Kenmore 36'' Sealed Gas Cooktop 3243 Owner's Manual
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1. rea chee al PLANCHA DE COCINAR A GAS Models Modelos 790 3242s 3243 gt color number n mero de color oy Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 U S A P N 318203662 Rev A 0903 www sears com Table of Contents Product Record Cooktop Warranty eaire iioa Nannaa 2 inthis space below record the date of purchase model and ProductRECO diia idea ltd 2 serial number of your product You will find the model and Serial Plate Location ooonnnocncccnnoccccnccinnnnnnnncnnnonnnnnnnnnnonnnos 2 serial number printed on the serial plate This serial plate is IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3 4 located under the cooktop See bottom of this page for the Grounding Instructions coooocncnnncoooonncnnoncnonononononnncnnnnnnnnnnos 5 serial plate location Liquefied Petroleum Propane Gas Conversion 5 Model No 790 Suitace Cooking it er ten ivi ene aks 6 Setting Surface ControlS ocoococccocnconooccoooonnnonononononnnonnnos 7 9 Serial No General Care Cleaning oooccoonnoccconcccnononcnonccninnnnnnno 10 12 Date of purchase Before You Calida tada 13 Notes tia a asin cee ees 14 Save these instructions and your sales receipt for future Protection Agreements ooooccoooocnnnnoooncnonononnnnnnnnonanononononns 15 reference Sears Servies rn a ieia E eed diiay metas 16 Kenmore Limited Warranty When installed operated and maintained according to all instructions2. Reemplazo del producto en caso de que no se pueda reparar el Y Product replacement if your covered product can t be producto cubierto por el acuerdo med Revisi n anual preventiva de mantenimiento del producto puede Y Annual Preventive Maintenance Check at your request solicitarla en cualquier momento sin costo alguno no extra charge R pida asistencia telef nica la cual denominamos Soluci n r pida es Y Fast help by phone we call it Rapid Resolution i decir asistencia telef nica a trav s de cualquiera de nuestros phone support from a Sears representative on all products representantes de Sears sobre cualquiera de nuestros productos Piense Think of us as a talking owners manual i en nosotros como en un manual parlante del usuario Power surge protection against electrical damage due to Protecci n contra fallas el ctricas contra da os debidos a fluctuaciones i de la corriente el ctrica power fluctuations 250 al a o para cubrir cualquier posible deterioro de alimentos que haya tenido que desechar debido a una falla mec nica de cualquiera de nuestros refrigeradores o congeladores cubiertos por este acuerdo M 250 Food Loss Protection annually for any food spoilage that is the result of mechanical failure of any covered refrigerator or freezer Sy ison f Mi Devoluci n de gastos de alquiler de electrodom sticos si la reparaci n M Rental reimbursement if repair of your c
3. The graphics on your appliance may not look exactly like those shown Common sense and caution must be practiced when installing operating and maintaining any appliance Printed in United States Record above Serial plate is lo cated under the E burner box Important Safety Instructions Read all instructions before using this appliance Save these instructions for future reference This manual contains important safety symbols and instructions Please pay attention to these symbols and follow all instructions given TAARAT AE This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause serious bodily harm death or property damage ele This symbol will help alert you to situations that may cause bodily injury or property damage 44 WARNING If the information in this manual is not followed exactly a fire or explosion may result causing property damage personal injury or death FOR YOUR SAFETY Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance WHATTO DO IFYOU SMELL GAS e Do not try to light any appliance Do not touch any electrical switch do not use any phone in your building e Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor s phone Follow the gas supplier s instructions e If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a qualif
4. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy adjust the flame so it does not extend beyond the edge spillovers that may ignite or a pan that has boiled dry of the utensil may melt e Protective Liners Do not use aluminum foil to line Use Proper Flame Size Adjust flame surface burner pans Protective liners or aluminum foil size so it does not extend beyond the edge of the may interfere with heat and air distribution and com utensil The use of undersized utensils will expose a por bustion Damage to the cooktop or personal injury may tion of the burner flame to direct contact and may result in result ignition of clothing Proper relationship of utensil to flame e Glazed Cooking Utensils Only certain types of will also improve efficiency glass glass ceramic ceramic earthenware or other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktop service without Do not use stove top grills on your breaking due to the sudden change in temperature sealed gas burners If you use a stove top grill on a Check the manufacturer s recommendations for cook sealed gas burner it will cause incomplete combustion top use and can result in exposure to carbon monoxide levels Do Not Use Decorative Surface Burner Covers If a above allowable current standards This can be hazardous burner is accidentally turned on the decorative cover to your health will become hot and possibly melt You will not be able to see that the burner is on Burns will occur if the hot Use proper pan siz
