Locating tab

lgnitor

Contoured well area

Burner cap

Typical surface burner flame

Cleaning the contoured well areas

The contoured well is a recessed area located around each burner. If spills occur in the con- toured well section, blot up spill with an absorbent cloth. Rinse with a clean damp cloth and dry.

When cleaning the cooktop area or around the burner base, use care to prevent damage to the ignitor. If a cleaning cloth should catch the metal ignitor electrode, it could damage or break the electrode. If the electrode is damaged or broken, the surface burner will not light. When cleaning the cooktop, leave the burner cap in place to protect the electrode from possible damage.

Cleaning the burners

The burner caps should be routinely removed and cleaned. Always clean the burner caps after a spill-over. Keeping the burner caps clean will prevent improper ignition and an uneven flame.

To clean, pull the burner cap straight up from the burner base. Remove the trim ring. (Trim ring must be replaced over burner base before replacing burner cap. Do not operate burners without trim rings in place.) Clean burner cap and trim ring with warm, soapy water and a soft cloth. You can also clean with a non-abrasive scrubbing pad or cleanser. Do not clean burner cap or trim ring in dishwasher or Self-Cleaning Oven.

For proper flow of gas and ignition of the burner, DO NOT ALLOW SPILLS, FOOD,

CLEANING AGENTS OR ANY OTHER MATERIAL TO ENTER THE GAS TUBE OPEN- ING. If the opening or the orifice, located inside the opening, becomes soiled or clogged, use a cotton swab or a soft cloth to clean the area.

Gas must flow freely through the small hole in the brass orifice for the burner to light properly. This area must be free of any soil and be kept protected from boil-overs or spill-overs. ALWAYS keep the burner caps in place whenever a surface burner is in use.

After cleaning the gas tube opening, replace the burner cap and trim ring.

Occasionally check the burner flames for proper size and shape as shown. If flames lift off ports, are yellow, or are noisy when turned off, you may need to clean the burners. If ports are clogged, clean with a straight pin. Do not enlarge or distort port. Do not use a wooden toothpick. If adjustment is needed, call a qualified technician for service.

To replace burner cap, make sure cap is properly aligned and leveled. Find the recessed locating tab on the burner cap (see illustration) and place cap over the white ignitor in the burner base.

Turn the burner on to determine if it will light. If the burner does not light after cleaning, contact an authorized WhlrlpoolsM service technician. Do not service the sealed burner yourself.