GE PGS908 Owner's Manual

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GEAppliances.cam (U.SJwww.GEAppfiances.ca (Canada)Burner Grates and Vent GrillePorcelainenamel burner grates and the ventgrille should be washed regularly and, of course,after spillovers.The grates may be washed either in thedishwasher oryou may wash them in hot soapywater and rinse with clean water. You may alsouse abrasive cleaners and scouring pads to cleanburner grates and the vent grille. Dry the gratesand grille with a cloth-don't put them back onthe cooktop wet.To get rid of burned-on food, place the gratesand grille in a covered container. Add 1/4 cup (59mL) ammonia and let them soak several hours orovernight. Wash, rinse well and dry.Although they're durable, the gratesand grille will gradually lose their shine,regardless of the best care you can give them.This is due to their continual exposure to hightemperatures.Do not operate a burner for an extended periodof time without cookware on the grate. The finishon the grate may chip without cookware toabsorb the heat.After cleaning, replace the center vent grillefirst. Replacethe side grates so that the centerextensions are oriented toward the center ofthe cooktop. The rear center extensions shouldslightly overlap the vent grille. Hake sure thegrates are positioned securely over the burnersand that they are stable and level.Rubber Grate FeetFor stability, your cooktop has rubberfeet on the burner grates. If any of these rubberfeet should become damaged or lost, replacethem immediately.To order replacement rubber grate feet, pleasecall our toll-free number:National PartsCenter ............... 800.525.2002 (U.SJ800.551.1515 (Canada)GEAppliances.com (U.SJwww.GEAppliances.ca (Canada)Rubber Grate Feet ....... #WBO2T10101Cooktop SurfaceTo avoid damaging the porcelain enamel surfaceof the cooktop and to prevent it from becomingdull, clean up spills right away. Foodswith a lotof acid (tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices, etc.)orfoods with high sugar content could cause a dullspot if allowed to set.When the surface has cooled, washand rinse. For other spills such as fat spatterings,etc., wash with soap and water once the surfacehas cooled. Then rinse and polish with a dry cloth.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.NOTE: Do not lift the cooktop. Lifting the cooktopcan lead to damage and improper operation ofthe range.NOTE:For stainless steel cooktops, refer to theStainlesssteel surfaces section.Control KnobsThecontrol knobs may be removed for easiercleaning.Hake sure the knobs are in the OFFpositions andpull them straight off the stems for cleaning.The knobs can be cleaned in a dishwasher orthey may also be washed with soap and water.Hake sure the insidesof the knobs are dry beforereplacing.Replace the knobs in the OFF position to ensureproper placement.Ovenrack Oven RacksAll oven racks may be cleaned by hand with anabrasive cleaner or steel wool. After cleaning,rinse the racks with clean water and dry with aclean cloth. Gray porcelain-coated oven racksmay remain in the oven during the self-cleaningcycle without being damaged. The shiny, silver-colored oven racks may remain in the ovenduring the self-cleaning cycle, but they will losetheir luster and become hard to slide.It will be necessary to grease all ovenrack side edges with a light coating of vegetableoil after cleaning them by hand or in the oven.This will help maintain the ease of sliding theracks in and out of the oven.33