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plastic. These components should be washed regularly
gently pulling them straight out and off of the valve
shafts. Use caution to avoid introduction of moisture
into the control panel behind the bezels. To replace
CLEANING BURNER BASES
The base should be wiped clean using a soft cloth or
sponge that has been lightly dampened with warm
water and hand dishwashing liquid. Thoroughly clean
Cleaning the Burner
Igniters section for cleaning tips.
IMPORTANT
• Turn the knobs to the “OFF” position prior to
removing them from the valve stems.
• The cooktop should never be operated
without the knobs in place.
• Do not soak the knobs in water or place them
in the dishwasher.
• Donotexposetheknobstodirectame,hot
utensils, or other sources of heat.
• Do not use abrasive or corrosive cleaners or
applicators, as these could cause permanent
damage.
CLEANING BURNER HEADS OR BURN-
ER CAPS
burner perimeters. The burner heads must seat properly
operation.
then lift off the burner cap. The burner head may then
ring in a warm solution of hand dishwashing liquid and
water, then rinse well with clean water. Dry the burner
thoroughly. The same cleaning instructions apply to the
buner heads and burner caps.
Stubborn stains may be removed by applying a metal
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CLEANING THE BURNER IGNITERS
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top igniters may become coated with or corroded by
food deposits, splattered grease or cleaning agents.
This condition can cause erratic or continuous
sparking. Keeping the igniters clean and dry will help
to reduce this problem. To avoid unnecessary and costly
service calls, the homeowner should perform periodic
cleaning of the igniters.
To clean the igniters:
1 Be sure the burners are cool to the touch.
2 Clean completely around the igniter, including
over and under the edge of the metal cap and
base. Use care while cleaning here. Parts of
the igniter are porcelain and can be fragile.
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igniters. If a liquid must be used to clean the
igniter effectively, use only a small amount of
rubbing alcohol.
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properly seated into the burner base.
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GENERAL CLEANING
Cleaning Various Parts of Your Appliance
Before cleaning any part of your appliance,
besure all controls are turned OFF and the ap-
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