ge.comIVent appearance and location vary.Oven Air VentsNever block the vents (air openings) of therange. They provide the air inlet and outletthat are necessary for the range to operateproperly with correct combustion.Air openings are located at the rear ofthe cooktop, at the top and bottom of theoven door,and at the bottom of the range,under the lower oven drawer.Upper Control PanelLock out the touch pads before cleaning.See the Control Lockout information in theSpecial features of your oven control sectionin this manual.Clean up splatters with a damp cloth.You may also use a glass cleaner.Removeheavier soilwith warm soapy water.Do not use abrasives of any kind.Unlock the touch pads after cleaning.Seethe Contro! Lockout information in theSpecia!features of gout oven contro! sectionin this manual.Surface burner knobLower oven drawer knobLower Control Panel and KnobsIt's a good idea to wipe the control panel aftereach use of the oven. Clean with mild soapand water or vinegar and water, rinse withclean water and polish dry with a soft cloth.Do not use abrasive cleansers,strong liquidcleaners, plastic scouring pads or ovencleaners on the control panel-they willdamage the finish. A 50/50 solution ofvinegar and hot water works well.Thecontro! knobs may be removed for easiercleaning.Make sure the knobs are in the OFFpositionsand pull them straight off the stems forcleaning.The knobs can be cleaned in a dishwasheror they may also be washed with soap andwater. Make sure the insidesof the knobs aredry before replacing.Replacethe knobs in the OFF positionto ensure proper placement.Metal parts can be cleaned with soap andwater. Do not use steel wool, abrasives,ammonia, acids or commercial ovencleaners. Dry with a soft cloth.NOTE:Thelower oven drawer contro! knob isnot interchangeable with the surface burnerknobs. Be sure to reinstal! the lower ovendrawer knob to the origina! location. Thelower oven drawer knob mablbe identifiedbg the red line.Surface burner knobs havea white line.37