Hotpoint RGB790SEHSA Owners Manual - Page 28

Operating Instructions Safety Instructions Care and cleaning of the range. Burner cap is properly seated. Burner Caps and Heads Before removing the burner caps and heads, remember their size and location. Replace them in the same location after cleaning. NOTE: Do not use steel wool or scouring powders to clean the burner parts. Burner caps Lift off when cool. Wash burner caps in hot, soapy Burner cap is NOT water and rinse with clean water. You may scour properly seated. with a plastic scouring pad to remove burned-on food particles. Replacement Burner Heads Replace burner heads over the electrodes on the cooktop, in the correct locations according to their size. There is one small, one medium, one large and one extra large burner head. Medium head Small head Burner heads (on some models) Slot Electrode The burner heads (on some models) are removable. Simply lift them off the range for cleaning. Hole in burner head The oval burner head/cap assembly is removable. Simply lift it off the range for cleaning. Use a sewing needle or twist-tie to unclog the small hole in the burner heads. Burner Heads and Oval (Center) Burner Head/Cap Assembly (on some models) The burner heads and the oval burner head/cap assembly are removable. Simply lift them off the range for 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 must be kept clean at all times for an even, unhampered flame. Clogged or dirty burner ports or electrodes will not allow the burner to operate properly. Any spill on or around an electrode must be carefully cleaned. Take care to not hit an electrode with anything hard or it could be damaged. Clean the burner heads routinely, especially after bad spillovers, which could clog the openings. Lift off when cool. 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. Large head Front of range Extra large head Make sure the slot in the burner head is positioned over the electrode. Electrode Slot Oval (Center) Burner Head/Cap Assembly (on some models) Replace the oval (center) head/cap assembly over the electrode on the cooktop. Oval head and cap assembly Make sure the slot in the burner head is positioned over the electrode. After cleaning Before putting the burner caps, heads (on some models) and oval head/cap assembly back, shake out excess water and then dry them thoroughly by setting in a warm oven for 30 minutes. Slot Front of range Electrode Caps Replace the matching size caps onto the burner bases or heads. Medium cap Small cap Installation Instructions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Large cap Front of range Extra large cap Make sure that the heads and caps are replaced in the correct locations. 28