Kenmore 790.31 - Manual (Page 12)

Care end Cleaning of Stainless Steel
Some models are equipped with stainless steel exterior parts. Special care and cleaning are required for maintaining the
appearance of stainless parts. Please refer to the table provided at the beginning of the General Care & Cleaning section.
General Care & Cleaning (confd)
Cleaning the Cooktop, Burner Heads, Caps & Grates
The cooktop is designed to make cleaning easier. Because the gas Burners are sealed, cleanups are easier than with
conventional burners.
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 burner from igniting.
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To Remove and Replace the Surface Burner Caps and Burner Heads -
Remove in the following order: (1 st) surface Burner Grates, (2nd) Burner Caps and
(3rd) Burner Heads. Replace in the following order: Burner Heads, BurnerCaps
and Burner Grates.
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- Use a soap-filled
scouring pad or a 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
NOT ALLOW SPILLS, FOOD, CLEANING AGENTS OR ANY OTHER
MATERIAL TO ENTER THE GAS ORIFICE OPENING. ALWAYS keep the
surface Burner Caps and Burner Heads in place whenever the gas Burners are in
use.
To Clean the Burner Grates- Be sure burners and grates are cool before you
place your hand, a potholder, cleaning cloths or other material on them. The cast
iron burner grates can be washed in hot soapy water. Rinse thoroughly and dry the
grates with a cloth; don't put them 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 containerorplastic bag. Add
1/4 cup ammonia and soak tor 30 minutes. Wash, rinse well and dry. An abrasive
cleaner can be used for stubborn stains.
To Clean the Contoured Burner Skirts
The bumerskirts are attached to the cooktop and are not removable. The burnerskirt
forms a recessed well area located around each burnerunit. If a spill occurs in one of
the well areas, be su re the area is cool and blot up spill with an absorbent cloth. Rinse
with a clean, damp cloth and wipe dry.
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