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CARE & CLEANING
Surface elements and drip bowls
To remove the surface elements and drip bowls:
1. Lift the edge of the drip bowl across from the terminal end.
Lift the surface element and drip bowl together
just
enough to clear the cooktop.
2. While holding the drip bowl and surface element, gently
pull the terminal end out from the terminal plug. If
equipped,
DO NOT
remove the hold down clip from the drip
bowl.
Surface elements can be unplugged and removed to make
cleaning the drip pans easier. The surface elements clean
themselves when they are turned on. Food spilled on a hot
element will burn off. Food spilled on a COOL element may
be cleaned with a damp cloth—any remaining soil will burn
off the next time the element is used.
CAUTION
•
Make sure drip bowls are in place
- Absence of
these bowls during cooking may subject wiring or
components underneath to damage.
•
Never immerse a surface element in water.
• Be sure the range is cool before removing surface
elements or drip bowls. Be careful not to bend terminal
ends when replacing surface elements after cleaning.
Cleaning drip bowls
Wash in hot, soapy water or in the dishwasher. Rinse and
dry while still warm. Hard to remove, burned on soil can be
removed by soaking the drip bowls for about 20 minutes in
a lightly diluted liquid cleanser or a solution of ammonia and
water (1/2 cup ammonia to 1 gallon of water). A nylon
scrubber may be used after soaking.
DO NOT
use abrasive
cleaners or steel wool, as they will scratch the surface.
Always rinse with clean water and polish dry with a soft
cloth.
To raise the cooktop for cleaning
(some models)
:
1. Grasp the sides and lift from the front (See Fig. 2). Lift-up
rods will support the top in a raised position. Only lift the
top far enough to allow the support rods to snap into place.
2. Clean underneath using a clean cloth and hot, soapy water
3. To lower the top, gently push back on each rod to release
the notched support. Hold the range top and slide the lift
rods down into the range frame.
To replace drip bowls and surface elements :
1. Slide the terminal end on the element through the opening
in the drip bowl (See Fig. 1).
2. Align the element support to rest on the rim inside the drip
bowl. If your drip bowl is equipped with a hold down clip,
align the element support opposite the terminal end with
the slot in the hold down clip, and snap into place.
3. After the element is positioned in the drip bowl, line up the
terminal end with the terminal plug as shown.
4. Hold the surface element and drip bowl together as level
as possible and firmly push the terminal end into the
terminal plug. Make sure element terminal is seated
properly into terminal plug. Make sure the surface element
is level to reduce the hazard of pans sliding off the
element.
CAUTION
Fig. 2
•
Protective liners
—Do not use aluminum foil to line
surface drip bowls, or reflector pans. Only use
aluminum foil as recommended in this manual.
Improper installation of these liners may result in risk
of electric shock, or fire.
• When lowering the lift-up range cooktop, grasp the
sides with finger-tips only. Be careful not to pinch
fingers.
DO NOT
drop or bend the range cooktop when
raising or lowering. This could damage the cooktop
surface.
Fig. 1