grates may be cleaned in a
dishwasher.
appearance may vary.
Stainless Steel Surfaces (on some models)
Do not use a steel-wool pad; it will
scratch the surface.
To clean the stainless steel surface, use
warm sudsy water or a stainless steel cleaner
or polish. Always wipe the surface in the
direction of the grain. Follow the cleaner
instructions for cleaning the stainless steel
surface.
To inquire about purchasing stainless steel
appliance cleaner or polish, or to find the
location of a dealer nearest you, please call
our toll-free number:
National Parts Center800.626.2002 (U.S.)
888.261.3055 (Canada)
www.geappliances.com (U.S.)
www.GEAppliances.ca (Canada)
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