Care and Cleaning 35
CARE AND CLEANING
Gas Surface Burner
CAUTION
yy DO NOT clean this appliance with bleach.
yy To prevent burns, wait until the cooktop has cooled down before touching any of its parts.
Removing and Replacing the Gas Surface Burner
Grates and burner caps/heads can be removed for care and cleaning.
Side grate Center grate Side grate
| Oval burner |
Medium burner | head and cap |
head and cap |
|
Small burner 
head and cap
ENGLISH
Large burner head and cap
Extra large burner head and cap
General burner
Burner cap is properly set.
Burner cap is NOT properly set.
Burner Heads/Caps
For even and unhampered flame, the slits in the burner heads must be kept clean at all times.The burner heads and (the oval burner head) & Cap assembly can be lifted off.
yyWash the burner caps in hot soapy water and rinse with clean water.
yyAny spills on or around an electrode must be carefully cleaned.
yyTo remove
yyThe burners will not operate properly if the burner ports or electrodes are clogged or dirty.
yyBurner caps and heads should be cleaned routinely, especially after bad spillovers.
yyBurners will not light if the cap is removed.
After Cleaning the Burner Heads/Caps
Shake out any excess water and then let them dry thoroughly. Replace the burner heads and caps over the electrodes on the cooktop, in the correct locations according to their size. Make sure the hole in the burner head is positioned over the electrode.
CAUTION
yyDO NOT hit the electrodes with anything hard. Doing so could damage them.
yyDO NOT use steel wool or scouring powders to clean the burners.
