GE CGS990SETSS - Manual (Page 32)

Care and cleaning of the range.
Appearance may vary.
The grates may be cleaned in a
dishwasher.
Outside
Grate Outside
Grate
Burner Grates for Model
CGS990 Only
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. For convenience,
the undersides of the side grates are marked
"OUTSIDE". Make sure the front portion of
both grates is in front. The center grate can be
interchanged front to back.
Cleaning
Grates - Soap and Water
Lift grates 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 straight lines are
formed with the center ribs of all three grates.
Cleaning Grates—Dishwasher
The grates may be cleaned in the dishwasher.
Remove any burnt-on food particles that
you can prior to placing the grates in the
dishwasher. Place them on the lowest rack
of the dishwasher and run on a "heavy duty"
cycle.
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.
Although the grates are durable, they will
gradually lose their shine, regardless of the
best care you can give them. This is due to their
continual exposure to high temperatures and
abrasion by the cookware.
Support Bumpers
If one or more of the circular silicone grate
support bumpers in the cooktop are missing or
damaged, replacement parts can be obtained
by calling 1.800.GE.CARES.
To insert the new bumpers, simply insert the cone
shaped end and push down while gently twisting or
rocking the bumper.
Cooktop Surface
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, wash
with soap and water once the surface has
cooled. Then rinse and polish with a dry cloth.
NOTE: For stainless steel cooktops, refer to the
Stainless steel surfaces section.
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