GE JGBP31GEP User Manual

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Drip 
 (on some models)
Remove the grates and lift out the drip pans.
Drip pans can be cleaned in dishwasher or by hand.
Place them in a covered container (or plastic bag)
with 1/4 cup ammonia to loosen the soil. Then scrub
with a soap-filled scouring pad if necessary.
To 
get rid of burned-on food, place the drip pans
in a covered container (or plastic bag) with 1/4 cup
ammonia to loosen the soil. Then scrub with a
soap-filled scouring pad if necessary.
CAUTION: Drip pans cannot be self-cleaned.
Burner Grates
 
washed regularly
and, of course, after
 Wash
them in hot, soapy water and rinse with clean water.
After cleaning, dry them thoroughly by putting them
in a warm oven for a few minutes. Don’t put the
grates back on the range while they are wet. When
replacing the grates, be sure they’re positioned
securely over the burners.
To 
prevent rusting on cast iron grates, apply a light
coating of cooking   on the bottom of the grates.
To get rid of burned-on food, place the grates in a
covered container (or plastic bag) with 1/4 cup
ammonia to loosen the soil. Then scrub with a
soap-filled scouring pad if necessary.
Although they’re durable, the grates will gradually
lose their shine, regardless of the best care you 
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.
II
 
To avoid damaging the porcelain enamel surface of
the 
 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 smatterings, etc., wash with
soap and water once the surface has cooled. Then
rinse and polish with a dry cloth.
Do not store flammable materials in an oven or
near the 
 Do not store or use combustible
materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors and
liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
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