KITCHENAID 30 Inch Freestanding Gas Range Control Guide - Manuel (Page 4)

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Surface Temperatures
When the range is in use, all range surfaces may become hot,
such as the knobs and oven door.
Baking, Warming or Storage Drawer
When the oven is in use, the drawer may become hot. Do not
store plastics, cloth, or other items that could melt or burn in the
drawer.
Oven Vent
The oven vent releases hot air and moisture from the oven, and
should not be blocked or covered. Do not set plastics, paper, or
other items that could melt or burn near the oven vent.
Sealed Surface Burners
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 in the Owner’s Manual.
NOTE: Each round burner base is marked with a letter indicating
the burner size.
Alignment: Be sure to align the gas tube opening in the burner
base with the orifice holder on the cooktop and the igniter
electrode with the notch in the burner base.
A. Burner cap
B. Gas tube opening
C. Burner base
D. Orifice holder
E. Igniter electrode
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. Keep spillovers out of the
gas tube opening by always using a burner cap.
A.
1-1 1 /
2
" (2.5-3.8 cm)
B.
Burner ports
Burner Ports: Check burner flames occasionally for proper size
and shape as shown in the previous illustration. 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 cooktop is cool. Do not use oven cleaners, bleach or rust
removers. Do not wash in the dishwasher.
1. Remove the burner cap from the burner base and clean
according to “General Cleaning” section in the Owner’s
Manual.
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.
4. Replace the burner base. The burner bases and caps must be
properly positioned before cooking. Each round burner base is
marked with a letter indicating the burner size. See the
following illustration for burner positions:
A. Medium (Semi
Rapid)
B. Large (Ultra
Rapid)
C. Medium (Semi
Rapid)
D. Small (Auxiliary)
E. Large (Ultra Rapid)
5. Replace the burner cap, making sure it is properly aligned with
the burner base. If burner caps are not properly positioned,
surface burners will not light. The burner cap should not rock
or wobble when properly aligned.
A. Incorrect
B. Correct
IMPORTANT: The bottom of the small and medium caps are
different. Do not put the wrong size burner cap on the burner
base.