Kenmore 73511, 73819, 73515, 73811 Ca =eand C eaning, Burner Grates, Drip Pans, Range Top Burners

Ca =eand C eaning

Proper care and cleaning are important so your range will give you efficient and satisfactory service. Follow these directions carefully in caring for it to help assure safe and proper maintenance.

BE SURE ELECTRaC POWER IS D_SCONNECTED BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF YOUR RANGE.

Burner Grates

Grates should be washed regularly and, of course, after spillovers Wash them in hot, soapy water and rinse with clean water. Dry the grates with a cloth--don't put them back on the range wet.. When replacing the grates, be sure they're positioned securely over the burners°

To get rid of burned-on food, soak the grates in a slightly diluted liquid detergent..

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 heat.

Drip Pans

Remove the grates° Then lift out the drip pans. Drip pans can be cleaned in dishwasher or by hand--after pans cool slightly, sprinkle on detergent, wash or scour with hot water, rinse and dry.

If your range is equipped with porcelain enamel drip pans, you can clean them in the self-cleaning oven.. After wiping off boilovers that are not stuck on, place one pan upside down on each shelf.

Caution: Chrome-plated drip pans (on models so equipped) should never be cleaned in the self-clean- ing oven.

Range Top Burners

or plastic pad. Do not use steel wool or abrasive cleaners because they will clog the burner openings and scratch the burners° If the holes become clogged, clean them with a toothpick..

Before putting the burner back, shake out excess water and 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.

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

Lift-upCooktop

There are a number of precautions you can take to avoid marring the porcelain enamel surface of the cooktop and to prevent it from becoming dull Don't slide heavy pans across it. if you spill foods with a lot of acid (tomatoes, sauerkraut, fruit juices, etc.) or foods with high sugar content, clean them up as soon as possible. If allowed to set, these foods could cause a dull spot.. Also, no matter how stubborn the food stain, never use harsh abrasive cleansers. They could permanently damage the enamel surface.. We recom- mend a cleanser such as Soft Scrub 'brand' cleanser* or a similar cleaning product.

You may notice slightly bluish or darker spots in the porcelain burner well area around the grate support bumps. These are normal..

Clean the area under the cooktop often. Built-up soil, especially grease, may catch fire..

To make cleaning easier, the cooktop may be lifted up

To raise the cooktop:

1.Be sure burners are turned off..

2.Remove the grates_

3.Grasp the two front burner wells and lift up.

The holes in the

burners of your

range must be kept clean at all times for

proper ignition and an even, unham-

"..pered flame.

You should clean the burners routinely, especially after bad spiltovers, which could clog these

holes_ Burners lift out for cleaning.

To remove burned-on food, soak the burner in a solu-

tion of mild liquid detergent and water. Soak the burn- er for 20 to 30 minutes. If the food doesn't rinse off

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a clean cloth, lower the cooktop pinch your fingers

Dual support rods will hold the cooktop

up while you clean underneath it

After cleaning under the cooktop with hot, soapy water and Be careful not to

completely, scrub it with soap and water and a brush

*Soft Scrub ¢'is a registered trademark of the Clorox Company

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