Use and Care Guide

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CARE AND CLEANING: Cooktop
Cooktop (Cont.)
Griddles
Aluminum and Reversible Cast-Iron: Clean your
reversible cast-iron griddle with a stiff brush and hot
water.Usingsoapisnotrecommended,andharsh
detergents should never be used as they will remove
the seasoning. Rinse with hot water and dry thoroughly.
After rinsing, preseason the griddle by applying a light
coat of cooking oil to the griddle surface. Wipe off
excess oil with a paper towel.
Store in a cool, dry place.
Griddle Precautions:
■ If something has spilled under the griddle, it should
be cleaned up as soon as possible to prevent the
spill from getting baked onto the cooktop.
■ Do not allow grease to accumulate under the griddle
as it can be a fire hazard. Clean under the griddle
with hot, soapy water as soon as it is cool.
■ Do not wash your griddle in the dishwasher.
■ Donotcleanthegriddleintheself-cleaningoven.
Grate Support Bumpers (on some models)
If any of the rubber grate support bumpers in the cooktop
are missing or damaged, replacement parts can be
obtainedbycallingGEAppliancesat1.800.GE.CARES
(1.800.432.2737).
To insert the new bumpers, simply place the cone-
shaped end of the bumper into the hole in the cooktop
and push down while gently twisting the bumper.
Grate Support Bumpers
Burner Grates
Manual Cleaning
Grates should be washed in hot, soapy water and
rinsed with clean water. To soften burned-on food,
place grates in a solution containing ¼-cup of
household ammonia for several hours. Afterward, scrub
grates with a plastic scouring pad soaked in hot, soapy
water. Rinse well and dry.
Self Clean Mode
If your grates do not have rubber bumpers on their
bottom surface, they may be cleaned in the oven using
the self-clean cycle. Do not attempt to clean your grates
in the oven if your grates have rubber bumpers. Doing
so will destroy the rubber bumpers and may affect the
function of your surface burners.
Porcelain-coatedgratesmaygraduallydullifcontinually
exposed to self-clean temperatures.
Ifyourovenisequippedwithself-clean(black)racks,
it is recommended to follow the instructions for placing
grates on racks. If your oven is equipped with nickel-
plated(silver)racks,itisrecommendedtofollowthe
instructions for placing grates on the oven bottom.
Nickel-plated racks should not remain in the oven during
the self clean cycle. Doing so will tarnish the racks. If
either type of rack is left in the oven during a self-clean
cycle, the rack may become difficult to slide.
NOTE: When placing or removing grates from the oven,
do not slide the grates on the racks or oven bottom.
Doing so could damage the enamel on the racks or oven
bottom.
To self-clean your grates on self-clean racks:
1. Insertracksinpositions1,3,and5orpositions2and4.
2. Gently place one grate on each rack.
NOTE: DO NOT operate your cooktop during the
Self Clean Mode because the Self Clean cycle will be
canceled.
To self clean your grates on the oven bottom:
1. Removeallovenracks.
2. Gently place one grate on the center of the oven
bottom with the grate oriented in the upright position.
Stackremaininggrate(s)asshownbelow.Donot
place or stack grates in any other configuration.
Once the grates are placed in the oven, operate the self-
clean cycle per the instruction in the Cleaning the Oven
section.
NOTE:Usecautionwhenremovingthegratesfromthe
oven after the self-clean cycle has ended. The grates
may still be hot.
Once the self-clean cycle is complete, the grates may
carefully be removed. You may notice a white residue on
the grates. Wipe it off with a damp sponge. If white spots
persist,wetthespongewitha50/50solutionofvinegar
and water and wipe the grates again.
When replacing the grates on the cooktop, be sure to locate
them correctly. Grates should fit securely into the cooktop.