GE Gas Ranges - Manual (Page 29)

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OVEN ON
HEATING
OFF BAKE CONV
BAKE BROIL CLEAN
OVEN
DOOR LOCKED
Drip trays,
drip tray
liners and
drain tubes
Located beneath the cooktop are one or two
drip trays. If you have a griddle or a grille there
will also be a tray liner. The drip trays and liners
are made of stainless steel. The drip trays are
on rollers so they are easy to remove and
replace.
To remove the drip tray, pull it forward.
If something has spilled into the tray, it should
be cleaned up as soon as possible to prevent
“baked on” food soil.
Grease from the griddle or the grille drains
through the drain tubes into the tray and into
the liner below.
Do not allow the grease to accumulate in the
drip tray or liner as it can be a fire hazard.
Clean the drip tray and liner as soon as they are
cool. Clean with hot soapy water.
To clean the drain tube use a soapy bottle brush.
A mild abrasive cleaner such as Bon-Ami ® or Soft
Scrub ® can be used. For stubborn stains, use a
soap-filled steel wool pad or a harsh abrasive
cleaner such as Comet
® or Ajax ® , rubbing lightly.
Rinse all parts thoroughly.
Drain tubes
Drip tray and liner
Griddle
(on some models)
Thoroughly clean the griddle of grease and
food particles, using a square-edged spatula,
while it is still hot.
Wipe the griddle with a dry, heavy, coarse cloth
to remove any remaining residue and food
particles.
Wash with hot soapy water, rinse and dry.
Once the griddle has cooled, rub the surface
lightly with vegetable oil. Do not use corn oil or
cooking sprays as they get sticky.
If the griddle is cleaned with anything other
than a dry, heavy, coarse cloth, it will need to
be reseasoned.
Never flood the hot griddle with cold water.
This could cause the griddle to crack or warp.