Surface Burners; Maintenance And Service - Whirlpool SF335EEPW0 Use & Care Manual

SURFACE BURNERS
Shipping screws are used to secure each surface burner
to the range during transportation. Once range is in-
stalled, the screws should be removed.
To remove burner: 1) Remove or support cooktop with
metal rod. 2) Grasp burner head and tilt to release tab
from slot near pilot. 3) Lift burner up and toward rear of
range until burner is released.
To replace burner: 1) Insert the air shutter end of the
burner over the hood and lower burner into place. 2) In-
sert tab on burner into slot in burner support located in
burner box. If burner is not replaced correctly, cooking
results will be affected, burner will not operate properly
and a safety hazard could occur. 3) Replace cooktop.
Screws are for shipping only.
Remove before using burner.
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A natural dulling of the surface burner's aluminum finish
should be expected. This is a permanent dulling and will
occur over a period of time and with continued usage.
Cleaning practices may improve the appearance but
will not completely restore the finish to its original luster.
DISCOLORATION WILL ALSO OCCUR TO
THE SURFACE BURNER WHEN:
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5.
The burner is turned on without a pan In place to
absorb heat. This is especially critical when the flame
is adjusted to the MEDIUM flame setting.
Incorrect cleaning agents are used. Some cleaning
agents can scratch or dull the aluminum finish of the
burner head.
Cleaned in the dishwasher. Dishwasher detergents
are harsh and caustic and will permanently dull the
aluminum finish.
Boilovers occur when the flame is adjusted to a HIGH
flame setting.
Cleaning is infrequent or soil is allowed to burn on
before cleaning.
To clean surface burners: Clean burners in warm soapy
water after each use or as they become soiled. Remove
stubborn soil by scouring with a nonabrasive plastic
scouring pad such as Tuffy@ and a paste of baking soda
and water.
Clean ports with a straight pin. Do not use a wooden
toothpick or other objects that might enlargen or break
off and clog a port. Both burner ignition and cooking
results will be affected if a port is enlargened or clogged.
The following cleaning agents ARE NOT RECOM-
MENDED FOR CLEANING SURFACE BURNERS for
they will permanently damage the finish: Caustic
cleaners such as oven cleaners, steel wool, abrasive
cleaning or scouring agents, dishwasher detergent or
metal polishes.
After cleaning, burners can be dried in the oven set at
140°F. (SO'C.). CAUTION: BURNERS AND BURNER
TUBES MUST BE DRY BEFORE USE.
MAINTENANCE AND SERVICE
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2.
3.
Always keep appliance area clear and free from com-
bustible materials, gasoline and other flammable va-
pors and liquids.
Do not obstruct or restrict the flow of combustion and
ventilation air.
The visual check and adjustment of pilot flames made
per the printed installation instruction sheets should
be repeated whenever service has been interrupted or
upon relighting pilots. Normally the pilot flame and
surface and oven burner flames should not require
adjustment beyond those made at installation. It is
good preventive maintenance, however, to occasion-
ally check pilot's flame size and burner flame patterns.
Should you detect significant variation, service may be
needed. (See inside back cover for specific checks you
can make.)
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5.
6.
Cleaning procedures for various appliance parts are
given along with the description and use instructions
for those parts in this book (see particularly pages 6,
7 above, 8, 15, 16, the general cleaning chart on page
17, and page 18.) The frequency of cleaning will vary
depending on use.
Lubrication of moving parts should not normally be
requiredwiththeoneexceptionoftheovendoorhinges
which may occasionally require a tiny drop of house-
hold oil at the pivot point. Lubricate these pointsspar-
ingly only when and if the normal sounds of opening
or closing of door changes significantly.
Replacement parts may be obtained through your
local dealer (see inside back cover.)
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