user manual

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CARE & CLEANING
CAUTION
Do not remove any parts from the cooktop until they
have completely cooled and are safe to handle. Do
not operate the surface Burners without the Burner
Caps and Burner Heads properly in place.
To avoid possible burns DO NOT attempt any of the
following cleaning instructions provided before turning
OFF all of the surface burners and allow them to cool.
IMPORTANT
● For proper gas fl ow and ignition of the burners — DO
NOT allow spills, food, cleaning agents or any other
material to enter the gas orifi ce opening.
● The cooktop is not removable. Do not attempt to remove
or lift the cooktop.
IMPORTANT
When placing the burner caps on the cooktop, be sure
the burner caps are seated firmly on top of burner heads.
Improper flame size and uneven heating may result when
any surface burners are turned ON and the burner caps
are not seated correctly.
CLEANING THE COOKTOP, BURNER HEADS,
CAPS & GRATES
The cooktop is designed to make cleaning easier. Because the
gas Burners are sealed, cleanups are easy when spillovers
are cleaned up immediately.
The cooktop, Burner Heads and Caps should be routinely
cleaned. Keeping the Burner Head Ports clean will prevent
improper ignition and an uneven fl ame. Refer to the following
instructions:
Figure 1- Cooktop regular burner head
Slots
Ignition port
Orifi ce port
Your appliance is shipped with the burner heads and burner
caps in the correct locations. Before using your gas appliance
be sure to:
● Follow installation instructions before operating.
● Remove all packing tape from cooktop area.
To Clean the Burner Grates- Be sure burners and
grates are cool before you place your hand, a pot holder,
cleaning cloths or other material on them.
The burner grates are dishwasher safe and may be cleaned
in the dishwasher. Remove any excessive soils before placing
in the dishwasher.
Cleaning the burner caps- Should you ever need to
remove the burner caps for cleaning, lift the burner cap off
the burner head. Clean heavy soils with an absorbent cloth.
Rinse with a clean, damp cloth and immediately thoroughly
dry including the bottom and inside of the cap. Do not use
harsh abrasive cleaners. They can scratch the porcelain on
the cap. Do not clean burner caps in dishwasher.
Cleaning the burner heads- Lift the burner cap from
the burner head. The surface burner heads are secured
to the cooktop and must be cleaned in place (except for
the bridge burner, which is removable. See bridge burner
assembly section for proper installation).
For proper gas fl ow it may be necessary to clean the
burner heads and slots. To clean, fi rst use a clean DAMP
cloth to soak up any spills. Remove any food from between
the burner slots using a small nonabrasive brush like a
toothbrush and afterwards wipe using a damp cloth. For
stubborn soils located in the slots, use a small-gauge wire
or needle to clean.
Should you experience ignition problems it may be that
an ignition port hole is partially blocked with soil (see fi g
1). With the burner head in place, use a small wire gauge
needle or the end of a paper clip to clear the ignition port
or ports.
To Clean the Cooktop and contoured areas of the
cooktop- If a spill occurs on the porcelain cooktop, blot up
spill with an absorbent cloth. Rinse with a clean, damp cloth
and wipe dry. Do not use harsh abrasive cleaners on the
cooktop. They can scratch the porcelain. Completely rinse
any mild cleaners used from the surface or the porcelain
cooktop may become damaged during future heating. DO
NOT use spray oven cleaners on the cooktop.