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MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
NOTE
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Depending on the model, your appliance may
contain different cooktop modules requiring
different maintenance procedures.
Take care when cleaning the appliance to apply
cleaners only as recommended.
CAUTION
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Do not clean this appliance with bleach.
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To prevent burns, wait until the cooktop has
cooled down before touching any of its parts.
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Always wear gloves when cleaning the cooktop.
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Do not block the vents and air openings of the
rangetop. They provide the air inlet and outlet
that are necessary for the rangetop to operate
properly with correct combustion.
Control Panel
Clean up splatters with a damp cloth using a glass
cleaner. Remove heavier soil with warm, soapy water.
Do not use abrasives of any kind.
Gas Surface Burners
Removing and Replacing the Gas
Surface Burners
Grates and burner heads/caps can be removed for
care and cleaning.
General burner
Burner cap is properly
set.
Burner cap is NOT
properly set.
Cleaning Burner Heads/Caps
For even and unhampered flame, the slits in the
burner heads must be kept clean at all times.The
burner heads and caps can be lifted off.
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Wash the burner caps in hot soapy water and rinse
with clean water. Run water through the burner
from the bottom stem to flush out debris.
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Use care when cleaning the cooktop. The pointed
metal ends on the electrodes could cause injury.
Hitting an electrode with a hard object may damage
it.
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To remove burnt-on food, soak the burner heads
in a solution of mild liquid detergent and hot water
for 20–30 minutes. For stubborn stains, use a
toothbrush.
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The burners will not operate properly if the burner
ports or electrodes are clogged or dirty.
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Burner caps and heads should be cleaned routinely,
especially after excessive spillover.
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Burners will not light if the cap is removed.
CAUTION
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Do not hit the electrodes with anything hard.
Doing so could damage them.
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Do not use steel wool or scouring powders to
clean the burners.
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Do not scratch or gouge the port features of the
brass burner bases.
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It is normal for brass burners to become
tarnished with use.
NOTE
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To clean the brass burners, use mild abrasive
cleaners or liquid cleaners.
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To clean port openings, use a stiff, nylon bristle
tooth brush.
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Do not use steel wool or steel bristle brushes
as they can scratch the brass burner surface.
After Cleaning the Burner Heads/
Caps
Shake out any excess water and then let them dry
thoroughly. Placing the burner upside down will allow
the water to drain out more easily. Replace the burner
heads and caps over the electrodes on the cooktop
in the correct locations according to their size. Make
sure the hole in the burner head is positioned over
the electrode.
