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Cleaning Control Knobs
To remove a control knob
for cleaning
,
pull it straight
up. Wash the control knobs in soap and water but do not
soak. Avoid getting water into the control knob’s stem
holes.
Cleaning Sealed Burner Assemblies
WARNING:
Do not operate the burner without all burner
parts in place.
• Turn all controls OFF before removing burner parts.
The burner grates, caps, and burner heads can be lifted
off, making them easy to clean.
Cleaning Burner Heads
Note:
Before removing the burner heads and caps,
remember their sizes and locations. Replace them in the
same locations after cleaning.
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 well to unclog it.
The slits in the burner heads of your cooktop must be
kept clean at all times for an even, unhampered
flame.
You should clean the surface burners routinely,
especially 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 to 30 minutes. For more stubborn soil, use a
toothbrush.
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 heads and
caps. Make sure the heads and caps are replaced in the
correct locations. There are 2 or 3 medium, 1 large, and
1 small head and cap.
Cleaning Burner Caps
Lift off when cool. Wash burner caps in hot, soapy water
and rinse with clean water. You may scour with a plastic
scouring pad to remove burned-on food particles. Dry
them in a warm oven or with a cloth — don’t reassemble
them wet.
Make sure that caps are replaced on the correct size
burner. There are 2 or 3 medium, one large, and one
small head and cap.
Burner Cap
Burner Grate
Burner
Bowl
Burner Head
GEA00268
Electrode
GEA00269
The electrode of the
spark igniter is
exposed when
the 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 on. An electric shock may
result, which could cause you to knock over
hot cookware.
GEA00270
Use a sewing needle or twist-tie to
unclog the small hole in the burner
head. After cleaning, make sure the
slot in the burner head is positioned
over the electrode.
Medium Head
(183D5612)
Medium Head
(183D5612)
Small Head
(183D5613)
Large Head
(183D5614)
Front of Cooktop
Medium Head
(183D5612)
GEA00271
Medium
Cap
Medium
Cap
Small
Cap
Large
Cap
Front of Cooktop
Medium
Cap
GEA00272
