KitchenAid KDRP7O7 Use & Care Manual page 9

• The Simmer Plate ismade ofaluminum w ithanonstick
coating t oevenly s pread t heheat o ver t hebottom of
cookware.
• Channels onthebottom oftheSimmer Plate have been
designed soitfitsproperly and securely over t hegrate. See
above i llustration.
• The Simmer Plate may beused onlarge and small surface
burners.
Use theSimmer Plate withburner settings i nthemedium to
lowrange o nthecooktop w hen lower t emperatures are
needed forsimmering, orformaintaining foodata low
temperature over a nextended period oftime.
See "Assistance orService" section t oorder e xtra Simmer
Plates.
iMPORTANT: Donotobstruct theflowofcombustion and
ventilation airaround t heburner grate edges.
Gas tubeopening: Gas must f lowfreely t hroughout thegas tube
opening fortheburner tolight p roperly. Keep thisarea free ofsoil
and donotallow spills, food, c leaning agents o ranyother
material toenter t hegastubeopening. Protect itfrom spillovers
byalways u sing a burner cap.
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A. 1-1V2" (25-38 mm)
B. Burner ports
Burner ports: Check burner flames occasionally for proper size
and shape as shown above. A good flame is blue in color, not
yellow. Keep this area free of soil and do not allow spills, food,
cleaning agents or any other material to enter the burner ports.
To Clean:
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and
the oven and cooktop are cool. Do not use oven cleaners, bleach
or rust removers.
1. Remove the burner cap from the burner base and clean
according to "General Cleaning" section.
2. Clean the gas tube opening with a damp cloth.
3. Clean clogged burner ports with a straight pin as shown. Do
not enlarge or distort the port. Do not use a wooden
toothpick. If the burner needs to be adjusted, contact a
trained repair specialist.
4. Replace the burner cap, making sure the alignment pins are
properly aligned with the burner cap.
A. Burner cap
B. Burner base
C. Alignment pins
D. Igniter
E. Gas tube opening
Burner cap: Always keep the burner cap in place when using a
surface burner. A clean burner cap will help avoid poor ignition
and uneven flames. Always clean the burner cap after a spillover
and routinely remove and clean the caps according to the
"General Cleaning" section.
5=
A. Incorrect
B. Correct
Turn on the burner. If the burner does not light, check cap
alignment. If the burner still does not light, do not service the
sealed burner yourself. Contact a trained repair specialist.