General Care & Cleaning; Cleaning The Burner Grates, Burner Caps, Burner Heads - Kenmore 790.3307 Use And Care Manual

General Care & Cleaning
Cleaning the Burner Grates, Burner Caps, Burner Heads
The Burner Grates, Burner Caps, Burner Heads should be
routinely cleaned. Keeping the burner ports clean will prevent Surface Burner Grate
improper ignition and an uneven flame.
Refer to the following instructions:
To Remove and Replace the Surface Burner Grate, Surface
Burner Cap and Surface Burner Head - Remove in the
following order; (1st) Surface Burner Grate, (2nd) Surface Burner
Cap, (3rd) Surface Burner Head (See Figure 1).
Reverse the procedure above to replace the Surface Burner
Cap, Surface Burner Head and Surface Burner Grate. De not
remove any burner parts from the cooktop until the burner
parts have completely cooled and are safe to handle. Do not
operate the surface burners without the Surface Burner
Caps, Surface Burner Heads and Surface Burner Grates
properly in place.
To Clean the Burner Caps, Burner Heads, Grates - Use a
soap-filled scouring pad or a mild abrasive cleanser to clean the
surface burner caps and surface burner heads. The Grates are
designed to be Dishwasher safe for cleaning. The ports (or slots)
around the burner heads must be routinely cleaned. If residue
still remains in these ports, use a small-gauge wire or needle to
clean the slots or holes. For proper flow of gas and ignition of
the burner--DO NOT ALLOW SPILLS, FOOD, CLEANING
AGENTS OR ANY OTHER MATERIAL TO ENTER THE GAS
ORIFICE HOLDER OPENING. ALWAYS make sure that the
surface burner cap and surface burner head are properly in place
whenever a surface burner is in use.
Burner
Surface
Burner
Orifice
Figure 1
Surface Burner Surface Burner Surface Burner
Grate Caps Heads
THE COOKTOP IS NOT REMOVABLE. Do not attempt to remove or lift the cooktop.
IF_["_'_I'_';T_ Use caution when replacing the burner head so the electrode is not damaged. A damage electrode may
cause a delayed ignition or prevent the burner from igniting.
I!rJ_"_'_l'_'_'_ Any additions, changes or conversions required in order for this appliance to perform satisfactorily must
be made by Sears Service. Call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® (See back cover).
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