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Care and cleaning of the range.
GEAppliances.com
Be sure all controls are off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range.
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I If your range is removed for cleaning, servicing or
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, any reason, be sure the anti-tip device is reengaged
properly when the range is replaced. Failure to take this precaution could result in
tipping of the range and cause injury.
How to Remove
Protective
Shipping
Film and Packaging
Tape
Carefullggrasp a corner of the protective
To ensure no damage is done to the finish
shipping filmwith gour fingers and slowlg peel
of the product, the safest wag to remove
itfrom the appliancesurface. D onot useang
the adhesive from packaging tape on new
sharpitemsto removethe film.Remove all of
appliances isan application of a household
the film beforeusingtheappliancefor the first
liquiddishwashing detergent.Applgwith
time.
a softcloth and allowto soak.
NOTE: Theadhesive mustbe removed from
all parts.It cannotbe removed if it isbakedon.
Control
Knobs
Thecontrolknobsma_j b e removed for easier
cleaning.
Makesurethe knobsare in the OFF positions
and pullthem straightoff the stemsfor
cleaning.
Theknobscanbe cleanedin a dishwasher o r
theg maUalsobe washedwith soapand water.
Makesurethe insideofthe knobsare drU
beforereplacing.
Replace the knobs,in the OFFposition to
ensureproperplacement.
Control
Panel
It'sa good ideato wipethe controlpanelafter
each useof the oven.Usea damp clothto
cleanor rinse.Forcleaning, u semildsoapand
water or a 50/50solutionof vinegarand water.
Forrinsing,usecleanwater.Polish drg with a
soft cloth.
Donot useabrasive cleansers, s trongliquid
cleaners, p lasticscouringpadsor ovencleaners
on the controlpanel-the Uwill damagethe
finish.
Painted
Surfaces
Painted surfacesincludethe sidesofthe range
and the door,top of controlpanelandthe
drawerfront.Cleanthese with soapand water
or a vinegarand watersolution.
Do not use commercial oven cleaners, cleaning
powders, steel wool or harsh abrasives on ang
painted surface.
Stainless
Steel
Surfaces
ton some models)
Do not use a steel wool pad; it will
scratch the surface.
To clean the stainless steel surface, use
warm, sudsg water or a stainless steel
cleaner or polish.Alwags wipe the surface
in the direction of the grain. Follow the
cleaner instructions for cleaning the
stainless steel surface.
To inquire about purchasing stainless steel
appliance cleaner or polish, or to find the
location of a dealer nearest gou, please call
our toll-free number:
National
Parts Center
1.800.626.2002
GEAppliances.com
Porcelain Enamel Cooktop (onsome models)
The porcelain enamel finish is sturdg but
breakable if misused.This finish is acid-
resistant. However,ang acidic foods spilled
(such as fruit juices, tomato or vinegar)
should not be permitted to remain
on the finish.
If acids spill on the cooktop while it is hot,
use a drg paper towel or cloth to wipe it up
right awag. When the surface has cooled,
wash with soap and water. Rinsewell.
Forother spills such as fat spatterings,
wash with soap and water or cleansing
powders after the surface has cooled.
Rinsewell. Polishwith a drg cloth.
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