GE 164D2966P118 Use And Care Manual

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GE 164D2966P118 Use And Care Manual Manual pdf 21 page image

rner GratesPorcelain enamel burnergrates should be washedregularly and, of course,after spillovers. Wash themin hot, soapy water and rinse with clean water. Drythe grates with a cloth—don’t put them back on theran&e wet. When replacing the grates, be sure they’repositioned securely over the burners.To get fid Of burned-on food, place the grates in a coveredcontainer or plastic bag. Add 1/4 cup ammonia and letthem soak for 30 minutes. Wash, rinse well and dry.Although they’re durable, the grates will graduallylose their shine, regardless of the best care you cangive them, This is due to their continual exposure tohigh temperatures.Do not operate a burner for an extended period oftime without cookware on the grate. The finish on thegrate may chip without cookware to absorb the heat.Drip PansRemove the grates. Then lift out the chrome-plateddrip pans. Wash them in hot, soapy water. Rinse themwith clean, hot water and polish them dry with acloth. Never use abrasive cleansers or steelwool—they’ll scratch the surface. Instead, soak thedrip pans for about 20 minutes in slightly dilutedliquid 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. Rinsewith clean water and polish with a clean, soft cloth.The drip pans may also be cleaned in the dishwasher.Lift-Off Oven DoorThe oven door is removable, but~ heavy. You may need help.oving and replacing the door.Do not lift the door by the handleThis can cause the glass to breakor can cause damage to the door.To remove the door, open it afew inches to the special stopposition that will hold the dooropen. Grasp firmly on each sideand lift the door straight up andoff the hinges.NOTE:l Be careful not to place hands between the hingeand the oven door frame as the hinge could snapback and pinch fingers.l While working in the oven area, cover the hingeswith towels or empty paper towel rolls to preventpinched fingers and chipping the porcelain enamelon the frame.To replace the door, make sure the hinges are in thespecial stop position. Position the slots in the bottomof the door squarely over the hinges at the same time.If the hinges snap back against the oven frame, pullthem back out.TO CLEAN THE DOOR:Inside of door:l Soap and water will normally do the job. Heavyspattering or spillovers may require cleaning with amild abrasive cleaner. Soapy, wet metal pads may alsobe used. Do not allow food spills with a high sugar oracid content (such as milk, tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruitjuices or pie filling) to remain on the surface. Theymay cause a dull spot even after cleaning.l If necessary, you may use an oven cleaner.Follow the package directions. Do not use ovencleaners, cleansing powders or harsh abrasives onthe outside of the door.Outside of door:“ Use soap and water to thoroughly clean the top,sides and front of the oven door. DO NOT let waterrun down through openings in the top of the door.Rinse well. You may also use a glass cleaner toclean the glass on the outside of the door.l Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, tomato saucesand basting materials containing acids may causediscoloration and should be wiped up immediately.When the surface is cool, clean and rinse.(contit~ued next page)21