Kenmore 362.72239 - Manual (Page 23)

CARE AND CLEANING
Standard Twin Burners
(on some modets)
CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE THE BURNER
WITHOUT ALL BURNER PARTS AND DRIP PANS
(if so equipped) IN PLACE.
On models with standard twin burners, the cooktop
lifts up for easy access.
Turn all the controls off before removing burner parts
and drip pans (if so equipped).
The burner grates and drip pans (if so equipped) can be
lifted off, making them easy to dean.
The holes in the surface
burners of your range must
be kept clean at all times tor
proper ignition and an even,
unhampered flame.
You should clean the
surface burners routinely,
especially after bad
spillovers, which could dog
these holes. Wipe off the
surface burners, if heavy
spillover occurs, remove the
surface burners from the range . Burners iift out for
cleaning. Lift up the cooktop and then lift out the
surface burners.
Clean these
holes
thoroughly
on each
burner
To remove burned-on food, soak the surface burner in
a solution of miid liquid detergent and water,. Soak the
surface burner for 20 to 30 minutes, For more stubborn
stains use a cleanser like Soft Scrub® brand or Bon Ami®
brand Rinse well to remove any traces of the cleanser
that might clog the burner openings. Do not use steel
wool because It will dog the surface burner openings and
scratch the surface burners. If the holes become dogged,
dean them with a sewing needle or twist-tie
Before putting the surface burner back, shake out
excess water and then dry it thoroughly by setting it
in a warm oven for 30 minutes. Then place it back in
the range, making sure it is properly seated and level.
Check the flame pattern of each burner. If the flames are
“jumpy” {not steady), clean the holes again with a sewing
needle or twist-tie,
Lift“Up Cooktop
(on models with standard twin burners)
Clean the area under the cooktop often. Built-up soil,
espedaily grease, may catch on fire.
To make cleaning easier, the cooktop may be lifted up.
To raise the cooktop:
1. Be sure the burners
are turned off.
2. Remove the grates.
3. Grasp the two front
burner wells and
lift up.
Some models have dual
support rods that will hold the cooktop up while you clean
underneath it.
After cleaning under the cooktop with hoi, soapy water
and a clean cloth, lower the cooktop.. Be careful not to
pinch your fingers. Lower cooktop gently to avoid blowing
out pilot flames (on models with standing pilots).
NOTE: Do not lift the cooktop on sealed burner models .
Lifting the cooktop can lead to damage and improper
operation ot the range..
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