Cleaning Your Range - GE JBP23 Use And Care Manual

Cleaning Chart
Your range is cleaned two ways; manually and by
using the automatic self-cleaning function. This chart
describes parts of your range, cleaning materials to use
on each part, and general directions for cleaning.
Be sure to follow these directions carefully to assure
maximum use of your range. NOTE: Let range parts
cool before cleaning manually.
Part Materials to Use General Directions
Bake Unit and
Do not clean the bake unit or broil unit. Any soil will bum off when the unit is
Broil Unit
heated . NOTE : The bake unit is hinged and can be lifted gently to clean the oven
floor. If
spillover, residue, or ash accumulates around the bake unit, gently wipe
around the unit with warm water.
Broiler Pan and Rack
• Soap and Water
Drain fat, cool pan and rack slightly. (Do not let soiled pan and rack stand in
• Soap-Filled Scouring Pad oven to cool.) Sprinkle on detergent. Fill the pan with warm water and spread
• Plastic Scouring Pad
cloth or paper towel over the rack . Let pan and rack stand for a few minutes.
Wash; scour if necessary. Rinse and dry. OPfION: The broiler pan and rack
may also be cleaned in a dishwasher.
Control Knobs:
• Mild Soap and Water
Pull off knobs. Wash gently but do not soak. Dry and return controls to range,
Range Top and Oven making sure to match flat area on the knob and shaft.
Outside Glass Finish
• Soap and Water
Wash all glass with cloth dampened in soapy water. Rinse and polish with a dry
cloth. If knobs are removed , do not allow water to run down inside the surface
of glass while cleaning.
Metal, including
• Soap and Water
Wash, rinse, and then polish with a dry cloth. DO
NOT
USE steel wool ,
Brushed Chrome abrasives, ammonia, acids, or commercial oven cleaners which may damage
Cooktop, Chrome Side the finish.
Trims and Trim Strips
Porcelain Enamel
• Paper Towel
Avoid cleaning powders or harsh abrasives which may scratch the enamel.
Surface*
• Dry Cloth
If acids should spill on the range while it is hot, use a dry paper towel or cloth
• Soap and Water
to wipe up right away. When the surface has cooled , wash and rinse.
For other spills, such as fat spatterings, etc., wash with soap and water when
cooled and then rinse. Polish with a dry cloth .
Painted Surfaces • Soap and Water
Use a mild solution of soap and water. Do not use any harsh abrasives or
cleaning powders which may scratch or mar surface.
Inside Oven Door*
• Soap and Water
On self-cleaning oven, clean ONLY the door liner outside the gasket. The door
is automatically cleaned if the oven is in the self-cleaning cycle. If spillover or
spattering should occur in cooking function , wipe the door with soap and water.
DO
NOT
rub or damage gasket. Avoid getting soap and water on the gasket or
in the slots on the door.
Oven Gasket* Avoid getting ANY cleaning materials on the gasket.
Oven Liner
• Soap and Water
Cool before cleaning. Frequent wiping with mild soap and water will prolong
the time between major cleanings. Be sure to rinse thoroughly.
Oven Vent Duct
• Soap and Water
Remove the Oven Vent Duct found under the right rear surface unit. Wash in
hot , soapy water and dry and replace.
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