GE JCGB860 Owner's Manual

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26 49-85223CARE AND CLEANING: Cleaning The Cooktop Cleaning the Cooktop (Cont.)Griddles (on some models)Nonstick Aluminum Griddle: Avoid scraping thegriddle surface with metal utensils. Wash your griddlewith dish soap and hot water. If necessary, scrub with anon-abrasive plastic pad.Reversible Cast-Iron: Clean your reversible cast-irongriddle with a stiff brush and hot water. Using soap isnot recommended, and harsh detergents should neverEHXVHGDVWKH\ZLOOUHPRYHWKHVHDVRQLQJ5LQVHZLWKhot water and dry thoroughly. After rinsing, preseasonthe griddle by applying a light coat of cooking oil to thegriddle surface. Wipe off excess oil with a paper towel.Store in a cool, dry place.Griddle Precautions:Ŷ If something has spilled under the griddle, it shouldbe cleaned up as soon as possible to prevent thespill from getting baked onto the cooktop.Ŷ Do not allow grease to accumulate under the griddleas it can be a fire hazard. Clean under the griddlewith hot, soapy water as soon as it is cool.Ŷ Do not wash your griddle in the dishwasher.Ŷ 'RQRWFOHDQWKHJULGGOHLQWKHVHOIFOHDQLQJRYHQGrate Support Bumpers (on some models)If any of the rubber grate support bumpers in the cooktopare missing or damaged, replacement parts can beREWDLQHGE\FDOOLQJ*(&$5(6To insert the new bumpers, simply place thecone-shaped end of the bumper into the hole in thecooktop and push down while gently twisting the bumper.Grate Support BumpersBurner GratesManual CleaningGrates should be washed in hot, soapy water andrinsed with clean water. To soften burned-on food,place grates in a solution containing ¼-cup ofhousehold ammonia for several hours. Afterward, scrubgrates with a plastic scouring pad soaked in hot, soapyZDWHU5LQVHZHOODQGGU\Self Clean Mode (on some models)If your grates do not have rubber bumpers on theirbottom surface, they may be cleaned in the lower ovenusing the self-clean cycle. Do not attempt to clean yourgrates in the oven if your grates have rubber bumpers.Doing so will destroy the rubber bumpers and may affectthe function of your surface burners.Porcelain-coated grates may gradually dull if continuallyexposed to self-clean temperatures.If your oven is equipped with self-clean (black) racks,it is recommended to follow the instructions for placinggrates on racks. If your oven is equipped with nickel-plated (silver) racks, it is recommended to follow theinstructions for placing grates on the oven bottom.Nickel-plated racks should not remain in the oven duringthe self clean cycle. Doing so will tarnish the racks. Ifeither type of rack is left in the oven during a self-cleancycle, the rack may become difficult to slide.NOTE: When placing or removing grates from the oven,do not slide the grates on the racks or oven bottom. Doingso could damage the enamel on the racks or oven bottom.To self-clean your grates on self-clean racks(Lower Oven Only): ,QVHUWUDFNVLQSRVLWLRQVDQG2. Gently place one grate on each rack.To self clean your grates on the oven bottom(Lower Oven Only): 5HPRYHDOORYHQUDFNV2. Gently place one grate on the center of the ovenbottom with the grate oriented in the upright position.Stack remaining grate(s) as shown below. Do notplace or stack grates in any other configuration or inthe upper oven.Once the grates are placed in the oven, operate theself-clean cycle per the instruction in the Cleaning theOven section.NOTE: Use caution when removing the grates from theoven after the self-clean cycle has ended. The gratesmay still be hot.Once the self-clean cycle is complete, the grates maycarefully be removed. You may notice a white residue onthe grates. Wipe it off with a damp sponge. If white spotsSHUVLVWZHWWKHVSRQJHZLWKDVROXWLRQRIYLQHJDUand water and wipe the grates again.When replacing the grates on the cooktop, be sure to locatethem correctly. Grates should fit securely into the cooktop.