Kenmore 3243 Use and Care Guide - Page 12

General

Care & Cleaning

Sealed

Burner

To Clean

the

Burner

Grates,

Contoured

Burner

Skirts

(some

models),

Burner

Cap

and

Burner

Head

The burner grates, contoured

burner

skirts (some models),

burner caps and burner

head should be routinely

cleaned.

Keeping the burner ports clean will prevent improper

ignition and an uneven flame. See instructions

below.

To Clean the Burner

Grates

Be

sure

burners

and grates

are

cool

before you place your hand, a potholder, cleaning

cloths or other material on them. The cast iron burner grates can be washed in hot soapy

water. Rinse thoroughly

and dry the grates with a cloth; don't put them on the cooktop

while still wet. Be sure the grates are positioned

securely

over the burners.

To remove burned on food, place the grates in a covered

container

or plastic

bag. Add

1/4 cup ammonia and soak for 30 minutes. Wash, rinse well and dry. An abrasive cleaner

can be used for stubborn stains.

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Burner grate can appear

in

different shapes.

To Clean

the

Contoured

Burner

Skirts

(some

models)

The burner skirts are attached to the cooktop and are not removable. The burner skirt forms a recessed well area located

around each burner unit. If spill occurs

in one of the well areas, turn off burner and blot up spill with an absorbent

cloth.

Rinse with a clean, damp cloth and wipe dry.

Burner Cap

Burner Skirt

(some models

Sealed

Burner

To

Clean the Burner

Cap

Remove burner cap. Use soap-filled pad or mild abrasive cleanser to clean

burner caps. If necessary, cover stubborn

spots with an ammonia-soaked

paper towel for 30 minutes.

Rub gently with a mixture of clean water and

vinegar. Wipe dry. Remove all cleaners or the porcelain may become dam-

aged during future heating.

To Clean

the

Removable

Burner

Head

and

Gas

Opening

The ports (or slots) around the burner head must be routinely cleaned. Use

a small-gauge

wire or needle to clean small slots or holes.

Note: If the electrode is damaged or broken, the surface burner will not light

because it will not spark. Manual lighting with a match is still possible.

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 OPENING TUBE. Gas must flow freely through the small hole in

the brass orifice for the burners to light properly. If the gas opening orifice

becomes soiled or clogged, use a small-gauge

or needle to clean. ALWAYS

keep the burner cap in place whenever

a surface burner is in use.

To Replace

the Burner

Head and the Burner

Cap

Make sure the pieces are thoroughly

dry before placing back.

1. Replace

burner head and burner cap in their places. Make sure each

burner cap and burner head are properly aligned and leveled.

2. Replace the burner grate.

3. Turn the burner on to determine

if it lights. If the burner does not light

after cleaning, contact Sears or another qualified service dealer. Do not

service the sealed burner yourself.

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