GE P2S975 Owner's Manual

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30Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsAll oven racks may be cleaned by hand withan abrasive cleaner or steel wool. Aftercleaning, rinse the racks with clean waterand dry with a clean cloth. Gray porcelain-coated oven racks may remain in the ovenduring the self-cleaning cycle without beingdamaged. The shiny, silver-colored ovenracks may remain in the oven during theself-cleaning cycle, but they will lose theirluster and become hard to slide.It will be necessary to grease all ovenrack side edges with a light coating ofvegetable oil after cleaning them by handor in the oven. This will help maintain theease of sliding the racks in and out of theoven.Oven RacksOven rackCare and cleaning of the range.Burner GratesPorcelain enamel burner grates shouldbe washed regularly and, of course, afterspillovers.The grates may be washed either in thedishwasher or you may wash them in hotsoapy water and rinse with clean water.You may also use abrasive cleaners andscouring pads to clean burner grates. Drythe grates with a cloth—don’t put themback on the cooktop wet.To get rid of burned-on food, placethe grates in a covered container. Add1/4 cup (59 mL) ammonia and let themsoak several hours or overnight. Wash,rinse well and dry.Although they’re durable, the grates willgradually lose their shine, regardless ofthe best care you can give them. This isdue to their continual exposure to hightemperatures.Do not operate a burner for an extendedperiod of time without cookware on thegrate. The finish on the grate may chipwithout cookware to absorb the heat.After cleaning, replace the side grates sothat the center extensions are orientedtoward the center of the cooktop. Makesure the grates are positioned securelyover the burners and that they are stableand level.Rubber Grate FeetFor stability, your cooktop has rubberfeet on the burner grates. If any of theserubber feet should become damaged orlost, replace them immediately.To order replacement rubber grate feet,please call our toll-free number:National Parts Center . . . . . . . . . .800.626.2002GEAppliances.comRubber Grate Feet . . . . . . . . . . . #WB02T10101Cooktop SurfaceTo avoid damaging the porcelain enamelsurface of the cooktop and to prevent itfrom becoming dull, clean up spills rightaway. Foods with a lot of acid (tomatoes,sauerkraut, fruit juices, etc.) or foods withhigh sugar content could cause a dullspot if allowed to set.When the surface has cooled, washand rinse. For other spills such as fatspatterings, etc., wash with soap and wateronce the surface has cooled. Then rinseand polish with a dry cloth.NOTE: Do not lift the cooktop. Lifting the cooktopcan lead to damage and improper operation of therange.NOTE: For stainless steel cooktops, refer to theStainless steel surfaces section.NOTE: Do not store flammable materials inan oven, drawer or near the cooktop. Do notstore or use combustible materials, gasolineor other flammable vapors and liquids in thevicinity of this or any other appliance.Control KnobsThe control knobs may be removed for easiercleaning.Make sure the knobs are in the OFFpositions and pull them straight off thestems for cleaning.The knobs can be cleaned in adishwasher or they may also be washedwith soap and water. Make sure the insidesof the knobs are dry before replacing.Replace the knobs in the OFF positionto ensure proper placement.