Care and CleaningGas CooktopGeneralinformationProper care and cleaning are important so yourcooktop will give you efficient and satisfactoryservice. Follow these directions carefully in caringfor it.Some cooktop models are provided withcleaners. Follow the instructions on thecontainers.Before cleaning any part of your cooktop, besure all burners are off and cool. DISCONNECTELECTRICALPOWERTO THE COOKTOP atthe fuse box or circuit breaker panel, or pullthe cooktop power plug, located beneath thecooktop and inside the cabinets.How toremoveprotectiveshippingfilm andpackagingtapeCarefully grasp a corner of the protectiveshipping film with your fingers and slowly peelit from the appliance surface. Do not use anysharp items to remove the film. Remove all of thefilm before using the appliance for the first time.To assure no damage is done to the finish of theproduct, the safest way to remove the adhesivefrom packaging tape on new appliances is anapplication of a household liquid dishwashingdetergent. Apply with a soft cloth and allow tosoak.NOTE: The adhesive must be removed from allparts before using the cooktop. It cannot beremoved if it is baked on.ControlknobsThe control knobs may be removed for easiercleaning.Make sure the knobs are in the OFF positions andpull them straight off the stems for cleaning. Theknobs can be cleaned in a dishwasher or they mayalso be washed with soap and water. Make sure theinsides of the knobs are dry before replacing.Replace the knobs in the OFF position to ensureproper placement.SealedburnerassembliesTurn all controls OFF before removing the burnerparts.The burner grates, caps and burner heads can belifted off, making them easy to clean.GrateElectrodeP/ Q Burner head_@ Burner base_ ElectrodeThe electrode of the spark ignitor is behind eachburner. When one burner is turned to LITE,all theburners spark. Do not attempt to disassemble orclean around any burner while another burneris on. An electric shock may result, which couldcause you to knock over hot cookware.CAUTION: DO notoperatetheburner without all burner parts in place.14