GE PB970SPSS - Profile 30 in. Electric Double Oven..., User Manual

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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 Center 1.800.626.2002
GEAppliances.com
Stainless Steel Surfaces
(on some models)
Be sure all controls are off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range.
If your range is removed for cleaning, servicing or any reason, be
sure the anti-tip device is reengaged properly when the range is
replaced. Failure to take this precaution could result in tipping of
the range and cause injury.
Control Panel
If desired, the touch pads may be deactivated before
cleaning.
See.the.
Control Lockout
.information.in.the.
Using the
clock, kitchen timer and control lockout
.section.in.this.
manual .
Clean.up.splatters.with.a.damp.cloth .
You.may.also.use.a.glass.cleaner .
Remove.heavier.soil.with.warm,.soapy.water ...
Do.not.use.abrasives.of.any.kind .
Reactivate.the.touch.pads.after.cleaning .
Painted Surfaces
Painted.surfaces.include.the.sides.of.the.range.and.
the.door,.top.of.control.panel.and.the.drawer.front ..
Clean.these.with.soap.and.water.or.a.vinegar.and.
water.solution .
Do.not.use.commercial.oven.cleaners,.cleaning.
powders,.steel.wool.or.harsh.abrasives.on.any.
painted.surface .
How to Remove Protective Shipping Film and Packaging Tape
Carefully.grasp.a.corner.of.the.protective.shipping.
film.with.your.fingers.and.slowly.peel.it.from.the.
appliance.surface ..Do.not.use.any.sharp.items.to.
remove.the.film ..Remove.all.of.the.film.before.using.
the.appliance.for.the.first.time .
To.ensure.no.damage.is.done.to.the.finish.of.the.
product,.the.safest.way.to.remove.the.adhesive.from.
packaging.tape.on.new.appliances.is.an.application.
of.a.household.liquid.dishwashing.detergent ..Apply.
with.a.soft.cloth.and.allow.to.soak .
NOTE:
The adhesive must be removed from all parts.
It cannot be removed if it is baked on.
Control Knobs
The control knobs may be removed for easier
cleaning.
Make.sure.the.knobs.are.in.the. OFF .positions.and.
pull.them.straight.off.the.stems.for.cleaning ..
The.knobs.can.be.cleaned.in.a.dishwasher.or.they.
may.also.be.washed.with.soap.and.water ..Make.
sure.the.inside.of.the.knobs.are.dry.before.replacing .
Replace.the.knobs,.in.the.
OFF .position.to.ensure.
proper.placement .
Porcelain Enamel Cooktop
(on some models)
The.porcelain.enamel.finish.is.sturdy.but.
breakable.if.misused ..This.finish.is.acid-
resistant ..However,.any.acidic.foods.spilled.
(such.as.fruit.juices,.tomato.or.vinegar).should.
not.be.permitted.to.remain.on.the.finish .
If.acids.spill.on.the.cooktop.while.it.is.hot,.use.
a.dry.paper.towel.or.cloth.to.wipe.it.up.right.
away ..When.the.surface.has.cooled,.wash.with.
soap.and.water ..Rinse.well .
For.other.spills.such.as.fat.spatterings,.wash.
with.soap.and.water.or.cleansing.powders.
after.the.surface.has.cooled ..Rinse.well ..Polish.
with.a.dry.cloth .
Care and cleaning of the range.
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