CARE AND CLEANING
COOKTOP (Cont)
Control Panel and Knobs (Cont)
To replace knobs after cleaning, align the hole on the knob
backside with the gas valve shaft and push inward until the
knob is securely fastened. All knobs are interchangeable.
Surface burner knob
Cooktop Surface
Do not use oven cleaners, abrasive cleansers, strong liquid
cleansers, steel wool, plastic scouring pads, or cleaning
powders on the cooktop surface. Clean with a mild soap
and water or a 50/50 solution of vinegar and water. Rinse
with clean water and dry with a soft cloth. When cleaning
surfaces, make sure that they are at room temperature and
not in direct sunlight.
Spillage of marinades, fruit juices, tomato sauces and basting
liquids containing acids may cause discoloration and should be
wiped up as soon as hot surfaces cool, then clean and rinse.
If your model has a stainless steel cooktop surface, refer to
the Stainless Steel Surface cleaning instructions featured in
the Control Panel and Knobs section.
Removal of Surface Burners for Cleaning
Turn all controls OFF. Allow cooktop to cool before removing
grates and burner parts. When removing the burner caps and
heads, remember their size and location. Replace them in the
same location after cleaning.
Round Burner Cap
(Removable)
Round Burner
49-85252
Round
Burner
Head
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Cleaning the Surface Burners
Cleaning the Burner Caps
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. The round burner caps may also be
cleaned in your dishwasher.
Cleaning the Burner Heads
Wash the burner heads routinely, especially after bad spillovers
which could clog the burner openings. Lift burners off when
cool. Wash with hot, soapy water. Rinse with clean water. For
more stubborn stains, use a brush with plastic bristles.
NOTE: Do not use steel wool or scouring pads to clean the
burner parts as these may clog the openings. Never wash
burner heads in your dishwasher as dishwasher. Doing so
may cause them to discolor.
The ports in the burner heads must be kept clean at all times
for an even, unhampered flame.
Clogged or dirty burner ports or electrodes will not allow the
burner to operate properly.
Replacing Surface Burners
Before replacing the burner caps, heads and oval head/cap
assembly, shake out excess water and allow them to dry
thoroughly.
Replace burner heads in the correct locations according to
size. Ensure each cap is properly seated on the burner head,
as pictured below.
Burner cap is
Burner cap is
seated.
CAUTION
Do not operate the cooktop without all
burner parts and grates in place.
Any spill on or around an electrode must be carefully cleaned.
Avoid hitting the electrode with anything hard or it could be
damaged.
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.
Burner cap is
properly seated.
seated.
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