Rangetop Removal on a GE Profile Gas Range

Removing Grates

• The metal grates keep pots and pans at the correct distance from the gas flame. They are made from an iron alloy that is durable and heat resistant. These are heavy enough to rest into grooves on the stovetop without sliding around. GE Profile gas range grates are not latched or attached to the surface. To remove them, simply pick them up.

Removing Drip Pans

• Some GE Profile ranges have drip pans. These are metal pans that fit snugly under the grate and around the burner. GE’s drip pans are made from easy-to-clean stainless steel. Drip pans, too, are not attached directly to the stovetop and can be removed by simply picking them up. Drip pans are only used on Profile ovens that don’t have sealed burners. Removing the drip pan will reveal the gas line that runs between the burners. The stovetop on sealed burners goes right up to the burner.

Removing Unsealed Burners

• If your GE stove has drip pans, it has unsealed burners that can be lifted off for deep cleaning. Once you’ve removed the grates and the drip pans, the burners will lift off easily. Clean or service them carefully.

Accessing Sealed Burners

• GE Profile gas ovens that have sealed burners are sleeker than their unsealed counterparts, as they have fewer large and visible components. Remove these components to clean and service the burner. Unsealed gas burners have a flat round cap that will lift off easily once you’ve removed the grate. Once the heavy cap is gone, you can also lift off the burner head. Do this carefully as this will expose the fragile electrode. The electrode is a small round peg that sits off center. If you hit the electrode, you could permanently damage it.