Kenmore 3242 Support Question
Kenmore 3242 Support Question
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Question posted by suepapaprovost on June 7th, 2012
How Do You Clean Spills That Get Under The Control Knobs?
rice spilled across the control panel and under the control knobs. as this is a sealed unit how do you clean it?
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Related Kenmore 3242 Manual Pages
Use and Care Guide - Page 2
...the model and serial number printed on your product.
Printed in the United States or Canada. Serial No. Date of purchase
Save these instructions ...Cooktop Warranty 2 Product Record 2 Serial Plate Location 2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3-4
Grounding Instructions 5
Liquefied Petroleum (Propane) Gas Conversion 5
Surface Cooking 6
Setting Surface Controls 7-9
General Care & Cleaning...
Use and Care Guide - Page 3
... cabinets above the cooktop.
• Do not leave children alone--Children should not be stored on Appliance--Flammable materials should not
be performed by removing panels, wire covers, .../ serial plate attached to cool. During and after unpacking the cooktop.
WHATTO DO IFYOU SMELL GAS:
• Do not try to the cooktop.
,, Never modify or alter the construction of the product. ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 4
...knob controls each surface burner. Protective Liners--Do not use of utensil to flame will be done to the cooktop... can be kept clean.
When flaming food under the hood, turn the knob to such substances...sealed gas burner, it does not extend beyond the edge of clothing. Damage may cause overheating. Do not let the potholders touch the flame or burners. Damage to the cooktop...
Use and Care Guide - Page 5
... from the factory for use the instructions in order for this appliance to follow this plug. DO NOT use with this cooktop for conversion.
R Conversion Kit is supplied with natural gas.
To avoid serious injury, any circumstances, cut or remove the grounding prong from electrical power cord. Grounding type wall receptacle
Do...
Use and Care Guide - Page 6
... it is filled with the entire surface
heating element.
Using a wok
Woks with the grates. Because this ring traps heat, the surface unit and cooktop surface could be prepared. Wire trivets: Do not use a utensil for its intended purpose. Check for flatness by more than 2.5 cm... with large amounts of food to support the wok safely when it is well balanced. Be sure to clean.
Use and Care Guide - Page 7
...Carefully lift the burners grates on the cooktop. REMEMBER -- DO NOT ALLOW SPILLS, FOOD, CLEANING AGENTS OR ANY OTHER MATERIAL TO ENTER THE GAS
OPENING.
Place the correct Burner Caps at... Burner (14,200 BTU)
When setting up the range for surface gas ignition.
2. Setting Surface Controls
Sizes of the Surface
Gas Burners Your appliance is very important to make sure that the correct ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 8
... liquid rapidly up to be set at a particular setting. Figure 2 (36" models)
Operating the Gas Surface Controls: 1. Push the surface control knob down and turn counterclockwise out of the Gas Surface Burners
Your cooktop is equipped with gas surface burners with the surface control knob in the LITE position.)
Figure 3
NOTE: In the event of food being prepared. Turn...
Use and Care Guide - Page 9
...metal or aluminum pans. Adjust or clean burner if flame is clear, blue and
hardly visible in...-lighted room. Use the recommendations below as the food
by the gas fame. thicken sauces, gravies; steaming.
A good flame is yellow... the surface control knob
outer edge of food being burned undercooked.
Do not attempt to proper burner adjustment. Setting Surface Controls
Setting Proper ...
Use and Care Guide - Page 10
...from the cloth before wiping the panel;
Be sure to Clean
Aluminum (Trim Pieces) & Vinyl
Painted and Plastic Control Knobs, Body Pieces, and Decorative Trim
Control Panel
Use hot, soapy water and a cloth or paper towel.
REMOVE SPILLOVERS AND HEAVY SOILING AS SOON AS POSSIBLE. General Care & Cleaning
Cleaning Various Parts of Your Cooktop
Before cleaning any of these materials;
Use and Care Guide - Page 11
...Porcelain enamel (cooktop) Control Panel
CLEANING AGENTS
Mild cleaners or soapfilled steel wool pads. INSTRUCTIONS
Use a damp sponge or dampened soap pad, rinse and dry. Daily Cleaning For normal soil: 1.
For heavy, burned=on a hot cooktop. Before cleaning the surface cooktop, be hazardous to rinse off spills and spatters using a clean paper towel or a clean cloth with a clean cloth. Hot...
Use and Care Guide - Page 12
... are cool before you place your hand, a potholder, cleaning cloths or other material on the cooktop while still wet. Keeping the burner ports clean will prevent improper ignition and an uneven flame. The cast iron burner grates can be routinely cleaned.
General Care & Cleaning
Sealed Burner
To Clean the Burner Grates, Contoured Burner Skirts (some models), Burner...
Use and Care Guide - Page 13
... is disconnected from outlet (electric ignition models). Dust particles in and turn the Surface Control knob to LITE until flame turns blue. The list includes common occurrences that are clogged. ... to clean ports or slots. See Setting Surface Controls in this Use & Care Guide. Lightly fan the flame and allow burner to LITE. Burner ports or slots are clogged.
Be sure gas supply ...
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