Cleaning Surface Burner Heads - Kenmore 790.7804 Use & Care Manual

Cleaning surface burner heads

For proper gas flow it may be necessary to clean the burner
head and slots. To clean, first use a clean DAMP cloth to soak up
any spills. Remove any food from between the burner slots using
a small nonabrasive brush like a toothbrush and afterwards
wipe up using a damp cloth. For stubborn soils located in the
slots, use a small-gauge wire or needle to clean.
Any spill on or around the electrode must be carefully cleaned.
Take care not to hit the electrode with any thing hard or it could
be damaged.
Important note:
Small food particulars on or around the electrode could stop the
burner from lighting.
To clean the burner head ignition ports
Each burner head has a small ignition port located as shown.
Should you experience ignition problems it may be that this port
hole is partially blocked with soil. With the burner head in
place, use a small wire gauge needle or the end of a paper clip
to clear the ignition port (Refer to
oval burner on some models not shown).
Important notes:
• The surface burner heads are secured to the cooktop and
must be cleaned in place on the cooktop.
• Always keep the surface burner caps in place whenever a
surface burner is in use.
• When replacing the burner caps, be sure the burner caps
are seated firmly on top of the burner heads. Improper
flame size and uneven heating may result when any surface
burners are turned on and the burner caps are not seated
correctly.
• For proper flow of gas and ignition of burners do not allow
spills, food, cleaning agents or any other material to enter
the gas orifice port opening.
Figure 53; round style shown;
ignition port
slots
Figure 53: Cooktop burner head
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orifice port