GE 164D2966P079 - Manual (Page 21)

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Car
e and Cleaning
The cooktop burners on your range may be removed
for cleaning. Be sure all cooktop knobs are turned to
OFF and the burners are cool, then remove or raise
the cooktop.
If the shipping screws were not removed from the
burner when the range was installed, do so now.
See the Installation Instructions.
To remove the burners:
1. Grasp the burner head and tilt it to the right to
release the 2 tabs from the burner support (A in
Fig. A).
2. Lift the end of the burner assembly, then pull away
from the front of the range to free the air shutter
from the gas valve orifice (Fig. B). Check the lighter
and burner ports. If they are clogged, use a small
safety pin or a small sewing needle to clear them.
Be careful not to disturb the air shutter setting
while cleaning. If you need to readjust the air shutter,
see the Installation Instructions.
To replace the burners:
1. Slip the air shutter over the gas valve orifice
(Fig. A).
2. Lower the burner assembly and hook the tab in the
slots in the burner support (Fig. A).
3. Be sure both tabs are in their slots, that the burner
sits level and straight and that the flash tube forms
a straight line from the igniter to the burner (Fig. B).
Removable Cooktop Burners
Control Panel and Knobs
It’s a good idea to wipe the control panel after each
use of the oven. Clean with mild soap and water or
vinegar and water, rinse with clean water and polish
dry with a soft cloth.
Do not use abrasive cleansers, strong liquid
cleaners, plastic scouring pads or oven cleaners
on the control panel—they will damage the finish. A
50/50 solution of vinegar and hot water works well.
The control knobs may be removed for easier
cleaning.
Before removing the knobs for cleaning, please note
that the knobs on the left side and the knobs on the
right side are in the proper OFF position. When
replacing the knobs, check the OFF position to insure
proper placement. To remove the knob, pull it straight off the spring
clip. If it is difficult to remove, place a thin cloth (like
a handkerchief) or a piece of string under and around
the knob edge and pull up.
Wash the knobs in soap and water or a vinegar
and hot water solution but do not soak.
To replace the knobs, match the “D” shaft on the
stem. Inspect the core of the knob to insure that the
metal insert is in place. Do not force the knob.
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Burner
Support
Gas Valve
Orifice
Air Shutter
Tab
Fig. A
Fig. B
Burner Ports
Lighter Ports
Burner Support
Flash Tube
Pilot or
Igniter