GE JDP36GP Use And Care Manual

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Proper care and cleaning are important so your range will give you efficientand satisfactory service. Follow these directions carefully in caring for it tohelp assure safe and proper maintenance.BE SURE ELECTRICAL POWER IS OFF BEFORE CLEANINGANY PART OF THE RANGE.Removal of Packaging TapeThe safest way to remove adhesive left from NOTE: The plastic tape that is not removed frompackaging tape on new appliances to assure no the chrome trim on oven parts cannot be removeddamage is done to the finish of the product, is an if baked on.application of a household liquid dishwashingdetergent, mineral oil or cooking oil. Apply with asoft cloth and allow to soak. Wipe dry and then applyan appliance polish to thoroughly clean and protectthe surface. This procedure is also safe for the face ofmicrowave doors and other plastic and Lexan parts.Surface Units and Drip PansTo clean the surface units, turn the control to the highestsetting for a minute. The coils will burn off any soil.CAUTIONl Do not immerse the surface units in liquids of any kind.l Do not clean the surface units in a dishwasher.l Do not bend the surface unit plug terminals.l Do not attempt to clean, adjust or in any way repairthe plug-in receptacle.To remove the drip pans for cleaning, the surface unitsmust be removed first. Make sure the surface units arecompletely cool before touching them.Surface Unit\Drip PanLift the surface unit about 1 inch above the drip panand pull it out.Do not lift the surface unit more than 1 inch.If you do, it may not lie flat on the drip pan whenyou plug it back in.Repeated lifting of the surface unit morethan 1 inch above the drip pan can permanentlydamage the receptacle.To replace a surface unit:l Replace the drip pan into the recess in thecooktop. Make sure opening in the pan lines upwith the receptacle.c Insert the terminals of the surface unit throughthe opening in the drip pan and into the receptacle.l Guide the surface unit into place so it rests evenly.Drip PansRemove the surface units. Then lift out the drip pans.The drip pans can be cleaned by hand. Place them in acovered container (or a plastic bag) with 1/4 cupammonia to loosen the soil. Then scrub with a soapfilled scouring pad if necessary. Rinse with cleanwater and polish with a clean soft cloth.The drip pans may also be cleaned in the dishwasher.Clean the area under the drip pans often.Built-up soil, especially grease, may catch fire.Do not cover drip pans with foil. Using foil so closeto the receptacle could cause shock, fire or damage tothe range.CAUTION: Be sure all controls are turned toOFF and surface units are cool before attemptingto remove them.(continued next page)25