GE JP328 JP626 Care and cleaning of the cooktop, Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care

Safety Instructions

Care and cleaning of the cooktop.

Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the cooktop.

How to Remove Packaging Tape

To assure no damage is done to the finish	Apply with a soft cloth and allow to soak.
of the product, the safest way to remove	Wipe dry and then apply an appliance
the adhesive left from packaging tape on	polish to thoroughly clean and protect
new appliances is an application of a	the surface.
household liquid dishwashing detergent,	NOTE: The plastic tape must be removed from all
mineral oil or cooking oil.
	chrome trim. It cannot be removed if it is baked on.

Cleaning Operating Instructions

Molded rib

Spring clip

Clear groove

Control Knobs

The control knobs may be removed for easier cleaning.

Make sure the knobs are in the OFF positions and pull them straight off the stems for cleaning.

The knobs can be cleaned in a dishwasher or they may also be washed with soap and water. Make sure the insides of the knobs are dry before replacing.

Replace the knobs in the OFF position to ensure proper placement.

Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and

Support rod

Be sure to secure the cooktop support rod in the cooktop front lip.

Lift-Up Cooktop

Clean the area under the cooktop often. Built-up soil, especially grease, may catch on fire.

To make cleaning easier, the entire cooktop may be lifted. Be sure all surface units are turned off and are cool before raising the cooktop.

To raise the cooktop:

1 Remove all four control knobs. See the Control Knobs section.

2 Remove one of the front surface units and drip pans and use this opening to grasp the cooktop. See the Surface Units and Drip Pans sections.

3 Lift the cooktop.

4 Raise the support rod into place and hook it onto the front lip of the cooktop to hold it in place while cleaning.

To clean the cooktop:

Use hot, soapy water and a clean cloth to clean the surface under the cooktop. To remove burned-on spills, use a cleansing powder. Rinse well, then polish with a dry cloth.

To lower the cooktop:

1	While holding the cooktop up with
	one hand, carefully disengage the
	support rod and return it to its
	original location.
	Gently lower the cooktop.
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	Replace any drip pans and surface
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	units that you removed.
	Replace the control knobs.
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