CARE & CLEANING
Do not remove any parts from the cooktop until they have completely cooled and are safe to handle. Do not operate the surface Burners without the Burner Caps and Burner Heads properly in place.
To Clean the surface Burner Caps and Burner Heads- Use a
NOT ALLOW SPILLS, FOOD, CLEANING AGENTS OR ANY OTHER MATERIAL TO ENTER THE GAS ORIFICE HOLDER OPENING. ALWAYS keep the surface Burner Caps in place whenever the gas Burners are in use or not.
To Clean the Burner Grates- Be sure burners and grates are cool before you place your hand, a pot holder, cleaning cloths or other material on them. The cast iron burner grates can be washed in hot soapy water. Rinse thoroughly and dry the grates with a cloth - don't put them on the cooktop while still wet. Be sure the grates are positioned securely over the burners.
To remove burned on food, place the grates in a covered container or plastic bag. Add 1/4 cup ammonia and soak for 30 minutes. Wash, rinse well and dry. An abrasive cleaner can be used for stubborn stains.
To Clean the Cooktop and contoured areas of the cooktop- If a spill occurs on the porcelain cooktop, blot up spill with an absorbent cloth. Rinse with a clean, damp cloth and wipe dry. Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners on the cooktop. They can scratch the porcelain. Completely rinse any mild cleaners used from the surface or the porcelain cooktop may become damaged during future heating. DO NOT use spray oven cleaners on the cooktop.
CARE AND CLEANING OF STAINLESS
STEEL (Stainless Steel models only)
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.
BEFORE YOU CALL (Solutions to Common Problems)
IMPORTANT
Before you call for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. The list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance.
OCCURRENCE | POSSIBLE CAUSE/SOLUTION | |
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Surface burners do | Surface Control knob has not been completely turned to LITE. Push in and turn the Surface | |
not light. | Control knob to LITE until burner ignites and then turn control to desired flame size. | |
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| Be sure gas supply valve is open. | |
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| Burner ports or slots are clogged. With the burner off, use a | |
| clean ports or slots. | |
| Power cord is disconnected from outlet (electric ignition models). Be sure cord is plugged | |
| securely into outlet. | |
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| Electrical power outage (electric ignition models). Burners can be lit manually. See Setting | |
| Surface Controls in this Owner’s Guide. | |
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Surface burner | Burner ports or slots are clogged. With the burner off, clean ports with a | |
flame burns half way | or needle to clean ports or slots. | |
around. |
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Moisture is present after cleaning. Lightly fan the flame and allow burner to operate until flame | ||
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| is full. Dry the burners thoroughly following instructions under General Cleaning. | |
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Surface burner flame | Dust particles in main line. Allow the burner to operate a few minutes until flame turns | |
is orange. | blue. | |
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| In coastal areas, a slightly orange flame is unavoidable due to salt air. | |
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