GE JB645 - Page 18

18 49-2000951 Rev. 2
Cleaning the Range – Exterior
Fingerprint Resistant Stainless Steel* (Black Stainless, Slate, Dark Slate, and Painted)
DO NOT use Stainless Steel cleaners on outside surfaces.
IMPORTANT: The use of incorrect products may
damage the outer finish of Fingerprint Resistant
Stainless and Black Stainless models. Please follow
these instructions and use only the appropriate items
below to clean your appliance surfaces.
■ Clean interior/exterior surfaces with warm water, mild
soap or detergent, and a soft or microfiber cloth to
avoid damage.
■ Wipe the appliance surface dry with a soft clean cloth
or microfiber towel to avoid streaking or water spotting.
Stainless Steel Surfaces (on some models)
Do not use a steel wool pad; it will scratch the surface.
To clean the stainless steel surface, use warm sudsy
water or a stainless steel cleaner or polish. Always wipe
the surface in the direction of the grain. Follow the cleaner
instructions for cleaning the stainless steel surface.
To inquire about purchasing cleaning products including
stainless steel appliance cleaner or polish, see the
Accessories and Consumer Support sections at the end
of this manual.
NOTE: DO NOT allow stainless steel cleaner to come
in contact with any plastic parts such as control knobs.
If unintentional contact of cleaners with plastic parts
does occur, clean plastic part with a sponge and mild
detergent mixed with warm water.
DO USE DO NOT USE
■Soft,cleanclothorspongeMicrofibercloth ■Abrasivecloths,papertowels,scrubbingsponges
(with or without soap), scouring or steel wool pads
■
Mild detergent mixed with warm water ■Abrasivepowders,liquids,orsprays
■Windowsprays,ammonia,orbleach
■Citrusorplantoil-basedcleaners
■Acidicorvinegar-basedcleaners
■Ovencleaners
■Alkalinecleaners
■Stainlesssteelcleaners
DO USE DO NOT USE
■Soft,cleanclothorsponge ■Abrasivecloths,scrubbingsponges(withorwithoutsoap),
scouring or steel wool pads
■Milddetergentmixedwithwarmwater
■Approvedstainlesssteelcleaners;
Visit the GE Appliances parts store
for approved stainless steel cleaners:
GEApplianceparts.com or call 877.959.8688
■CleanerswithoxalicacidsuchasBar
KeepersFriendSoftCleanser™canbeused
to remove surface rust, tarnish and small
blemishes on stainless steel surfaces only.
■Abrasivepowdersorsprays
■WindowSpraysorAmmonia
■Citrusorplantoil-basedcleaners
■Acidicorvinegar-basedcleaners
■Ovencleaners
■Cleanerscontainingacetone(propanone)
■AnycleanerwithWARNINGaboutplasticcontact
*Easily wipe away smudges and fingerprints.
CARE AND CLEANING: Cleaning the Range – Exterior