Maintenance - GE JB740 Owner's Manual

Cleaning the Glass Cooktop (Cont.)
Cooktop Seal (on some models)
To clean the cooktop seal around the edges of the glass,
lay a wet cloth on it for a few minutes, then wipe clean
with nonabrasive cleaners.
Damage from Sugary Spills and Melted Plastic
Special care should be taken when removing hot substances to avoid permanent damage of the glass surface.
Sugary spillovers (such as jellies, fudge, candy, syrups) or melted plastics can cause pitting of the surface of your
cooktop (not covered by the warranty) unless the spill is removed while still hot. Special care should be taken when
removing hot substances.
Do not use a dull or nicked blade.
1. Turn off all surface units. Remove hot pans.
2. Wearing an oven mitt:
® Ceramic Cooktop Scraper) to move the
spill to a cool area on the cooktop.
b. Remove the spill with paper towels.

Maintenance

WARNING
CAUTION
Oven Light Replacement (on some models)
To remove:
the tabs of the glass cover clear the grooves of the
socket. Wearing latex gloves may offer a better grip.
pulling it straight out.
To replace:
50 watts. Replace the bulb with the same type of bulb
rated 120 volts or 130 volts (NOT 12 volts).
packaging. Do not touch the bulb with bare fingers.
Oil from skin will damage the bulb and shorten its life.
3. Push the bulb straight into the receptacle all the way.
4. Place the tabs of the glass cover into the grooves of
For improved lighting inside the oven, clean the glass
cover frequently using a wet cloth. This should be
done when the oven is completely cool.
5. Reconnect electrical power to the oven.
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SHOCK OR BURN HAZARD:
power to the range at the main fuse or circuit breaker panel. Failure to do so may result
in electric shock or burn.
BURN HAZARD: The glass cover and bulb should be removed when cool. Touching hot
glass with bare hands or a damp cloth can cause burns.
3. Any remaining spillover should be left until the surface
of the cooktop has cooled.
4. Don't use the surface units again until all of the
residue has been completely removed.
NOTE: If pitting or indentation in the glass surface has
already occurred, the cooktop glass will have to be
replaced. In this case, service will be necessary.
Socket
Receptacle
G9 Bulb
Tab
Glass cover
(on some models)
Receptacle
Use
gloves
or cloth
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