Sears 71665 Care and Cleaning oo oood, Without ALL BUtOq-ER Parts and Drip, Lift-Up Cooktop

Care and Cleaning ( oo oood)

Standard Twin Burners

(on some models)

CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE THE BURNER

WITHOUT ALL BUtOq-ER PARTS AND DRIP

PANS (IF SO EQUIPPED) 1N PLACE.

Grate

p pan

(on some models)

Surface burner

On models with standard twin burners, the cooktop lifts up for easy access.

Turn all the controls offbefore removing burner

parts and drip pans (if so equipped).

The burner grates and drip pans (if so equipped) can

be lifted off, making them easy to clean°

To remove burned-onfood, soak the surface burner

in a solution of mild liquid detergent and water. Soak

the surface burner for 20 to 30 minutes For more stubborn stains use a cleanser like Soft Scrub ® brand

or Ben Ami ® brand. Rinse well to remove any traces of the cleanser that might clog the burner openings. Do not use steel wool because it will clog the surface burner openings and scratch the surface burners° If

the holes become clogged, clean them with a sewing needle or twist-tie.

Before putting the surface burner back, shake out

excess water and then dry it thoroughly by setting it in a warm oven for 30 minutes. Then place it back in the range, maldng sure it is properly seated and level.

Check the flame pattern of each burner° If the flames are "jumpy" (not steady), clean the holes again with a sewing needle or twist-tie.

Lift-Up Cooktop

(on models with standard twin burners)

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

The holes in the surface burners of your range

must be kept clean at all . times for proper

ignition and an even, unhampered flame.

You should dean the surface burners

routinely, especially after bad spiHovers, which could clog these

Clean these

holes

thoroughly

on each humor,

To make cleaning easier, the cooktop may be lifted upo To raise the cooktop:

1.Be sure the burners are turned off°

2.Remove the grates.

3.Grasp the two front burner wells and

lift up.

holes. Wipe off the surface burners. If heavy spillover

occurs, remove the surface burners from the range_

Burners lift out for cleaning° Lift up the cooktop and then lift out the surface burners°

Some models have dual support rods that will hold the

cooktop up while you clean underneath ito

After cleaning under the cooktop with hot, soapy water and a clean cloth, lower the cooktop. Be carefiA not to pinch your fingers. Lower cooktop gently to avoid blowing out pilot flames (on models with standing pilots).

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