5. Lightly fan the flame and allow burner to operate until flame is full To avoid this occurence dry the burners thoroughly following instructions under General Care amp Cleaning Surface burner flame is orange Dust particles in main line Allow the burner to operate a few minutes until flame turns blue In coastal areas a slightly orange flame is unavoidable due to salt air 13 Notes PROTECTION AGREEMENTS Master Protection Agreements i Acuerdos maestros de protecci n Congratulations on making a smart purchase Your new i Enhorabuena por haber hecho una compra inteligente Su nuevo producto Kenmore product is designed and manufactured for years of Kenmore est dise ado y fabricado para brindarle a os de funcionamiento dependable operation But like all products it may require _ fiable Pero como cualquier producto puede necesitar mantenimiento preventive maintenance or repair from time to time That s when _ preventivo o reparaciones peri dicas Es por eso que tener un Acuerdo maestro having a Master Protection Agreement can save you money i de pr tecci n podria ahorrarse dinero Y molestias and aggravation _ El Acuerdo maestro de protecci n tambi n sirve para prolongar la durabilidad The Master Protection Agreement also helps extend the life of o dd ll eli pd your new product Here s what the Agreement includes WZ Piezas y mano de obra necesarias para contribuir a mantener el funcionamiento adecuado de l
6. implied warranties limitation of remedies Customer s sole and exclusive remedy under this limited warranty shall be product repair as provided herein Implied warranties including warranties of merchantability or fitness for a particular purpose are limited to one year or the shortest period allowed by law Sears shall not be liable for incidental or consequential damages Some states and provinces do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages or limitation on the duration of implied warranties of merchantability or fitness so these exclusions or limitations may not apply to you This warranty applies only while this appliance is used in the United States or Canada This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state Sears Roebuck and Co Hoffman Estates IL 60179 Sears Canada Inc Toronto Ontario Canada M5B 2B8 Serial Plate Location You will find the model and serial number printed on the serial plate The serial plate is located under the cooktop Please carefully read and save these instructions This Use amp Care Manual contains general operating instructions for your appliance and feature information for several models Your product may not have all the described features The graphics shown are representative Please see the illustration for exact location Remember to record the serial number for future reference See Product
7. O NOT cook with the surface control knob in the LITE position The electronic ignitor will continue to spark if the knob is left in the LITE position Figure 3 NOTE In the event of an electrical power outage the surface burners can be lit manually To light a surface burner hold a lit match to the burner head then slowly turn the surface control knob to LITE After burner lights turn the knob to desired setting Use caution when lighting surface burners manually Surface burner in use when an electrical power failure occurs will continue to operate normally ele Do not place plastic items such as salt and pepper shakers spoon holders or plastic wrappings on top of the range when it is in use These items could melt or ignite Potholders towels or wood spoons could catch fire if placed too close to a flame Ne ilel Do not operate the burner for an extended period of time without cookware on the grate The finish on the grate may chip without cookware to absorb the heat 8 Setting Surface Controls Setting Proper Surface Burner Flame Size Never extend the flame beyond the outer edge of the utensil A higher flame simply wastes heat and energy and increases the risk of being burned by the gas flame For most cooking start on the highest control setting and then turn to a lower one to complete the process Use the recommendations below as a guide for determining proper flame size fo
8. and grease spatters are not removed they may burn onto the surface of the cooktop and cause permanent discoloration Daily Cleaning For normal soil 1 Allow cooktop surface to cool 2 Wipe off spills and spatters using a clean paper towel or a clean cloth with warm soapy water 3 If needed use mild household cleaners or a soap filled steel wool pad 4 Be sure to rinse off all cleaning solutions or the porcelain may become damaged during future heating For heavy burned on soil 1 Allow cooktop surface to cool 2 Use a soap filled scouring pad with warm water or cover heavily soiled spots with a solution of clear water and ammonia Scour gently Rinse and wipe dry with a clean cloth SURFACES CLEANING AGENTS INSTRUCTIONS Porcelain enamel Mild cleaners or soap Use a damp sponge or damp cooktop filled steel wool pads ened soap pad rinse and dry Control Panel Hot soapy water or Use a clean soapy dampened cleaner cream cloth or paper towel remove soil and dry Do not use abrasive products Care and Cleaning of Stainless Steel some models PVN Me Do not use a cooktop cleaner on a hot cook top The fumes can be hazardous to your health and can chemical ly damage the cooking surface ea Vigo Before cleaning the surface cooktop be sure the controls are turned to OFF and the cooktop is cool We haley DO NOT use commercial oven cleaners on the exterior surfaces including rangeto
