GE 164D2966P118 - Manual (Page 21)

Grates
Porcelain burner
should be washed
regularly and, course,
after Wash them
in hot, soapy water and rinse with clean water. Dry
the grates with a cloth—don’t put them back on the
ran&e wet. When replacing the grates, be sure they’re
positioned securely over the burners.
To Of burned-on food, the grates in a covered
container or plastic bag. Add 1/4 cup ammonia and let
them soak
minutes. Wash, rinse well and dry.
Although they’re durable, the grates will gradually
lose their shine, regardless of the best care you can
give them, This is due to their continual exposure to
high temperatures.
Do not operate a burner an extended period of
time without cookware on grate. The finish on the
grate may chip without cookware to absorb the heat.
Drip Pans
Remove the grates. Then lift out the chrome-plated
drip pans. Wash them in hot, soapy water. Rinse them
with clean, hot water and polish them dry with a
cloth. Never use abrasive cleansers or steel
wool—they’ll scratch the surface. Instead, soak the
drip pans for about 20 minutes in slightly diluted
liquid cleanser or mild solution of ammonia and water
( 1/2 cup of ammonia to one gallon of water).
After soaking, wash them in hot, soapy water. Rinse
with clean water and polish with a clean, soft cloth.
The drip pans may also be cleaned in the dishwasher.
Lift-Off Oven Door
The oven door is removable, but
heavy. You may need help
and replacing the door.
not lift the door by the handle
This cause the glass to break
or can cause damage to the door.
To remove the door, open it a
few inches to the special stop
position that will hold the door
open. Grasp firmly on each side
and lift the door straight up and
off the hinges.
NOTE:
●
Be careful not to place hands between the hinge
and the oven door frame as the hinge snap
back and pinch fingers.
●
While working in the oven area, cover the hinges
with towels or empty paper towel rolls to prevent
pinched fingers and chipping the porcelain enamel
on the frame.
To replace the door, make sure the hinges are in the
special stop position. Position the slots in the bottom
of the door squarely over the hinges at the same time.
If the hinges snap back against the oven frame, pull
them back out.
TO CLEAN THE DOOR:
Inside of door:
●
Soap and water will normally do the job. Heavy
spattering or may require cleaning with a
mild abrasive cleaner. Soapy, wet metal pads may also
be used. Do not allow food spills with a high sugar or
acid content (such as milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit
juices or pie filling) to remain on the surface. They
may cause a dull spot even after cleaning.
●
If necessary, you may use an oven cleaner.
Follow the package directions. Do not use oven
cleaners, cleansing powders or harsh abrasives on
the outside of the door.
Outside of
Use soap and water to thoroughly clean the top,
sides and front of the oven door. DO NOT let water
run down through openings in the top of the door.
Rinse well. You may also use a glass cleaner to
clean the glass on the outside of the door.
●
Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, tomato sauces
and basting materials containing acids may cause
discoloration and should be wiped up immediately.
When the surface is cool, clean and rinse.
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