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care & cleaning

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. The ports

(or slots) around the Burner Heads must be routinely

checked. If residue remains in these ports (or slots), 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 Burner Caps in place whenever the gas Burners

are in use or not.
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

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

container or plastic bag. Add 1/4 cup ammonia and soak for

30 minutes. Wash, rinse well and dry. An abrasive cleaner

can be used for stubborn stains.

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.

care and cleaning oF stainless

steel

(Stainless Steel models only)

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 in this Use & Care

Guide.

occurrence

PossiBle cause/solution

surface burners do

not light.

Surface Control knob has not been completely turned to LITE. Push in and turn the Surface

Control knob to LITE until burner ignites and then turn control to desired flame size.
Be sure gas supply valve is open.
Burner ports or slots are clogged. With the burner off, use a small-gauge wire or needle to

clean ports or slots.
Power cord is disconnected from outlet (electric ignition models). Be sure cord is plugged

securely into outlet.
Electrical power outage (electric ignition models). Burners can be lit manually. See Setting

Surface Controls in this Owner’s Guide.

surface burner

flame burns half way

around.

Burner ports or slots are clogged. With the burner off, clean ports with a small-gauge wire

or needle to clean ports or slots.
Moisture is present after cleaning. Lightly fan the flame and allow burner to operate until flame

is full. Dry the burners thoroughly following instructions under General Cleaning.

Surface burner flame

is orange.

Dust particles in main line. Allow the burner to operate a few minutes until flame turns

blue.
In coastal areas, a slightly orange flame is unavoidable due to salt air.

BeFore You call

(solutions to common Problems)

imPortant

Before you call for service, review this list. It may save you time and expense. The list includes common

occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance.

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