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CARE AND CLEANING
(continued)
Surface Units
To clean the surface units. turn the control to the highest
setting for a minute. The coils will burn off any soil.
CAUTION
Do not immerse the surface units in liquids of any kind.
Do not clean the surface units in a dishwasher.
Do not bend the surface unit plug terminals.
s Do not attempt to clean, adjust or in any way
repair
the
plug-in
receptacle.
To remove the drip pans for cleaning, the surface units
must be removed first. Make sure the surface units are
completely cool before touching them.
Surfac
Unit
\
Receptacle
Drip Pan
Lift the surface unit about 1 inch above the drip pan
and pull it out.
Do not lift the surface unit more than 1 inch.
If you do, it may not lie flat on the drip pan when
you plug it back in.
Repeated lifting of the surface unit more
than 1 inch above the drip pan can permanently
damage the receptacle.
To replace a surface unit:
. Replace the drip pan into the recess in the
cooktop. Make sure opening in the pan lines
LIp
with the receptacle.
. Insert the terminals of- the surface unit through
the opening in the drip pan and into the receptacle.
Guide the surfwe unit into piace so it rests evenly.
Drip Pans
Bowls can permanently discolor if exposed to
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excessively high heat or if soil is allowed to bake on.
Remove the grates. Then lift out the chrome-plated
drip pans.
Never use abrasive cleaners or steel wool—they" 11
scratch the surface.
To remove brown food stains, wash with soapy
water or mild abrasives and soap-filled scouring pads.
Rinse well with clean water. Polish dry. If heavily
soiled. place an ammonia soaked paper towel on the
drip pan to loosen the soil Then gently scrub with a
plastic scouring pad.
Blue/gold heat stains can be lessened with a metal
polish but are usually permanent. To minimize
staining, avoid excessive use of high heat settings and
use flat bottom pans that do not extend more than two
inches from the surface unit.
When replacing drip pans, the notch on the t-earpan
and the notch on the front pan should meet in the
middle.
The drip pans may also be cleaned in the dishwasher.
Clean the area under the drip pans often.
Bui]t-up soi[, espcciai]y grease, may catch fire.
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Do not cover drip pans with foil. Using foil so close .
to the receptacle could cause shock. fire or damage to *-
the range.
CAUTION:
Be sure all controls are turned to
OFF and suri'acc units are coo] before untempting
to remove them.
Brushed Chrome Cooktop
(on some models)
Clean the brushed chrome top with warm, soapy
water or Bon Ami Fbrand cleanser rinse, and
immediately dry it with a clean, soft cloth. TAe care
to dry the surfice following the grain. To help prevent
finger marks after cleaning, spread a thin film of baby
oil on the surface or a chrome protestant may be used
to help reduce spotting or fingerprinting.
Wipe away
excess oil with a clean. soft cloth.
Porcelain Cooktop
(on some models)
The porcelain enamel finish is sturdy but breakable if
misused. This finish is acid-resistant.
However, any
acid foods spilled (such as fruit juices, tomato or
vinegar) should not be permitted to remain on
the finish.
If acids spill on the cooktop while it is hot. use a dry
paper towel to wipe it Llpright away. When the
surface has cooled. wash with soap and water or
cleansing powders. Rinse well.
For other spills, such as fat smatterings, wash with
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soap and water or cleansing powders after the surface'
has cooled. Rinse well. Polish with a dry cloth.
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