GE 36 Owner's Manual

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Care and CleaningStainless Steel Cooktop16Controlpanel andknobsClean up spatters with a damp cloth. Removeheavier soil with warm, soapy water.Do not use abrasives of any kind on thecontrol panel.The control knobs may be removed for easiercleaning. To remove a knob, pull it straight offthe stem. Wash the knobs in soap and water butdo not soak.Ceramicbriquettes(on some models)The layer of ceramic briquettes, under thegrille racks, will last for many years withproper care.Burned-on food particles and ash can beemptied off the radiant tray when cool byshaking over a waste receptacle.Chipping or cracking of the briquettes mayoccur as they may get brittle with age,depending on the frequency of use. This isnormal and does not affect the performance.Do not replace the radiant tray/briquetteswith alternates.Grille(on some models)Clean the grille immediately after cooking.Turn off the burner. To protect your hand fromsteam and heat, wear a barbecue mitt. Scrubthe grille by dipping a brass bristle barbecuebrush frequently into a bowl of water.The steam created softens the food particlesand assists the cleaning process. The foodparticles will drop into the drip tray or into theradiant tray holding the ceramic briquettes. Besure to clean the drain tube, drip tray and linerafter they have cooled.StainlesssteelDo not use a steel wool pad; it will scratchthe surface.To clean the stainless steel surface, use a hot,damp cloth with a mild detergent suitable forstainless steel surfaces. Use a clean, hot, dampcloth to remove soap. Dry with a dry, cleancloth.If food soil remains, try a general kitchencleaner, such as Fantastik ®, Simple Green®or Formula 409 ®.For hard-to-clean soil, use a standard stainlesssteel cleaner, such as Bon-Ami® or Cameo.Apply cleaner with a damp sponge. Use a clean,hot, damp cloth to remove cleaner. Dry witha dry, clean cloth. Always scrub lightly in thedirection of the grain.After cleaning, use a stainless steel polish, suchas Stainless Steel Magic®, Revere Copper andStainless Steel Cleaner® or Wenol All PurposeMetal Polish ®. Follow the product instructionsfor cleaning the stainless steel surface.