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CARE AND CLEANING
Proper care and cleaning are important so your range | BE SURE ELECTRICAL POWER IS |
will give you efficient and satisfactory service. | DISCONNECTED BEFORE CLEANING |
Follow these directions carefully in caring for it to | ANY PART OF YOUR RANGE. |
help assure safe and proper maintenance. |
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CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE THE BURNER WITHOUT ALL BURNER PARTS AND DRIP PANS (IF SO EQUIPPED) IN PLACE.
Broiling
Standard Twin Burners (on some models)
Grate
Drip pan
(on some models)
Surface burner
On models with standard twin burners, the cooktop lifts up for easy access.
Turn all controls OFF before removing burner parts and drip pans (if so equipped).
The burner grates and drip pans (if so equipped) can be lifted off, making them easy to clean.
The holes in the surface burners of your range must be kept clean
at all times for proper ignition and an even, unhampered flame.
Clean these
holes
thoroughly
on each burner.
You should clean the surface burners routinely, especially after bad spillovers, which could clog these holes. Wipe off surface burners. If heavy spillover occurs, remove the surface burners from the range. Burners lift out for cleaning. Lift up the cooktop and then lift out the surface burners.
To remove
Before putting the surface burner back, shake out excess water and then dry it thoroughly by setting it in a warm oven for 30 minutes. Then place it back in the range, making sure it is properly seated and level.
Check the flame pattern of each burner. If the flames are “jumpy” (not steady), clean the holes again with a sewing needle or
Guide
Care and
Drip Pans (on some models)
Remove the grates and lift out the drip pans. Drip pans can be cleaned in a dishwasher or by hand.
To get rid of
When replacing the drip pans, make sure they are in the correct position.
CAUTION: Do not clean the drip pans in a self- cleaning oven.
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