General Care & Cleaning
Cleaning
the
Burner
Grates,
Burner
Caps,
Burner
Heads
and
Wok
Stand
Surface
Burner
Grate
The Burner Grates, Burner Caps, and Burner Heads should be routinely cleaned.
Keeping the burner ports clean will prevent improper ignition and an uneven flame
at each burner position. Refer to the following instructions:
To Remove and Replace the Surface Burner Grate, Surface Burner Cap and
Surface Burner Head - Remove in the following order; (1st) Surface Burner
Grate, (2nd) Surface Burner Cap, (3rd) Surface Burner Head (See Figure 1).
Surface
Burner
iCap
Surface
Burner
Head
Orifice
holder
Figure 1
Reversethe procedure above to replace the Surface Burner Cap, Surface Burner
Head and Surface Burner Grate. Do not remove any burner parts from the
cooktop
until the burner parts have completely
cooled and are safe to
handle, Do not operate the surface burners without
the Surface Burner
Caps, Surface Burner Heads and Surface Burner Grates properly
in place,
To Clean the Burner Caps, Burner Heads and Grates - Use a soap-filled
scouring pad or a mild abrasive cleanser to clean the surface burner caps and
surface burner heads. The Grates are designed to be Dishwasher safe for cleaning.
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The ports (or slots) around the burner heads must be routinely cleaned. If residue
still remains in these ports, use a small-gauge wire or needle to clean the slots or
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holes. For proper flow of gas and ignition of the burner--DO
NOT ALLOW
SPILLS, FOOD, CLEANING AGENTS OR ANY OTHER MATERIAL TO ENTER THE
GAS ORIFICE HOLDER OPENING. ALWAYS keep the surface burner cap and
surface burner head in place whenever a surface burner is in use.
Surface Burner
Surface Burner
Grate
Caps
Surface Burner
Heads
THE COOKTOP IS NOT REMOVABLE. Do not attempt to remove or lift the cooktop.
Use caution when replacing the burner cap so the electrode is not damaged. This may cause a delayed
ignition or prevent the burner from igniting.
Any additions, changes or conversions required in order for this appliance to perform satisfactorily must be
made by Sears Service. Call 1-800-4-MY-HOME®
(See back cover).
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