Whirlpool 8053373A Use And Care Manual page 22

CARING FOR YOUR RANGE
S
EALED SURFACE BURNERS AND COOKTOP
To clean the burners:
1.
Pull the burner cap straight up from the
burner base.
2.
Clean the burner cap with warm, soapy water
and a sponge. You can also clean it with a
mildly abrasive scrubbing pad or cleanser.
Do not clean the burner cap in a dishwasher.
3.
If the gas tube opening has become soiled or
clogged, use a cotton swab or a soft cloth to
clean the area.
4.
If the ports are clogged, clean them with a
R
EMOVING THE OVEN DOOR
For normal use of your range, you do not need to
remove the door. However, if you find it necessary
to remove the door, follow the instructions in this
section.
NOTE: The oven door is heavy.
Before removing the door:
1.
Use a putty knife or screwdriver and insert it at
the bottom corner of the door stop clip.
2.
Pry door stop clip free and remove from front
frame hinge slot. Take care not to scratch
porcelain.
3.
Repeat procedure for other door stop clip.
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straight pin. Do not
enlarge or distort the
port. Do not use a
wooden toothpick. If
the burner needs to be
adjusted, call a qualified
technician for service.
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5.
After cleaning the gas tube opening and ports,
Alignment
pin
6.
Turn on the burner to see if it will light. If the
burner does not light after you have cleaned it,
recheck cap alignment or contact a designated
service technician. Do not service the sealed
burner yourself.
Door stop clip
Door removal
pin hole
Hinge
Front frame
hanger
hinge slot
replace the burner cap.
To replace the burner
cap, make sure the
alignment pins on the
cap are properly aligned
with the burner base.
Range