Kenmore 61011 Owner's Manual page 24

Care and Cleaning (continued)
Standard Twin B u rners
(on some models)
Grate
Pan
(on some models)
9 _) ' ' "\_'0 ....................... St, fface Burner
CaS, UTION: DO NOT OPERATE THE BURNER
WITHOUT ALL BURNER PARTS AND DRIP
PANS (IF SO EQU-IPPED) IN PLACE.
On models with standard twin burners, the
cook-top lifts up for easy access.
Turn all the controls off before removing burner
parts and drip pans (ffso equipped).
The burner grates and drip pans (if' so equipped) can
be lifted off, makdng them easT m clean,
The holes in the surface
burners of your
range
must be kept clean at all
times for proper
ignition and an even,
unhampered flame.
You should dean the
surface burners
routinely, especially
after bad spillovers,
"which could clog these
_( Clean these
holes
thoroughly
on each
burner.
holes_ Wipe off the surface burners, tf hea W spitlover
occurs, remove the surface burners from the range.
Burners lift out for cleaning_ Lift up the cooktop and
then lift out the surface burners.
To remove bin-ned-on food, soak the surface burner
in a solution of mild liquid detergent and water. Soak
the surface burner for 20 to 30 minutes° For more
stubborn stains use a cleanser lilie Soft Scrub ® brand
or Bon Ami ® brand. Rinse we!! to remove any traces
of the cleanser that might clog the burner openings.
Do not use steel wool because it wil! clog the surface
burner openings and scratch the surface burners, if
the holes become clogged, clean them with a sewing
needle or twist tie.
Before putting the surface burner back, shake out
excess water and then dry it thoroughly by setting it in
a warm oven for 30 minutes. Then place it back in the
range, maidng sure it is properly seated and level.
Check the flame pattern of each burner. If the flames
are "jumpy" (not steady), clean the holes again with a
sewing needle or twist tie.
Lift-Up Cooktop
(on models with standard twin burners)
Clean the area under the cooktop often. Built-up soil,
especially grease, may catch on fire.
To make cleaning easier, the cooktop may be lifted up.
To raise the cooktop:
1. Be sure the burners
are turned off.
2. Remove the grates r
3. Grasp the two front
burner wells and
lift
up.
Some models have dual support rods that will hold the
cooktop up while you clean underneath it,
After deanlng under the cooktop with hot, soapy
water and a clean cloth, lower the cooktop. Be careful
not to pinch your fingers. Lower cooktop gently to
avoid blowing out pilot flames (on models with
standing pilots).
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