Hotpoint RGB540SEP Owners Manual - Page 17

GEAppliances.com Cooktop Surface To avoid damaging the porcelain enamel surface of the cooktop and to prevent it from becoming dull, clean up spills right away. Foods with a lot of acid (tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices, etc.) or foods with high sugar content could cause a dull spot if allowed to set. When the surface has cooled, wash and rinse. For other spills such as fat spatterings, etc., wash with soap and water once the surface has cooled. Then rinse and polish with a dry cloth. Be careful when you clean the cooktop because the area over the pilot will be hot (on models with standing pilots). NOTE:Do not store flammable materials in an oven or near the cooktop. Do not store or use combustible materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance. NOTE:Do not lift the cooktop on sealed burner models. Lifting the cooktop can lead to damage and improper operation of the range. 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. To inquire about purchasing stainless steel appliance cleaner or polish, or to find the location of a dealer nearest you, please call our toll-free number: National Parts Center800.626.2002 (U.S.) 800.661.1616 (Canada) GEAppliances.com (U.S.) www.GEAppliances.ca (Canada) fOR Some models have dual support rods that will hold the cooktop up while you clean underneath it. Lift-Up Cooktop Ion models with standard twin burners) Clean the area under the cooktop often. fire. BTouimlt-aukpescoliel,aensipnegceiaalslyiegrr,ethaesec,omoaktyopcamtcahyobne lifted up. NOTE:Do not lift the cooktop on sealed burner models. Lifting the cooktop can lead to damage and improper operation of the range. To raise the cooktop: 171 Be sure the burners are turned off. Clean under the cooktop with hot, soapy water burners while cleaning, make sure they are apnrodpaerclylesaenactelodthw. hIfeynourerpelamcoinvgetdhyeomu.r surface After cleaning, lower the cooktop (be careful not to pinch your fingers).Lower cooktop gently to avoid blowing out pilot flames (on standing pilot models). Replace drip pans (if so equipped) and grates. [] Remove the grates and drip pans (ifso equipped). [] Grasp the two front burner wells and lift up. Z7