Care and Cleaning
Gas Cooktop
General information
Proper care and cleaning are important so your cooktop will give you efficient and satisfactory service. Follow these directions carefully in caring for it.
Some cooktop models are provided with cleaners. Follow the instructions on the containers.
Before cleaning any part of your cooktop, be sure all burners are off and cool.
DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER TO THE COOKTOP at the fuse box or circuit breaker panel, or pull the cooktop power plug, located beneath the cooktop and inside
the cabinets.
How to remove protective shipping film and packaging tape
Carefully grasp a corner of the protective shipping film with your fingers and slowly peel it from the appliance surface. Do not use any sharp items to remove the film. Remove all of the film before using the appliance for the first time.
To assure no damage is done to the finish of the product, the safest way to remove
the adhesive from packaging tape on new appliances is an application of a household liquid dishwashing detergent. Apply with a soft cloth and allow to soak.
NOTE: The adhesive must be removed from all parts before using the cooktop. It cannot be removed if it is baked on.
Control knobs
The control knobs may be removed for easier cleaning. | Replace the knobs in the OFF position |
Make sure the knobs are in the OFF positions and | to ensure proper placement. |
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pull them straight off the stems for cleaning. The |
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knobs can be cleaned in a dishwasher or they may |
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also be washed with soap and water. Make sure the |
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insides of the knobs are dry before replacing. |
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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.
Grate
Burner cap
Burner head
Electrode
Burner base
CAUTION: Do not operate the burner without all burner parts in place.
Electrode
The electrode of the spark ignitor is behind each burner. 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.
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