Care and cleaning of the cooktop.10OuterburnercapInner burnercapBurnerbaseTri-Ring BurnerElectrodeBurnerheadPGP986, CGP650, PGP963, CGP350(Center burner only)Burner GratesYour range has three professional-stylegrates These grates are position-specific Formaximum stability, these grates should only beused in their proper positionCleaning Grates - Soap and WaterLift grates out when cool Grates should bewashed regularly and, after spillovers Washthem in hot, soapy water and rinse with cleanwater When replacing the grates, be sure theyare positioned securely over the burnersCleaning Grates—Self-Clean OvenTo get rid of burned-on food, you may use theself-clean cycle of your oven if your oven hasself-clean racks Remove any burnt-on foodparticles prior to placing the grates in the ovenNOTE: Use caution when removing the gratesfrom the oven after the self-clean cycle hasended. The grates may still be hot.For heavily-soiled grates, you may notice somewhite ash on the grate Wipe it off with a dampcloth after the grate cools If white spots remain,remove them with a soap-filled scouring pad andrinse thoroughly with a vinegar and water mixtureThese deposits are usually a salt residue thatcannot be removed by the clean cycleCleaning Grates—DishwasherThe grates may be cleaned in the dishwasherRemove any burnt-on food particles prior toplacing the grates in the dishwasher Place themon the lowest rack of the dishwasher and run ona “heavy duty” cycleDo not operate a burner for an extended periodof time without cookware on the grate Thefinish on the grate may chip without cookwareto absorb the heatAlthough the grates are durable, they willgradually lose their shine, regardless of thebest care you can give them This is due to theircontinual exposure to high temperatures andabrasion by the cookwareSupport BumpersIf one or more of the circular silicone gratesupport bumpers in the cooktop are missing ordamaged, replacement parts can be obtainedby calling 1 800 GE CARESTo insert the new bumpers, simply insert thecone shaped end and push down while gentlytwisting or rocking the bumperAppearance may varyBurner Head and Cap ReplacementReplace the burner head onto the burner base,making sure that the head is properly orientedover the burner base and the electrode Makesure to place the correct burner head on thecorrect burner base and that the burner headsits level on the burner base The burner headsare not interchangeableMake sure the slot in the burner head is positionedover the electrode. The burner cap has three tofour pins. When replacing the cap, make surenone of the pins sits in the stability chamber. Theburner caps are not interchangeable.Burner cap not properly seatedBurner cap properly seatedBurner capBurner headBurnerbase ElectrodeStabilitychamber