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The electrode of
the spark igniter is
behind each burner.
When one burner is
turned to “ON” to
light, all 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.
Sealed
burner
assemblies
Care and Cleaning
Gas Cooktop
General
information
Proper care and cleaning are important
so your cooktop will give you efficient and
satisfactory service. Follow these directions
carefully in caring for it.
Some cooktop models are provided
with cleaners. Follow the instructions
on the containers.
Before cleaning any part of your cooktop,
be sure all burners are off and cool.
DISCONNECT ELECTRICAL POWER TO
THE COOKTOP at the fuse box or circuit
breaker panel, or pull the cooktop power plug,
located beneath the cooktop and inside
the cabinets.
Control
knobs
The control knobs may be removed for
cleaning.
To remove knob, pull it straight up.
The knobs have a tactile grip surface, but no
special cleaning is required.
Wash the knobs in soap and water but do not
soak. Avoid getting water down into the knob
stem holes.
Replace the knobs after cleaning.
NOTE: The knob stem is “D” shaped. Replace
the flat side of the knob onto the flat side of
the stem.
Turn all controls OFF before removing the
burner parts.
The burner grates, burner caps and burner ring
sub-assemblies can be lifted off, making them
easy to clean.
CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE THE
BURNER WITHOUT ALL BURNER PARTS
IN PLACE.
Electrode
Do not use a steel wool pad; it will scratch
the surface.
To clean the stainless steel surface, use warm
sudsy water, a stainless steel cleaner such as
Kleen King
®
, or an all-purpose liquid or spray
cleaner. Always scrub in the direction of the
grain. Rinse thoroughly with a sponge or cloth
and clean water. Dry with a soft, clean cloth.
After cleaning, use a stainless steel polish, such
as Stainless Steel Magic
®
, Revere Copper and
Stainless Steel Cleaner
®
or Wenol All Purpose
Metal Polish
®
. Follow the product instructions
for cleaning the stainless steel surface.
On some models, samples of special cleaners
have been supplied with your cooktop. Use the
Stainless Steel Brightener when stainless steel
is exposed to high heat and has a yellow
appearance. The Stainless Steel Cleaner is for
other cleaning. Follow the product instructions
for proper cleaning methods. If you need an
additional supply, you can purchase them by
calling 800.626.2002.
Stainless
steel
surfaces