Kenmore 362.7562 - Manual (Page 31)

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Proper care and cleaning are important so your range will
give you efficient and satisfactory service, Follow these
directions carefully in caring for it to help assure safe and
proper maintenance.,
BE SURE ELECTRICAL POWER IS DISCONNECTED
BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART OF YOUR RANGE.
Sealed Burner Assemblies
CAUTION
: DO NOT OPERATE THE
COOKTOP WITHOUT ALL BURNER PARTS AND
DRIP PANS IN PLACE.
Turn all controls off before removing burner parts
and drip pans.
The burner grates, caps, heads and drip pans can be
lifted off, making them easy to clean.
Lift off burner parts for cleaning when they are cool.
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Elecirode
CAUTION:
The electrode of the
spark igniter is exposed
when the burner head
is removed. When one
burner is turned to LITE, ali the burners spark.
Do not attempt to disassemble or clean around
any burner while another burner is on. An electric
shock may result, which could cause you to knock
over hot cookware.
Burner Heads
NOTE: Before removing the burner heads and caps,
remember their size and location. Replace them in
the same location after cleaning.
For proper ignition, make
sure the small hole in the
section that fits over the
electrode is kept open.
A sewing needle or bare
wire works well to
unclog it-
The slits in the burner heads of your range must be
kept clean at all times for an even, unhampered flame.
You should clean the surface burners routinely, especially
after bad spillovers, which could clog these openings.
To remove burned-on food, soak the burner heads in a
solution of mild liquid detergent and hot water for 20-30
minutes. For more stubborn stains, use a toothbrush.
Before putting the burner head back, shake out excess
water and then dry it thoroughly by setting it in a warm
oven for 30 minutes.
Replace the burner heads
and caps. Make sure that
the heads and caps are
replaced in the correct
location. There is one
small, 2 medium and
one large cap.
NOTE: Do not use steel
wool or scouring powders
to clean the burners.
After cleaning, make sure the slot
in the burner head is positioned
over the elecirode
Burner Caps
Lift off when cool. Wash burner caps in hot, soapy water
and rinse with dean water. You may scour with a plastic
scouring pad to remove burned-on food particles-
Dry caps in a warm oven or with a cloth—doni reassemble
them wet- Replace the caps back onto the burner heads.
Small
Medium
Large
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Make sure that caps are replaced on the correct size
burner There is one small, 2 medium and one large cap.
Sizes are marked on the bottom of medium and large caps.