Kenmore 790.3690 Series Use & Care Manual page 33

General Care & Cleaning
Cleaning the Cooktop, Burner Heads, Caps & Grates
The cooktop is designed to make cleaning easier. Because the gas Burners are sealed, cleanups are easy when
spillovers are cleaned up immediately.
The cooktop, Burner Heads and Caps should be routinely cleaned. Keeping the Burner Head Ports clean will prevent
improper ignition and an uneven flame. Refer to the following instructions:
THE COOKTOP IS NOT REMOVABLE. Do not attempt to remove or lift the cooktop.
THE FIXED OVEN VENT IS NOT REMOVABLE. Do not attempt to remove the fixed
oven vent cover.
Use caution when replacing the Burner Caps so the Electrodes are 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 Sears Service. Call 1=800=4=MY=HOME® (See back cover).
Surface
Burner
Grate
To Remove and Replace the Surface Burner Caps and Burner Heads =
Remove in the following order: (1st) surface Burner Grates, (2nd) Burner Caps _:,, :_
and (3rd) Burner Heads. Replace in the following order: Burner Heads, Burner :""::::::
Caps and Burner Grates.
Surface
Burner
Cap
Surface
Burner
Head
Electrode
Orifice
holder
Figure 1
PLEASE NOTE: The Bridge Burner Head is not removable.
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 Burner Caps and Burner Heads properly in place,
To Clean the surface Burner Caps and Burner Heads= Use a soap-filled
scouring pad or a mild abrasive cleanser to clean the surface Burner Caps
and Burner Heads. The ports (or slots) around the Burner Heads must be
routinely cleaned. If residue still remains in these ports, use a small-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 Caps and Burner Heads in place whenever
the gas Burners are in use.
To Clean the Burner Grates- The Burner Grates are dishwasher safe and may
be cleaned in the dishwasher, Remove any excessive soils before placing in the
dishwasher,
To Clean the Cooktop and contoured areas of the cooktop= If a spill occurs
on the porcelain cooktop, blot up spill with an absorbent cloth. Rinse with a
clean, damp cloth and wipe dry. Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners on the
cooktop. They can scratch the porcelain. Completely rinse any mild cleaners
used from the surface or the porcelain cooktop may become damaged during
future heating. DO NOT use spray oven cleaners on the cooktop.
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