GE JGAS02 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 17

Careand cleaning oftherange.
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Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range.
Proper care and cleaning are important so your range will give you efficient and satisfactory service. Follow these
directions carefully in caring for your range to assure safe and proper maintenance.
If your range is removed for cleaning, servicing or any reason, be sure the anti-tip
device is re-engaged properly when the range is replaced. Failure to take this
precaution could result in tipping of the range and cause injury.
How to Remove the Range for Cleaningand Servicing
Follow dlese steps to remove the range
for se_xidng or cleanh_g hard to reach
SHI'f_tces,
] Shut off tlle gas supply to tlle range.
[] Disconnect the electti('al supply' to
the range.
V_] Disconnect the gas supply' tubing to
the range.
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Revet_e these steps to re-install the
range. If the gas line has been
disconnected, check for gas leaks
after re-connection. See the
Installation Instructions fbr the g_ks
lead test method.
NOTE." A trained technicianshouldmake the gas
installation, disconnectionand re-connectionof the
gas supply to the appliance.
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Slide the range fbrward to flee the
range fbot flom the Anti-Tip bracket.
See the Instxdladon h_structions for
the location of the bracket.
Lift-Up Cooktop
Cleantheareaunderthecooktop often.Built-up
soil, especially grease, may catch on fire.
To make cleaning easier; the cooktop
may be lifted up and propped open.
Be sure all burners are turned off before
raising rite cooktop. Then remove tlle
grates.
Grasp
file l_,vo flont
burner wells and lif_
die cooktop up and prop it open widl
die prop rod prcMded. Be carefhl of the
pilots when rite cooktop is up.
After cleaning underneadl die cooktop
with hot, soapy water and a clean cloth,
hold die cooktop up, return die prop
rod to its storage position and lower file
cooktop until it snaps into position. Be
careful not to pinch your fingers.
Burner Grates
Grates shouldbe washed regularly andafter
spillovers. W ashthemin hot,soapywaterand
rinsewith cleanwater
After cleaning, d, y dloroughly by putting
them in a warm oven for a few minums.
Don't put the grams back on tlle range
while they are wet. V_qlen replacing the
grates, be sure they're positioned securely
over the burners.
To get rid of burned-on fbod, place file
grates in a covered container (or plasdc
bag) wkb 1/4 cup ammonia to loosen
the soil. Then scrub with a soap-filled
scorning pad if necessa_>
Aldlough dley're durable, die grates will
gradually lose their shine, regardless of
the best care you can gNe diem. This is
due to their continual exposure to high
temperatures.
Do not operam a burner for an extended
period of time without cookware on the
grate. The finish on the grate m W chip
without cookware to absorb the beat.
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