Kenmore C970-44183 Use & Care Manual page 20

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.
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.
Any additions, changes or conversions required in order for this appliance to perform satisfactorily must
be made by Sears Service. Call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® (See back cover).
1st
Surface
Burner
Grate
Orifice
holder
Figure 1
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. Reverse the procedure above to replace the surface
Burner Caps, Burner Heads and Burner Grates.
PLEASE NOTE: The Bridge Burner Head is not removable.
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.
Surface
To Clean the surface Burner Caps and Burner Heads- Use a soap-filled
Burner
scouring pad or a mild abrasive cleanser to clean the surface Burner Caps and
Cap
2nd
Burner Heads. The ports (or slots) around the Burner Heads must be 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
Surface
burner—DO NOT ALLOW SPILLS, FOOD, CLEANING AGENTS OR ANY
Burner
3rd
OTHER MATERIAL TO ENTER THE GAS ORIFICE HOLDER OPENING.
Head
ALWAYS keep the surface Burner Caps and Burner Heads in place whenever
the gas Burners are in use.
Electrode
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 Cooktop and contoured areas of the Cooktop- If a spill occurs
on or in the recessed or contoured areas, blot up spill with an absorbent cloth.
Rinse with a clean, damp cloth and wipe dry. Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners
on the cooktop. They can scratch the porcelain. Completely rinse any mild
cleaners used from the surface or the porcelain cooktop may become damaged
during future heating. DO NOT use spray oven cleaners on the cooktop.
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