Kenmore 362.72231, 362.72232, 362.72221, 362.72220, 362.72222, 362.71330 Burner Grates, Drip Pans

Burner Caps

(on sealed burners only)

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..

Dry them in a warm oven or with a cloth--don't reassemble them wet, Replace the burner caps,

Left Drip Pan Right Drip Pan

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Medium _ Medium,

Medium' Large

Front of Range

Make sure that caps are replaced on the correct size burner. There is one small, 2 medium and one large cap. Sizes are marked on the bottom of medium and large caps°

NOTE; On some models the caps are all the same size and can be used in any of the 4 needed locations.

Burner Grates

Lift out when cool. The grates should be washed regularly and, of course, after

spi!lovers. Wash them in hot, soapy water and rinse with clean water. After cleaning, dry them thoroughly by putting them in a warm oven for a few minuteso Don't put the grates back on the range while they are wet° When replacing the grates, be sure they're positioned securely over the burners.

To prevent rusting on cast iron grates, apply a light coating of cooking oil on the bottom of the grates°

To get rid of burned-onfood, place the grates

in a covered container. Add !/4cup ammonia and let them soak several hours or overnight. Wash, rinse well and dry.

Although they're durable, the grates will gradually lose their shine, regardless of the best care you can give them. This is due to their continual exposure to high temperatures°

Do not operate a burner for an extended period of time without cookware on the grate. The finish on the

grate may chip without cookware to absorb the heal

CAUTION: Do not clean the grates in a self-cleaning oven.

Drip Pans		Left	Right
			€
(on some	models)
Remove the grates
and lift out the drip
pans. The drip		pans
can be cleaned in a
dishwasher	or	by hand.

To get rid of burned-

on food, place the drip pans in a covered container.. Add 1/, cup ammonia and let them soak several hours. Wash, rinse well and dry

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.

Cooktop Surface

To avoid damaging the porcelain enamel surface of the cooktop and to prevent it from becoming dull, clean up spills right away. Foods with a lot of acid (tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices, etc) or foods with high sugar content could cause a dull spot if allowed to sit..

When the surface has cooled, wash and rinser For other

spills such as fat spatterings, etc., wash with soap and water once the surface has cooled. Then rinse and polish with a dry doth,r

Be careful when you clean the cooktop because the area over the pilot will be hot (on models with standing pilots).

Do not store flammable materials in an oven or

near the cooktop, Do not store or use combustible

materials, gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

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