Drip Pans; Lift-Up Cooktop; Surface Units - GE JBP24 Owner's Manual

Be sure the controls are turned to OFF and the surface units are cool before attempting to remove them.
Surface
unit
Cooktop
Locking tab
When properly seated, the locking
tab should lock onto the cooktop rim
through the notch in the drip pan.
Be sure all surface units are turned
off before raising the cooktop.

Surface Units

Drip
pan
To clean the surface units, turn the
control to the highest setting for a
minute. The coils will burn off any soil.
To remove a surface unit:
To remove the drip pans for cleaning,
the surface units must be removed first.
rim
Push the surface unit back toward
the receptacle to free the locking
tab from the cooktop.
Surface unit
Receptacle
Lift the surface unit about 1 inch
above the drip pan and pull it out.
Do not lift the surface unit more than 1 inch.
If you do, it may not lie flat on the drip pan
when you plug it back in.
NOTE: Repeated lifting of the surface unit
more than 1 inch above the drip pan can
permanently damage the receptacle.

Drip Pans

Remove the surface units. Then lift out
the drip pans.
Place them in a covered container. Add
1/4 cup ammonia and let soak several
hours or overnight. Wash, rinse well
and dry.
The drip pans may also be cleaned in a
dishwasher.

Lift-Up Cooktop

The entire cooktop may be lifted up and
supported in the up position for easier cleaning.
The surface units do not need to be
removed; however, you may remove
one to make raising the cooktop easier.
There are two side supports that lock into
position when the cooktop is lifted up.
To replace a surface unit:
Locking
tab
Drip pan
Do not immerse the surface units in liquids of
any kind.
Do not clean the surface units in a dishwasher.
Do not bend the surface unit plug terminals.
Do not attempt to clean, adjust or in any way
repair the plug-in receptacle.
Clean the area under the drip pans
often. Built-up soil, especially grease,
may catch fire.
Do not cover the drip pans with foil. Using foil so
close to the receptacle could cause shock, fire or
damage to the range.
After cleaning under the cooktop with
hot, mild soapy water and a clean cloth,
lower the cooktop. Be careful not to
pinch your fingers.
To lower the cooktop, push the rods back
and gently lower the cooktop until it rests
in place.
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Replace the drip pan into the recess
in the cooktop. Make sure the
opening in the pan lines up with
the receptacle.
Insert the terminals of the surface
unit through the opening in the
drip pan and into the receptacle.
Locking tab
Push the surface unit in and down
to lock the tab in place so it rests
evenly in the cooktop.
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