Kenmore 61011 Owner's Manual page 22

Care and Cleaning
Proper care and cleaning are important so your range
wil! give yo u efficient and satisfactory service. Follow
these directions carefully in caring for it to help assure
safe and proper maintenance_
BE SURE El FCTRICAL POWER IS
DISCONNECTED BEFORE CLEAN!NG 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.
Burner Cap
\\
Pan
(on some models)
Base
Turn all the controls off before removing burner
parts and drip pans (ff so equipped).
The burner grates, caps, heads and drip pans
(if so equipped) can be lifted off, making them easy
to cle_°
The electrode of
the spark igniter is
exposed, When one
burner is turned to
HTE, all the
burners spark.
Do not attempt to disassemble or clean around any
burner while another burner is on. An electric
shock may result, which could cause you to knock
over hot cookware.
Burner Heads
(on sealed burners
only)
The holes in the burners of
Clean these
/hofes
your range, and the spark
(__- thoroughly on
electrodes, must
be
kept _
each burner
clean at all times for proper
ignition and an even, unhampered flame.
You should dean the burner heads
routinely_
especially after bad spillovers, which could clog these
boles. Wipe off burner heads_ If heavy spitlover occurs,
remove burner heads from range.
Remove the burner grate and burner cap. Then lift the
burner head straight up.
To remove burned-on food, soalc the burner head in a
solution of mild liquid detergent and water_ Soak the
burner head upside-down for 20 to 30 minutes in a
solution of hot water and mild liquid detergent. If the
food doesn't rinse off completely, scrub it with soap
and water and a soft brush or plastic scouring pad.
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 burner openings and scratch the burners.
If the holes become clogged, clean them with a
sewing needle or twist tie.
Before putting the burner head back, shake out
excess water and dry it thoroughly by setting it in a
warm oven for 30 minutes, Then place it back in the
range, making sure the pin in the burner base goes in
the hole in the burner head, and that the burner heads
are 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 wet_
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