44 MAINTENANCE
MAINTENANCE
Gas Surface Burners
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
• To avoid burns, do not clean the cooktop
surface until it has cooled.
• Do not lift the cooktop surface. Lifting the
cooktop surface can lead to damage and
improper operation of the range.
Foods with high acid or sugar content may cause a
dull spot if allowed to set. Wash and rinse soon after
the surface has cooled. For other spills such as oil/
grease spattering, etc., wash with soap and water
when the surface has cooled, then rinse and polish
with a dry cloth.
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
with clean water. Run water through the oval burner
from the bottom stem to flush out debris.
• 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.
• 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 or wire brush.
• The burners will not operate properly if the burner
ports or electrodes are clogged or dirty.
• Burner caps and heads should be cleaned routinely,
especially after excessive spillover.
• Burners will not light if the cap is removed.
• Do not hit the electrodes with anything hard.
• Do not use steel wool or scouring powders to
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.
CAUTION
Doing so could damage them.
clean the burners.