23GEAppliances.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.Be careful when you clean the cooktopbecause the area over the pilot will be hot(on models with standing pilots).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.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 maybe lifted 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 and drip pans(if so equipped).Grasp the two front burner wells andlift up.Clean under the cooktop with hot, soapywater and a clean cloth. If you removed yoursurface burners while cleaning, make surethey are properly seated when replacingthem.After cleaning, lower the cooktop (becareful not to pinch your fingers). Lowercooktop gently to avoid blowing out pilotflames (on standing pilot models).Replace drip pans (if so equipped) and grates.Some models have dual support rodsthat will hold the cooktop up while youclean underneath it.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.)888.261.3055 (Canada)GEAppliances.com (U.S.)www.GEAppliances.ca (Canada)OperatingInstructions Care and Cleaning InstallationInstructionsTroubleshootingTipsSafety Instructions Consumer Support