ge,comCooktop SurfaceTo avoid damaging the porcelain enamelsurface of the cooktop and to prevent itfrom becoming dull, clean up spills rightawag. Foodswith 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,etc., wash with soap and water once thesurface has cooled. Then rinse and polishwith a drg cloth.Be careful when gou clean the cooktopbecause the area over the pilot will be hot(on models with standing pilots).NOTE:Do not store flammable materialsin an oven or near the cooktop. Do notstore or use combustible materials,gasolineor other flammable vapors andliquids in the vicinity of this or any otherappfiance.NOTE:Do not lift the cooktop on sealedburner models. Lifting the cooktop can lead todamage and improper operation of the range.Stainless Steel Surfaces (on some models)Do not use a steel wool pad; it wilt scratchthe surface.To clean the stainless steel surface,use warm sudsg water or a stainless steelcleaner or polish. Alwags 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 gou, please callour toll-free number:NationatPartsCenter 800.6262002(U.S.)888.261.3055(Canada)ge.com (U.SJwww.GEAppliances.ca (Canada)............................ Lift-Up Cooktop (on models with standard twin burners)Cleanthe area under the cooktop often. Clean under the cooktop with hot, soapg_,7 !_iy// Built-up soil, especiallg grease, mag catch water and a clean cloth. If gou removed gouron fire. surface burners while cleaning, make sureTo make cleaning easier,the cooktop mag be theg are properlg seated when replacinglifted up. them.Some modds hove dual supportrods that will hold the cooktop upwhile you cleon underneath itNOTE:Do not lift the cooktop on sealedburner models. Lifting the cooktop can lead todamage and improper operation of the range.To raise the cooktap:[] Be sure the burners are turned off.[] Remove the grates and drip pans(if so equipped).[] Grasp the two front burner wells andlift up.After cleaning, lower the cooktop (becareful not to pinch gour fingers).Lowercooktop gentlg to avoid blowing out pilotflames (on standing pilot models).Replace drip pans (ifso equipped) and grates.23