Coil Cooktop; Cooktop; Surface Elements; Drip Bowl - Magic Chef 6898XVB Owner's Manual

COIL COOKTOP

Cooktop

Freestanding ranges with a coil-type cooktop will feature
an "upswept" cooktop.
(NOTE: The cooktop on a slide-in or drop-in range does
NOT lift up. The cooktop on a Canadian freestanding
range does NOT lift up.)
To raise the "upswept" cooktop: When cool, grasp
the front edge of the cooktop and gently lift up until the
two support rods at the front of the cooktop snap into
place.
To lower the top: Hold the front edge of the cooktop and
carefully push back on each support rod to release the
notched support. Then gently lower the top into place.
The support rods will slide into the range frame.

Surface Elements

S Surface elements are self-cleaning.
S Do not immerse elements in water.
S When an element is turned on, it will cycle on and off
to maintain the heat setting.
S To prevent damage to the range, NEVER operate sur-
face element without a pan in place and NEVER allow
a pan to boil dry.
To remove: When
cool, raise element
and carefully pull
out and away from
the receptacle.
To replace: Insert the terminals on the element into the
receptacle. Gently lift up on outer edge of element (oppo-
site terminal-side of element) while inserting terminals
into receptacle. Gently press down on outer edge of ele-
ment until element sits level on drip bowl.
Be sure drip bowl and chrome trim ring, if equipped, are
properly installed. Notch on trim ring should be centered
over the screw securing the receptacle to the maintop. If
trim ring is not installed properly and rests on this screw,
the trim ring and drip bowl will "rock".
Indicator Lights
Ranges are equipped with two indicator lights which glow
when a surface element is on. The indicator light will re-
main on until the element is turned off. After a cooking
operation, be sure the element and indicator light are off.
Drip Bowls
S Be sure drip bowls, located under each element, are
in place.
S Absence of these bowls during cooking may subject
wiring or component parts underneath the cooktop to
damage.
S To prevent risk of electric shock or fire, do not line drip
bowls with aluminum foil.
Your range will be equipped with either chrome plated
steel drip bowls or porcelain coated steel drip bowls.
Chrome drip bowls will turn blue or gold over time or if
overheated. This type of discoloration is permanent and
will not affect cooking performance.
To protect the chrome or porcelain finish, avoid using
high settings for long periods of time. Reduce to a lower
setting once food begins cooking. Do not use oversized
cookware. Pan should not extend more than 2 inches
from the element.
Clean bowls after each use with soap and water. Re-
move stubborn stains with baking soda paste and plastic
scouring pad. Porcelain drip bowls can be cleaned with a
mild cleanser. To prevent scratching the porcelain or
chrome finish, do not use abrasive cleaning agents.
Rinse, dry and replace.
NOTE: The oven vent is located at the right rear element.
Be sure the drip bowl for this element has a hole in the
center to allow proper oven venting. Never block the vent
opening by placing a solid drip bowl in this location or by
covering the hole in the center of the drip bowl with alumi-
num foil. Blocking the vent will restrict proper oven vent-
ing which will affect baking results.
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