GE CGS980 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions page 34

Care and cleaning of the range.
Griddle
NOTES:
i!_ Thegriddle is to be used over the center
burner only.
< Do notclean the griddle in a self-cleaning oven.
ii'! Do not clean the griddle in a dishwasher
_i_:_ Wash with hot, soapywater after eachuse while
using a spongeor dishcloth.
_,_ If oil or food residueis left on the griddle, further
cookingwill harden the residueandcausestlckleg
over tlYne. I n this case, use a non-abrasivecleanser
suchas BenAmP or one of the soft scrub
cleansers. A pply with a sponge,Scrunge _ or other
cleaningpad labeledsafe for non-stickpans
iJi:_ U se onlyplastic, nylon or wooden utensils or
Si/verStone _ kitchen tools to prevent marring
of the coating.
iJi:: Neveruseknivesor cut foodon thegriddle.
Washwithhot, soapy waterafter eachuse.
Storecarefullytopreventscratchleg
Griddle Precautions:
iJi:_ If something hasspilledunderthegriddle,it
should be cleaned up assoonaspossibleto
prevent"baked on" foodsoiL
_ Donota/lowgreasetoaccumulate underthe
griddleas it canbea firehazardCleanunderthe
griddleas soonasit is cool.Cleanwithhotsoapy
water
_i_ Donotplaceyourgriddlein themicrowave.
_ Alwaysturnoff aftsurface burners before
remowbg thegriddle.Usecautionwhenhandling
a hotgriddle.
Appearance may var,¢
The grates may be cleaned in a
dishwasher.
Outside Center Outside
grate grate grate
Burner Grates
_)ur ran?e has three urotessional-sb'le
double _iTates These grates are _osition-
sl)ecific. For maximum stability, these ,grates
should one be used in their proper
position. For comenience, the trades,ides
of the side grates are marked "OUTSIDE."
Make sm'e the fl'ont portion ot both grates
is in fl'ont. The center grate can be
interchanged fl'ont to back.
Cleaning
Lift out when cool. Grates should
be
washed regularly and, of coui_e, alter
spillove_. X_'ash them in hot, soapy water
and rinse with clean watei: _,_]/eIl replacing
the grams, be sure they are positioned
secm'elv over the burne_. Replace the
grates so that straight lines are fimned
with the center fibs of all three grates.
Do not operate a burner for an extended
period of time without cookware on the
grate. The finish on the grate may dil I)
without cookware to absorb the heat.
To get rid of bm'ned-on food, place the
grates in a covered containe_: Add 1/4 cup
ammonia and let them soak several hems
or overnight. Wash, rinse well and (h T.
_Mthough they are din'able, the grates will
gradually lose their shine, regardless of the
best care you can give them. This is due
to their continual exposm'e to high
temperatures. You will notice this
sooner with lighter color grates.
NOTE: Thegrates may also be cleaned in a
serf-cleaningoven.
If one or more of the drcular black silicone
grate support bumi)e_s in the cooktop are
missing or damaged, replacement parts can
be obtained by calling 1.800.GE.( ;ARES.
To insert the new buml)e_, simply insert
the cone shaped end and push down while
gently twisting or rocking the bumI)e_:
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Cooktop Surface
To a_oid damaging the stainless steel
surfilce of the cooktop and to prevent it
ti'om becoming dull, clean up spills fight
awm. Foods with a lot of acid (tomatoes,
sauerkraut, ti'uitjuices,
etc.) or foods with
high sugar content could Catlse a dull spot
if allowed to set.
\._]_en the smti_ce has cooled, wash and
rinse. For other spills such as ti_t spatterings,
etc., wash with soap and water once the
stlrfilce has cooled. Then rinse and polish
with a d_' cloth.
NOTE:Donotstoreflammable materials in
an oven. d rawerornearthecooktop. D onot
storeorusecombusd)le materb/s..gasoline o r
otherflammable vapors and/kTUldS in thevicinity
of this oranyotherappliance.
NOTE: Do not lift the cooktop.Lifting the cooktop
can lead to damageand improper operation of the
range.