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Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the cooktop.
Safety
How to Remove Packaging Tape
To assure no damage is done to the finish of the product, the safest way to remove the adhesive left from packaging tape on new appliances is an application of a household liquid dishwashing detergent, mineral oil or cooking oil.
Apply with a soft cloth and allow to soak. Wipe dry and then apply an appliance polish to thoroughly clean and protect the surface.
NOTE: The plastic tape must be removed from all chrome trim. It cannot be removed if it is baked on.
Instructions Operating
Control Knobs
Clean up spatters with a damp cloth. Remove heavier soil with warm, soapy water.
Do not use abrasives of any kind on the control panel.
Pull the knob straight off the stem.
The control knobs may be removed for easier cleaning. To remove a knob, pull it straight off the stem. Wash the knobs in soap and water but do not soak.
Instructions Care
Burner cap | Burner | |
Burner base | ||
head | ||
| Spark | |
| igniter |
CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE THE BURNER WITHOUT ALL BURNER PARTS IN PLACE.
Burner Assembly
The burner assemblies should be washed regularly and, of course, after spillovers.
Turn all controls off before removing burner parts.
The burner grates, burner heads and burner caps can be removed for easy cleaning.
The electrode of the spark igniter is exposed beyond the surface of the burner base. When cleaning the cooktop, be careful not to snag the electrode of the spark igniter with your cleaning cloth. Damage to the igniter could occur.
To avoid snagging a cloth on the spark igniter, leave the burner heads in place when cleaning the cooktop.
Be careful not to push in any cooktop controls while cleaning the cooktop. A slight electrical shock might result which could cause you to knock over hot cookware.
Wash burner parts with an
To reassemble, replace the burner head first, then the burner cap and finally the burner grate. Be sure the pins in the burner head are properly located in the burner base holes.
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