Kenmore 790.7946 - Manual (Page 36)

General Care & Cleaning
• Cleaning Cooktop, Burner Heads, Caps & Grates
• Changing Oven Lights
Cleaning the Cooktop, Burner Heads, Caps & Grates
The cooktop is designed to make cleaning easier. Because the gas Burners are sealed, cleanups are easy when spillovers
are cleaned up immediately. The cooktop contoured well areas. Burner Caps and Heads 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.
ikCAUTION Use caution when replacing the Burner Caps so the Electrodes are not damaged. This may cause a
delayed ignition or prevent the burnerfrom igniting.
To Clean the Cooktop and contoured areas of the Cooktop - If a spill occurs on or in
the recessed or contoured areas, 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 pocelain. 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.
To Remove and Replace the Surface Burner Caps and Burner Heads - Remove in
the following order: (1st) surface Burner Grates, (2nd) Burner Caps and (3rd) Burner
Heads. Reverse the procedure above to replace the surface Burner Caps, Burner
Heads 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 ORANYOTHERMATERIALTOENTERTHEGASORIFICE
HOLDER OPENING. ALWAYS keep the surface Burner Caps and Burner Heads in
place whenever the gas Burners are in use.
To Clean the Burner Grates - The Burner Grates are dishwasher safe and may be
cleaned in the dishwasher. Remove any excessive soils before placing in the
dishwasher.
Changing Oven Lights
The oven lights automatically turn ON when the door is opened. The oven lights may also be manually operated by pressing
the pad. The oven light bulbs are located at the rear of the oven and are covered with a glass shield held by a wire
holder. The glass shields must be in place whenever the oven is in use.
^CAUTION Be sure the range is unplugged and all parts are
COOL before replacing oven light. Weara leather-faced glove for
protection against possible broken glass.
To replace the oven light bulb(s);
1 .
2 .
3.
4.
5.
Turn electrical power off at the main source or unplug the range.
Press wire holder to one side to release the glass shield.
Replace bulb with a new 40 watt appliance bulb.
Replace glass shield over bulb and snap wire holder into place.
Turn power back on again at the main source (or plug the range
back in).
The clock will then need to be reset. To reset, see
Setting the
Clock and Timer in this Use & Care Guide.
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