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CARE AND CLEANING
Coil Cooktop Surface Elements and Drip Bowls
Cleaning
Surface elements may 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.
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 terminal plug (
Figure 28
).
Note:
Do not remove the Hold Down Clip (if equipped)
from the drip bowl.
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 non-
abrasive scouring pad may be used after soaking. Do not
use abrasive cleaners or steel wool. They will scratch the
surface. Always rinse with clean water and polish dry with a
soft cloth.
To replace drip bowls and surface elements:
1.
Slide the terminal end on the surface element through
the opening in the drip bowl (
Figure 28
).
2.
Align the surface element support to rest on the rim
inside the drip bowl.
Note:
At this time in the procedures, 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 surface element is positioned in the drip bowl,
line up the terminal end with the terminal plug as shown
(
Figure 28
).
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 cookware
sliding off the element.
Important:
Be sure the range is cool before removing
surface elements or drip bowls. Never immerse a surface
element in water. Make sure drip bowls are in place -
Absence of these bowls during cooking may subject wiring
or components underneath to damage. Be careful not to
bend terminal ends when replacing surface elements after
cleaning.
Surface elements may appear to have cooled after they
have been turned off. The surface elements may still be
hot and burns may occur if touched before they have
cooled sufficiently
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.
Figure 28: Removing surface elements and drip bowls
CAUTION
CAUTION
