Care And Cleaning - Kenmore 61011 Use, Care, Safety Manual

Care and Caear ing
Proper care and cleaning are important so your range
will give you efficient and satisfactory service, Follow
these directions carefully in caring for it to help assure
safe and proper maintenance.
BE SURE ELECTRICAL POWER iS DISCONNECT-
ED BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF YOUR
RANGE.
Sealed Burner Assemblies
(on some models)
CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE THE BURNER
WITHOUT ALL BURNER PARTS AND DRIP PANS
(IF SO EQUIPPED) IN PLACE,
Grate
\,_. .--Burner Cap
\\
Pan
(on some modets)
Turn all controls OFF before removing burner parts
and drip pans (if so equipped)_
The burner grates, caps, burner heads and drip pans
(if so equipped) can be lifted off, making them easy to
clean_
The holes in the surface burners of your range must
be kept clean at all times for proper ignition and an
even, unhampered flame.
The electrode of
"'_i'Electrode
the spark igniter
is exposed. When
one burner is
turned to LtTE, all
the burners spark.
Do not attempt to
disassemble or clean around any burner while
another burner is ono An electric shock may result,
which could cause you to knock over hot
cookware.
You should clean the surface burners routinely, espe-
cially after bad spillovers, which could clog these
hole& Wipe off the surface burners. If heavy spillover
occurs, remove the surface burners from the range.
Burners lift out for cleaning. Lift up the cooktop and
then lift out the surface burners.
To remove burned*on food, soak the surface burner
in a solution of mild liquid detergent and water. Soak
the surface burner for 20 to 30 minutes. For more
stubborn stains use a cleanser like Soft Scrub _ brand
or Bon AmP brand° Rinse well to remove any traces of
the cleanser that might clog the burner openings, Do
not use steel wool because it will clog the surface
burner openings and scratch the surface burners. If
the holes become clogged, clean them with a tooth-
pick.
Before putting the surface burner back, shake out
excess water and then dry it thoroughly by setting it
in a warm oven for 30 minutes. Then place it back in
the range, making sure it is properly seated and level.
Burner Caps:
(on sealed burners only)
Lift off when cool. Wash burner caps in
hot, soapy water and rinse with clean
water_ If desired, soak up to 30 minutes.
Scour with a plastic scouring pad to remove burned-
on food particles. Dry in a warm oven or with a cloth--
don't reassemble them wet1.
Burner Bese (on sealed burners onEy)
The burner base (the part of the burner
fastened to the cooktop) may be
cleaned with a soft brush and a mild
cleanser, Clean all food residues from
around the spark electrode Do not use steel wool;
small bits of steel wool will short out the electrode,
Rinse well.
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