Surface Units; Care And Cleani; Self-Cleaning O_En - GE JBS03 JBP15 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

Careand cleaning of the range.
Porcelain EnamelCooktop(on some models)
The porcelain enamel finish is sturdy
but breakable if misused. This finish is
acid-resistant. Howevex; any acidic toods
spilled (such as ti'uitjuices, tomato or
vinegar) should not be pemfitted 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
fight awa): _._]/ell the SUltilce has cooled,
wash with soap and water: Rinse well.
For other spills such as tilt spatterings, wash
with soap and water or cleansing powde_
after the sm_i_ce has cooled. Rinse well.
Polish with a dry cloth,
Be sure all surface units are turned
off before raising the eoolctop.
Lilt-Up Cooktop (onsomemodels)
Some models have a cooktop that can be
lifted up for easier cleaning. The entire
cooktop may be lifted up and supported
in the up position.
The StlFlilce tlnits do not need to be
i'ellloved; howevei;
VO/I
Illay relllOVe one to
make raising the cooktop easier: There are
two side supports that lock into position
when the cooktop is lifted up.
_Mter cleaning trader the cooktop with hot,
mild soapy water and a clean cloth, lower
the cooktop. Be careflfl not to pinch yore"
finge_.
To lower the cooktop, push the rods back
and gently lower the cooktop tmtil it rests
in place.
NOTE: Do not lift the cooktop on radiant top models.
Lifting the cooktop can lead to damage and improper
operation of the range.
Surface Unit
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Receptacle Drip pan
Surface Units(on somemodels)
Be sure aft the controls are turned to OFF and the
surface units are cool before attempting to remove
them.
To clean the smti_ee milts, mrn the control
to the highest setting tot a minute. The c_fils
will b/11"n OlC[anv soil.
Toremove a surface unit:
To remove the drip pans for cleaning, the
surfi_ce units m ust be rein oved fi_t.
IJft the SUltilce unit about 1 inch above the
drip pan and pull it out.
Do not lift the surface unit more than r' If you do,
it may not lie flat on the drippan when you plug it
back in.
Repeated lifting of the sm_Jce trait more than
1 inch above the dil I) pan can i)em_anently
damage the receptacle,
Toreplace a surface unit:
Replace the drip pan into fl_e recess in the
cooktop. Make sure the opening in the pan
lines up _ith the receptacle.
Insert the temfinals of the smti_ce trait
through the opening in the drip pan and
into the receptacle.
Guide the smti_ce unit into place so it rests
e;'enl>
Donot lYnmerse 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 (onsomemodels)
Remove the SUlthce milts. Then lift out the
drip pans.
Place them in a covered containe_: Add
1/4 cup ammonia and let soak several
hom_ or overnight. Wash, rinse well
and (h_'.
The drip pans may also be cleaned in the
dishwasher:
Clean the area under the 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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