GE PGP989SNSS Use and Care Manual - Page 11

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support Care and cleaning of the cooktop. ge.com Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the cooktop. How to Remove Protective Shipping Film and Packaging Tape Carefully grasp a corner of the protective shipping film with your fingers and slowly peel it from the appliance surface. Do not use any sharp items to remove the film. Remove all of the film before using the appliance for the first time. To assure no damage is done to the finish of the product, the safest way to remove the adhesive from packaging tape on new appliances is an application of a household liquid dishwashing detergent. Apply with a soft cloth and allow to soak. NOTE: The adhesive must be removed from all parts. It cannot be removed if it is baked on. Grate Electrode Burner cap Burner head Burner base Sealed Burner Assemblies Turn all controls OFF before removing the burner parts. The burner grates, caps and burner heads can be lifted off, making them easy to clean. CAUTION: Do not operate the burner without all burner parts in place. Electrode When one burner is turned to LITE, all the burners spark. Do not attempt to disassemble or clean around any burner while another burner is on. An electric shock may result, which could cause you to knock over hot cookware. After cleaning, make sure the notch in the burner head is positioned toward the electrode. Rotate the burner head around the burner base until it is level and securely seated. NOTE: Before removing the burner caps and heads, remember their size and location. Replace them in the same location after cleaning. The burner heads and burner bases are labeled A, B and C to aid reassembly. Burner Caps, Heads and Electrodes Burner Caps After Cleaning Lift off when cool. To clean the burner caps, wash in hot, soapy water and rinse with clean water. You may scour with a plastic scouring pad to remove burned-on food particles. Burner Heads The slits in the burner heads of your cooktop must be kept clean at all times for an even, unhampered flame. Before putting the burner caps and heads back, shake out excess water and then dry them thoroughly by setting in a warm oven for 30 minutes. Check to make sure the electrodes remain seated down in burner head. Replacement The burner heads and burner bases are labeled A, B and C to aid reassembly. You should clean the surface burners routinely, especially after bad spillovers, which could clog these openings. Lift off when cool. To clean the burner heads, wash in hot, soapy water and rinse with clean water. 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. Use a small sewing needle or paper clip to remove any clogs in the slits. Electrodes Replace the burner heads on the bases matching the letters. Replace the caps on the heads. Make sure that the caps and heads are replaced in the correct location. There is one small (A), two medium (B) and one large (C) head and cap. If the caps or heads are not replaced in the correct locations, burners may not ignite or perform properly. Medium Head and Cap Small Head and Cap B A B A This small metal rod produces the spark and must be kept clean and dry to properly ignite the gas. To clean the electrodes, use a dry paper towel or scrub pad. B C B Front of Cooktop C Medium Head and Cap Large Head and Cap 11