Whirlpool SF317PEX Range User Manual


 
Surface burners and caps
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The cooktop and buner box areas are specially
desIgned to make cleaning easier. Since the four
burners are sealed. cleanups are easy
and
amvenient.
Clernlng
the burnera
Always dean the burner caps after a spill-over.
Keeping the burner caps dean will prevent
Improper tgnition and an uneven flame. To’
dean, use warm, soapy water and a soft doth.
if burner caps must be removed for soaking,
folbw these steps:
1. Remove the burner grates and burner caps
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3.
4.
5.
by pulling upward. -
Soak burner cap in warm, soapy water.
Aftersoaking, wipe with
a
wfl doth or
a
nanabrasive scrubbing pad or cleanser. Do
not dean burner cap in a dishwasher. Rinse
and dry well
For
proper
fbw of gas and ignition of the
burner. DO NOT ALLOW SPILLS. FOOD.
CLEANING AGENTS OR ANY OTHER
MATERIAL TO ENTER THE IGNITOR SLOT.
II the sbt becomes soiled or cbgged, use a
ootton swab or a wfl cloth to clean the area
If needed, use swab or cloth with ammonia,
white vinegar or warm water. For Eookedon
soil, use a medium- to stiff -bristle tooth brush.
DO NOT USE HARD OR SHARP OBJECTS
TO CLEAN fGNfTOR SLOT. DO NOT USE
CLEANING SOLUTIONS.
NOTE: lgnitor slot should remain
clean
as
bng as burner cap is seated properly on
burner. Occasionally check burner cap to
make sure it is level and covers burner
completely.
Gas must fbw freely through the ignitor slot
for the burner to light properly. This area must
be free of any soil and t~3 kept protected fmm
Movers and spillovers. ALWAYS keep the
burner caps in place whenever a surface
burner is in use.
After deaning the ignitor sbt, replace the
burner cap and burner grate.
6. Occasionally check the burner flames for
proper she and shape as shown. lf flames lift
off ports, are yelbw, or are noisy when turned
off. you may need to clean the burners. ff
ports are dogged. dean with a cotton swab
or a soft cbth. tl needed, use swab or cbth
with ammonia, white vinegar or w8rm water.
For cookedan soil, use a medium- to stiff-
bristle tooth brush, brushing out away from
center of burner. lf adjustment is needed, call
a qualified technician for service.
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