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Surface Burner Grates
leaning
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The surface burner grates are made of
Be sure all controls are OFF and all range parts are cool
porcelain on cast iron. Therefore, the I1_
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before cleaning,
grates can be washed in the sink with
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mild detergentsand a plastic scrubber.
HowTo Remove Range For Cleaning And Servicing
Burner grates must be
properly
Followtheseprocedures to removeapplianceforcleaning
positioned before cooking. Do not
orservicing,
operate the burnerswithout a pan on
1. Shut-offgas supply to appliance,
the grate. The porcelain finish on the
grate may chip without a pan to absorb
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2. Disconnectelectricalsupply to appliance,if equipped,
the intense heat.
3. Disconnectgas supply tubing to appliance.
When reinstallingsquare grates, place
indented sides together so straight
4. Slide rangeforward to disengagerange from the anti-tip
sides are at front and rear.
bracket. (See Installation Instructions for location of
bracket.)
Althoughthe burner grate is durable,it will graduallylose its
5. Reverse procedure to reinstall. If gas line has been
shine and/or discolor,regardlessof the care you take of it.
disconnected, check for gas leaks after reconnection.
This is due to its exposureto the high temperature of gas
(See InstallationInstructionsfor gas leak test method.)
flames.
To preservethe porcelainenamelfinish as long as possible,
Note: A qualified servicershould disconnectand reconnect
have a pan onthe grate beforeyou turn on the burner,and
the gas supply. To prevent range from accidently tipping,
lower the flame when food reaches the desired cooking
rangemustbesecuredto the floor byslidingrear levelingleg
temperature.
intoan anti-tipbracket suppliedwith the range.
Sealed Burners
WARNING:Possible risksmayresultfromabnormalusage,
The foursealedburners aresecured tothe cooktop and are
including excessiveloadingofthe ovendoorandof therisk
NOT designedto be removed.Sincethe four burnersare
oftipover,should the appliancenotbereinstalled according
sealedintothe cooktop, b oilovers won'tseepunderneath to
to the installation instructions,
the burnerboxarea. Thus,there are nohiddenspills in the
burnerboxarea to clean.
Range
Forease of cleaning, r emovesoil fromthe burneras soon
The rangetop is designed with contouredwells which
as the burnerhas cooled.Iffoodboilsover,removepanto
containspillsuntilthey can bewipedup. Unlikethe standard
another burner.Then, cool soiled burner and clean.
gas appliance, THIS RANGETOP DOES NOT LIFT-UP
Be sure burner is cool beforecleaning to prevent damaging
NOR IS IT REMOVABLE.To prevent damage to the gas
the porcelainsurface.Clean with warm soapy water and a
tubing or top, do not attempt to lift rangetop,
sponge or dishcloth.Burnedongreasecanbe removedwith
a household cleaner, such as Fantastik or 409, and a
Neverwipe a warm or hot porcelainenamel surface with a
sponge.Topreventscratching,donot useabrasivecleaners
damp cloth. For general daily cleaning and light soil, wash
with warm soapy water, rinse, and dry. To remove grease
or scrubbing pads.
spatters, spraywith cleanerssuch as Fantastikor 409. DO
Note: Be carefulnot to get water or spray into burner ports.
NOT use abrasive or caustic cleaning agents which may
Igniters
permanentlydamagethe finish.
When cleaning around the _ca#
surface burner, use care to
preventdamage to the spark
igniterwhich is located on
each burner. If a cleaning _"=,__Por_
cloth shouldcatch the igniter,
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it COuld damage or break it. If
the igniter is damaged or broken, the surface burner will
not light. Plus, the burner will not light if the small port
beneath the igniter is blocked.
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