GE JGBS10 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions page 22

Care and cleaning of the range.
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Burner Grates
Lift out when cool. First remove the center
grate and then the side grates. 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 are positioned securely
over the burners.
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 replace the grates:
Place the side grates in position on the
cooktop.
Place the center grate on the cooktop,
making sure the locking feet hook
over the side grates.
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 spatterings,
etc., wash with soap and water once the
surface has cooled. Then rinse and polish
with a dry cloth.
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 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.
NOTE: Do not lift the cooktop. Lifting the cooktop
can lead to damage and improper operation of
the range.