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USING THE C()OKT(IP
• Coil surface elements are self-cleaning.
• Be sure drip bowls, located under each element, are in
• Do not immerse elements in water,
place.
• When an element is turned on, it will cycle on and off to
• Absence of these bowls during cooking may subject
wiring or component parts underneath the cooktop to
maintain the heat setting,
damage.
• Topreventdamagetotherange,
NEVER operate surface
element without a pan in place and NEVER allow a pan
° To prevent risk of electric shock or fire, do not line drip
to boil dry.
bowls with aluminum foil.
To
remove:
When
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Your range will be equipped with either chrome plated or
cool, raise element
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porcelain coated steel drip bowls.
and carefully pull out
and away from the
Chrome or porcelain drip bowls will discolor or craze over
receptacle,
time or if overheated. This discoloration or crazing is
permanent and will not affect cooking performance.
To protect the chrome or porcelain finish, avoid using high
To replace: Insert the terminals on the element into the
settings for long periods of time. Reduce to a lower setting
receptacle. Gently lift up on outer edge of element (opposite
once food begins cooking. Do not use oversized cookware.
terminal-side of element) while inserting terminals into
Pan should not extend morethan 2 inches from the element.
receptacle. Gently press down on outer edge of element
until element sits level on drip bowl.
Be sure the drip bowl for the left rear element has a hole
in the center to allow proper oven venting. To prevent
Besure drip bowlsare properly installed.Cutouton drip bowl
baking problems, never blockthe vent opening by placing
should be centered over the screw securing the receptacle
a solid drip bowl in this location or by covering the hole in
to the maintop. If drip bowl is not installed properlyand rests
the center of the drip bowl with aluminum foil.
on this screw, the drip bowl will "rock".
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