Surface Units; Care And Cleaning; Self-Cleaning O_En - GE JBS03 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

Careand cleaning of the range.
Porcelain EnamelCooktop(on some models)
Tile porcelain enamel finish is sturdy
but breakable if misused. This finish is
aci&resistant. However; any acidic foods
spilled (such as fl'uitj uices, tomato or
vinegar) should not be pemfitted to remain
on the finish.
If acids spill on tile cooktop while it is hot,
use a d1T paper towel or cloth to wipe it up
fight awa> _._]/en the s/u_ilce has cooled,
wash with soap and watei: Rinse well.
For other spills such as tilt spatterings, wash
with soap and water or cleansing powdei_
after tile smtilce has cooled. Rinse well.
Polish with a dry cloth.
Besureallsurfaceunitsareturned
off before
raisflTg the cooldzop.
Lift-Up Cooktop(onsome models)
Some models have a cooktop that can be
lifted tlI) tot easier cleaning. The entire
cooktop may be lifted 11 I) and supported
in tile 11 I) position.
The suitilce units do not need to be
i"eliloved; howevei; you lIlay rel/love one to
make raising the cooktop easiei: Theie are
two side supports that lock into position
when the cooktop is lifted iii).
_Mter cleaning under tile cooktop with hot,
mild soapy water and a clean cloth, lower
the cooktop. Be careflll not to pinch your
fingei_.
To lower the cooktop, push the rods back
and gently lower the cooktop until it rests
in place.
NOTE: Do not hft the cooktop on radiant top models.
Lifting the cooktop can lead to damage and improper
operation of the range.
Surfaceunit
Receptacle Drip pan
Surface Units(on some models)
Be sure aft the controls are turned to OFF and the
surface units are cool before attempting to remove
them.
To clean tile surlilce units, turn tile control
to the highest setting tot a minute. The (xfils
will b11i"11 off anv soil.
Toremovea surfaceunit:
To remove tile drip pans for cleaning, tile
surlilce units must be removed fii_t.
IJfl tile StlYl'ilcetlnit about 1 inch above tile
drip pan and pull it out.
Donothft thesurfaceunitmorethan 11' If youdo,
it maynot fie flat on thedrippan whenyouplugit
backin.
Repeated lifting of tile surl_Jce unit more than
1 inch above the
drip
pan can pem/anently
damage the receptacle,
Toreplace a surface unit:
Replace the drip pan into file recess in the
cooktop. Make sure the opening in tile pan
lines 1/1)_ith tile receptacle.
Insert tile temfinals of tile sudilce unit
through tile opening in tile (1IiI) pan and
into tile receptacle.
Guide the smtilce unit into place so it rests
evenl>
Donot/?nmerse the surfaceunits in
liquids of any kind
Donot dean the surface units in a
dishwasher
Donot bend the surface unit plug
terminals.
Donot attempt to dean, adjust or in any
way repair the plug-in receptacle.
Drip Pans (on some models)
Remove tile smthce units. Then lift out tile
drip pans.
Place them in a covered containei: Add
1/4 cup ammonia and let soak several
hom_ or overnight. Wash, rinse well
mid (h_'.
Tile drip pans may also be cleaned in tile
dishwasheI:
Clean tile area under tile drip pans often.
Btfilt-up soil, espedally grease, may catch fire.
Do not cover the drip pans with foil. Using foil so
close to the receptacle could cause shock, fke or
damage to the range.
NOTE: Do not clean the drip pans in a
self-cleaning oven.
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