KitchenAid KGCU484 User Manual

In case of prolonged power failure, the surface burners can be lit 
manually. Hold a lit match near a burner and turn knob 
counterclockwise to HI. After burner lights, turn knob to setting.

Wiping off the cooktop, grates and caps after each use will help 
keep it free from stains. 

Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should 
be cleaned as soon as the entire appliance is cool. These spills 
may affect the finish. 

For more information, see the “Sealed Surface Burners” and 
“General Cleaning” sections.

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.

Gas opening: Gas must flow freely throughout the gas 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 opening. Keep spillovers out of the gas opening by 
always using a burner cap.

Burner ports: Check burner flames occasionally for proper size 
and shape as shown above. 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.

IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and 
the oven and cooktop are cool. Do not use oven cleaners, bleach 
or rust removers.

1. Remove the burner cap and burner head (15,000 and 

5,000 Btu/h burners) from the burner base and clean 
according to “General Cleaning” section.

2. Clean the gas 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 cap, making sure the alignment pins are 

properly aligned with the burner cap.

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Light the burner.

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Cook soups, sauces and gravies.

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Stew or steam foods.

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Melt chocolate or butter.

REMEMBER: When range is in use or (on some models) 
during the Self-Cleaning cycle, the entire cooktop area may 
become hot.

¹⁄₂" (25-38 mm)