Care And Cleaning; Control Knobs; Vent Filter And Chamber - GE PP989DNBB - Profile 30" Smoothtop Electric Downdraft Cooktop Use And Care Manual

Care and cleaning of the cooktop.
Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the cooktop.
Shaped area
10
how to Remove Protective Shipping Film and Packaging Tape
Carefully grasp a corner of the protective
shipping film with your fingers and slowly peel
it from the appliance surface . Do not use any
sharp items to remove the film . Remove all of
the film before using the appliance for the first
time .
vent Grille
Before cleaning the vent grille, be sure the
exhaust blower is turned off.
To clean the vent grille, remove it from the
cooktop by lifting it up and off . Wipe with a
damp cloth . If necessary, the vent grille can be
washed in the sink .

vent Filter and Chamber

The filter is held in place at an angle with a
hold bump . Lift the filter up and out of the
vent opening diagonally .
To clean the filter, swish it in hot, soapy water .
Rinse well and dry thoroughly .
Do not operate the vent without the filter
in place.
Remove and replace the filter diagonally through the
vent opening .
To order filters please call our toll-free number:
National Parts Center...........800.626.2002
Filter..........................................# WB02X10651

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 .
Stainless Steel Surfaces
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 assure no damage is done to the finish
of the product, the safest way to remove
the adhesive from packaging tape on new
appliances is an application of a household
liquid dishwashing detergent . Apply with a soft
cloth and allow to soak .
NOTE: The adhesive must be removed from all
parts. It cannot be removed if it is baked on.
Use dishwashing liquid for cleaning .
Do not use abrasive cleaners . They will damage
the vent grille's finish .
Do not clean the vent grille in the dishwasher .
Do not operate the vent without the filter
in place.
Vent Filter
Vent
Chamber
When replacing the filter, make sure it rests, at an
angle, on the supports in the vent opening .
To clean the vent chamber, use hot, soapy
water . Rinse with clean water and dry
thoroughly . Do not use abrasive cleaners; they
will damage the finish . Replace the filter after it
is cleaned and dry .
To clean the knobs, place them in a
dishwasher or wash with soap and water . Rinse
with clean water . Make sure the insides of knobs
are dry before replacing .
Replace the knobs in the OFF position to
ensure proper placement .
(on some models)
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
GEAppliances.com
1.800.626.2002