Drip Pans - GE JM250DF Owner's Manual

Cleaning the Range – Exterior (Cont.)
Be sure the controls are turned to OFF and the surface units are cool before attempting to remove them.
Surface Units
To clean the surface units, turn the control to the highest
setting for a minute. The coils will burn off any soil.
To remove a surface unit:
To remove the drip pans for cleaning, the surface units
must be removed first.
1. Push the surface unit back toward the receptacle to
free the locking tab from the cooktop.
2. Lift the surface unit about 1 inch above the drip pan
and pull it out.
Do not lift the surface unit more than 1 inch. If you do, it
may not lie flat on the drip pan when you plug it back in.
NOTE: Repeated lifting of the surface unit more than 1
inch above the drip pan can permanently damage the
receptacle.
To replace a surface unit:
1. Assemble the surface unit to the drip pan by inserting
the terminals through the drip pan opening. Make
sure the surface unit is completely seated in the pan.
2. Make sure the opening in the pan is lining up with the
receptacle, insert the terminals of the surface unit into
the receptacle.
3. Push the surface unit and drip pan in and down to
lock the tab in place so it rests evenly in the cooktop.
Do not immerse the surface units in liquids of any kind.
Do not clean the surface units in a dishwasher.
Do not bend the surface unit plug terminals.
Do not attempt to clean, adjust or in any way repair the
plug-in receptacle.

Drip Pans

Remove the surface units. Then lift out the drip pans.
For best results, clean the drip pans by hand. Place
cup ammonia to loosen the soil. Rinse with clean water
and polish with a clean soft cloth.
The drip pans may also be cleaned in a dishwasher.
Clean the area under the drip pans often. Built-up soil,
especially grease, may catch fire.
Lift-Up Cooktop
The entire cooktop may be lifted up and supported in the
up position for easier cleaning.
The surface units do not need to be removed; however,
you may remove one to make raising the cooktop easier.
There are two side supports that lock into position when
the cooktop is lifted up.
After cleaning under the cooktop with hot, mild soapy
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When properly seated, the locking tab
should lock onto the cooktop rim through
the notch in the drip pan.
Surface Unit
Receptacle
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: If your cooktop is equipped with shiny, silver-
colored drip pans, do not clean them in the self-cleaning
oven. Permanent damage to the finish can occur.
water and a clean cloth, lower
the cooktop. Be careful not to
pinch your fingers.
To lower the cooktop, push the
rods back and gently lower the
cooktop until it rests in place.
Surface unit
Drip pan
Cooktop Rim
Locking Tab
Locking
Tab
Drip Pan
Locking Tab
Support rod
Be sure all surface units
are turned off before
raising the Cooktop.
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