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Car
e and Cleaning
Surface Units and Drip Pans
To clean the surface units, turn the control to the highest
setting for a minute. The coils will burn off any soil.
CAUTION
• Be sure all the controls are turned to OFF and the
surface units are cool before attempting to remove
them.
• Do not immerse the surface units in liquids of any kind.
• Do not clean the surface units in a dishwasher.
• Do not bend the surface unit plug terminals.
• Do not attempt to clean, adjust or in any way repair
the plug-in receptacle.
To remove a surface unit:
To remove the drip pans for cleaning, the surface units
must be removed first.
Lift the surface unit about 1 inch above the drip pan and
pull it out.
Do not lift the surface unit more than 1 inch.
If you do, it may not lie flat on the drip pan when
you plug it back in.
Repeated lifting of the surface unit more
than 1 inch above the drip pan can permanently
damage the receptacle.
To replace a surface unit:
• Replace the drip pan into the recess in the
cooktop. Make sure opening in the pan lines up
with the receptacle.
• Insert the terminals of the surface unit through
the opening in the drip pan and into the receptacle.
• Guide the surface unit into place so it rests evenly.
Drip Pans
Remove the surface units. Then lift out the drip pans.
For best results, clean the drip pans by hand. Place them
in a covered container (or a plastic bag) with 1/4 cup
ammonia to loosen the soil. Then scrub with a soap-
filled scouring pad if necessary. Rinse with clean water
and polish with a clean soft cloth.
The drip pans may also be cleaned in the dishwasher.
Black drip pans (on some models) may be cleaned in a
self-cleaning oven after they have been thoroughly
rinsed. However, self-cleaning them may cause them to
lose their original luster and shine.
Clean the area under the drip pans often.
Built-up soil, especially grease, may catch on fire.
Do not cover drip pans with foil. Using foil so close to
the receptacle could cause shock, fire or damage to the
range.
Receptacle
Drip pan
Surface unit
Lift-Up Cooktop
Clean the area under the cooktop often. Built-up soil,
especially grease, may catch fire.
To make cleaning easier, the entire cooktop may be
lifted up and supported in the up position.
Be sure all the surface units are turned off
before raising the cooktop. The surface units and
drip pans do not need to be removed, however, you
may remove one to make raising the cooktop easier.
A support rod will hold the cooktop up while you
clean underneath it.
After cleaning under the cooktop with hot, soapy
water and a clean cloth, lower the cooktop. Be careful
not to pinch your fingers.
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Support rod
