General Care & Cleaning
Cleaning the Burner Grates, Burner Caps, Burner Heads and Wok Stand
1st
Surface
Burner
Grate
3rd
Electrode
Orifice
holder
Figure 1
Surface Burner
Grate
THE COOKTOP IS NOT REMOVABLE. Do not attempt to remove or lift the cooktop.
Use caution when replacing the burner cap so the electrode is not damaged. This may cause a delayed
ignition or prevent the burner from igniting.
Any additions, changes or conversions required in order for this appliance to perform satisfactorily must
be made by Sears Service. Call 1-800-4-MY-HOME® (See back cover).
The Burner Grates, Burner Caps, Burner Heads and Wok Stand should be
routinely cleaned. Keeping the burner ports clean will prevent improper ignition
and an uneven flame at each burner position. Refer to the following instructions:
To Remove and Replace the Surface Burner Grate, Surface Burner Cap and
Surface Burner Head - Remove in the following order; (1st) Surface Burner
Grate, (2nd) Surface Burner Cap, (3rd) Surface Burner Head (See Figure 1).
Reverse the procedure above to replace the Surface Burner Cap, Surface Burner
Surface
Head and Surface Burner Grate. Do not remove any burner parts from the
Burner
cooktop until the burner parts have completely cooled and are safe to
2nd
Cap
handle. Do not operate the surface burners without the Surface Burner Caps,
Surface Burner Heads and Surface Burner Grates properly in place.
Surface
Burner
To Clean the Burner Caps, Burner Heads, Grates and Wok Stand - Use a
Head
soap-filled scouring pad or a mild abrasive cleanser to clean the surface burner
caps and surface burner heads. The Grates and Wok Stand are designed to be
Dishwasher safe for cleaning. 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 OR ANY
OTHER MATERIAL TO ENTER THE GAS ORIFICE HOLDER OPENING.
ALWAYS keep the surface burner cap and surface burner head in place whenever
a surface burner is in use.
Surface Burner
Caps
Surface Burner
Heads
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Wok Stand