GE JBP80 Use And Care & Installation Manual page 48

CARE AND CLEANING
(continued)
Lift-Up Cooktop
(Electric Coil Models)
Some models have a cooktop that can be lifted up
for easier cleaning. To make cleaning easier, the
entire cooktop may be lifted up and supported in the
up position.
Be sure all surface units are turned off before
raising the cooktop. The surface units and drip pans
do not need to be removed, however, you may remove
one to make raising the cooktop easier. There are
2 side supports that lock into position when the
cooktop is lifted up. The surface units do not need
to be removed before lifting.
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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Surface Units/l)rip Pans (Electric
Coil
Models)
To cleau the surface units, turn the control to the highest
setting for a minute. The coils will burn off any soil.
CAUTION
•Be sure all the controls are turned to OFF and
the surface units are cool before attempting to
remove them.
• Do not immerse the surfiace 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.
To remove a surface unit:
To remove the drip pans for cleaning, the surface units
nmst be removed first.
Surface Unit
Receptacle
Drip Pan
Lilt the surthce 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.
Repeated lifting of the surface unit more
than 1 inch above the drip pan can permanently
damage the receptacle.
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To replace a surface unit:
•Replace the drip pan into the recess in the
cooktop. Make sure 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•
•Guide the surface unit into place so it rests evenly•
Drip Pans
Remove the surface units• Then lift out the drip pans•
For best results, clean the drip pans by hand. Place
them in a covered container (or a plastic bag) with
1/4 cup ammonia to loosen the soil. Then scrub with
a soap filled scouring pad if necessary. Rinse with
clean water and polish with a clean soft cloth•
The drip pans may also be cleaned in the dishwasher•
Black drip pans may be cleaned in a self-cleaning
oven after they have been thoroughly rinsed•
However, self-cleaning them may cause them to lose
their original luster and shine.
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.