GE PGS968SEPSS Use and Care Manual - Page 32

Care and cleaning of the range. Burner Grates and Vent Grille Porcelain enamel burner grates and the vent grille should be washed regularly and, of course, after spillovers. The grates may be washed either in the dishwasher or you may wash them in hot soapy water and rinse with clean water. You may also use abrasive cleaners and scouring pads to clean burner grates and the vent grille. Dry the grates and grille with a cloth-don't put them back on the cooktop wet. To get rid of burned-on food, place the grates and grille in a covered container. Add 1/4 cup (59 mL) ammonia and let them soak several hours or overnight. Wash, rinse well and dry. Although they're durable, the grates and grille 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. After cleaning, replace the center vent grille first. Replace the side grates so that the center extensions are oriented toward the center of the cooktop. The rear center extensions should slightly overlap the vent grille. Make sure the grates are positioned securely over the burners and that they are stable and level. Rubber Grate Feet For stability, your cooktop has rubber feet on the burner grates. If any of these rubber feet should become damaged or lost, replace them immediately. To order replacement rubber grate feet, please call our toll-free number: National Parts Center 800.626.2002 (U.S 800.661.1616 (Canada) GEAppliances.com Rubber Grate Feet WB02T10101 Rail Stop guide Storage Drawer Removal To remove the drawer: Pull the drawer out until it stops. Lift the front of the drawer until the stops clear the guides. Remove the drawer. To replace the drawer: Place the drawer rails on the guides. Push the drawer back until it stops. Lift the front of the drawer and push back until the stops clear the guides. Lower the front of the drawer and push back until it closes. Oven rack 32 Oven Racks All oven racks may be cleaned by hand with an abrasive cleaner or steel wool. After cleaning, rinse the racks with clean water and dry with a clean cloth. Gray porcelain-coated oven racks may remain in the oven during the self-cleaning cycle without being damaged. The shiny, silver-colored oven racks may remain in the oven during the self-cleaning cycle, but they will lose their luster and become hard to slide. It will be necessary to grease all oven rack side edges with a light coating of vegetable oil after cleaning them by hand or in the oven. This will help maintain the ease of sliding the racks in and out of the oven.