Here’s how to clean gas burners and get back to cooking in a snap.
Turning the burner control knob opens the intake valve, allowing gas to flow.
A metal or ceramic cap atop the burner head diffuses or directs the flames emerging from the burner head.
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A burner head gets dirty or clogged when food residue or grease spills or splatters onto it while cooking.
Or, regularly clean them once a month.
However, the following materials and steps will work for most stoves.
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Tip
Use caution when removingstovetop gratesand burner parts if you work with a stainless steel stovetop.
Lift the gratesnever drag them offas they can scratch stainless steel irreparably.
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Many gas burners have a removable ceramic disc atop the burner to diffuse the flames.
Remove Burner Heads
Beneath the caps, the burner head sits atop the gas tube.
Remove the burner heads by lifting them straight up.
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Don’t bend or damage the ignition electrode if your stove uses this design.
Make a paste of halfbaking sodaand half water for highly stubborn stains.
Repeat as needed until the food residue is removed.
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Never use a toothpick to clean the portholes, since it can break off and clog the ports.
Avoid using bleach or steel wool as well to clean stove burner parts.
Allow all the parts to then air-dry entirely before reassembling the burners.
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Clean other stove parts, such as the grills and drip pans.
The same soak-and-scrub method is also a surefire way to clean these parts.
For electronic ignition stoves: Do not bend or damage the ignition electrodes when reinstalling the burner heads.
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If you do not have vinegar, use baking soda and water paste to clean gas burner parts.
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