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10. e This appliance is covers are touched Damage may also be done to the equipped with one or more surface burners of different cooktop or burners because the covers may cause sizes Select utensils having flat bottom large enough to overheating Air will be blocked from the burner and cover the surface burner The use of undersized utensils cause combustion problems will expose a portion of the surface burner to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing Proper relationship of utensil to the surface burner will also improve efficiency IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the state to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances Grounding Instructions This appliance is equipped with a 3 prong grounding plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded receptacle DO NOT cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug If a 2 prong wall receptacle is the only available outlet it is the personal responsibility of the consumer to have it replaced with a properly grounded 3 prong wall receptacle installed by a qualified electrician TERATE Avoid fire hazard or electrical shock DO NOT use an adapter plug an extension cord or remove grounding prong from elect
11. g pad will remove most spots Rinse with a Burner Grates Burner Pans 1 1 solution of clear water and ammonia f necessary cover difficult spots with an some models Burner ammonia soaked paper towel for 30 to 40 minutes Rinse with clean water and a damp Skirts some models cloth and then scrub with a soap filled scouring pad Rinse and wipe dry with a clean Cooktop Surface cloth or paper towel Remove all cleaners or the porcelain may become damaged during future heating DO NOT use spray oven cleaners on the cooktop Surface Burners The holes in the burners of your cooktop must be kept clean at all times for proper ignition and a complete even flame Clean the burner holes routinely with a small gauge wire or needle and especially after bad spillovers which could clog these holes To remove and replace burner units per your model see Sealed Burner section of these General Care amp Cleaning instructions To clean soak the burners in a 1 1 solution of ammonia and water for 30 to 40 minutes For stubborn stains scrub with soap and water or a mild abrasive cleanser and damp cloth Dry the burners thoroughly in a warm oven for 30 minutes Then replace them making sure they are seated and level DO NOT wash burner units in the dishwasher General Care amp Cleaning Porcelain enamel cooktop cleaning instructions some models Correct and consistent cleaning is essential to maintaining your porcelain enamel cooktop If food spills
12. he appliance regularly to keep all parts free er the fire with a pan lid or use baking soda a dry of grease that could catch fire Exhaust fan ventila chemical or foam type extinguisher tion hoods and grease filters should be kept clean When heating fat or grease watch it closely Fat or Do not allow grease to accumulate on hood or filter grease may catch fire if allowed to become too hot Greasy deposits in the fan could catch fire When flam Use Only Dry Potholders Moist or damp pot hold ing food under the hood turn fan on Refer to hood ers on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam manufacturer s instructions for cleaning Do not let the potholders touch the flame or burners Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward from Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth instead of a pot Edges of Cooktop and Not Extend Over Adjacent holder Surface Burners To reduce the risk of burns ignition Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers Buildup of flammable materials and spillage due to uninten of pressure may cause container to burst and result tional contact with the utensil the handle of the utensil in injury should be positioned so that it is turned inward and Know which knob controls each surface burner does not extend over adjacent surface burners Always turn the knob to the LITE position when igniting Never Leave Surface Burners Unattended at High the burners Visually check that the burner has lit Then Heat Settings
