Kenmore 362.6112 Series Use & Care Manual page 21

Proper c areandcleaning areimportant so yourrange will
giveyouefficient a ndsatisfactory service. F ollow these
directions carefully in caring forit to helpassure safeand
proper maintenance_
BE
SURE ELECTRICAL POWER IS DISCONNECTED
BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF YOUR RANGE.
Sealed Burner Assemblies (on
some models)
CAUTION: Do NOT O PERATE THE
COOKTOP WITHOUT ALL BURNER PARTS AND
DRIP PANS (if so equipped) IN PLACE.
Grate
O Burner cap
Burner head
Drip pan
(on some models)
Electrode
Turn a!l the controls off before removing burner parts
and drip pans (if so equipped).
The burner grates, caps, heads and drip pans (if so
equipped) can be lifted off, making them easy to clean.
Lift off burner parts for cleaning when they are cool
CAUTION: , ',\
The electrode of Electrode
the spark igniter is
exposed when the
burner head is removed. When one burner is turned
to LITE, all the burners spark,, De not attempt to
disassemble or clean around any burner while
another burner is on. An electric shock may result,
which could cause you to knock over hot cookware.
Burner Heads
(on sealed burners only)
NOTE: Before removing the burner heads and caps,
remember their size and location, Replace them in
the same location after cleaning.,
For proper ignition, make
sure the small hole in the
section that fits over the
electrode is kept open,
A sewing needle or bare
wire works well to
unclog iL
The slits in the burner heads of your range must be
kept clean at all times for an even, unhampered flame.
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after bad spiltovers, which could clog these openings.
To remove burned-on food, soak the burner heads in a
solution of mild liquid detergent and hot water for 20-30
minutes. For more stubborn stains, use a toothbrush.
Before putting the burner heed back, shake out excess
water and then dry it thoroughly by setting it in a warm
oven for 30 minutes°
Replace the burner heads
and caps. Make sure that
the heads and caps are
replaced in the correct
iocation,. There is one
small, 2 medium and
one large cap.
NOTE: On some models,
the burner heads and
caps are all the same size
and can be used in any of
the 4 needed locations°
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After cleaning, make sure the slot
in the burner head is positioned
over lhe electrode
NOTE: Do not use steel wool or scouring powders
to clean the burners.
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