Kenmore 970-334421 - Manual (Page 17)

Care & Cleaning
Cleaning the Contoured Well Areas, Burner Cap and Burner Head
The contoured well areas, burnercap and burner head should be routinely cleaned. Keeping the burner ports clean will prevent
improper ignition and an uneven flame. Refer to the following instructions:
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Surface
Surtees
To Clean the Recessed and Contoured Areas of the Cooktop - If a spill occurs on
orinthe recessed or contoured areas, blotupspiil with an absorbent cloth. Rinse with
a clean, damp cloth and wipe dry.
To Remove and Replace the Surface Burner Caps and Surface Burner Heads -
Remove in the following order: (1st) surface burner grate, (2nd) surface burnercap,
(3rd) surface burner head.
Reverse the procedure above to replace the surface burner cap and surface burner
head. 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
surface burner cap and surface burner head properly in place.
To Clean the Surface Burner Cap and Surface Burner Head - Use a soap-filled
scouring pad or a mild abrasive cieanserto clean the surface burnercaps and surface
burner heads. The ports (or slots) around the burner head must be routinely cleaned.
If residue still remains in these ports, use a small-gauge wire or needle to clean the
slots or 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 burnercap and
surface burner head in place whenever a surface burner is In use.
THE COOKTOP IS NOT REMOVABLE. Do not attempt to remove or lift the cooktop.
ACAUTION 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.
^CAUTION Any additions, changes or conversions required in order for this appliance to perform satisfactorily must be
made by an authorized Sears Service Center.
To Remove and Replace Oven Door
To Remove Oven Door:
1. Open the door.
2. Remove screws located on the inside of the oven door near the hinges A (one on each
side.)
3. Close the door to the quarter-open position. Grasp the door firmly on both sides and lift up
and off the hinges.
4. To clean oven door, follow the instructions provided In the Care & Cleaning table.
To Replace Oven Door:
1. Be sure the hinge arms are in the quarter-open position. Be careful if pulling the hinges
open by hand. The hinges may snap back against the oven frame and could pinch fingers.
2. Hold the door at the sides near the top. Insert the hinge arms into slots at the bottom of the
door.
3. Hinge arms must go into the range slots evenly. The hinge arms should be inserted into
the bottom corners of the door as far as they can go.
4. If the door is not in line with the oven frame, remove it and repeat the above steps.
^CAUTION I The door is heavy. For safe, temporary storage, lay the door flat with the inside
of the door facing down.
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