GE Range manual Careand cleaning of the range, Oven Heating Elements, How to Remove Packaging Tape

Careand cleaning of the range. CEA ,ia,cescom

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.

Groove Stem

Molded rib

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How to Remove Packaging Tape

To assure no dmnage, is done to the finish of the product, the safest way to remoxe

the adhesixe left from packaging tape on

new appliances is an application of a

household liquid dishwashing detergent, mineral oil or cooking oil.

Control Knobs

Thecontrol knobs may be removed for easier cleaning.

To remove a knob, pull it straight

off' tile stem. If a knob is difficult to

ren/ove, place a towel or dishcloth between tile knob and control panel and pull gently. Wash tile knobs in soap and water or a vinegar and hot water solution.

getOre removing tile knobs fin.

cleaning, please note that tile knobs are

in the OFf position. When replacing the

knobs, check the OFF position to ensure proper placement.

Control Panel

It's a good idea to wipe tile control panel after each rise ot tile ()veil. Use a damp cloth to clean or rinse. D)r cleaning, use mild soap and wamr or a 50/50 solution

of vinegar and wateI: For IJnsing, rise clean water. Polish dry with a sott cloth.

Oven Heating Elements

Do not clean the bake element or the broil

e/emen_ Any soil wi// burn off when the elementsare heated

Apply wifl_ a soft doth and all_)w to soak. Wipe d_y and then apply an appliance

polish to thoroughly clean and protect the stmfhce.

NOTE: Theplastic tape (onsome models)must be removed from a// chrome trim./t cannot be removed if it is bakedon.

Do not bend knobs by pulling them

up or down or by hanging a towel or

other such loads. This can damage the shall

Toreplace:

[] Check tile back of tile knob.

V2] Tile molded fib of tile knob is designed to fit peI_fectly onto tile knob stenl.

[] Mign tile molded fib to tile clear gr(/oxe in tile knob stem. Push tile knob back as far as it will *o

Do not rise abI'asive cleansels, strong

liquid cleanei_, plastic scouting pads or

oven cleanelN OIT tile control panel-- they will damage tile finish.

To clean tile oven flooi; gently lift tile bake element. Clean with wmm

soapy wateI:

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