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To raisethe cooktop:
1, When cool, graspthe front edge of the cooktop.
Freestandingrangeswith a coil elementcooktopwill feature
2. Gently lift up until the two support rods, at the front of
a lift-up cooktop,
the cooktop, snap into place.
The cooktop does not lift up on these models:
• Smoothopcooktop
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• Slide-in or drop-in range
To prevent staining or discoloration of cooktop:
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• Clean cooktopafter each use.
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• Wipe acid or sugarstains as soon as they occur as
these stains may discolor or etch the porcelain.
To Dower t he cooktop:
1. Hold the front edge of the cooktop and carefully push
back on each support rod to release the notched
support.
2. Then gently lower the top into place. The support rods
will slide intothe range frame.
• When an element is turned on, it will cycle on and off
• Be sure drip bowl is properly
to maintainthe heat setting,
installedand in place.
• Coil surface elements are self-cleaning,
• Drip bowl will not "rock" when
• Do not immerseelements in water,
installed properly, Notch above
opening on bowl should be
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centered over screw that secures
To remove element:
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receptacleto the cooktop.
1.When c oolraise e,ement.f l
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• Absence of these bowls during cooking
2. Carefully pull out and
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may subject wiring or componentparts underneath
away from receptacle.
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the cooktopto damage.
• To prevent risk of electric shock or fire, never line drip
To replaceelement:
bowlswith aluminumfoil.
1. Insert terminals on the element _
Yourrange will be equippedwith either chrome plated or
into receptacle.
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porcelain coatedsteel drip bowls.
2. Gently lift up on outer edge of
• Chrome drip bowls will turn blue or gold over time or
element while inserting terminals
if overheated. This type of discolorationis normal and
into receptacle.
TERMINALS
permanent. It will not affect cooking performance.
3. Gently press down on outer edge of element until
• To protectthe chrome or porcelain finish:
element sits level on drip bowl.
• Avoid using high settings for long periods of time.
NOTE: When replacing element, be sure supportleg
on element is inserted into the slot in the front of the
• Reduceto a lower setting once food begins
drip bowl.
cooking.
• Do not use oversized cookware. Pan should not
extend more than 1 inch from the element.
• Clean bowls after each use.
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