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ABOtlT YOUR COOKTOP
COOKTOP
To raise the cooktop:
1. When cool,graspthe frontedge ofthe cooktop.
Freestanding rangeswitha coilelementcooktop willfeature
2. Gentlylift up untilthe twosupportrods,at the frontof
a lift-upcooktop,
the cooktop, snap into place.
The cooktopdoes not lift up on these models:
• Smoothopcooktop
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• Slide-in or drop-in range
To prevent stainingor discolorationof cooktop:
• Clean cooktopafter each use.
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SUPPORTROD
• Wipe acid or sugar stainsas soon as they occuras
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these stains may discolor or etch the porcelain.
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To lower the cooktop:
1. Holdthe frontedge of the cooktopand carefully push
backon each supportrodto releasethe notched
support.
2. Then gentlylowerthe top intoplace.The supportrods
willslideintothe rangeframe.
COIL ELEMENTS
DRIP BOWLS:
• When an element is turned on, itwill cycle on and off
• Be sure drip bowlis properly
to maintain the heat setting,
installed and in place.
• Coil surface elements are self-cleaning.
• Drip bowl will not"rock" when
• Do not immerse elements in water,
installed properly. Notchabove
opening on bowl should be
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centered over screw that secures
To
remove element:
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receptacleto the cooktop.
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2. Carefullypullout and
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may subjectwiringor componentparts underneath
away from receptacle.
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the cooktop to damage.
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• To prevent risk of electric shock or fire, never line drip
To replaceelement:
bowlswith aluminum foil.
1. Insertterminalson the element _
Yourrangewillbe equippedwith eitherchromeplatedor
intoreceptacle.
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porcelaincoatedsteel dripbowls.
2. Gentlyliftup onouter edge of
• Chrome dripbowlswill turn blue or goldovertime or
element while insertingterminals
into receptacle.
TERMINALS
if overheated.This type of discolorationis normal and
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.
• Reduceto a lower setting once food begins
cooking.
• Do not use oversized cookware. Pan should not
extend more than 1 inch from the element.
• Cleanbowls after each use.
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