Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning & Maintenance
Special Caution for Aluminum Foil and Aluminum Cooking Utensils
•Aluminum foil
Use of aluminum foil will damage the cooktop. Do not use under any circumstances.
•Aluminum utensils
Since the melting point of aluminum is much lower than that of other metals, care must be taken when aluminum pots or pans are used. Pans that boil dry may permanently damage cooktop by marking, breaking or fusing to it.
Care and Cleaning of Stainless Steel (Stainless Steelmodelsonly)
Some models are equipped with stainless steel exterior parts. Special care and cleaning are required for maintaining
the appearance of stainless parts. Please refer to the table provided at the beginning of the General Care & Cleaning section in this Use & Care Guide.
To Clean the Burner Grates, Contoured Burner Pans, Burner Caps, and Burner Bases
The burner grates, contoured burner pans, burner cap, and burner base should be routinely cleaned. Keeping the burner ports clean will prevent improper ignition and an uneven flame. Follow instructions below.
To Clean the Contoured Burner Pans
The square burner palls are attached to the cooktop and are not removable. The burner pan forms a recessed well area located around each burner unit. If a spill occurs in one of the four well areas, blot up spill with an absorbent cloth. Rinse with a clean, damp cloth and wipe dry.
To Clean the Grates
The burner grates and wok stand are dishwasher safe. Any remaining soil may be removed by gently scouring with a soapy scouring pad. Rinse with a 1:1 solution of clean water and ammonia. If necessary, cover difficult spots with an
To Clean the Burner Caps
Use a
To Clean the Burner Bases and Gas Openings
The ports (or slots) around the burner base must be routinely cleaned. Use a
For proper flow of gas and ignition of the
After cleaning make sure each burner cap is properly aligned and level. Turn the burner on to determine if it will light. If the burner does not light after cleaning, contact a Sears Service Center. Do not service the sealed burner yourself.
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