GE JCBS55 Owner's Manual page 18

Care and cleaning of the range.
Be sure all controls are off and aft surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range.
If your range is removed for cleaning, servicing or any reason, be sure the anti-tip
device is reengaged properly when the range is replaced. Failure to take this
precaution could result in tipping of the range and cause injury.
How to Remove Packaging Tape
To assure no dmnage is done to tile finish
of tile product, tile saiest way to remove
tile adhesive left from packaging tape on
new appliances is an application of a
household liquid dishwashing demIgent,
mineral oil or cooking oil.
Apply wifl/a soft doth and allow to soak.
_._]pe chy and then apply an appliance
polish to thoroughly clean and protect
tile surfhce.
NOTE:The plastictapemustbe removed fromall
chrome ram.It cannot b e removed if it is baked on.
GrooveStem
Molded rib
Control Knobs
Thecontrol knobs may be removed for easier
cleaning.
To relnove a knob, pull it straight
off' tile stem. If a knob is difficult to
remove, place a towel or dishcloth
between tile knob and control panel
and pull gentl> Wash tile knobs in soap
and water or a vinegar and hot water
sohltion.
Befln'e removing tile knobs fin.
cleaning, please note that tile knobs are
in the OFFposition. When replacing the
knobs, check tile
OFF
position to ensure
proper placement.
Do not bend knobs by pulling them
up or down or by hanging a towel or
other such loads. This can damage
the shall
Toreplace:
[] Check tile back of tile knob.
V2] Tile molded
rib of tile knob is
i¢-i
designed to fit perfbcfl) onto tile
knob stein.
[] Align the molded rib to the clear
grooxe in the knob stem. Push the
knob back as liar as it will *o
Painted Surfaces
Painted surli_ces include tile sides of tile
range and tile dooi; top of control panel
and file drawer fl'ont. Clean fl/ese with
soap and water or a vinegar and water
solution.
Do not rise COillillei'cial o_,en cleaneiB,
cleaning powdei_, steel wool or hm_h
abrasixes on any painted surfi_ce.
Control Panel
It's a good idea to wipe tile control panel
alter each use of tile oven. Use a damp
cloth to clean or rinse. For cleaning, use
mild soap and water or a 50/50 solution
_ffvinegar and watei: For rinsing, rise
clean watei: Polish dry with a soft cloth.
Do
not rise abI'asive cleanseiN, strong
liquid cleaneis, plastic scouting pads or
oven cleanei3 on tile control panel--
they will damage tile finish.
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Oven Vent
Theoven vent Is located behind the n)ht rear
surfaceunit
This area could become hot during
oven rise.
It is noii//al
for
steaIll to Coi//e ()/It
of tile xent, and moisture max collect
underneath it when tile oxen is in use.
Thevent is/Ynportant for proper air circulation.
Neverblock this vent