GE P2B940SEJSS Use and Care Manual - Page 25
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CARE AND CLEANING: Cleaning the Cooktop Cleaning the Cooktop Control Panel and Knobs Wipe the control panel after each use of the oven with a damp cloth. For cleaning, use mild soap and water or DVROXWLRQRIYLQHJDUDQGZDWHU5LQVHZLWKFOHDQ water. Polish dry with a soft cloth. Do not use abrasive cleansers, strong liquid cleansers, plastic scouring pads or oven cleaners on the control panel-they will damage the finish. Stainless Steel Surfaces (on some models) Do not use a steel wool pad; it will scratch the surface. To clean the stainless steel surface, use warm sudsy water or a stainless steel cleaner or polish. Always wipe the surface in the direction of the grain. Follow the cleaner instructions for cleaning the stainless steel surface. Cleaners with oxalic acid such as Bar Keepers Friend 6RIW&OHDQVHUZLOOUHPRYHVXUIDFHUXVWWDUQLVKDQG small blemishes. Use only a liquid cleanser free of grit and rub in the direction of the brush lines with a damp, soft sponge. To inquire about purchasing cleaning products including stainless steel appliance cleaner or polish, UHDGWKH$VVLVWDQFH$FFHVVRULHVVHFWLRQVDWWKH beginning of this manual. For easier cleaning, the control knobs may be removed by pulling them directly outwards once the knobs are in the OFF position. Do not pull knobs up or down or hang objects on them. This can damage the gas valve shaft. When removing the tri-ring (on some models) and the dual-oval (on some models) burner knobs, remember their location. While all other knobs are interchangeable, these knobs must be placed in the same location after cleaning. See the Surface Burner section for a detailed view of these knobs. The knobs can be washed by hand with soap and water or in a dishwasher. To replace knobs after cleaning, align the hole on the knob backside with the gas valve shaft and push inward until the knob is securely fastened. All knobs are interchangeable Surface burner knob Cooktop Surface Do not use oven cleaners, abrasive cleansers, strong liquid cleansers, steel wool, plastic scouring pads, or cleaning powders on the cooktop surface. Clean with a PLOGVRDSDQGZDWHURUDVROXWLRQRIYLQHJDUDQG water. Rinse with clean water and dry with a soft cloth. When cleaning surfaces, make sure that they are at room temperature and not in direct sunlight. Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, tomato sauces and basting liquids containing acids may cause discoloration and should be wiped up as soon as hot surfaces cool, then clean and rinse. If your model has a stainless steel cooktop surface, refer to the Stainless Steel Surface cleaning instructions featured in the Control Panel and Knobs section. Probe (on some models) The temperature probe may be cleaned with soap and water or a soap-filled scouring pad. Cool the temperature probe before cleaning. Scour stubborn spots with a soap-filled scouring pad, rinse and dry. To order additional temperature probes, read the $VVLVWDQFH$FFHVVRULHVVHFWLRQVDWWKHEHJLQQLQJRIWKLV manual. Ŷ Do not immerse the temperature probe in water. Ŷ Do not store the temperature probe in the oven. Ŷ Do not leave the temperature probe inside the oven during a self or steam clean cycle. 49-85222 25