Caring For Your Range
Burn, Electrical Shock, Fire And
Explosion Hazard
1Make sure all controls are OFF and the range is cool before cleaning.
. Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air.
Failure to follow these guidelines could result in burns, electrical shock, fire or explosion.
The surface burner grates
1.Make sure all surface burners are off and the surrounding parts are cool.
2.Lift off the surface burner grates.
3.Wash the grates with warm, soapy water or in a dishwasher. Use a nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad for
4.Replace burners grates.
The removable cooktop
1.Remove surface burner grates.
2.Lift front of cooktop enough to clear front of range. Grasp cool burner openings. Lift and pull forward.
3.Wipe surface under cooktop with sponge and warm, soapy water. Use a
4.To replace cooktop, lower front of cooktop while placing into rear support brackets. Avoid hitting the control panel.
Personal Injury And Product
Damage Hazard
n Do not try to clean under the cooktop without removing the cooktop first. The cooktop could accidentally fall and injure you.
. Do not drop the cooktop. Damage can result to the finish and the cooktop frame.
The surface burners
1.Remove the cooktop, following the instructions above.
2.Wipe off surface burners wi+;h warm, soapy water and a SFonge after each use. To remove cooketl- on food, soak the burners in a vinegar and water solution 1or 20. 30 minutes. Scrub with a plastic scrubbing pad.
3.If ports are clogged, clean with a. straight pin. DO NOT enlarge or distort the ports. DO NOT use a toothpick to clean the ports.
Typical surface burner flame
4.Occasionally check the burner flames for proper size and shape as shown above. If flames lift off ports, are yellow, or are noisy when turned off, you may need to clean the burners (see above), or :a11a qualified technician for adjustment.
5.Replace cooktop.
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