Care And Cleaning; Control Knobs; Control Panel; Surfaces - GE C5980 Owner's Manual

Care and cleaning of the range,
Be sure electrical
power is off and all
surfaces are cool
before cleaning
any part of the
range.
Tip-Over Hazard
A child or adult can tip the range and be killed.
Verify the anti-tip bracket has been properly installed
and engaged.
Ensure the anti-tip bracket is re-engaged when the range
is moved.
Do not operate the range without the anti-tip bracket in
place and engaged.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or
serious burns to children or adults.
How to Remove Protective Shipping Film and Packaging Tape
Carefullygrasp a corner of the protective shipping To ensure no damage is done to the finishof the
film with yourfingersand slowlypeelit from the
appliancesurface.Donot useany sharpitemsto
removethe film.Remove all of the film beforeusing
the applianceforthe first time.
product,the safestway to removethe adhesive from
packagingtapeon newappliances isan application
of a householdliquiddishwashing detergent. A pply
with a soft clothand allowto soak.
NOTE: T headhesive must beremovedfrom allparts.
It cannotbe removed if it isbakedon.
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Control Knobs
Thecontrolknobsmay be removedfor easier
cleaning.
Makesurethe knobsare in theOFFpositionsand
pullthem straightoff the stemsfor cleaning.
Theknobscanbe cleanedin a dishwasheror they
may alsobe washedwith soapand water. Make
surethe insideof the knobsaredry beforereplacing.
Replace the knobs,in the OFFpositionto ensure
properplacement.
Control Panel
Ifdesired,the touch pads may be deactivated before
cleaning.
SeetheControlLockoutinformationin the Usingthe
clock, k itchentimerand controllockoutsectionin this
manual.
Cleanup splatters with a dampcloth.
Youmay alsousea glasscleaner.
Removeheaviersoilwith warm,soapywater.Donot
useabrasives of any kind.
Reactivate thetouchpadsaftercleaning.
Painted Surfaces
Paintedsurfacesincludethe sidesofthe rangeand
the door,top of controlpaneland the drawerfront.
Cleanthesewith soapand water or a vinegarand
water solution.
Donot usecommercialovencleaners, c leaning
powders,steelwool or harshabrasiveson any
paintedsurface.
Stainless Steel Surfaces (on some models)
Do not use a steel wool pad; it will scratch the
surface.
To clean the stainless steel surface, use warm,
sudsy water or a stainless steel cleaner or
polish. Always 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 you, please call our
toll-free number:
National Parts Center 1.800.525.2002
GEAppliances.com
Porcelain Enamel Cooktop (on some models)
The porcelain enamel finish is sturdy but
breakable if misused. This finish is acid-
resistant. However, any 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 dry paper towel or cloth to wipe it up right
away. When the surface has cooled, wash with
soap and water. Rinsewell.
For other spills such as fat spatterings, wash
with soap and water or cleansing powders
after the surface has cooled. Rinsewell. Polish
with a dry cloth.