Cleaning Burner Bases; Cleaning Burner Heads Or Burner Caps; Cleaning The Burner Igniters; General Cleaning - Electrolux E30GF74GPS Technical & Service Manual

The knobs and knob bezels are made of a composite
plastic. These components should be washed regularly
in warm, soapy water. Hand dishwashing liquid is
excellent for this task. Knobs should be removed by
gently pulling them straight out and off of the valve
shafts. Use caution to avoid introduction of moisture
into the control panel behind the bezels. To replace
knobs, align the "D-shaped" opening at the bottom of
the knob with the "D-shaped" valve shaft, then carefully
press the knob onto the valve.

CLEANING bURNER bASES

The base should be wiped clean using a soft cloth or
sponge that has been lightly dampened with warm
water and hand dishwashing liquid. Thoroughly clean
and dry the igniters to prevent constant sparking of the
reignition system. Refer to the Cleaning the burner
Igniters section for cleaning tips.
IMPORTANT
•
Turn the knobs to the "OFF" position prior to
removing them from the valve stems.
•
The cooktop should never be operated
without the knobs in place.
•
Do not soak the knobs in water or place them
in the dishwasher.
• Do not expose the knobs to direct flame, hot
utensils, or other sources of heat.
•
Do not use abrasive or corrosive cleaners or
applicators, as these could cause permanent
damage.
CLEANING bURNER HEADS OR bURN-
ER CAPS
The burner heads spread the flame evenly around the
burner perimeters. The burner heads must seat properly
in the burner bases to enable proper cooktop
operation.
To remove the burner head, first remove the grate,
then lift off the burner cap. The burner head may then
be removed from the burner base. Soak the burner
ring in a warm solution of hand dishwashing liquid and
water, then rinse well with clean water. Dry the burner
thoroughly. The same cleaning instructions apply to the
buner heads and burner caps.
Stubborn stains may be removed by applying a metal
polishing compound. (If you are unable to locate this
type of polishing compound, please phone the Elec-
trolux Customer Service Department for a referral.)

CLEANING THE bURNER IGNITERS

Under certain cooking or cleaning conditions, your cook-
top igniters may become coated with or corroded by
food deposits, splattered grease or cleaning agents.
This condition can cause erratic or continuous
sparking. Keeping the igniters clean and dry will help
to reduce this problem. To avoid unnecessary and costly
service calls, the homeowner should perform periodic
cleaning of the igniters.
To clean the igniters:
1 Be sure the burners are cool to the touch.
Remove the grate, burner cap and burner heads.
2 Clean completely around the igniter, including
over and under the edge of the metal cap and
base. Use care while cleaning here. Parts of
the igniter are porcelain and can be fragile.
3 DO NOT USE WATER when cleaning the
igniters. If a liquid must be used to clean the
igniter effectively, use only a small amount of
rubbing alcohol.
4 After cleaning, reinstall the burner ring, burner
cap and grate. Make sure the brass burner ring is
properly seated into the burner base.
5 Test the burners. If erratic clicking is still present,
make sure the igniter is completely dry.

GENERAL CLEANING

Cleaning Various Parts of your Appliance

Before cleaning any part of your appliance,
besure all controls are turned OFF and the ap-
pliance is COOL. REMOVE SPILLOVERS AND
HEAVY SOILINGS AS SOON AS POSSIBLE.
REGULAR CLEANING WILL REDUCE THE
NUMBER OF MAJOR CLEANINGS LATER.
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