KitchenAid KDRP407HSS Use and Care Guide - Page 11

Using and Caring for Your Cooktop Caring for your cooktop Your cooktop is designed for ease of care. You can do most cleaning with items found around the home. Cleaning your cooktop whenever spills or soiling occur will help to keep it looking and operating like new. NOTES: • Before cleaning make sure all controls are off and the cooktop is cool. • Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air around the burner grates edges. Cleaning the surface burners • You should routinely remove and clean the burner cap. Always clean the burner cap after a spill-over. Keeping the burner cap clean prevents poor ignition and an uneven flame. • For the 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 opening or burner ports. • Gas must flow freely through the gas tube opening for the burner to light properly. Keep this area free of any soil and protect it from boilovers or spillovers. Always keep the burner cap in place whenever a surface burner is in use. • Let the cooktop cool before cleaning. • Do not use oven cleaners, bleach, or rust removers. • Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air around the burner grate edges. • Occasionally check the burner flames for 1-11⁄2" (25-38 mm) proper size and shape as shown. A good flame is blue in color not yellow. If the flames are not burning at all ports, you may need to Burner ports clean the burner ports. Burner cap Ignitor Gas tube opening (orifice) To clean the burners: 1. Remove the burner cap from the burner base. 2. Clean the burner cap with warm, soapy water and a sponge. You can also clean it with a mildly abrasive scrubbing pad or cleanser. Do not clean the burner cap in a dishwasher or self-cleaning oven. 3. If the gas tube opening has become soiled or clogged, use a damp cloth to clean the area. 4. If the burner ports are clogged, clean them with a straight pin. Do not enlarge or dis- tort the port. Do not use a wooden toothpick. If the burner needs to be adjusted, call a qualified technician for service. 5. After cleaning the gas tube opening and ports, replace the burner cap. To replace the burner cap, make sure the alignment pins on the cap are properly aligned with the burner base. 6. Turn on the burner to see if it will light. If INCORRECT the burner does not light after you have cleaned it, recheck cap alignment or contact a designated service CORRECT technician. Do not service the sealed burner yourself. 11