GE JXDD43, User Manual

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Care and
See Cleaning Guide.
Proper care and cleaning are
important so your Component
System will give you
efficient and satisfactory service.
Follow these directions carefully to
help assure safe and proper
maintenance.
BE SURE ELECTRICAL
POWER IS OFF BEFORE
CLEANING ANY
COMPONENTS.
Care of Components
Some of the components must be
cured or preconditioned before
using them for the first time.
Components and accessories
should be cleaned after each use.
The longer a soil remains, the
harder it is to clean. See each
component’s section in this manual
for specific instructions.
Cleaning the Components:
Solid Disk Elements
Solid disk elements are easy to
clean because the element is raised
above the module and sealed to it.
Food spills cannot flow under the
cookware or the element. Spills
stay on the module surface where
they cool and are easy to wipe up.
Be sure the controls are off (set
at “O”) and the entire
component and the solid disk
elements are cool before
handling or cleaning. The
elements cool slowly and do not
glow red, as open coil elements do
when they are hot.
The trim rings around the elements
are stainless steel and may be
cleaned with a stainless steel
cleaner.
When cleaning solid disk
elements:
●
Wash with soap and water
sparingly, using a damp cloth. Rub
in the direction of the circular
ridges.
Rinse completely and wipe dry.
Do not allow water to run
down around the
controls in the center of each
solid disk element. The water
will collect inside the
component, possibly causing
an electrical hazard or damage.
Turn elements onto dry
completely and prevent rust.
●
If the elements have been
scoured, or if they appear dull, use
a paper towel to apply a small
amount of no-stick cooking spray
to help restore appearance.
If unusually dirty, the solid disk
elements can be cleaned with
scouring powder or a scouring pad
the same way as cleaning a
cast-iron skillet.
Because the solid disk elements
are cast iron, they should be kept
dry to prevent rust. Be sure the
bottom of your pan is dry before
you put it on the element. After
cleaning the elements, turn them
on a few minutes to completely
dry them.
It is normal for cast iron to lose its
luster as it ages. This will not
affect the performance or
durability of the element. Oiling
the elements from time to time will
maintain their good appearance
and help protect them from rust.
After the elements have been
cleaned, heated to dry and cooled,
you may wish to apply a small
amount of no-stick cooking spray
with a paper towel. Use a clean
paper towel to remove any excess.
Expect a little smoking the next
time the elements are turned on.
You can also buy products (such as
EGO
Paste”)
to restore appearance of the solid
disk elements. Follow the
manufacturers’ instructions.
See the Cleaning Guide for
additional information.
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