GE JGBP25GEN Use And Care & Installation Manual page 23

Proper care and cleaning are important so your range will give you efficient
and satisfactory service. Follow these directions carefully in caring for it to
help assure safe and proper maintenance.
BE SURE ELECTRICAL POWER IS DISCONNECTED BEFORE
CLEANING ANY PART OF YOUR RANGE.
CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE THE BURNER WITHOUT ALL BURNER PARTS AND DRIP PANS
(IF SO EQUIPPED) IN PLACE.
Sealed Burner Assemblies
Turn all controls OFF before removing burner
parts and drip pans (if so equipped).
The burner grates, caps, burner heads and drip
pans (if so equipped) can be lifted off, making them
easy to clean.
The electrode of the
spark igniter is
exposed. When
one burner is turned
to LITE, all the burn
spark. Do not attempt to
disassemble or clean around any burner while
another burner is on. An electric shock may result,
which could cause you to knock over hot cookware.
Burner Caps
(on sealed burners only)
Lift off when cool. Wash burner caps in
hot, soapy water and rinse with clean
water. If desired, soak up to 30 minutes
and scour with a plastic scouring pad to remove
burned-on food particles. Dry them in a warm oven or
with a cloth—don't reassemble them wet.
(on some models)
Burner Cap
Electrode
The holes in the surface burners of your range must
be kept clean at all times for proper ignition and an
even, unhampered flame.
You should clean the surface burners routinely,
especially after bad spillovers, which could clog
these holes. Wipe off surface burners. If heavy
range. Burners lift out for cleaning. Lift up the
To remove burned-on food, soak the surface burner
in a solution of mild liquid detergent and hot water.
Soak the surface burner for 20 to 30 minutes. For
more stubborn stains, use a cleanser like Soft Scrub"
brand or Bon Ami@ brand. Rinse well to remove any
traces of the cleanser that might clog the surface
burner openings. Do not use steel wool because it will
clog the surface burner openings and scratch the
surface burners. If the holes become clogged, clean
them with a toothpick.
Before putting the surface burner back, shake out
excess water and then dry it thoroughly by setting it in
a warm oven for 30 minutes. Then place it back in the
range, making sure it is properly seated and level.
Burner Base
(on sealed burners only)
The burner base (the part of the burner
fastened to the cooktop) may be
cleaned with a soft brush and a mild
cleanser. Clean all food residues from
around spark electrode. Do not use steel wool;
small bits of steel wool will short out the electrode.
Rinse well.
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