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B_I'TIgr
grates
(on some model,9
The range-top
burner grates are porcelain
enamel over cast iron for durabili/y.
To avoid
burns do not clean a hot grate. They may be
_dped while in place with hot, soapy water,
rinsed and wiped dty. Never immerse a hot
grate in water.
Due to rapid temperature
changes the
porcelain
may pop off the edges of the grates.
Do not be concerned
as the base metal, cast
iron, soon darkens to blend with the porcelain
enamel.
Use care when _dping areas where the
enamel has popped
off. The edges may be shmp.
If you remove the grates for cleaning, care should be taken
in lifting them. They are very heavy. Placethe grates on a
protected surface.
Do not use a steel wool pad; it will scratch the
stainless steel surface.
Inside and outside stah_less steel can be
(leaned easily and quickly wid_ a stainless s_eel
( leaner such as Revere Copper
and Stainless
S_eel Cleaner:;
For hard _o dean soil, or film layers of grease,
use a stainless s_eel (leaner
such as Bon-Amff
Apply (leaner whh a damp sponge, rinse
thoroughly
and d_ T. Always scrub lighdy in
_he direction
of _he grain.
Before replacing
an igniter perform
riffs
simple tesL
1. Remove the drip tray (on some models).
2. From m_dernead_
d_e valve panel, look
upwards and loca_e d_e end of d_e igniter
wire, where i[ is connec[ed.
Disconnec_ d_e
wire and place _t_emetal blade of a
screwdriver
abom 1/8" fiom d_e terminal
of the rotary igniter.
3. Turn d_e igniter knob. If the igniter is good,
a spark will jump across to d_e screwdriver.
If there is no spark, replace the igniter.
K there is a spark, examine
d_e wire of d_e
ele(_rode for cracks and (a_ts. Also examine
the electrode
for grease and debris or see if _he
electrode
tip is bern. ls d_e tip sparking _o d_e
_o1)of the electrode
bracke_?
The rotary igniter may be replaced
horn d_e
from by removing
d_e drip pan (on some
models)
and reaching
behind
d_e valve panel
to m_plug d_e igniter wire. Remove d_e igniter
knob and d_e _wo mom_fing screws. (Reverse
the procedme
_o replacej
If removing
d_e
valve panel is necessary begin by removing
all
d_e comrol knobs, d_en remove the 4 corner
screws of the valve panel.
S_ider
and
Spiders and insects can nest in d_e bllrners
or
orifices of this or any outdoor
gas apphance.
The presence
of spiders, spider webs or od_er
insects (::an(ause d_e gas to/low tiom d_e
flom of the bm ne_. This is a very dangerous
( ondidon
whi(h can cause a fire
_o
occ_r
behind
d_e valve panel, damaging
d_e cooking
cemer and making i_ unsati _ thr use.
You should inspect the burners
at least once a
year or immediately
if any of the following
conditions
occur:
1. The smell of gas in cow,junction whh d_e
burner
flames appearing
yellow.
2. The grill or rangeqop
burners
do no_ reach
temperature.
3. The grill or range-top
burners
heat unevenly.
4. The burners
make popping
noises.
Kblockage exists, clean d_e burners immediately.
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