Care and cleaning of the cooktop, Safety, Consumer Support

Care and cleaning of the cooktop.

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Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the cooktop.

Safety

Grate

Burner cap

Burner head Electrode

Burner base

CAUTION: Do not operate the burner without all burner parts in place.

Sealed Burner Assemblies

Turn all controls OFF before removing the burner parts.

The burner grates, caps and burner heads can be lifted off, making them easy to clean.

Electrode

When one burner is turned to LITE, all the burners spark. Do not attempt to disassemble or clean around any burner while another burner is on. An electric shock may result, which could cause you to knock over hot cookware.

Instructions Operating Instructions

After cleaning, make sure the notch in the burner head is positioned toward the electrode. Rotate the burner head around the burner base until it is level and securely seated.

Burner Caps and Heads

NOTE: Before removing the burner caps and heads, remember their size and location. Replace them in the same location after cleaning. The burner heads and burner bases are labeled A, B and C to aid reassembly.

Burner Caps

Lift off when cool. Wash burner caps in hot, soapy water and rinse with clean water. You may scour with a plastic scouring pad to remove burned-on food particles.

Burner Heads

The slits in the burner heads of your cooktop must be kept clean at all times for an even, unhampered flame.

You should clean the surface burners routinely, especially after bad spillovers, which could clog these openings. Lift off

After Cleaning

Before putting the burner caps and heads back, shake out excess water and then dry them thoroughly by setting in a warm oven for 30 minutes.

Replacement

The burner heads and burner bases are labeled A, B and C to aid reassembly.

Replace the burner heads on the bases matching the letters. Replace the caps on the heads. Make sure that the caps and heads are replaced in the correct location. There is one small (A), two medium (B) and one large (C) head and cap.

Medium	Small
Head	Head
and Cap	and Cap

Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips

when cool.

To remove burned-on food, soak the burner heads in a solution of mild liquid detergent and hot water for 20–30 minutes. For more stubborn stains, use a toothbrush.