Hotpoint RB787WC2WW Owner's Manual And Installation Instructions page 24

Care and cleaning of the range.
Porcelain EnamelCooktop(onsome models)
The porcelain enmnel finish is
sturdy
but brealctble if misused. This finish is
add-resistant. H_)wever, any addic ti)ods
spilled (such as fi_uitjuices, tomato or
xinegm) shouM not be permitted to remain
on the finish.
If adds spill on the cooklop while it is hot,
use a &T paper towel or cloth to wipe it up
right away. When the surlace has cooled,
wash with soap and water. Rinse well.
For other spills sudl as fat spaUerings, wash
xdfll soap and water or cleansing powders
after the suffa(e has (ooled. Rinse well.
Polish _dth a dIT ch)th.
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Be sure all surface units are turned
off before raising flTe eoold:op.
Lift-Up Cooktop(onsomemodels)
Some models have a cooktop that can be
lifted up ti)r easier cleaning. The entire
cooktop may be lifted up and supported
in the up position.
The surlhce units do not need m be
ieln{)ved; however, y{)u Inay ieln{)ve one to
inake raising the cooktop easier. There are
two side supports that lock into position
when the cooktop is lifted up.
After cleaning under the cooktop with hot,
mild soap) water and a clean cloth, lower
the cooktop. Be cmetifl not to pinch your
fingers.
To lower the cooktop, push the rods back
and gently lower the cooktop until it rests
in pla_ e.
Surface unit
Receptacle Drip pan
Surface Units (onsome models)
Be sure all the controls are turned to OFFandthe
surfaceunits are cool before attempt/np to remove
them.
To clean the surlitce ui]its, tuin the control
to the highest setting fi)r a minute. The coils
xdll burn offany soil.
Toremovea surface unit:
To remove the &ip pans fi)r deaning, the
surLtce units inust be ieln{)ved first.
lift the surlilce unit about 1 inch above the
chip pan and pull it out.
Donothfi thesurface unitmorethan 17 If youdo,
it maynot /ie flat on thedrippan whenyoup/upit
backlb.
Repeated lifting of the SUli_lceunit more than
I inch above the (hip pan (an permanently
(btmage the receptacle.
D replacea surface unit:
Replace the chip pan into the recess in the
cooktop. Make sure the opening in the pan
lines up with the receptacle.
Insext the texininals of the sufiilce unit
tlm)ugh the opening in the drip pan and
into the receptacle.
Guide the surtitce unit into place so it rests
evenly.
Donotimmersethesurfaceunitsin
liquidsof anykind
Donotc/eanthesurface unitsin a
dishwasher
Donotbendthesurfaceunitplug
terminals.
Donotattempttodean,adjustor in any
wayrepairthep/up-inreceptacle.
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Drip Pans (on some models)
Remove the surface units. Then lift out the
&ip pans.
For best results, clean the drip pans by
hand. Place theln in a o)vered container
(or a plasdc bag) with 1/4 cup mnmonia to
lo_)sen the soil. Then scrub with a soap-filled
sc{nning pad if necessmy. Rinse with clean
water and polish with a clean soft cloth.
The (hip pans may also be cleaned in the
dishwasher.
Clean the area under the drip pans often.
Built,up soil, especially grease, may catch
fire.
Donot cover the drippans with foit Us/bg fall so
close to the receptacle could causeshock, fire or
damage to the range.