GE JBS03 Owner's Manual And Installation Ins page 30

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Careand cleaning of the range.
PorcelainEnamelCooktop(on some models)
The i)orcelain
enalllel
filfish is
sttlrdv
but breakable if misused. This finish is
acid-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 the cooktop while it is hot,
use a (li T paper towel or cloth to wipe it up
fight awa> _A]/ell the SUltilce has cooled,
wash with soap and water: Rinse well.
For other spills such as ti_t spattefings, wash
with soap and water or cleansing powde_
atter the SUltilce has cooled. Rinse well.
Polish with a dry cloth,
Be sure all surface units are turned
off before raising flTe cooktop.
Lift-Up Cooktop(onsome models)
Some models have a cooktop that can be
lifted up fin" easier cleaning. The entire
cooktop may be lifted up and sui)ported
in the up position.
The SUltilce units do not need to be
i'eliloved; howevei; you IIlaV I'elllOVe one to
make raising the cooktop easier: There are
two side sui)ports 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 your
finge_.
To lower the cooktop, push the rods back
and gently lower the cooktop un61 it rests
in place.
NOTE: Do not hft the cooktop on red!ant top models.
Lifting the cooktop can lead to damage and improper
operation of the range.
Surface Unit
N
Receptacle Drip pan
Surface Units (onsomemodels)
Besure all the controls are turned to OFF and the
surface units are cool before attempting to remove
them.
To clean the sm_i_ce units, turn the control
to the highest setting fin" a minute. The coils
will burn offam
soil.
Toremovea surfaceunit:
To remove the drip pans fin" cleaning, the
surli_ce units must be removed fi_t.
Lift the SUll'ilce unit about 1 inch above the
drip pan and pull it out.
Donothft thesurfaceunitmorethan 11' If youdo,
it maynot fie flat on thedrippan whenyouplugit
backin.
Repeated lifting of the surl_ce unit more than
1 inch aboxe the dil I) pan can pem_anentl}
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 sudi_ce unit
through the opening in the drip pan and
into the receptacle.
Guide the sm#i_ce 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 (if
so equipped)
Remove the smthce units. 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, fire or
damage to the range.
NOTE: Do not clean the drip pans in a
self-cleaning oven.
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