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Care & Cleaning
Surface Elements
and Drip Bowls-
Surface elements can be unplugged and removed to make cleaning the d dp pans
easier. The surface elements clean themselves when they are turned on. Food spilled on a hot etementwill burn off. Food spilled
on a cool element may be cleaned with a damp cloth--any
remaining soil will burn offthe next time the element is used.
Be sure the range is Ce0i
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Never immerse a surface element in water.
bef0re removing elements 0r dr!p bo_!s.
To Remove the Surface Elements and Drip Bowls
Be careful n0t to bend terminai ends
1.
LiE the edge of the drip bowl across from the terminal end. Lift the surface
when replacing elements after cleaningi
element and drip bowl together just enough to clear the cooktop.
2.
While holding the drip bowl and surface element, gently pull the terminal end
outfrom the terminal plug. Ifequipped, DO NOT removethe hold down clip from
When lowering the lift-up
rangetop, grasp the sides with finger-tips
only. Be careful not to pinch fingers. DO
NOT drop or bend the range top when
raising or lowering. This could damage
the surface.
the drip bowl.
To Clean Drip Bowls
Wash in hot, soapywater orin the dishwasher
Rinse and drywhile still warm Hard
to remove, burned on soil can be removed by soaking the drip bowls for about 20
minutes in a lightly diluted tiquid cleanser or a solution of ammonia and water (1/
2 cup ammonia to 1 gallon of water). A nylon scrubber may be used after soaking.
DO NOT use abrasive cleaners or steel wool, as they will scratch the surface.
Always rinse with clean water and polish dry with a soft cloth.
To Replace Drip Bowls and Surface Elements
1
Slide the terminal end on the element through the opening in the drip bowl
2.
Align the element support to rest on the rim inside the drip bowl. If your drip
bowl is equipped with a hold down clip, align the element support opposite the
terminal end with the slot in the hold down clip, and snap into place.
3.
After the element is positioned in the drip bowl, line up the terminal end with
the terminal plug as shown.
4.
Hold the sufface element and drip bowl together as level as possible and firmly
push the terminal end into the terminal plug. Make sure element terminal is
seated properly into terminal plug. Make sure the surface element is level to
reduce the hazard of pans sliding off the element.
To Raise the Top for Cleaning
1.
Grasp the sides and lift from the front. Lift-up rods will support the top in a
raised position. Only lift the top far enough to allow the support rods to snap
into place.
2.
Clean underneath using a clean cloth and hot, soapy water.
3.
To Iower the top, gently push back on each rod to release the notched support.
Hold the range top and slide the lie rods down into the range frame.
Cleaning Oven Bottom
The bake element is designed to be gently tilted up using your hand from the front
of the bake element. This will allow easier access to the oven bottom for cleaning.
Be careful not to raise the element more than 4 or 5 inchesfrom the resting position.
Bakingelement
may be 81tedabout
4 or 5 inohes
to clean oven bottom
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