Cooktop surface -28, Stainless steel surfaces, Care and cleaning of the range – GE 49-85179 User Manual

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Care and cleaning of the range.

Your range has three professional-style

double grates. These grates are position-

specific. For maximum stability, these grates

should only be used in their proper position;

they cannot be interchanged left to right

or front to back. For convenience, the

undersides of the left and right grates are

marked “LEFT FRONT” and “RIGHT FRONT.”

Make sure the front portion of both grates is

in front. The middle grate has a bow in front.

Make sure the bowed portion is towards the

front of the range.

Cleaning

Lift out when cool. Grates should be washed

regularly and, of course, after spillovers.

Wash them in hot, soapy water and rinse

with clean water. When replacing the grates,

be sure they are positioned securely over

the burners. Replace the grates so that

continuous arcs are formed with the center

ribs 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 chip

without cookware to absorb the heat.
To get rid of burned-on food, place the grates

in a covered container. Add 1/4 cup

ammonia and let them soak several hours or

overnight. Wash, rinse well and dry.
Although they are 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. You will notice this

sooner with lighter color grates.
NOTE: Do not clean the grates in a self-

cleaning oven.

Cooktop Surface (on porcelain cooktop models)

To avoid damaging the porcelain enamel

surface of the cooktop and to prevent it

from becoming dull, clean up spills right

away. Foods with a lot of acid (tomatoes,

sauerkraut, fruit juices, etc.) or foods with

high sugar content could cause a dull spot

if allowed to set.
When the surface has cooled, wash and

rinse. For other spills such as fat spatterings,

etc., wash with soap and water once the

surface has cooled. Then rinse and polish

with a dry cloth.

NOTE: Do not lift the cooktop. Lifting the

cooktop can lead to damage and improper

operation of the range.

NOTE: Do not store flammable materials

in an upper oven or lower oven drawer

or near the cooktop. Do not store or use

combustible materials, gasoline or other

flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity

of this or any other appliance.

The grates may be cleaned in a

dishwasher.

appearance may vary.

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 Center800.626.2002 (U.S.)

888.261.3055 (Canada)

www.geappliances.com (U.S.)

www.GEAppliances.ca (Canada)

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