Control Panel And Knobs - GE JDC27 Use And Care Manual

help assure safe and proper maintenance.
BE SURE ELECTRICAL POWER IS OFF BEFORE CLEANING
ANY PART OF THE RANGE.

Control Panel and Knobs

use. Clean with mild soap and water or vinegar and
water, rinse with clean water and polish dry with a
soft cloth.
Do not use abrasive cleansers, strong liquid
cleansers, plastic scouring pads or oven cleaners
on the control panel–they will damage the finish. A
50/50 solution of vinegar and hot water works well.
The control knobs may be removed for easier
cleaning.
Before removing the knobs for cleaning, please note
that the knobs on the left side and the knobs on the
right side are in the proper
replacing the knobs, check the OFF position to insure
proper placement.
Porcelain Enamel Cooktop
The porcelain enamel finish is sturdy but
breakable if misused.
This finish is acid-resistant.
However, any acidic foods spilled
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.
Rinse well.
For other spills such as fat smatterings, wash with
soap and water or cleansing powders after the surface
has cooled. Rinse well. Polish with a dry cloth.
your range will give you efficient
OFF position. When
(on some models)
(such as fruit
The knob stem has a groove in each side. The groove
on one side has a spring clip. The other groove is
clear (see illustration). When removing the knob, it
may be helpful to slip a thin cloth (such as a
the knob edge and pull up. Check the inside of the
knob and find the molded rib.
Clear groove in stem
Wash the knobs in soap and water but do not soak.
Avoid getting water down into the knob stem holes.
Replace the knob by fitting the molded rib inside the
knob into the clear groove on the stem.
Brushed Chrome Cooktop
Clean the brushed chrome top with warm, soapy
water or Bon Ami" brand cleanser. Rinse and
immediately dry it with a clean, soft cloth. Take care
to dry the surface following the "grain."
To help prevent finger marks after cleaning,
spread a thin film of baby oil on the surface or a
chrome protestant may be used to help reduce
spotting or fingerprinting. Wipe away excess oil with
a clean. soft cloth.
(on some models)
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