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Typical surface burner
flame at highest setting
Ports
CARING FOR YOUR COOKTOP•Gas must flow freely through the small
hole in the brass orifice for the burner to
light properly. This area must be free of
any soil and be kept protected from
boilovers or spillovers. Always keep the
burner caps in place whenever a surface
burner is in use.
wWARNING
Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Hazard
Do not operate with a yellow flame.
Doing so can result in death,
heart attack, or convulsions.
•Occasionally check the burner flames for
proper size and shape as shown. A good
flame is blue in color. If flames lift off ports,
are yellow, or are noisy when turned off,
you may need to clean the burners.
To clean burners:1. Lift the burner cap straight up from the
burner base.
2. Clean burner cap with warm, soapy
water and a sponge. You can also clean
with a mildly abrasive scrubbing pad or
cleanser. Do not clean burner cap in a
dishwasher or self-cleaning oven.
3. If the gas tube opening or the orifice,
located inside the opening, has become
soiled or clogged, use a cotton swab or a
soft cloth to clean the area. Then use a
small-gauge wire or needle to remove
cooked-on soil.
4. If ports are clogged, clean with a
straight pin. Do not enlarge or distort
port. Do not use a wooden toothpick.
If adjustment is needed, call a qualified
technician for service.
5. After cleaning the gas tube opening and
ports, replace the burner cap.
6. Turn on the burner to determine if it will
light. If the burner does not light after
cleaning, contact an authorized
service technician. Do not service the
sealed burner yourself.
1⁄2"
(1.25 cm)