GE Self-Cleaning Electric Range, Use And Care & Installation Manual

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CARE AND CLEANING

Proper care and cleaning are important so your range will give you efficient
and satisfactory service. Follow these directions carefully in caring for it to 
help assure safe and proper maintenance.

BE SURE ELECTRIC POWER IS OFF BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART 
OF THE RANGE.

If your range is removed for cleaning, servicing or any reason, 
be sure the anti-tip device is re-engaged properly when the

range is replaced. Failure to take this precaution could result in
tipping of the range and cause injury. 

Surface Units and Drip Pans

To clean the surface units, turn the control to the highest
setting for a minute. The coils will burn off any soil.

CAUTION
• Be sure all the controls are turned to OFF and

the surface units are cool before attempting to
remove them.

• Do not immerse the surface units in liquids 

of any kind.

• Do not clean the surface units in a dishwasher.

• Do not bend the surface unit plug terminals.

• Do not attempt to clean, adjust or in any way repair 

the plug-in receptacle.

To remove a surface unit:

To remove the drip pans for cleaning, the surface units
must be removed first.

Lift the surface unit about 1 inch above the drip pan
and pull it out.

Do not lift the surface unit more than 1 inch. 
If you do, it may not lie flat on the drip pan when
you plug it back in.

Repeated lifting of the surface unit more than 1
inch above the drip pan can permanently damage
the receptacle.

To replace a surface unit:

• Replace the drip pan into the recess in the cooktop.

Make sure the opening in the pan lines up with the
receptacle.

• Insert the terminals of the surface unit through the

opening in the drip pan and into the receptacle.

• Guide the surface unit into place so it rests evenly.

Drip Pans

Remove the surface units. Then lift out the drip pans.

For best results, clean the drip pans by hand. Place
them in a covered container (or a plastic bag) with 
1/4 cup ammonia to loosen the soil. Then scrub with 
a soap filled scouring pad if necessary. Rinse with
clean water and polish with a clean soft cloth.

The drip pans may also be cleaned in the dishwasher.

Clean the area under the drip pans often.
Built-up soil, especially grease, may catch fire.

Do not cover the drip pans with foil. Using foil 
so close to the receptacle could cause shock, fire or
damage to the range.

Receptacle

Surface Unit

Drip Pan