KitchenAid KDRP487MSS User Guide - Page 11

IMPORTANT: Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air around the burner grate edges. Burner cap: Always keep the burner cap in place when using a surface burner. A clean burner cap will help avoid poor ignition and uneven flames. Always clean the burner cap after a spillover and routinely remove and clean the caps according to the "General Cleaning" section. Gas tube opening: Gas must flow freely throughout the gas tube opening for the burner to light properly. Keep this area free of soil and do not allow spills, food, cleaning agents or any other material to enter the gas tube opening. Protect it from spillovers by always using a burner cap. A B A. 1-1¹⁄₂" (25-38 mm) B. Burner ports Burner ports: Check burner flames occasionally for proper size and shape as shown above. A good flame is blue in color, not yellow. Keep this area free of soil and do not allow spills, food, cleaning agents or any other material to enter the burner ports. To Clean: IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the oven and cooktop are cool. Do not use oven cleaners, bleach or rust removers. 1. Remove the burner cap from the burner base and clean according to "General Cleaning" section. 2. Clean the gas tube opening with a damp cloth. 3. Clean clogged burner ports with a straight pin as shown. Do not enlarge or distort the port. Do not use a wooden toothpick. If the burner needs to be adjusted, contact a trained repair specialist. Simmer Plate s The Simmer Plate is made of aluminum with a nonstick coating to evenly spread the heat over the bottom of cookware. s Channels on the bottom of the Simmer Plate have been designed so it fits properly and securely over the grate. See above illustration. s The Simmer Plate may be used on large and small surface burners. s Use the Simmer Plate with burner settings in the medium to low range on the cooktop when lower temperatures are needed for simmering, or for maintaining food at a low temperature over an extended period of time. See "Assistance or Service" section to order extra Simmer Plates. Grill (on somemodels) A B C D 4. Replace the burner cap, making sure the alignment pins are properly aligned with the burner cap. A E B F A. Incorrect B. Correct 5. Turn on the burner. If the burner does not light, check cap alignment. If the burner still does not light, do not service the sealed burner yourself. Contact a trained repair specialist. A. Grill grate B. Wave tray C. Wave plate D. Burner assembly E. Front spill guard F. Drip tray The grill module consists of a cast-iron grate, a wave tray, a wave plate, a burner assembly, a front spill guard and a drip tray. It is used to grill foods. Refer to the "Grill Chart" for cook times and settings. When using the grill, follow the guidelines below. s Do not leave the grill unattended while cooking. 11