Cleaning The Range - Exterior - GE PB965 Manual Del Propietário

Cleaning the Range – Exterior
Be sure all controls are off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range.
WARNING
Control Knobs
The control knobs may be removed for easier cleaning.
Make sure the knobs are in the OFF positions and pull
them straight off the stems for cleaning.
Control Lockout
If desired, the touch pads may be deactivated before
cleaning.
See Lock Controls in the Oven Controls section in this
manual.
Clean up splatters with a damp cloth.
Control Panel
It's a good idea to wipe the control panel after each use.
Clean with mild soap and water or vinegar and water,
rinse with clean water and polish dry with a soft cloth.
Oven Exterior
Do not use oven cleaners, abrasive cleansers, strong
liquid cleansers, steel wool, plastic scouring pads, or
cleaning powders on the interior or exterior of the oven.
Clean with a mild soap and water or vinegar and water
solution. Rinse with clean water and dry with a soft cloth.
When cleaning surfaces, make sure that they are at
room temperature and not in direct sunlight.
Painted Surfaces, Black Stainless Steel, and Fingerprint Resistant Stainless Steel
Painted surfaces include the sides of the range and the
door, top of control panel and the drawer front. Clean
these with soap and water or a vinegar and water solution.
Porcelain Enamel Cooktop
The porcelain enamel finish is sturdy but breakable if
misused. This finish is acid-resistant. However, any acidic
foods spilled (such as fruit juices, tomato or vinegar)
should not be permitted to remain on the finish.
If acids spill on the cooktop while it is hot, use a dry paper
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If your range is removed for cleaning, servicing or any reason, be sure the
anti-tip device is reengaged properly when the range is replaced. Failure to
take this precaution could result in tipping of the range and can result in death
or serious burns to children or adults.
The knobs can be washed with soap and water. Make
sure the inside of the knobs are dry before replacing.
Replace the knobs, in the OFF position to ensure proper
placement.
You may also use a glass cleaner.
Remove heavier soil with warm, soapy water. Do not use
abrasives of any kind.
Reactivate the touch pads after cleaning.
Do not use abrasive cleansers, strong liquid cleansers,
plastic scouring pads or oven cleaners on the control
If stain on the door vent trim is persistent, use a mild
abrasive cleaner and a sponge-scrubber for best results.
Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, tomato sauces and
basting liquids containing acids may cause discoloration
and should be wiped up immediately. Let hot surfaces
cool, then clean and rinse.
Do not use commercial oven cleaners, cleaning powders,
steel wool or harsh abrasives on any painted surface.
towel or cloth to wipe it up right away. When the surface
has cooled, wash with soap and water. Rinse well.
For other spills such as fat spatterings, wash with soap
and water or cleansing powders after the surface has
cooled. Rinse well. Polish with a dry cloth.
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