Kenmore 72471 Owner's Manual page 27

Care and Cleaning
Proper care and cleaning are important so your range
will give you efficient and satisfactmy service. Follow
these directions carefully in caring fm it to help assure
safe and proper maintenance.
BE SURE ELECTRICAL POWER IS
DISCONNECTED BEFORE CLEANING
ANY PART OF YOUR RANGE.
Sealed Burner Assemblies
(on some models)
CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE THE BURNER
WITHOUT ALL BURNER PARTS AND DRIP
PANS (IF SO EQUIPPED) IN PLACE.
Grate
Burner cap
Drip pan (on some models)
_ Burner head
Turn all controls off before removing burner parts
and drip pans (if so equipped).
The burner grates, caps, heads and drip pans (if so
equipped) can be lifted off, making them easy to clean.
The electrode of the _\ _
spark igniter is exposed r_
_r_..d-ia- Electrode
when the burner head \_ _ _
is removed. When one
burner is turned to LITE, 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_
Burner Heads
(on sealed burners only)
NOTE: Before removing the burner heads and caps,
remember' their size and location. Replace them in
the same location after cleaning.
For proper ignition,
make sure the small
hole in the section
that fits over the
electrode is kept
open. A sewing
needle or wire twist
tie works well to unclog it.
The slits in the burner heads of}our range must be
kept dean at all times for an even, unhampered flame.
"You should clean the surface burners routinely, especially
after bad spillovers, which could clog these openings.
To remove burned-on food, soak the burner heads in
a solution of mild liquid detergent and hot water for
20-30 minutes. For more stubborn stains, use a
toothbrush°
Before putting the burner head back, shake out
excess water and then dry it thoroughly by setting it in
a warm oven for 30 minutes.
Replace the burner
heads and caps.
Make sure that the
heads and caps are
replaced on the
correct size burner.
There is one small, 8 Aftercleaning,make
2 medium
and one
sure the slot in the
burner head is positioned
large cap. over the electrode.
NOTE: On some models the heads
and caps are all the same size and can be
used in any of the 4 needed locations.
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