The electrode of thespark igniter isexposed whenthe burner head isremoved. When oneburner is turned toLITE, all the burners spark. Do not attempt todisassemble or clean around any burner whileanother burner is on. An electric shock mayresult, which could cause you to knock overhot cookware.11SealedburnerassembliesBurner CapBurner GrateBurnerBowlBurner HeadTurn all controls OFF before removing theburner parts.The burner grates, caps and burner headscan be lifted off, making them easy to clean.CAUTION: DO NOT OPERATE THEBURNER WITHOUT ALL BURNERPARTS IN PLACE.For proper ignition, make sure the small hole inthe section that fits over the electrode is kept open.A sewing needle or wire twist-tie works well tounclog it.The slits in the burner heads of your cooktop mustbe kept clean at all times for an even, unhamperedflame.You should clean the surface burners routinely,especially after bad spillovers, which could clogthese openings.To remove burned-on food, soak the burner headsin a solution of mild liquid detergent and hot waterfor 20-30 minutes. For more stubborn stains, use atoothbrush.Before putting the burner head back, shake outexcess water and then dry it thoroughly by setting itin a warm oven for 30 minutes.Replace the burner heads and caps. Make sure thatthe heads and caps are replaced in the correctlocation. There are 3 medium, one large and onesmall head and cap.NOTE: Before removing the burner headsand caps, remember their size and location.Replace them in the same location aftercleaning.Use a sewing needle or twist-tie tounclog the small hole in the burnerhead. After cleaning, make sure theslot in the burner head is positionedover the electrode.ElectrodeBurnerheadsMedium HeadMedium HeadSmall HeadLarge HeadFront of CooktopMedium HeadBurner caps Lift off when cool. Wash burner caps in hot, soapywater and rinse with clean water. You may scourwith a plastic scouring pad to remove burned-onfood particles.Dry them in a warm oven or with a cloth—don’treassemble them wet. Replace the burner caps.Make sure that caps are replaced on the correct sizeburner. There are 3 medium, one large and onesmall head and cap.MediumCapMediumCapSmallCapLargeCapFront of CooktopMediumCap