GE PGB920SEFSS Use and Care Manual - Page 26

CARE AND CLEANING: Cleaning The Cooktop Cleaning The Cooktop (Cont.) Burner Grates Grates should be washed in hot, soapy water and rinsed with clean water. To soften burned-on food, place grates in a plastic bag 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. When replacing the grates, be sure to locate them correctly on the cooktop. Grates are identified by the words LEFT and RIGHT on their bottom surfaces. Grate should fit securely into the cooktop. Grates will gradually lose their shine due to their continual exposure to high temperatures. Cleaning the Grates in the Self-Clean Oven (on some models) If your cooktop grates do not have rubber bumpers on their bottom surface and your oven racks are coated with black porcelain, your grates may be cleaned in the oven using the self-clean cycle. If your grates have rubber bumpers, do not attempt to clean your grates in the oven. Doing so will destroy the rubber bumpers and may affect the function of your surface burners. After cleaning, 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. Place oven racks in the positions labeled "R", "2" and "4" in the illustration. Place a single grate on each rack. Follow instructions for the self-clean mode in the Cleaning the Oven section of this manual. NOTE: Use caution when removing the grates from the oven after the self-clean cycle has ended. The grates may still be hot. The oven has 6 rack positions. Place the gray porcelain-coated racks in positions "R", "2" and "4" for self-cleaning the grates. Grate Support Bumpers If any of the rubber grate support bumpers in the cooktop are missing or damaged, replacement parts can be obtained by calling 1.800.GE.CARES. 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 Griddles (on some models) Non-Stick Aluminum Griddle: Avoid scraping the griddle surface with metal utensils. Wash your griddle with dish detergent and hot water. If necessary, scrub with a non-abrasive plastic pad. Cast-Iron Reversible or Chef's Griddle: clean your cast-iron reversible or chef's 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. Apply 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 place your griddle in a microwave oven. 26 49-85211-1