13. ied installer servicer or the gas supplier Remove all tape and packaging wrap before using the cooktop Destroy the carton and plastic bags after unpacking the cooktop Never allow children to play with packaging material Do not remove the model serial plate attached to the cooktop Proper Installation Be sure your appliance is prop erly installed and grounded by a qualified technician in accordance with the National Fuel Gas Code ANSI 2223 1 latest edition and CAN CGA B149 2 and the National Electrical Code ANSI NFPA No 70 latest edition and local code requirements Install and or adjust only per installation instructions provided in the literature package for this cooktop Sears Parts amp Repair is the recommended repair service for this appliance Know how to disconnect the electrical power to the appliance at the circuit breaker or fuse box in case of an emergency e User Servicing Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in the manuals All other servicing should be done only by a qualified technician to reduce the risk of personal injury and damage to the cooktop Never modify or alter the construction of a cooktop by removing panels wire covers or any other part of the product Stepping or leaning on this cooktop can result in serious injuries and may also cause damage to the cooktop Do not allow children to climb or play around the cooktop Storage o
14. ill 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 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 A FOOD CLEANING AGENTS OR ANY OTHER MATERIAL TO ENTER some models 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 Sealed Burner To Replace the Burner Head and the Burner Cap Make sure the pieces are thoroughly dry before placing bac
15. immering delicate sauces etc This burner is located at the right rear burner position on the cooktop The STANDARD burners can be used for most surface cooking needs The 2 burners are located at the left front and rear burner positions on the cooktop For 36 models there is third standard burner located in the center rear position Figure 1 30 models The POWER burner is best used for bringing large quantities of liquid rapidly up to temperature or when preparing larger quantities of food The POWER burner is located at the right front burner position on the cooktop Regardless of size always select cookware that is suitable for the amount and type of food being prepared Select a burner and flame size appropriate to the pan Never allow flames to extend beyond the outer edge of the pan Operating the Gas Surface Controls 4 2 OF Figure 2 36 models Place cooking utensil on surface burner Push the surface control knob down and turn counterclockwise out of the OFF position Release the knob and rotate to the LITE position see figure 3 Note All four electronic surface ignitors will spark at the same time However only the burner you are turning on will ignite Visually check that the burner has a flame Turn the control knob counterclockwise to the desired flame size The control knobs do not have to be set at a particular setting Use the knob indicator settings to adjust the flame as needed D
16. is ring traps heat the surface unit and cooktop surface could be damaged Wire trivets Do not use wire triv ets Cookware bottoms must be in direct contact with the grates Setting Surface Controls Sizes of the Surface Gas Burners Your appliance is supplied with the following 3 different surface gas burners Simmer Burner 5 000 BTU 2 or 3 on 36 models Standard Burners 9 500 BTU Power Burner 14 200 BTU When setting up the range for the first time make sure that the correct Burner Heads Burner Caps and Burner Grates are located as shown in Figure 1 Burner OM Grate Burner Cap fi Burner gt E Head Electrode Gas Open Figure 2 Electrode must be located properly in slot of each Burner Head Center Rear Burner Burner Cap 7 Grate 36 Models only Standard Standard Burner Cap 36 Models only Burner Cap Standard lt tandard Standard Opening Burner Head penng Burner Head 9 500 BTU 9 500 BTU gt Center Rear Left Front Gas Opening 7 Small Gas Opening 4 Burner Cap SIMMER Extra Large EAd Burner Head Burner Cap 1 5 000 BTU POWER Burner Head Ri ght Rear 14 200 BTU w Gas Opening Figure 1 Right Front Gas Opening emm Assembly of the Surface Burner Heads Burner Caps and Burner Grates It is very important to make sure that all of the Surface Burner Heads Surface Bu
17. k 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 12 Before You Call Solutions to Common Problems Before you call for service review this list lt may save you time and expense The list includes common occurrences that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials in this appliance OCCURRENCE POSSIBLE CAUSE SOLUTION Surface burners do not light Surface Control knob has not been completely turned to LITE Push in and turn the Surface Control knob to LITE until burner ignites and then turn control to desired flame size Be sure gas supply valve is open Burner ports or slots are clogged With the burner off use a small gauge wire or needle to clean ports or slots Power cord is disconnected from outlet electric ignition models Be sure cord is plugged securely into outlet Electrical power outage electric ignition models Burners can be lit manually See Setting Surface Controls in this Use amp Care Guide Surface burner flame burns half way Burner ports or slots are clogged With the burner off clean ports with a small around gauge wire or needle to clean ports or slots Moisture is present after cleaning
