Care And Cleaning; Control Knobs; Control Panel - GE CS980 Owner's Manual

Care and cleaning of the range,
Be sure electrical
power is off and all
surfaces
are cool
before cleaning
any part of the
range.
Tip-Over Hazard
A child or adult can tip the range and be killed.
Verify the anti-tip bracket has been properly installed
so the foot is secure in the anti-tip bracket.
Ensure the anti-tip bracket is re-engaged when the range
is moved so the foot is secure into the bracket.
Do not operate the range without the anti-tip bracket in
place and engaged.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or
serious burns to children or adults.
How to Remove Protective Shipping Film and Packaging Tape
Carefullygrasp a corner of the protective shipping To ensure no damage is done to the finish ofthe
film with yourfingersand slowlypeelit from the
appliancesurface.Donot useany sharpitemsto
removethe film.Remove all of the film beforeusing
the appliancefor the firsttime.
product,the safestway to removethe adhesive from
packaging tape on newappliances isan application
of a householdliquiddishwashing detergent. A pply
with a softcloth and allowto soak.
NOTE: T headhesive must beremovedfromall parts.
It cannotbe removed if it is bakedon.
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Control Knobs
Thecontrolknobsmay be removedfor easier
cleaning.
Makesurethe knobsare in the OFFpositionsand
pullthem straightoff the stemsfor cleaning.
Theknobscanbe cleanedin a dishwasher o r they
may alsobe washedwith soapand water.Hake
surethe insideof the knobsaredry beforereplacing.
Replace the knobs,in the OFFposition to ensure
properplacement.
Control
Panel
Ifdesired,the touch pads may be deactivated before
cleaning
See the ControlLockout information in the Usingthe
clock,kitchen timer and controllockout section in this
manual.
Cleanup splatters with a dampcloth.
Youmay alsousea glasscleaner.
Removeheaviersoilwith warm,soapywater.Do not
useabrasives of any kind.
Reactivate thetouchpadsaftercleaning.
Painted Surfaces
Paintedsurfaces includethe sidesof the rangeand
the door,top of controlpaneland the drawerfront.
Cleanthesewith soapand water or a vinegarand
water solution.
Donot usecommercial o vencleaners, c leaning
powders,steelwool or harshabrasives on any
paintedsurface.
Stainless Steel Surfaces (on some models)
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
Porcelain Enamel Cooktop (on some models)
The porcelain enamel finish issturdy 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. Rinsewell.
For other spills such as fat spatterings, wash
with soap and water or cleansing powders
after the surface has cooled. Rinsewell. Polish
with a dry cloth.