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Careandcleaningoftherange.Burner GratesPorcelain enamel burner grates shouldbe washed regularly and, of course, afterspillove_.The grates may be washed eifller in filedishw_k_her or you may wash diem in hotsoapy water and rinse widl clean wawrYou m W a/so use abraske cleaners andscouting pads to clean burner grates. DI Ttile grates with a cloth--don't put themback on the cooktop wet.To get rid of burned food, placethe grates in a covered container Add1/4 cup (59 mi,) ammonia and let themsoak several hom_ or overnight. Wash,rinse well and d_>'Although they're durable, die grams willgradually lose their shine, regardless oftile best care you can give them. This isdue to their continua[ exposure to hightemperatures.Do not operate a burner for an extendedperiod of time without coolgqate. The finish on the grate m W chipwithout cookware to absorb tile beat.After cleaning, replace die side grams sothat the center extensions are orientedtoward the center of tile cooktop. Makesure the grates are positioned securelyover the bmne,_ and that they are stableand level.RubberGrateFeetFor stability, your cool h;Ls rubberfeet on the burner grams. If any of theserobber feet should become damaged orlost, replace them immediamly:To order replacement rubber grote feet,please ca/1 our toll-flee number:NationalPartsCenter.......... 800.625.2002GEPppliances.comRubberGrateFeet........... #WBO2TIOIOICoo/aop SurfaceTo avoid damaging tile porcelain enamelsurfime of the cooktop and to prevent itflom becoming dull, clean up spills rightaway. Foods with a lot of acid (tomatoes,sauerkraut, fluitj uices, etc.) or foods withhigh sugar content could cause a dullspot if allowed to set.When tile surface has cooled, washand rinse. For other spills such as flitspatmfings, etc., wash with soap and wamronce tile surface has cooled. Then rinseand polish with a dry cloth.NOTE:Oonotstoreflammablematerialsinan oven,drawerornearthecooktop.Oonotstoreor usecombustiblematerials,gasolineor otherflammablevaporsandliquidsin thevicinityof this oran}/otherappliance.NOTE:Oonotlift thecooktop,lifting thecooktopcanlead todamageandimproperoperationof therange.NOTE:Forstainlesssteelco&tops,refertotheStainlesssteelsurfacessection.Control KnobsThecontrolknobsmaybe removedforeasiercleaningMake sure tlle knobs are in die OFFpositions and pull diem suaight off filestems for cleaning.Tile l in adishwasher or they may a/so be washedwith soap and water Malof tile knobs are &T before replacing.Replace tile l_obs in tile OFFpositionto ensure proper placement.} Oven rack30Oven RacksAll oven racks m;iy be cleaned by band wifllan abr_sive cleaner or steel wool. Aftercleaning, rinse the rocks with clean waterand &Y with a clean cloth. (;ray po_velai,>coamd oven racks may remain in the ovenduring tile self cleaning cycle without beingdmnaged. Tile shiny, silve_7olored ovenlacks Ill;ty ieIllain in tile oven dulJng theselftcleaning cycle, but file?, will lose flleirhlster and become hind to slide.It will be necessm y to gqe;kse all ovenrack side edges widl a light coating ofvegetable oil tffker cleaning them by bandor in tile oven. Tiffs will help maintain thee;_seof sliding file racks in and out of fileoven°
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