Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support
Care and cleaning of the range. www.GEAppliances.com
Be sure all controls are off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range.
If your range is removed for cleaning, servicing or any reason, be sure the anti-tip
device is re-engaged properly when the range is replaced. Failure to take this
precaution could result in tipping of the range and cause injury.
Porcelain Enamel Cooktop
The porcelain enamel finish is sturdy but
breakable if misused. This finish is acid-
resistant. However, any acidic foods
spilled (such as fruit juices, tomato or
vinegar) should not be permitted to
remain on the finish.
If acids spill on the cooktop while it is hot, use a
dry paper towel or cloth to wipe it up right away.
When the surface has cooled, wash with soap
and water. Rinse well.
For other spills such as fat spatterings,
wash with soap and water or cleansing
powders after the surface has cooled.
Rinse well. Polish with a dry cloth.
How to Remove Packaging Tape
To assure no damage is done to the finish
of the product, the safest way to remove
the adhesive left from packaging tape on
new appliances is an application of a
household liquid dishwashing detergent,
mineral oil or cooking oil.
Apply with a soft cloth and allow to soak.
Wipe dry and then apply an appliance
polish to thoroughly clean and protect
the surface.
NOTE: The plastic tape (on some models) must
be removed from all chrome trim. It cannot be
removed if it is baked on.
Oven Heating Elements
Do not clean the bake element or the broil
element. Any soil will burn off when the
elements are heated.
To clean the oven floor, gently lift
the bake element. Clean with warm
soapy water. 19
Control Knobs
Control Panel
Molded rib
Spring clip
Clear groove in
stem The control knobs may be removed for easier
cleaning.
To remove a knob, pull it straight off
the stem. If a knob is difficult to remove,
place a towel or dishcloth between the
knob and control panel and pull gently.
Wash the knobs in soap and water or a
vinegar and hot water solution.
Before removing the knobs for cleaning,
please note that the knobs are in the
OFF position. When replacing the knobs,
check the OFF position to ensure proper
placement.
Do not bend knobs by pulling them up
or down or by hanging a towel or other
such loads. This can damage the shaft.
To replace:
Check the back of the knob.
The molded rib of the knob is
designed to fit perfectly onto the
knob stem.
Align the molded rib to the clear
groove in the knob stem. Push the
knob back as far as it will go.
If desired, the touch pads may be deactivated
before cleaning.
See the Oven or Range Lockout information
in the Using the clock, timer and control
lockout section in this manual.
Clean up splatters with a damp cloth.
You may also use a glass cleaner.
Remove heavier soil with warm soapy
water. Do not use abrasives of any kind.
Reactivate the touch pads after cleaning.