18. n Appliance Flammable materials should not be stored on the cooktop near surface burners This includes paper plastic and cloth items such as cookbooks plasticware and towels as well as flammable liquids Do not store explosives such as aerosol cans on the cooktop Flammable materials may explode and result in fire or property damage NE NUE Do not store items of interest to chil dren in the cabinets above the cooktop Do not leave children alone Children should not be left alone or unattended in the area where an ap pliance is in use They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE BURNERS GRATES OR AREAS NEAR THESE BURNERS Surface burners may be hot even though the flames are not visible Areas near surface burners may become hot enough to cause burns During and after use do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials touch these areas until they have had sufficient time to cool Among these areas are the cooktop and the surfaces facing the cooktop Wear Proper Apparel Loose fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using the ap pliance Do not let clothing or other flammable materi als contact hot surfaces NANO NEVER use this appliance as a space heater to heat or warm the room Doing so may result in carbon monoxide poisoning Important Safety Instructions Do Not Use Water or Flour on Grease Fires Smoth Clean t
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20. ottom and straight e Pan overhangs unit by more than sides 2 5 cm SN Tight fitting lids Weight of handle does nat tilt pan Pan is well balanced Pan sizes match the amount of food to be prepared Made of material that con ducts heat well Easy to clean Cookware should have flat bottoms that make good contact with the entire surface heating element Check for flatness by lig rotating a ruler across 7 the bottom of the cookware See Figure 1 Be sure to follow the recommendations for using cookware as shown in Figure 2 Figure 1 Note The size and type of cookware used will influence the setting needed for best cooking results Figure 2 Specialty pans such as lobster pots griddles and pressure cookers may Note Always use a utensil for its intended be used but must conform to the above recommended cookware require purpose Follow manufacturer s instructions ments Some utensils were not made to be used in the oven or on the cooktop Using a wok Woks with flat bottoms suitable for use on your cooktop are available in most cookshop or hardware stores Round bottomed woks with a support ring that does not extend beyond the burner flames may also be used The metal ring was designed to support the wok safely when it is filled with large amounts of liquids soup making or fat frying DO NOT use a wok if it is equipped with a metal ring that extends beyond the burner flames Because th
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22. p and door frame Some models are equipped with stainless steel exterior parts Special care and cleaning are required for maintaining the appearance of stainless parts Please refer to the table provided at the beginning of the General Care amp Cleaning section 11 General Care amp 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 Burner grate can appear in can be used for stubborn stains 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 sp
23. r various types of cooking The size and type of utensil used and the amount of food being cooked will influence the setting needed Flame Size Type of Cooking High Flame Start most foods bring water to a boil pan broiling Medium Flame Maintain a slow boil thicken sauces gravies steaming Low Flame Keep foods cooking poach stewing For deep fat frying use a thermometer and adjust the surface control knob accordingly If the fat is too cool the food will absorb the fat and be greasy If the fat is too hot the food will brown so quickly that the center will be undercooked Do not attempt to deep fat fry too much food at once as the food will neither brown nor cook properly Note Settings are based on using medium weight metal or aluminum pans Settings may vary when using other types of pans The color of the flame is the key to proper burner adjustment A good flame is clear blue and hardly visible in a well lighted room Each cone of flame should be steady and sharp Adjust or clean burner if flame is yellow orange General Care amp Cleaning Cleaning Various Parts of Your Cooktop Before cleaning any part of the cooktop be sure all controls are turned OFF and the cooktop is COOL REMOVE SPILL OVERS AND HEAVY SOILING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE REGULAR CLEANINGS NOW WILL REDUCE THE DIFFICULTY AND EXTENT OF A MAJOR CLEANING LATER Surfaces How to Clean Aluminum Trim Pieces amp Use hot soapy water and a cloth or paper
