Kenmore 790.9257 Series Use & Care Manual page 31

Aluminum Foil and Utensils
Never cover any slots, holes, or passages in the
oven bottom or cover an entire oven rack with materials such as
aluminum foil. Aluminum foil linings may trap heat, causing a
fire hazard.
Protective Liners — Do not use aluminum foil to
line the oven bottom. Improper installation of these liners may
result in risk of electric shock or fire.
Important notes:
• Aluminum foil - Use of aluminum foil on a hot cooktop can
damage the cooktop. Do not use thin aluminum cooking
utensils or allow aluminum foil to touch the surface elements
under any circumstances.
• Aluminum utensils - The melting point of aluminum is much
lower than that of other metals. Care must be taken when
aluminum pots or pans are used on the cooktop. If
aluminum pans are allowed to boil dry when using the
cooktop, not only will the utensil be damaged or destroyed,
but it may fuse to or permanently damage the coil or
cooktop.
Cleaning under bake element (some models)
The bake element is located in the lower oven cavity. For some
models, if the lower bake element is visible it may be tilted up
for easier access to the oven bottom for cleaning. Remove the
oven racks before raising the element. Be careful not to raise the
element more than 4 or 5 inches from the resting position.
Figure 4: Lift bake element
Cleaning under cooktop (some models)
When lowering the lift-up range cooktop, grasp
the sides with fingertips only. Be careful not to pinch fingers. Do
not drop or bend the range cooktop when raising or lowering.
This could damage the cooktop surface.
Figure 5: Lifting cooktop
To raise the cooktop for cleaning (some models)
1. Grasp the sides and lift from the front (See
rods will support the top in a raised position. Only lift the
cook top far enough to allow the support rods to snap into
place.
2. Clean underneath using a clean cloth and hot, soapy water.
To lower, hold the cooktop up and gently push back on each rod
to release the notched support. Hold the cooktop while slowly
sliding the lift rods down into the range frame.
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cooktop
support rods
Figure 5). Lift-up