GE C2S985SETSS - Manual (Page 33)

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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.
Oven Air Vents
Never block the vents (air openings) of the
range. They provide the air inlet and outlet that
are necessary for the range to operate properly
with correct combustion.
Air openings are located at the rear of the
cooktop, at the top and bottom of the oven
door, and at the bottom of the range.
Vent appearance and location vary.
Upper Control Panel
On models so equipped, lock out the touch pads
before cleaning.
See the Gas/Control Lockout information in
the Special features of your oven control section
in this manual.
Clean up splatters with a damp cloth.
You may also use a glass cleaner.
Remove heavier soil with warm soapy water.
Do not use abrasives of any kind.
Unlock the touch pads after cleaning.
Lower Control Panel (Front Manifold Panel) and Knobs
Surface burner knob
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Off
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Red line
Upper oven knob (on some models)
It's a good idea to wipe the control panel after
each use of the oven. Use a damp cloth to
clean or rinse. For cleaning, use mild soap and
water or a 50/50 solution of vinegar and water.
For rinsing, use clean water. Polish dry with a
soft cloth.
Do not use abrasive cleansers, strong liquid
cleaners, plastic scouring pads or oven cleaners
on the control panel—they will damage the
finish.
Do not try to bend knobs by pulling them up
or down or by hanging a towel or other such
loads. This can damage the gas valve shaft.
The control knobs may be removed for easier
cleaning.
Make sure the knobs are in the OEE positions
and pull them straight off the stems for
cleaning.
The knobs can be cleaned in a dishwasher or
they may also be washed with soap and water.
Make sure the insides of the knobs are dry
before replacing.
Replace the knobs in the OEE position to ensure
proper placement.
Metal parts can be cleaned with soap and
water. Do not use steel wool, abrasives,
ammonia, acids or commercial oven cleaners.
Dry with a soft cloth.
To determine the correct location of the knob
on the front control panel, examine the back
of the knob. Knobs with labels and two stem
holes are not interchangeable with other
types of knobs and should be returned to the
front panel first. Locate the proper position
by matching the label and the front panel
description or by matching the shape of the
knob holes to the shape of the control panel
stems. Knobs without labels and only one stem
hole can be returned to any position on the
front control panel that has only one stem.
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