Sears Kenmore 75161 Use & Care Manual page 19

Care and Cgeaning
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.
Burner Heads
(on sealed burners only)
CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE THE BURNER
WITHOUT ALL BURNER PARTS AND DRIP PANS
(iF SO EQUIPPED) IN PLACE.
Sealed Burner Assernbmies
(on some models)
@
.... Grate
Burner Cap
Drip Pan
(on some models)
Burner Head
Electrode
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 electrode of
the
_Etectrode
spark igniter is _ -__-J \\_
exposed when the (!_.'_-.Z_--._;
burner head is
removed_ When one burner is turned to LITE, 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_
For proper ignition, make sure the small hole in the
section that fits over the electrode is kept open, A
sewing needle or wire twist-tie works welt to unclog it,
The slits in the burner heads of your range must
be kept clean at all times for an even, unhampered
flame.
You should clean the surface burners routinely, espe-
cially after bad spillovers, which could clog these
openings.
To remove burned-on food, soak the burner heads
in a solution of mild liquid detergent and hot water for
20_30 minutes. For more stubborn stains, use a tooth-
brush_
Before putting the burner head back, shake out
excess water and then dry it thoroughly by setting it
in a warm oven for 30 minutes.
Replace the burner caps Make sure that caps are
replaced on the correct size burner_ There is one
small, 2 medium and one large cap
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