Kenmore 790.7540 series Use & Care Manual page 25

General Care & Cleaning (cont'd)
Cleaning the Cooktop, Burner Heads, Caps & Grates
The cooktop is designed to make cleaning easier. Because the gas Burners are sealed, cleanups are easy when
spillovers are cleaned up immediately.
The cooktop, Burner Heads and Caps should be routinely cleaned. Keeping the Burner Head Ports clean will prevent
improper ignition and an uneven flame. Refer to the following instructions:
THE COOKTOP IS NOT REMOVABLE. Do not attempt to remove or lift the cooktop.
THE FIXED OVEN VENT IS NOT REMOVABLE. Do not attempt to remove the fixed oven vent cover.
Use caution when replacing the Burner Caps so the Electrodes are not damaged. This may cause a
delayed ignition or prevent the burner from igniting.
1st
Surface
Burner
Grate
3rd
Electrode
Orifice
holder
Figure 1
Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning and Maintenance
Consistent and proper cleaning is essential to maintaining your ceramic glass cooktop
Prior to using your cooktop for the first time, apply the recommended CookTop® Cleaning Creme to the ceramic surface
(on the web visit www.sears.com for replacement cooktop cleaner, item number 40079). Buff with a non-abrasive cloth
or no-scratch cleaning pad. This will make cleaning easier when soiled from cooking. The special cooktop cleaning
cream leaves a protective finish on the glass to help prevent scratches and abrasions.
Sliding aluminum or copper clad bottom pans on the cooktop can cause metal markings on the cooktop surface. These
marks should be removed immediately after the cooktop has cooled using the cooktop cleaning cream. Metal marks can
become permanent if not removed prior to future use.
Cookware (cast iron, metal, ceramic or glass) with rough bottoms can mark or scratch the cooktop surface. Do not slide
anything metal or glass across the cooktop. Do not use your cooktop as a cutting board or work surface in the kitchen.
Do not cook foods directly on the cooktop surface without a pan. Do not drop heavy or hard objects on the glass
cooktop, because they may cause it to crack.
To Remove and Replace the Surface Burner Caps and Burner Heads -
Remove in the following order: (1st) surface Burner Grates, (2nd) Burner Caps
and (3rd) Burner Heads. Replace in the following order: Burner Heads, Burner
Caps and Burner Grates.
Do not remove any parts from the cooktop until they have completely
cooled and are safe to handle. Do not operate the surface Burners without
the Burner Caps and Burner Heads properly in place.
To Clean the surface Burner Caps and Burner Heads (all models)- Use a
Surface
soap-filled scouring pad or a mild abrasive cleanser to clean the surface Burner
Burner
Caps and Burner Heads. The ports (or slots) around the Burner Heads must be
2nd Cap
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
Surface
OTHER MATERIAL TO ENTER THE GAS ORIFICE HOLDER OPENING.
Burner
ALWAYS keep the surface Burner Caps and Burner Heads in place whenever the
Head
gas Burners are in use.
To Clean the Burner Grates- The Burner Grates are dishwasher safe and may
be cleaned in the dishwasher. Remove any excessive soils before placing in the
dishwasher.
To Clean the Ceramic Glass Cooktop- See Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning &
Maintenance later in this section.
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