.ange Top BurnersThe holes in the burners must be kept clean at all timesfor proper ignition and an even, unhampered flame.You should clean the burners routinely, especiallyafter bad spillovers which could clog these holes.Burners lift out for cleaning if the shipping screwswere removed at installation. s ValveNOTE: A screw holds each burner in place to keep Orificethem from wobbling around during shipment. Removeand discard the shipping screws. Be careful not toremove the screws from the igniter bracket.To remove the burners:1. Grasp the burner head and tilt it to the right torelease the two tabs from slots in the burner support.2. Lift the end of the burner assembly, then pull awayfrom the front of the range to free the air shutterfrom the gas valve orifice.To remove burned-on food, soak the burners in asolution of mild liquid detergent and water. Soak theburners for 20 to 30 minutes. If the food doesn’t rinseoff completely, scrub them with soap and water and aush or plastic pad. Do not use steel wool or abrasive.ansers because they will clog the burner openingsand scratch the burners. If the holes become clogged,clean them with a small sewing needle or a smallsafety pin.Do not attempt to clean burners in an automaticdishwasher. Loosened food soil can clog burnerholes, and the strong action of the dishwasherdetergent can damage the burner heads.Do not clean in self-cleaning oven.Before putting the burners back, shake out excesswater and dry them thoroughly by setting them in awarm oven for 30 minutes.LighterrFlasrAir ShuPortssupportTo replace the burners:1. Slip the air shutter over the gas valve orifice.2. Lower the burner assembly and hook the tabs in theslots in the burner support.3. Be sure both tabs are in their slots, that the burnersits level and straight, and that the flash tube formsa straight line from the igniter to the burner.Burner Gratesspillovers.Wash them in hot, soapy water or with cleansingpowders and rinse with clean water. Dry the grateswith a cloth—do not put them back on the range wet.when replacing the grates, be sure they’re positionedurely over the burners.To get rid of burned-on food, place the grates in acovered container or plastic bag. Add 1/4 cupammonia and let them soak for 30 minutes. Wash,rinse well, and dry.Although they’re durable, the grates will graduallylose their shine, regardless of the best care you cangive them. This is due to their continual exposure tohigh temperatures.Do not operate a burner for an extended period oftime without cookware on the grate. The finish on thegrate may chip without cookware to absorb the heat.Do not clean in the self-cleaning oven.29