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CAUTION
• Do not clean this appliance with bleach.
• To prevent burns, wait until the cooktop has
cooled down before touching any of its parts.
• Always wear gloves when cleaning the cooktop.
Removing and Replacing the
Gas Surface Burners
Grates and burner heads/caps can be removed for
care and cleaning.
Burner cap is properly
set.
Burner cap is NOT
properly set.
CAUTION
Make sure Burner heads and caps are reinstalled
properly. They will be stable and rest flat when
correctly installed.
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 (and the oval burner head
and cap assembly) can be lifted off. Do not attempt to
remove the oval burner cap.
• Wash the burner caps in hot soapy water and rinse
• Use care when cleaning the cooktop. The pointed
• To remove burnt-on food, soak the burner heads
• The burners will not operate properly if the burner
• Burner caps and heads should be cleaned routinely,
• Burners will not light if the cap is removed.
General burner
After Cleaning the Burner Heads/
Caps
Shake out any excess water and then let them dry
thoroughly. Placing the oval 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.
with clean water. Run water through the oval burner
from the bottom stem to flush out debris.
metal ends on the electrodes could cause injury.
Hitting an electrode with a hard object may damage
it.
in a solution of mild liquid detergent and hot water
for 20–30 minutes. For stubborn stains, use a
toothbrush or wire brush.
ports or electrodes are clogged or dirty.
especially after excessive spillover.
CAUTION
• Do not hit the electrodes with anything hard.
Doing so could damage them.
• Do not use steel wool or scouring powders to
clean the burners.
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