Kenmore 790.7942 - Manual (Page 38)

General Care & Cleaning
• Cleaning Cooktop, Burner Caps, Burner Heads & Grates
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 flame. Refer to the following instructions:
THE COOKTOP IS NOT REMOVABLE. Do not attempt to remove or lift the cooktop.
A caution Use caution when replacing the Burner Caps so the Electrodes are not damaged. This may cause a
delayed ignition or prevent the burnerfrom igniting.
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To Remove and Replace the Surface Burner Caps and Burner Heads (all
models) - Remove in the following order: (1st) surface Burner Grates, (2nd)
Burner Caps and (3rd) Burner Heads. Reverse the procedure above to replace the
surface Burner Caps, Burner Heads and Burner Grates.
PLEASE NOTE: The Bridge Burner Head is not removable (Ceramic Glass
Cooktop models only).
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 Clean the surface Burner Caps and Burner Heads (all models) - Use a
soap-filled scouring pad ora mild abrasive cleanser to clean the surface Burner
Caps and Burner Heads. 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 holes. For proper flow of gas and ignition of the
burner—DO NOTALLOWSPILLS, FOOD, CLEANING AGENTS OR ANY
OTHERMATERIALTOENTERTHE GAS ORIFICE HOLDER OPENING.
ALWAYS keep the surface Burner Caps and Burner Heads in place wheneverthe
gas Burners are in use.
To Clean the Burner Grates (all models) - The Burner Grates are dishwasher
safe and may be cleaned in the dishwasher. Remove any excessive soils before
placing in the dishwasher.
To Clean the Cooktop and contoured areas of the Cooktop (for models
with Deep Well Cooktop only) - If a spill occurs on or in the recessed or
contoured areas, 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 pocelain. 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.
To Clean the Ceramic Glass Cooktop (for models with a Ceramic Glass
Cooktop only) - See Ceramic Cooktop Cleaning & Maintenance later in this
section.
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