General Care & Cleaning (cont'd)
1st
Surface
Burner
Grate
3rd
Electrode
Gas
Opening
Figure 1
Surface Burner
Grate
THE COOKTOP IS NOT REMOVABLE. Do not attempt to remove or lift the cooktop.
THE FIXED OVEN VENT IS NOT REMOVABLE. Do not attempt to remove the fixed oven vent
cover.
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).
Cleaning the Burner Grates, Burner Caps, Burner Heads
The Burner Grates, Burner Caps, and Burner Heads 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
Surface
Burner Head and Surface Burner Grate. Do not remove any burner parts from
Burner
the cooktop until the burner parts have completely cooled and are safe to
Cap
2nd
handle. Do not operate the surface burners without the Surface Burner
Caps, Surface Burner Heads and Surface Burner Grates properly in place.
Sur-
face
To Clean the Burner Caps, Burner Heads and Grates - Use a soap-filled
Burner
scouring pad or a mild abrasive cleanser to clean the surface burner caps and
Head
surface burner heads. The Grates and the outer vent covers 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 GAS OPENING. ALWAYS keep the
surface burner cap and surface burner head in place whenever a surface burner
is in use.
Surface Burner
Caps
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Surface Burner
Heads
Outer Vent
Covers