GE JDP36GP Use And Care Manual

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CARE AND CLEANING(continued)Lift-Up CooktopClean the area under the cooktop often. Built-up soil, After cleaning underespecially grease, may catch fire. the cooktop with hot,To make cleaning easier, the entire cooktop may be mild soapy water and alifted up and supported in the up position. clean cloth, lower theBe sure all surface units are turned off before cooktop. Be careful notto pinch your fingers.raising the cooktop. The support rod will hold thecooktop up while you clean underneath it.Brushed Chrome Cooktop (on some models)Clean the brushed chrome top with warm, soapywater or Bon Ami@ brand cleanser rinse, andimmediately dry it with a clean, soft cloth. Takecare to dry the surface following the “grain.” To helpprevent finger marks after cleaning, spread a thin filmof baby oil on the surface or a chrome protestant maybe used to help reduce spotting or fingerprinting.Wipe away excess oil with a clean, soft cloth.Porcelain Cooktop (on some models)The porcelain enamel finish is sturdy but breakable ifmisused. This finish is acid-resistant. However, anyacid foods spilled (such as fruit juices, tomato orvinegar) should not be permitted to remain on thefinish.If acids spill on the cooktop while it is hot, use a drypaper towel to wipe it up right away. When thesurface has cooled, wash with soap and water orcleansing powders. Rinse well.For other spills such as fat smatterings, wash with soapand water or cleansing powders after the surface hascooled. Rinse well. Polish with a dry cloth.Oven ShelvesClean the oven shelves with a mild abrasivecleanser. After cleaning, rinse the shelvea with cleanwater and dry with a clean cloth.To remove heavy, burned-on soil, use scouringpads. After scrubbing, wash with soapy water, rinsewell and dry.The oven shelves may be cleaned in the self-cleaning oven. However, they will darken, lose theirluster and become hard to slide. Wipe the shelfsupports with cooking oil after self-cleaning to makethe shelves slide more easily.Broiler Pan and Rack\After broiling, remove the broiler pan and rack fromthe oven. Remove the rack from the pan. Carefully lMYwi-r\%-\/7 /r/Y/ r-l YI Ypour out the grease in the pan into a proper container.Wash and rinse the pan and rack in hot, soapy water.If food has burned on, sprinkle the rack while hot Do not store a soiled broiler pan and rack in the oven.with detergent and cover with wet paper towels or adish cloth. Burned-on foods will soak loose while the Do not clean in the self-cleaning oven.meal is being served. Wash, scour if necessary with a The broiler pan and rack may also be cleaned insoap-filled or plastic scouring pad. Rinse well and dry. the dishwasher.26