Burner Grates; Cooktop Surface - GE P2S975 Owner's Manual

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Burner Grates
Porcelain enamel burner grates should be
washed regularly and, of course, after spillovers.
The grates may be washed either in the
dishwasher or you may wash them in hot
soupy water and rinse with clean water. You
may also use abrasive cleaners and scouring
pads to clean burner grates. Dry the grates with
a cloth-don't put them back on the cooktop
wet.
To get rid of burned-on food, place the grates
in a covered container. Add 1/4 cup (59 mL)
ammonia and let them soak several hours or
overnight. Wash, rinse well and dry.
Although they're durable, the grates will
gradually lose their shine, regardless of the
best care you can give them. This is due to their
continual exposure to high temperatures.
Do not operate a burner for an extended period
of time without cookware on the grate. The
finish on the grate may chip without cookware
to absorb the heat.
After cleaning, replace the side grates so that
the center extensions are oriented toward the
center of the cooktop. Make sure the grates are
positioned securely over the burners and that
they are stable and level.
Rubber Grate Feet
For stability, your cooktop has rubber feet on
the burner grates. If any of these rubber feet
should become damaged or lost, replace them
immediately.
To order replacement rubber grate feet, please
call our toll-free number:
National Parts Center .......... 800.626.2002
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Cooktop Surface
To avoid damaging the porcelain enamel
surface of the cooktop and to prevent it from
becoming dull, clean up spills right away. Foods
with a lot of acid (tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit
juices, etc.)or foods with high sugar content
could cause a dull spot if allowed to set.
When the surface has cooled, wash
and rinse. For other spills such as fat
spatterings, etc., wash with soap and water
once the surface has cooled. Then rinse and
polish with a dry cloth.
NOTE: Do not store flammable materials in
an oven, drawer or near the cooktop. Do not
store or use combustible materials, gasoline
or other flammable vapors and liquids in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
NOTE:Do not lift the cooktop. Lifting the cooktop
can lead to damage and improper operation of
the range.
NOTE:For stainless steel cooktops, refer to the
Stainlesssteel surfaces section.
Control Knobs
The control knobs may be removed for easier
cleaning.
Make sure the knobs are in the OFFpositions
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 insidesof the knobs are dry
before replacing.
Replace the knobs in the OFF position to ensure
proper placement.
oven rack Oven Racks
All oven racksmay be cleaned by hand with an
abrasive cleaner or steel wool. After cleaning,
rinsethe rackswith clean water and dry with a
clean cloth. Gray porcelain-coated oven racks
may remain in the oven during the self-cleaning
cycle without being damaged. The shiny,silver-
colored oven racks may remain in the oven
during the self-cleaningcycle, but they will lose
their luster and become hard to slide.
It will be necessaryto grease all oven ack side
edgeswith a light coating of vegetable oil after
cleaningthem by hand or in the oven.Thiswill
help maintain the ease of slidingthe racks in and
out of the oven.
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