GE JGBS14 Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions

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Care and cleaning of the range. GEAppliances.cBe sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range.I^ Ii WARNINGI ;uourrange is removed Forcleaning, servicing or any reason, besure the anti-tip device is reengaged properly when the range is replaced. Failure to takethis precaution could result in tipping of the range and cause injury.To check if the bracket is installed and engaged properly, look underneath the range to seethat the anti-tip arm attached to the side panel is engaged in the bracket. On some models, thestorage drawer or kick panel can be removed for easier inspection. If visual inspection is notpossible, slide the range forward, confirm the anti-tip bracket is securely attached to the floor orwall, and slide the range back so the anti-tip arm slidesjust under the anti-tip bracket.If the range is pulled From the wall Forany reason, always repeat this procedure to verify therange is properly secured by the anti-tip bracket.Ifyour range has no anti-tip bracket, call !.800.626.877/4 to receive one at no cost.Grote= ,,Drip pan (if so equipped)Surface burnerACAUTiON:Do not operate the cooktop without allburner parts, drip pans (if so equipped)and grates in place.Standard Twin Burner AssembliesOn models with standard twin burners, thecooktop lifts up for easy access.Turn all controls OFFbefore removing burnerparts and drip pans (ifso equipped).The burner grates and drip pans (if soequipped) can be lifted off, making them easyto clean.The holes in the surface burners of your rangemust be kept clean at all times for properignition and an even, unhampered flame.You should clean the surface burners routinely,especially after bad spillovers, which could clogthese holes.Wipe off surface burners. If heavy spilloveroccurs, remove the surface burners from therange. Burners lift out for cleaning. Lift up thecooktop and then lift out the surface burners.To remove burned-on food, soak the surfaceburner in a solution of mild liquid detergentand hot water. Soakthe surface burner for 20to 30 minutes.For more stubborn stains, use a cleanser likeSoft Scrub®brand or Ban Ami®brand. Rinsewell to remove any traces of the cleanser thatmight clog the surface burner openings.Do not use steel wool because it will clog thesurface burner openings and scratch thesurface burners. If the holes become clogged,clean them with a sewing needle or twist-tie.Before putting the surface burner back, shakeout excess water and then dry it thoroughly bysetting it in a warm oven for 30 minutes. Thenplace it back in the range, making sure it isproperly seated and level.Checkthe flame pattern of each burner. If theflames are "jumpy" (not steady), clean the holesagain with a sewing needle or twist-tie.Cleaning Burner GratesLift out when cool. Grates should be washedregularly and, of course, after spillovers.Washthem in hot, soupy water and rinse with cleanwater. When replacing the grates, be surethey are positioned securely over the burners.Replace the grates so that continuous arcs areformed with the center ribs of all three grates.Do not operate a burner for an extendedperiod of time without cookwure on the grate.The finish on the grate may chip withoutcookware to absorb the heat.To get rid of burned-on food, place the gratesin a covered container. Add 1/4 cup ammoniaand let them soak several hours or overnight.Wash, rinse well and dry.Although they are durable, the grates willgradually losetheir shine, regardless of thebest care you can give them. This isdue totheir continual exposure to high temperatures.You will notice this sooner with lighter colorgrates.Clean these holesthoroughly on eachburner.13