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Burner Caps and Heads

Burner Caps

Lift burner caps off when they are cool.

Wash burner caps in hot, soapy water and rinse with clean water. You may scour with a plastic scouring pad to remove burned-on food particles.

General burner

Burner cap is properly seated.

Burner cap is NOT properly seated.

Dual Extra Large Burner outer cap

To assemble the dual extra large burner outer cap properly, make sure that the burner cap a is positioned over the assembly guide b in the burner head.

Burner Heads

The burner heads are removable.

Simply lift them off the cooktop for cleaning.

The slits in the burner heads must be kept clean at all times for an even flame. Clogged or dirty burner ports or electrodes may cause improper operation of the cooktop.

Any spills on or around an electrode must be carefully cleaned. Take care not to hit an electrode with anything hard or it could be damaged.

Clean the burner caps and heads routinely, especially after bad spillovers which could clog the openings. Lift burner heads off when they are cool.

To get rid of burned-on food, soak the burner heads in a solution of mild liquid detergent and hot water for 20–30 minutes. For more stubborn stains, use a toothbrush.

Caution

  • Do not hit the electrodes with anything hard. Doing so could damage them.

  • Do not use steel wool or scouring powders to clean the burners.

  • Do not scratch or gouge the port features of the brass burner base.

  • It is normal for brass burners to become tarnished with use.

Note

  • To clean the brass burner, use mild abrasive cleaners or liquid cleaners.

  • To clean port openings, use a stiff nylon bristle toothbrush.

  • Do not use steel wool or steel bristle brushes as they can scratch the brass burner surface.

  • A burner will not light if the cap is removed.

After Cleaning

Before reassembling the burner caps and burner heads, shake out excess water and then dry them thoroughly.

Replacement

Replace burner heads and caps over the electrodes on the cooktop, in the correct locations according to their size. There are one small, two medium, one large and one extra large burner head and cap.

  1. Medium Burner Head and Cap

  2. Extra Large Burner (Center) Head and Cap

  3. Small Burner Head and Cap

  4. Large Burner Head and Cap