Whirlpool SF378PEW Use And Care Manual page 27

Cleaning the surface burners
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The burner caps should be routinely
removed and cleaned. Always clean
burner caps after a spillover. Keeping the
burner caps clean prevents improper
ignition and an uneven flame.
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For proper flow of gas and ignition of the
burner, DO NOT ALLOW SPILLS, FOOD,
CLEANING AGENTS, OR ANY OTHER
MATERIAL TO ENTER THE GAS TUBE
OPENING.
Burner cap
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Gas must flow freely through the ignitor
slot for the burner to light properly. This
area must be free of any soil and be kept
protected from boilovers and spillovers.
ALWAYS keep the burner caps in place
whenever a surface burner is in use.
lgnitor slot
lgnitor slot should remain clean as long
as burner cap is seated properly on
burner. Occasionally check burner cap to
make sure it is level and covers burner
completely.
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Occasionally check the burner flames for
proper size and shape as shown. A good
flame is blue in color. If flames lift off ports,
are yellow, or are noisy when turned off,
you may need to clean the burners.
To clean burners:
1. Remove the burner grate.
2. Pull the burner cap straight up from the
burner base.
3. Clean burner cap and burner grate with
warm, soapy water and a sponge. You
can also clean with a nonabrasive
scrubbing pad or cleanser. Do not clean
burner cap or burner grate in dishwasher
or a self-cleaning oven.
4. If the gas tube opening has become
soiled or clogged, use a cotton swab or a
soft cloth to clean the area.
5. If ports are clogged, clean with a
straight pin. Do not enlarge or distort
port. Do not use a wooden toothpick. If
adjustment is needed, call a qualified
technician for service.
Typical surface burner flame '
at highest setting
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