
Care and Cleaning 53
Cleaning cooktop and parts
•To avoid possible burns use care when cleaning the cooktop.DO NOTattempt to clean the cooktop whenever the cooktop or burner heads are still hot.
•To avoid possible burns DO NOT attempt any of the following cleaning instructions provided before turning OFF all of the surface burners and allow them to cool.
•To avoid possible burns DO NOT attempt to operate the surface burners without the burner caps.
Your range is shipped with the burner heads and burner caps in the correct locations. Before using your gas range be sure to:
•Follow installation instructions before operating.
•Remove all packing tape from cooktop area.
Burner caps
Should you ever need to remove the burner caps for cleaning lift the burner cap off the burner head. Clean heavy soils with an absorbent cloth. Rinse with a clean, damp cloth and immediately thoroughly dry including the bottom and inside of the cap. Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners. They can scratch the porcelain on the cap. Do not clean burner caps in dishwasher.
When placing the burner caps, see IMPORTANT note below.
Burner heads
Lift the burner cap from the burner head. The surface burner heads are secured to the cooktop and must be cleaned in place.
For proper gas flow it may be necessary to clean the burner heads and slots. To clean, first use a clean DAMP cloth to soak up any spills. Remove any food from between the burner slots using a small nonabrasive brush like a toothbrush and afterwards wipe up using a damp cloth. For stubborn soils located in the slots, use a
Should you experience ignition problems it may be that an ignition port hole is partially blocked with soil. (See Figs. 1 & 2) . With the burner head in place, use a small wire gauge needle or the end of a paper clip to clear the ignition port or ports.
slots | ignition port |
orifice port
Fig. 1 - Cooktop burner head
(for all burners except Double ring burner)
IMPORTANT
When placing the burner caps on the cooktop, be sure the burner caps are seated firmly on top of burner heads. Improper flame size and uneven heating may result when any surface burners are turned ON and the burner caps are not seated correctly.
Double ring burner cap
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The glass in the double ring burner is designed to fit loosely. Clean with normal nonabrasive glass type cleaner and thoroughly dry before replacing.