Care And Cleaning; Control Knobs - GE JP200 Use And Care Manual

Care and Cleaning

Control Knobs

The control knobs may be removed
for cleaning.
To remove knob, pull it straight
off the stem. If knob is difficult to
remove, place a thin cloth (like a
handkerchief) or a piece of string
under and around the knob edge
and pull up.
Wash knobs in soap and water but
do not soak. Avoid getting water
down into the knob stem holes.
Mo
Spring Clip
\
To replace knob, locate the groove
in each side of the knob stem. One
of the grooves contains a spring clip
and the other groove is clear. Locate
the molded rib inside the knob. Fit
the molded rib of the knob into the
clear groove on the knob stem.
Porcelain
Enamel Finish
(on model so equipped)
The porcelain enamel finish is
sturdy but breakable if misused.
This finish is acid-resistant.
However, any acid foods spilled
(such as fruit juices, tomato or
vinegar) should not be permitted
to remain on the finish.
Brushed Chrome Finish
(on model so equipped)
Clean the brushed chrome top
with warm, soapy water or an all-
purpose household cleaner and
immediately dry it with a clean,
soft cloth. T&e care to dry the
surface following the "grain:' To
help prevent finger marks after
cleaning, spread a thin film of baby
oil on the surface. Wipe away
excess oil with a clean, soft cloth.
A good appliance wax will help
protect this finish.
Drip l%ns
Clean the area under the drip pans
often. Built-u~ soil. es~ecially
grease, may ~atch &-e.'To m&e
cleaning easier, plug-in units are
removable.
Caution: Be sure all controls are
turned to OFF and surface units
are cool before attempting to
remove them.
After removing a plug-in unit,
remove the drip pan under the
plug-in unit. Wipe around the
edges of the surface unit opening.
Clean the area below the unit.
Rinse all washed areas with a damp
cloth or sponge.
a plug-in unit:
To remove
Lift a plug-in unit about 1" above
the drip pan-just enough to grasp
it—and you can pull it out.
Do not lift a plug-in unit more
than 1! If you do, it may not lie
flat on the drip pan when you
plug it back in.
Repeated lifting of the plug-in
unit more than 1" above the drip
pan can permanently damage
the receptacle.
Receptacle
Terminals
Drip Pan
To
replace a plug-in unit:
Place the drip pan into the
surface unit cavity found on top of
the cooktop so the unit receptacle
can be seen through the opening in
the pan.
Insert the terminals of the plug-in
unit through the opening in the drip
pan and into the receptacle.
. Guide the surface unit into place
so it fits evenly into the drip pan.
CAUTION
attempt to clean plug-in
Do not
surface units in an automatic
dishwasher.
units in liquids of any kind.
Do not bend the plug-in surface
unit plug terminals.
attempt to clean, adjustor
Do not
in any way repair the plug-in
receptacle.
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