GE JGBP35GXX Use And Care & Installation Manual

GE JGBP35GXX Use And Care & Installation Manual Manual pdf 34 page image

34CARE AND CLEANING(continued)Oven Air VentsNever block the vents (air openings) of the range.They provide the air inlet and outlet that are necessaryfor the range to operate properly with correctcombustion. Air openings are located at the rear of thecooktop, at the top and bottom of the oven door, and atthe bottom of the range, under the kick panel orstorage drawer (depending on the model). Vent appearance and location varyLift-up Cooktop (on models with standard twin burners)Clean the area under the cooktop often. Built-up soil,especially grease, may catch on fire.To make cleaning easier, the cooktop may be lifted up.To raise the cooktop:1. Be sure the burners are turned off.2. Remove the grates.3. Grasp the two front burner wells and lift up.Some models have dualsupport rods that will holdthe cooktop up while youclean underneath it.After cleaning under thecooktop with hot, soapywater and a clean cloth,lower the cooktop. Becareful not to pinch your fingers.Removable Kick Panel (on some models)The kick panel may be removed for cleaning underthe range.To remove, lift up thebottom of the panel slightlyto disengage the panel fromthe tabs at the base of therange. Pull the bottom of thepanel forward until the springclips are released at the top ofthe panel.To replace, insert the twoslots at the bottom of the panelonto the two tabs at the baseof the range and push the topof the panel forward to engagethe spring clips.Fluorescent Night Light (on some models)CAUTION: Do not touch the bulb with wet handsor when the bulb is hot. Never wipe the light areawith a wet cloth. Electrical power must be shut offif you have to replace the bulb.1. With a phillipsscrewdriver, remove thetwo screws.2. Lift canopy straight up.3. Remove the fluorescent light bulb. Replace thebulb with one of the same length and wattage.4. Replace the canopy.