Burner Grates; Cooktop Surface - GE JGBP25GEN Use And Care & Installation Manual

Drip Pans
(on some models)
Remove the grates and lift out the drip pans.
Drip pans can be cleaned in dishwasher or by hand.
To get rid of burned-on food, place the drip pans
in a covered container (or plastic bag) with 1/4 cup
ammonia to loosen the soil. Then scrub with a
soap-filled scouring pad if necessary.
CAUTION: Drip pans cannot be self-cleaned.

Burner Grates

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. After cleaning,
dry them thoroughly by putting them in a warm oven
for a few minutes. Don't put the grates back on the
range while they are wet. When replacing the grates,
be sure they're positioned securely over the burners.
To prevent rusting on cast iron grates, apply a light
coating of cooking oil on the bottom of the grates.
To get rid of burned-on food, place the grates in
a covered container (or plastic bag) with 1/4 cup
ammonia to loosen the soil. Then scrub with a
soap-filled scouring pad if necessary.

Cooktop Surface

To avoid damaging the porcelain enamel surface of
the cooktop and to prevent it from becoming dull,
clean up spills right away. Foods with a lot of acid
(tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices, etc.) or foods with
high sugar content could cause a dull spot if allowed
to set.
When the surface has cooled, wash and rinse. For
other spills such as fat smatterings, etc., wash with
soap and water once the surface has cooled. Then
rinse and polish with a dry cloth.
Do not store flammable materials in an oven or
near the cooktop. Do not store or use combustible
materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Although they're
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.
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.
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