GE JGB281 Owner's Manual & Installation Instructions

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GEAppliances.comCooktop SurfaceTo avoid damaging the porcelain-enamelsurface of the cooktop and to prevent itfrom becoming dull, clean up spills rightaway. Foods with a lot of acid (tomatoes,sauerkraut, fruit juices, etc.) or foods withhigh sugar content could cause a dull spotif allowed to set.When the surface has cooled, wash andrinse. For other spills such as fat spatterings,wash with soap and water once the surfacehas cooled. Then rinse and polish with a drycloth.NOTE: Do not lift the cooktop on sealedburner models. Lifting the cooktop can lead todamage and improper operation of the range.NOTE: Do not store flammable materialsin an oven or near the cooktop. Do notstore or use combustible materials,gasoline or other flammable vapors andliquids in the vicinity of this or any otherappliance.Stainless Steel Surfaces (on some models)Do not use a steel wool pad; it will scratchthe surface.To clean the stainless steel surface,use warm sudsy water or a stainless steelcleaner or polish. Always wipe the surface inthe direction of the grain. Follow the cleanerinstructions for cleaning the stainless steelsurface.To inquire about purchasing stainless steelappliance cleaner or polish, or to find thelocation of a dealer nearest you, please callour toll-free number:National Parts Center 800.626.2002 (U.S.)800.661.1616 (Canada)GEAppliances.com (U.S.)www.GEAppliances.ca (Canada)29OperatingInstructions Care and Cleaning InstallationInstructionsTroubleshootingTipsSafety Instructions Consumer SupportOven Air VentsNever block the vents (air openings) of therange. They provide the air inlet and outletthat are necessary for the range to operateproperly with correct combustion.Air openings are located at the rear ofthe cooktop, at the top and bottom of theoven door, and at the bottom of the range,under the warming drawer, storage draweror kick panel (depending on the model).Vent appearance and location vary.Lift-Up Cooktop (on models with standard twin burners)Clean the area under the cooktop often.Built-up soil, especially grease, may catchon fire.To make cleaning easier, the cooktop may belifted up.NOTE: Do not lift the cooktop on sealedburner models. Lifting the cooktop can lead todamage and improper operation of the range.To raise the cooktop:Be sure the burners are turned off.Remove the grates.Grasp the two front burner wellsand lift up.Clean under the cooktop with hot, soapywater and a clean cloth. If you removedyour surface burners while cleaning, makesure they are properly seated when replacingthem.After cleaning, lower the cooktop (be carefulnot to pinch your fingers).Some models have dual support rodsthat will hold the cooktop up while youclean underneath it.