GE 49-8338 - Manual (Page 23)

CARE AND CLEANING
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Biirner Caps
(on sealed burners only)
Lift off when cool. Wash burner caps in
hot, soapy water and rinse with clean
water. If desired, soak up to 30 minutes
and scour with a plastic scouring pad to remove
bumed-on food particles. Dry them in a warm oven or
with a cloth—don’t reassemble them wet.
Burner Base
(on seaiea Dumers only)
The burner base (the part of the burner
fastened to the cooktop) may be
cleaned with a soft brush and a mild
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around spark electrode. Do not use steel wool; small
bits of steel wool will short out the electrode. Rinse
well.
Burner Heads (on sealed burners only)
The holes in the burners of your range,
and the spark electrodes, must be kept
clean at all times for proper ignition
and mi even, unhampered flame.
You should clean the burner heads routinely, especially
after bad spillovers, which could clog these holes.
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upside-down in a solution of mild liquid detergent and
hot water. Soak the burner head for 20 to 30 minutes.
If the food doesn’t rinse off completely, scrub it with
soap and water and a soft brush or plastic scouring pad.
For more stubborn stains, use a cleanser like Soft
Scrub® brand or Bon Ami® brand. Rinse well to
remove any traces of the cleanser that might clog the
burner openings. Do not use steel wool because it will
clog the burner openings and scratch the burners. If
the holes become clogged, clean them with a toothpick.
Before putting the burner head back, shake out excess
water and dry it thoroughly by setting it in a warm
oven for 30 minutes. Then place it back in the range,
making sure the pin in the burner base goes in the
hole in the burner head, and that the burner heads are
properly seated and level.
Orip Fans (on some models)
Remove the grates
and lift out the drip
pans. Drip pans can
be cleaned in
dishwasher or by
hand. Place them in a
covered container (or
plastic bag) with
1/4- cup ammonia to loosen the soil.
Then scrub with a soap-filled scouring pad if necessary.
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 get rid of bumed-on food, place the grates in a
covered container (or plastic bag) with 1/4 cup
ammonia to loosen the soil. Then scrub with a
soap-filled scouring pad if necessary.
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.
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.
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