GE JGP656 - Manual (Page 13)

Burner Grates
Cast-iron burner grates should be
washed regularly and, of course, after
spillovers.
Wash them in hot, soapy water and
rinse with clean water. Dry the grates
with a cloth—don’t put them back on
the cooktop wet. When replacing the
grates, be sure they’re positioned
securely over the burners.
To get rid of burned-on food, place the
grates in a covered container or plastic
bag. Add 1/4 cup ammonia and let
them soak for 30 minutes. Wash, rinse
well, and dry.
To prevent rusting, apply a light coating
of cooking oil on the bottom of the
grates.
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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Safety Instructions
Operating Instructions
Care and Cleaning
Troubleshooting T
ips
Customer Service
Burner Heads
Use a sewing needle or twist-tie to
unclog the small hole in the burner
head. After cleaning, make sure the
slot in the burner head is positioned
over the electrode.
For proper ignition, make sure the
small hole in the section that fits over the
electrode is kept open. A sewing needle
or wire twist-tie works well to unclog it.
The slits in the burner heads of your cooktop
must be kept clean at all times for an even,
unhampered flame.
You should clean the surface burners
routinely, especially after bad spillovers,
which could clog these openings.
To remove burned-on food, soak the
burner heads in a solution of mild liquid
detergent and hot water for 20-30
minutes. For more stubborn stains,
use a toothbrush.
Before putting the burner head back,
shake out excess water and then dry it
thoroughly by setting it in a warm oven
for 30 minutes.
Replace the burner heads and caps. Make
sure that the heads and caps are replaced
in the correct location. There are 2
medium, one large and one small head
and cap.
NOTE: Before removing the burner heads and
caps, remember their size and location. Replace
them in the same location after cleaning.
Medium Head
Medium Head
Small Head
Large Head
Front of Cooktop
Lift off when cool. Wash burner caps
in hot, soapy water and rinse with clean
water. You may scour with a plastic
scouring pad to remove burned-on
food particles.
Dry them in a warm oven or with a cloth—
don’t reassemble them wet. Replace the
burner caps.
Make sure that caps are replaced on the
correct size burner. There are 2 medium,
one large and one small head and cap.
Burner Caps
Medium
Cap
Medium
Cap
Small
Cap
Large
Cap
Front of Cooktop