Manual

General Cleaning (continued)

Sealed Burner Models (some models) (continued)

To Clean the Burner Grates, Contoured Burner Pans, Burner Cap and Burner Base

The burner grates, contoured burner pans, burner capsand burner baseshould be routinelycleaned.Keeping the burner ports clean

will prevent improper ignition and an unevenflame. Seeinstructionsbelow.

To Clean the Burner Grates

Besure burners and grates are cool before you place your hand, a pot holder,

cleaningclothsor other material on them. The castironburner gratescan bewashed

in hot soapywater. Rinsethoroughlyand drythe grateswith acloth- don't putthem

on the cooktop while still wet. Be sure the grates are positioned securely over the

burners.

To remove burned on food, place the grates in a covered container or plastic bag.

Add 1/4 cup ammonia and soak for 30 minutes. Wash, rinse well and dry. An

abrasive cleaner can be used for stubborn stains. Burner grate can appear in different shapes.

To Clean the Contoured Burner Pans

The burner pans are attached to the cooktop and are not removable. The burner pan forms a recessed well area located around

each burner unit. Ifspill occurs in one of the well areas, blot up spill with an absorbent cloth. Rinsewith a clean,damp cloth and

wipe dry.

Sealed Burner

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To Clean the Burner Cap

Remove burner cap. Usesoap-filled pad or mild abrasive cleanser to clean burner

caps.If necessary, coverstubborn spots with an ammonia-soaked paper towel for

30 minutes. Rub gentlywith a mixture of cleanwater and vinegar. Wipe dry. Remove

all cleanersor the porcelain may become damaged during future heating.

To Clean the Removable Burner Base and Gas Opening (some models)

The ports (or slots) around the burner base must be routinely cleaned. Usea small-

gauge wire or needle to clean small slots or holes.

Note: Ifthe electrode isdamaged or broken, the surface burner will not light because

it will not spark. Manual lighting with a match is still possible.

For proper flow of gas and ignition of the burner - DO NOTALLOW SPILLS,FOOD,

CLEANING AGENTS OR ANY OTHER MATERIAL TO ENTERTHE GAS OPENING

TUBE.Gas must flow freelythrough the small hole in the brassorifice for the burners

to light properly. If the gas opening orifice becomes soiled or clogged, use a small-

gauge or needle to clean. ALWAYS keep the burner cap in placewhenever asurface

burner is in use.

To Replace the Burner Base and the Burner Cap

Make sure the pieces are thoroughly dry before placing back.

1. Replace burner base and burner capat there place. Make sure each burner cap

and burner base are properly aligned and leveled.

2. Replace the burner grate.

3. Turn the burner on to determine if it light. If the burner does not light after

cleaning, contact an authorized servicer. Do not service the sealed burner

yourself.