Burner Grates And Vent Grille; Cooktop Surface - GE PGS908 Owner's Manual

Care and cleaning of the range.
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Burner Grates and Vent Grille

Porcelain enamel burner grates and the
vent grille 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
soapy water and rinse with clean water.
You may also use abrasive cleaners and
scouring pads to clean burner grates and
the vent grille. Dry the grates and grille
with a cloth—don't put them back on the
cooktop wet.
To get rid of burned-on food, place the
grates and grille 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
and grille 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

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.
Control Knobs
The control knobs may be removed for easier
cleaning.
Make sure the knobs are in the OFF
positions and pull them straight off the
stems for cleaning.
grate. The finish on the grate may chip
without cookware to absorb the heat.
After cleaning, replace the center vent
grille first. Replace the side grates so that
the center extensions are oriented toward
the center of the cooktop. The rear
center extensions should slightly overlap
the vent grille. 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 (U.S.)
800.661.1616 (Canada)
ge.com (U.S.)
www.GEAppliances.ca (Canada)
Rubber Grate Feet . . . . . . .#WB02T10101
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
Stainless steel surfaces section.
The knobs can be cleaned in a
dishwasher or they may also be washed
with soap and water. Make sure the insides
of the knobs are dry before replacing.
Replace the knobs in the OFF position
to ensure proper placement.