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Care and cleaning of the cooktop – GE PGP990SENSS User Manual

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Control Knobs and Control Panel Seal

After grilling there may be soot on the knobs

and control panel seal. This soot can be

removed by scrubbing with a plastic scrubber

and mild dishwashing detergent. The control

knobs may be removed for cleaning.
To remove a knob, pull it straight up.

Wash the knobs in soap and water but do not

soak. Avoid getting water down into the knob

stem holes.
Wipe with a sponge, damp cloth or paper

towel. Do not scrub with steel wool pads or

abrasive cleansers.
To replace a knob, match the flat part of the

knob opening with the flat side of the shaft.

Care and cleaning of the cooktop.

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Before Cleaning

Before cleaning any part of your cooktop, be

sure all controls are off and DISCONNECT

ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE COOKTOP at

the fuse box or circuit breaker panel, or pull

the cooktop power plug, located beneath the

cooktop and inside the cabinets.

Do not operate the cooktop without all parts

in place.

Grease Jar

A grease jar is located below the grill basin

pan under the countertop. Check periodically

to prevent spillovers. Unscrew and remove.

If the jar is broken, replace with any heat

tempered jar, such as a canning jar, that has a

wide mouth screw neck.

Porcelain Cooktop

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 to wipe it up right away.

When the surface has cooled, wash with soap

and water or cleansing powders. Rinse well.

For other spills, such as fat spatterings,

wash with soap and water or cleansing

powders after the surface has cooled. Rinse

well. Polish with a dry cloth.

Stainless Steel Surfaces

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

800.626.2002

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