Venturi (Open) Burner Models - Frigidaire GLGC30S8ABA Owner's Manual

General Cleaning (continued)
Venturi (open) Burner Models (some models)
To Raise and Lower the Top for Cleaning
The cooktop is hinged and can be raised to clean the area underneath. Besure ail cooktop controls are turned to OFFand burner
grates are cool,
1, Remove controls knobs, burner grates and spillover bowls. Set aside.
2, Grasp the front of the cooktop and lift, Some models have a swing-up rod to support the cooktop in its raised position,
3, Clean under thecooktop.
4, Lower the top gently after lowering the support rod (some models),
5. Replace bowls, grates and control knobs.
When lowering the top, grasp the sides with fingertips only, Be careful not to pinch fingers, Also, DO BlOT drop
or bend the cooktop when raising or lowering. This could damage the surface.
130 BlOT turn on the burners when the cooktop israised for cleaning. Be sure that the top iscompletely lowered
and securely in place before turning on the burners.
To Remove and Replace Burners
The burners on your cooktop maybe removed for cleaning. Be sure ail controls are turned to OFF and burner grates are cool
before removing cooktop burner units.
To Remove Burners
1. Remove the shipping screws from the support bracket. See illustrations for location of
screws,
2, Grasp the burner head and tilt it to the right to release the tab from the burner support
(A in Figure t),
3. Lift the end of the burner assembly, Then pull away from the front of the cooktop to
free the air shutter from the gas valve orifice (B in Figure 1).
If your cooktop is equipped with a standing gas pilot, use caution when removing burner.
The flash tube may be hot because it is located near the pilot.
Check the lighter and burner ports (Figure 2). If they are clogged, use a wire or needle to
clear them.
Figure 1
Gas Valve
Burner Orifice
Su port
To remove burned-on food, soak the burners in a vinegar and water solution for
20-30 minutes. For stubborn stains, scrub with soap and water or a mild abrasive cleanser
and a damp cloth, Do not wash burners in a dishwasher.
To Replace Burners
1, Slide the air shutter over the gas valve orifice (Figure 1),
2, Lower the burner assembly and hook the tab in the slots in the burner support. Make
sure it is properly seated and level,
3. Be sure both tabs are in the correct slots, the burner sits level and straight, and the
flash tube forms a straight line from the igniter to the burner (Figure 2),
4. Replace shipping screws if desired. These screws are not necessary for the operation
of the burner. They stabilize the burner during shipping of the appliance. Retain the
screws for later use in the event the range is moved.
Figure 2
Ughter Fort
Burner Support Igniter
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