Kenmore 790.3242 Series Use & Care Manual page 12

General Care & Cleaning
Cleaning the grates
The burner grates are dishwasher safe and may be cleaned in the dishwasher. Remove any excessive soils before placing
in the dishwasher.
IMPORTANT
o For proper gas flow and ignition of the burners -- DO NOT allow spills, food, cleaning agents or any other material to
enter the gas orifice opening.
o The cooktop is not removable. Do not attempt to remove or lift the cooktop.
To avoid possible burns use care when cleaning the cooktop. DO NOT attempt to clean the cooktop
whenever the cooktop or burner heads are still hot.
To avoid possible burns DO NOTattempt any of the following cleaning instructions provided before turning
OFF all of the surface burners and allow them to cool.
To avoid possible burns DO NOT attempt to operate the surface burners without the burner caps
Your appliance is shipped with the burner heads and burner caps in the correct locations. Before using your gas appliance
be sure to:
o Follow installation instructions before operating.
o Remove all packing tape from cooktop area.
Cleaning the burner caps
Should you ever need to remove the burner caps for cleaning, lift the burner cap off the burner head. Clean heavy soils
with an absorbent cloth. Rinse with a clean, damp cloth and immediately thoroughly dry including the bottom and inside
of the cap. Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners. They can scratch the porcelain on the cap. Do not clean burner caps in
dishwasher.
iMPORTANT - When placing the burner caps on the cooktop, be sure the burner caps are seated firmly on top of 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
Cleaning the burner heads
Lift the burner cap from the burner head. The surface burner heads are secured to the cooktop and must be cleaned in
place (except for the bridge burner, which is removable. See bridge burner assembly section for proper installation).
For proper gas flow it may be necessary to clean the
burner heads and slots. To clean, first use a clean DAMP Slots
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 using a damp cloth. For
stubborn soils located in the slots, use a small-gauge wire
or needle to clean.
ignition port
Should you experience ignition problems it may be that an
ignition port hole is partially blocked with soil (see figure).
With the burner head in place, use a small wire gauge
needle or the end of a paper clip to clear the ignition port or
ports.
Cooktop burner head
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