Filter
Top Products
lgnitor
Contoured well area
Burner cap
Typical surface burner flame
Locating
tab
Cleaning the contoured well areas
The contoured well is
a
recessed area located
around each burner. If spills occur in the con-
toured well section, blot up spill with an absorbent
cloth. Rinse with a clean damp cloth and dry.
When cleaning the cooktop area or around the
burner base, use care to prevent damage to the
ignitor. If a cleaning cloth should catch the metal
ignitor electrode, it could damage or break the
electrode. If the electrode is damaged or broken,
the surface burner will not light. When cleaning
the cooktop, leave the burner cap in place to
protect the electrode from possible damage.
Cleaning the burners
The burner caps should be routinely removed
and cleaned. Always clean the burner caps after
a spill-over. Keeping the burner caps clean will
prevent improper ignition and an uneven flame.
To clean, pull the burner cap straight up from
the burner base. Remove the trim ring. (Trim ring
must be replaced over burner base before
replacing burner cap. Do not operate burners
without trim rings in place.) Clean burner cap and
trim ring with warm, soapy water and a soft cloth.
You can also clean with a non-abrasive scrubbing
pad or cleanser. Do not clean burner cap or trim
ring in dishwasher or Self-Cleaning Oven.
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 TUBE OPEN-
ING. If the opening or the orifice, located inside
the opening, becomes soiled or clogged, use a
cotton swab or a soft cloth to clean the area.
Gas must flow freely through the small hole in
the brass orifice for the burner to light properly.
This area must be free of any soil and be kept
protected from boil-overs or spill-overs. ALWAYS
keep the burner caps in place whenever a
surface burner is in use.
After cleaning the gas tube opening, replace
the burner cap and trim ring.
Occasionally check the burner flames for
proper size and shape as shown. If flames lift off
ports, are yellow, or are noisy when turned off,
you may need to clean the burners. If ports are
clogged, clean with a straight pin. Do not
enlarge or distort port. Do not use a wooden
toothpick. If adjustment is needed, call a
qualified technician for service.
To replace burner cap, make sure cap is
properly aligned and leveled. Find the recessed
locating tab on the burner cap (see illustration)
and place cap over the white ignitor in the burner
base.
Turn the burner on to determine if it will light. If
the burner does not light after cleaning, contact
an authorized WhlrlpoolsM service technician. Do
not service the sealed burner yourself.
19