Burner Heads, Burner Caps, Burner Grates

Use a sewing needle or twist-tie to unclog the small hole in the burner head. After cleaning, make sure the slot in the burner head is positioned over the electrode.

Burner Heads

NOTE: Before removing the burner heads and caps, remember their size and location. Replace them in the same location after cleaning.

For proper ignition, make sure the small hole in the section that fits over the electrode is kept open. A sewing needle or wire twist-tie works well to unclog it.

The slits in the burner heads of your cooktop must be kept clean at all times for an even, unhampered flame.

You should clean the surface burners routinely, especially after bad spillovers, which could clog these openings.

To remove burned-on food, soak the burner heads in a solution of mild liquid detergent and hot water for 20-30 minutes. For more stubborn stains, use a toothbrush.

Before putting the burner head back, shake out excess water and then dry it thoroughly by setting it in a warm oven for 30 minutes.

Replace the burner heads and caps. Make sure that the heads and caps are replaced in the correct location. There are 2 medium, one large and one small head and cap.

Medium Head	Small Head
Medium Head	Large Head
	Front of Cooktop

Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care

Medium	Small
Cap	Cap
Medium	Large
Cap	Cap

Front of Cooktop

Burner Caps

Lift off when cool. Wash burner caps in hot, soapy water and rinse with clean water. You may scour with a plastic scouring pad to remove burned-on food particles.

Dry them in a warm oven or with a cloth— don’t reassemble them wet. Replace the burner caps.

Make sure that caps are replaced on the correct size burner. There are 2 medium, one large and one small head and cap.

and Cleaning

Burner Grates

Cast-iron burner grates should be washed regularly and, of course, after spillovers.

Wash them in hot, soapy water and rinse with clean water. Dry the grates with a cloth—don’t put them back on the cooktop wet. When replacing the grates, be sure they’re positioned securely over the burners.

To get rid of burned-on food, place the grates in a covered container or plastic bag. Add 1/4 cup ammonia and let them soak for 30 minutes. Wash, rinse well, and dry.

To prevent rusting, apply a light coating of cooking oil on the bottom of the grates.

Although they’re durable, the grates will gradually lose their shine, regardless of the best care you can give them. This is due to their continual exposure to high temperatures.

Do not operate a burner for an extended period of time without cookware on the grate. The finish on the grate may chip without cookware to absorb the heat.

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