24. rical power cord Failure to follow this warning can cause serious injury fire or death See the INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS packaged with this cooktop for complete installation and grounding instructions Grounding type wall receptacle Do not under any circumstances cut remove or bypass the grounding prong Power supply cord with 3 prong grounding plug Liquefied Petroleum Propane Gas Conversion This appliance can be used with Natural Gas and Propane Gas It is shipped from the factory for use with natural gas If you wish to convert your cooktop for use with propane gas use the instructions in the envelope attached marked FOR LP PROPANE GAS CONVERSION Only a qualified service agent should perform the L P conversion Contact the local gas provider for conversion An L P Conversion Kit is supplied with this range and is located on the main back of the range The kit contains installation instructions which must be read before and followed carefully when installing the kit NANO Severe electrical shock or damage to the cooktop may occur if the cooktop is not converted by a qualified installer or electrician NEGANDO To avoid serious injury any additions changes or conversions required in order for this appliance to satisfactorily meet the application needs must be made by a qualified service agent Surface Cooking CORRECT INCORRECT Use Proper Cookware z SS Flat b
25. rner Caps and Surface Burner Grates are installed correctly and at the correct locations 1 Place all 4 four or 5 five Burner Heads in the correct locations See Figure 1 Make sure that the correct Burner Head is placed with the corresponding Gas opening and that the Electrode is located properly in the slot of each Burner Head See Figure 2 Proper Burner Head placement insures that each Burner will have the correct spark required for surface gas ignition 2 Place the correct Burner Caps at each of the burner locations Each of the 4 four Burner Heads MUST have a Burner Cap installed to insure proper ignition and gas flame size and must be in place BEFORE placing the Burner Grates See Figure 2 3 Place the 2 two or 3 three cast iron Burner Grates supplied with the range Carefully lift the burners grates on to the cooktop over the burners Properly installed Burner Grates will rest with all Grate legs on the cooktop REMEMBER DO NOT ALLOW SPILLS FOOD CLEANING AGENTS OR ANY OTHER MATERIAL TO ENTER THE GAS OPENING Always keep the Burner Caps and Burner Heads in place whenever the surface burners are in use Setting Surface Controls Control Locations of the Gas Surface Burners Your cooktop is equipped with gas surface burners with 3 different BTU ratings The ability to heat food quicker and in larger volumes increases as the burner size increases The small SIMMER burner is best used for s
26. supplied with the product if this appliance fails due to a defect in material and workmanship within one year from the date of purchase call 1 800 4 MY HOME to arrange for free repair This warranty applies for only 90 days from the date of purchase if this appliance is ever used for other than private family purposes This warranty covers only defects in material and workmanship Sears will NOT pay for 1 Cracks in a ceramic glass cooktop that are not a result of thermal shock Stains and scratches on a ceramic glass cooktop resulting from accident or improper operation or maintenance Expendable items that can wear out from normal use including but not limited to filters belts light bulbs and bags A service technician to instruct the user in correct product installation operation or maintenance Aservice technician to clean or maintain this product Damage to or failure of this product if it is not installed operated or maintained according to the all instructions supplied with the product Damage to or failure of this product resulting from accident abuse misuse or use for other than its intended purpose Damage to or failure of this product caused by the use of detergents cleaners chemicals or utensils other than those recommended in all instructions supplied with the product 9 Damage to or failure of parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to this product Ooahwhd on Disclaimer of
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28. towel Dry with a clean cloth Vinyl Painted and Plastic Control For general cleaning use hot soapy water and a cloth For more difficult soils and Knobs Body Pieces and built up grease apply a liquid detergent directly onto the soil Leave on soil for 30 to Decorative Trim 60 minutes Rinse with a damp cloth and dry DO NOT use abrasive cleaners on any of these materials they can scratch or dull the finish Control Panel Wipe the control panel clean after each use Before cleaning the control panel turn all controls to OFF and remove the control knobs To remove pull each knob straight off the shaft Clean using hot soapy water and a cloth Be sure to squeeze excess water from the cloth before wiping the panel especially when wiping around the controls Excess water in or around the controls may cause damage to the appliance To replace knobs after cleaning line up the flat sides of both the knob and the shaft then push the knob into place Stainless Steel Chrome Clean with hot soapy water and a dishcloth Rinse with clean water and cloth Do not Decorative Trim use cleaners with high concentrations of chlorides or chlorines Do not use harsh scrubbing cleaners Only use kitchen cleaners that are especially made for cleaning stainless steel Always be sure to rinse the cleaners off from the surface as bluish stains may occur during heating that cannot be removed Porcelain Enamel Gentle scouring with a soapy scourin
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