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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 them-
selves 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:
Before removing any part of the cooktop, be
sure all controls are turned off and the range is cool. The
cooktop or range may be hot and can cause burns.
1.
Lift the edge of the drip bowl across from the terminal end.
2. Lift the surface element and drip bowl together, just enough
to clear the cooktop.
3. While holding the drip bowl and surface element, gently
pull the terminal end out from the terminal plug. Do not
remove the hold down clip from the drip bowl, if equipped.
Cleaning Drip Bowls
Wash in hot, soapy water or in the dishwasher. Rinse and dry
while still warm. Hard to remove soils 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 one gallon of water). A nylon scrubber 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 element through the opening
in the drip bowl (see
Figure 15
).
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, align the
terminal end with the terminal plug as shown in the figure.
4. Hold the surface element and drip bowl together as level as
possible and firmly push the terminal end into the terminal
plug.
5. Ensure the element terminal is seated properly into the
terminal plug.
6. Verify that the surface element is level to reduce the hazard
of pans sliding off the element.
Figure 15: Coil and drip pan removal
