GE RGB501, LGB156, LGB116, LGB146, LGB126, RGB526, RGB628 Burner Grates, Cooktop Surface, Oven Bottom

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Burner Grates

Lift out when cool.

Grates should be washed regularly and, of course, after spillovers. Wash

them in hot, soapy water and rinse with clean water. After cleaning, dry them thoroughly by putting them in a warm oven for a few minutes. Don’t put the grates back on the range while they are wet. When replacing the grates, be sure they’re positioned securely over the burners.

To prevent rusting on cast iron grates, apply a light coating of cooking oil on the bottom of the grates.

To get rid of burned-on food, place the grates

in a covered container (or plastic bag) with 1/4 cup ammonia to loosen the soil. Let sit overnight

(or approximately 12 hours), then scrub with a soap-filled scouring pad if necessary. Rinse grates thoroughly and dry completely before replacing them on the range top.

Although they’re durable, the grates will gradually lose their shine, regardless of the best care you can give them. This is due to their continual exposure to high temperatures. You will notice this sooner with lighter color grates.

Do not operate a burner for an extended period of time without cookware on the grate. The finish on the grate may chip without cookware to absorb the heat.

CAUTION: Do not clean the grates in a dishwasher or in a self-cleaning oven.

Cooktop Surface

To avoid damaging the porcelain enamel surface of the cooktop and to prevent it from becoming dull,

clean up spills right away. Foods with a

lot of acid (tomatoes,

sauerkraut, fruit juices, etc.) or foods with high sugar content could cause a dull spot if allowed to set.

When the surface has cooled, wash and rinse. For other spills such as fat spatterings, etc., wash with soap and water once the surface has cooled. Then rinse and polish with a dry cloth.

Be careful when you clean the cooktop because the area over the pilot will be hot (on models with standing pilots).

Do not store flammable materials in an oven or near the cooktop. Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

Oven Bottom

The oven bottom has a porcelain enamel finish. To make cleaning easier, protect the oven bottom from excessive spillovers by placing a cookie sheet on the shelf below the shelf you are cooking on. This is particularly important when baking a fruit pie or other foods with a high acid content. Hot fruit fillings or other foods that are highly acidic (such

as tomatoes, sauerkraut, and sauces with vinegar or lemon juice) may cause pitting and damage to the porcelain enamel surface and should be wiped up immediately.

We don’t recommend using aluminum foil on the oven bottom. It can affect air flow if the holes are blocked and it can concentrate heat at the bottom of the oven, resulting in poor baking performance.

If a spillover does occur on the oven bottom, allow the oven to cool first. Remove the oven bottom for easier clean-up and to prevent damage to the continuous cleaning oven coating (on some models).

Frequent wipings with mild soap and water (particularly after cooking meat) will prolong the time between major cleanings. Rinse thoroughly. Soap left on the oven bottom can cause stains.

For heavy soil, use an abrasive cleaner or a soap- filled steel wool pad. A commercial oven cleaner may also be used, following the package directions.

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Care and Cleaning

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Contents Operating Instructions, Tips Safety InstructionsHelp US Help YOU… If YOU Need ServiceUsing Your Range Important Safety InstructionsWhen You Get Your Range Do not allow anyone to climb, stand or Surface CookingBaking, Broiling and Roasting Cleaning Your RangeSave These INSTRUCTIONS5 Features and appearance vary Features of Your RangeBroiler Pan and Grid SeeSurface Burners, Grates and Drip Pans on some models Oven ControlTo Light a Surface Burner Surface CookingSurface Burner Controls Before Lighting a BurnerDo not use a wok on any other support ring How to Select Flame SizeTop-of-Range Cookware Display Clock While Timer Is Operating Clock and TimerTo Set the Timer To Change or Cancel the Timer SettingUsing Your Oven Oven Vents Oven ShelvesShelf Positions Type of Food Shelf Position How to Set Your Range for BakingBaking To avoid possible burns, place the shelvesCookies Pan PlacementPreheating Baking GuidesDon’t Peek PiesCakes Baking PansTo Adjust the Thermostat Adjust the Oven ThermostatRoasting Frozen Roasts Questions and AnswersWhy is my roast crumbling when I try to carve it? Roasting GuideShould I salt the meat before broiling? Why are my meats not turning out as brown as they should?Broiling Use of Aluminum FoilGround Beef Broiling GuideStandard Twin Burners on some models Care and CleaningFor proper ignition Sealed Burner Assemblies on some modelsOven Bottom Burner GratesCooktop Surface Broiler Pan and Grid Oven Light Bulb on some modelsControl Panel and Knobs Removable Broiler Drawer on some modelsRemovable Kick Panel on some models Oven Air VentsRemovable Storage Drawer on some models Outside of door Lift-Off Oven DoorOven bottom has a porcelain enamel finish For Your Safety Installation InstructionsImportant Safety Instructions General Provide Adequate GAS Supply Rigid Pipe Hookup for Models Equipped with Sealed Burners Connect the Range to GASExtension Cord Cautions Electrical Connections on some modelsGrounding Electrical RequirementsElectric Disconnect Electrical ConnectionsLight the Oven Pilot Adjust the Surface Burner Pilots if NecessaryLight the Surface Burner Pilots Yellow flames Light the PilotsQuality of Flames Electric Ignition ModelsTo remove the oven bottom To remove the broiler drawer Leveling the Range⁄ 8 ″ Page Page Page Problem Possible Cause QUESTIONS? Before YOU Call for SERVICE…Do It Yourself section We’ll Cover Any Appliance. Anywhere. Anytime Consumer Product Ownership Registration We’ll Be There Warranty