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Burner Caps (on sealed burners only)
Lift off when cool. Wash burner caps in hot, soapy water and rinse with clean water. If desired, so& up to 30 minutes and scour with a plastic scouring pad to remove
Range Burner Heads (on sealed burners only)
The holes in the burners of your range, and the spark electrodes, must be kept clean at all times for proper ignition and an even, unhampered flame.
You should clean the burner heads routinely, especially after bad spillovers, which could clog these holes. Wipe off burner heads. If heavy spillover occurs, remove burner heads from range.
Remove the burner grate and burner cap. Then lift the burner head straight up.
To remove
For more stubborn stains, use a cleanser like Soft Scrub@ brand or Bon 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 burner openings and scratch the burners. If the holes become clogged, clean them with a toothpick.
Do not clean the burner head in the
Before putting the burner head back, shake out excess water and dry it thoroughly by setting it in a warm oven for 30 minutes. Then place it back in the range, making sure the pin in the burner base goes in the hole in the burner head, and that the burner heads are properly seated and level.
Range Burner Base (on sealed burners only)
The burner base (the part of the burner fastened to the cooktop) may be cleaned with a soft brush and a mild cleanser. Clean all food residues from around spark electrode. Do not use steel wool; small bits of steel wool will short out the electrode. Rinse well.
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