Kenmore 90.7141 Use & Care Manual page 12

Care & Cleaning
Cleaning the Cooktop
The cooktop is designed to make cleaning easier. Because the four burners are sealed, cleanups are easy when
spillovers are cleaned up immediately. To clean, wipe with a clean, damp cloth and wipe dry.
Cleaning the Contoured Well Areas, Burner Caps and Burner Heads
The contoured well areas, burner caps and burner heads should be routinely cleaned. Keeping the burner ports clean
will prevent improper ignition and an uneven flame. Refer to the following section for instructions.
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To Clean the Recessed and Contoured Areas of the Cooktop - tf a spill
occurs on or in the recessed or contoured areas, blot up spill with an
absorbent cloth. Rinse with a clean, damp cloth and wipe dry.
To Remove and Replace the Surface Burner Caps and Surface Burner
Heads - Remove in the following order: (1st) surface burner grate, (2nd)
surface burner cap and (3rd) surface burner heads.
Reverse the procedure above to replace the surface burner cap and surface
burner heads. Do not remove any parts from the cooktop until they have
completely cooled and are safe to handle. Do not operate the surface
burners without the surface burner cap and surface burner head
properly in place.
To Clean the Surface Burner Caps andSurface Burner Heads - Use a
soap-fiNed scouring pad or a mild abrasive cleanser to clean the surface
burner caps and surface burner heads. The ports (or slots) around the
burner head must be routinely cleaned, tf residue still remains in these
ports, use a smaN-gauge wire or needle to clean the slots or holes. 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 ORIFICE HOLDER OPENING. ALWAYS keep the surface burner cap
and surface burner head in place whenever a surface burner is in use.
THE COOKTOP IS NOT REMOVABLE. Do not attempt to remove or lift the cooktop.
Use caution when replacing the burner cap so the electrode is not damaged. This may cause a delayed ignition
or prevent the burner from igniting.
Any additions, changes or conversions required in order for this appliance to perform satisfactorily must be
made by an authorized Sears Service Center.
Care and Cleaning of Stainless Steel (some models)
Some models are equipped with stainless steel exterior parts. Special care and cleaning are required for maintaining
the appearance of stainless parts. Refer to the Care & Cleaning table for detailed cleaning instructions.
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