Kenmore 7271 Cleaning recessed and contoured areas of cooktop, Cleaning surface burner grates

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Care & Cleaning

Cleaning the cooktop and surface burners

To avoid possible burns DO NOT attempt any of the cooktop cleaning instructions provided before turning OFF all of the surface burners and allow them to completely cool.

Any additions, changes or conversions required in order for this appliance to satisfactorily meet the application needs must be made by an authorized qualified agency.

Routinely clean the cooktop. Wipe with a clean, damp cloth and wipe dry to avoid scratches.

Keeping the surface burner head ports and slots clean will prevent improper ignition and an uneven flame. See the following sections for more instructions.

Cleaning recessed and contoured areas of cooktop

If a spill occurs on or in the recessed or contoured areas, blot up spill with an absorbent cloth. Rinse with a clean, damp cloth and wipe dry.

Cleaning surface burner grates

•Clean only after the grates are completely cool.

•Use nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and mild abrasive cleanser or clean in the dishwasher.

•Food soils containing acids may affect the finish. Clean immediately after the grates are cool.

•Thoroughly dry grates immediately following cleaning.

Cleaning burner caps

•Remove caps from burner heads after they have cooled.

•Clean heavy soils with a plastic scrubbing pad and absorbent cloth.

•Thoroughly dry burner caps immediately following cleaning including the bottom and inside of cap.

•Do not use abrasive cleaners. They can scratch porcelain.

•Do not clean burner caps in the dishwasher.

•Do not operate surface burners without burner caps properly in place. Read important notes.

slots

ignition port

orifice port

Fig. 1 - Cooktop burner head

Cleaning surface burner heads

For proper gas flow it may be necessary to clean the burner head 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 small-gauge wire or needle to clean.

Any spill on or around the electrode must be carefully cleaned. Take care not to hit the electrode with any thing hard or it could be damaged.

To clean the burner head ignition ports

Each burner head has a small ignition port located as shown. Should you experience ignition problems it may be that this port hole is partially blocked with soil. With the burner head in place, use a small wire gauge needle or the end of a paper clip to clear the ignition port (Refer to Fig. 1; round style shown; oval burner on some models not shown).

Important notes:

•The surface burner heads are secured to the cooktop and must be cleaned in place on the cooktop.

•Always keep the surface burner caps in place whenever a surface burner is in use.

•When replacing the burner caps, be sure the burner caps are seated firmly on top of the burner heads.

•For proper flow of gas and ignition of burners DO NOT allow spills, food, cleaning agents or any other material to enter the gas orifice port opening.

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Contents Kenmore Use & Care Guide Guía de uso y cuidadaTable of Contents Kenmore Limited WarrantyRead all instructions before using this appliance Tip Over HazardSave these instructions for future reference Important Instructions for Using Your Oven Important Instructions for Using Your Cooktop Important safety noticeProduct Record Serial Plate LocationGrounding Instructions Conversion to L.P. GasBefore Setting Oven Controls Oven vent locationTypes of oven racks Air circulation in the ovenBefore Setting Surface Controls Installing burner gratesRemember Burner headUsing proper cookware Setting proper burner flame sizeCookware material types Flame size Type of cookingSetting Surface Controls Setting surface burnersHome canning Setting Oven Controls Setting ClockSetting silent or audible control mode Oven Control FunctionsChanging temperature display F or C Setting TimerSetting Bake Oven LockoutSetting Cook Time When the cook time runs outUntil is pressed Setting Delay Start Operating oven lightBenefits of convection cooking How convection worksTo set Convection on some models BakingSuggested broil settings table gas oven BroilTo set Broil Adjusting Oven Temperature To add Warm & Hold when baking with Cook TimeTo adjust oven temperature Warm & HoldWarmer drawer recommended settings Warmer drawer recommended food settings Food Item SettingStorage in or on appliance-flammable Warmer drawer indicator light Setting warmer drawerFlex Clean can not be set when the warmer drawer is active To set warmer drawerSelect Clean Read before starting Select CleanSetting Select Clean To set Select Clean to start immediatelyDelayed Start Select Clean When Select Clean is finishedTo start a Delay Start Select Clean Care & Cleaning Cleaning recommendation tableCleaning recessed and contoured areas of cooktop Cleaning surface burner gratesCleaning burner caps Cleaning surface burner headsWire Aluminum foil and utensilsReplacing oven light some models GlassRemoving and replacing the lift-off oven door Special door care instructionsTo remove oven door To replace oven doorProblem Solution Be sure oven door closed when broiling Running Select Clean cycleSection SearingSurface burners in the Care & Cleaning section Cooktop and surface burners in the Care & Cleaning sectionUnavoidable due to salt content in air Surface burners do not igniteProtection Agreements Acuerodes de protección
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