Oven; Grates; Lift-Up Cooktop - Hotpoint RGA820 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

Care and cleaning of the range, GEAppliances.ca
Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range.
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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.
Tocheck if the bracket is installed and engaged properly, look underneath the range to see that
the anti-tip arm attached to the sidepanel is engaged in the bracket. On some models, the storage
drawer or kick panel can be removed for easierinspection. If visual inspection is not possible,slide
the range forward, confirm the anti-tip bracket is securelyattached to the floor or wall, and slidethe
range back so the anti-tip arm slidesjust under the anti-tip bracket.
If the range is pulled from the wall for any reason, always repeat this procedure to verify the
range is properly secured by the anti-tip bracket.
Ifyour range has no anti-tip bracket, call !.800.626.8774 to receive one at no cost.
C ean the a rea underthe cooktopo en. Built-
up soil, especially grease, may catch on fire.
To make cleaning easier, the cooktop may be
lifted up.
Lift-Up Cooktop (onmodels with standardtwin burners)
NOTE:Do not lift the cooktop on sealed burner
Some models have dual support
models. Lifting the cooktop can lead to damage
rods that will hold the cooktop up
while you clean underneath it.
and improper operation of the range.
To raise the cooktop:
Clean under the cooktop with hot, soapy water
and a clean cloth. If you removed your surface
burners while cleaning, make sure they are
properly seated when replacing them.
After cleaning, lower the cooktop (be careful
not to pinch your fingers).
F7] Be sure the burners are turned off.
F_ Removethe grates.
F_ Grasp the two front burner wells and lift
up.
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Burner Grates
Your range has two or three professional-style
double grates. These grates are position-
specific. For maximum stability, these grates
should only be used in their proper position;
they cannot be interchanged left to right or
front to back. For convenience, the undersides
of the left and right grates are marked "LEFT
FRONT"and "RIGHTFRONT." M ake sure the
front portion of both grates is in front. The
middle grate has a bow in front. Make sure the
bowed portion is toward the front of the range.
In addition, the middle grate is supported by the
left and right grates and must be installed LAST
for stability.
Cleaning
Lift out when cool. Grates should be washed
regularly and, of course, after spillovers.Wash
them in hot, soapy water and rinse with clean
water. When replacing the grates, be sure
they are positioned securely over the burners.
Replace the grates so that continuous arcs are
formed with the center ribs of all three grates.
Do not operate a burner for an extended period
of time without cookware on the grate. The
finish on the grate may chip without cookware
to absorb the heat.
To get rid of burned-on food, place the grates in
a covered container. Add 1/4 cup ammonia and
let them soak several hours or overnight. Wash,
rinse well and dry.
Although they are durable, the grates will
gradually lose their shine, regardless of the
best care you can give them. This is due to their
continual exposure to high temperatures. You
will notice this sooner with lighter color grates.
NOTE:Do not clean the grates in a self-cleaning
oven.