Careand Cleaning Of The Range; Oven Heating Elements - GE Range Owner's Manual

Careand cleaning of the range. CEA ,ia, cescom
Be sure all controls are off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range.
If your range is removed for cleaning, servicing or any reason, be sure the anti-tip
device is re-engaged properly when the range is replaced. Failure to take this
precaution
could result in
tipping
of the range and cause
injury.
How to Remove Packaging Tape
To assure no dmnage, is done to the finish
of the product, the safest way to remoxe
the adhesixe left from packaging tape on
new appliances is an application of a
household liquid dishwashing detergent,
mineral oil or cooking oil.
Apply wifl_ a soft doth and all_)w to soak.
Wipe d_y and then apply an appliance
polish to thoroughly clean and protect
the stmfhce.
NOTE: Theplastic tape (onsome models)must
be removed from a// chrome trim./t cannot be
removed if it is bakedon.
Groove Stem
Molded rib
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Control Knobs
Thecontrol knobs may be removed for easier
cleaning.
To remove a knob, pull it straight
off' tile stem. If a knob is difficult to
ren/ove, place
a towel or dishcloth
between tile knob and control panel
and pull gently. Wash tile knobs in soap
and water or a vinegar and hot water
solution.
getOre removing tile knobs fin.
cleaning, please note that tile knobs are
in the OFf position. When replacing the
knobs, check the OFF position to ensure
proper placement.
Do not bend knobs by pulling them
up or down or by hanging a towel or
other such loads. This can damage
the shall
Toreplace:
[] Check tile back of tile knob.
V2] Tile molded fib of tile knob is
designed to fit peI_fectly onto tile
knob stenl.
[] Mign tile molded fib to tile clear
gr(/oxe in tile knob stem. Push tile
knob back as far as it will *o
Control Panel
It's a good idea to wipe tile control panel
after each rise ot tile ()veil. Use a damp
cloth to clean or rinse. D)r cleaning, use
mild soap and wamr or a 50/50 solution
of vinegar and wateI: For
IJnsing, rise
clean water. Polish dry with a sott cloth.
Do not rise abI'asive cleansels, strong
liquid cleanei_, plastic scouting pads or
oven cleanelN OIT
tile
control panel--
they will damage tile finish.
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Oven Heating Elements
Do not clean the bake element or the broil
e/emen_ Any soil wi// burn off when the
elementsare heated
To clean tile oven flooi; gently lift
tile bake element. Clean with wmm
soapy wateI:
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