Porcelain Enamel Cooktop; Lift-Up Cooktop - Kenmore 61101 Use & Care Manual

Porcelain Enamel Cooktop
The porcelain enamef finish is sturdy but breakable if
misused. This finish is acid-resistant. However, any acidic
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 or cloth to wipe it up right away When
the surface has cooled, wash with soap and water.
Rinse well
For other spills such as fat spatterings, wash with soap
and water or cleansing powders after the surface has
cooled. Rinse well. Polish with a dry cloth.
Lift-Up Cooktop
Some models have a cooktop that
can be lifted up for e asier cleaning_ .____)
The entire cooktop may be lifted up
and supported in the up position.
The surface units do not need to
be removed; however, you may
remove one to make raising the
Be sure atl surface units
are turned off before
cooktop easier. There are two side raisingthecooktop
supports that lock into position
when the cooktop is lifted up..
After cleaning under the cooktop with hot, mild soapy
water and a clean cloth, lower the cooktop. Be careful
not to pinch your fingers..
To lower the cooktop, push the rods back and gently
lower the cooktop until it rests in place°
Be sure aft the controls are turned to OFF and the
surface units are cool before attempting to remove them
Surface Units
To clean the surface units, turn the
controt to the highest setting for a
minute. The coils will burn off any
soil.
Surface unit
To remove e surface unit:
To remove the drip pans for
cleaning, the surface units must be removed first
Lift the surface unit about 1 inch above the drip pan and
puleit out,
Do not lift the surface unit more than I 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 the opening in the pan lines up with the receptacle
Insert the terminals of the surface unit through the
opening in the drip pan and into the receptacle.
Guide the surface unit into place so it rests evenly.
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,
Do not attempt to clean, adjust or in any way repair
the plug-in receptacle,
Drip Pans
Remove the surface units. Then lift out the drip pans°
For best resutts, clean the drip pans by hand. Place them
in a covered container (or a plastic bag) with 1/4 cup
ammonia to loosen the soil Then scrub with a soap-filled
scouring pad if necessary.. Rinse with clean water and
polish with a clean soft cloth.
The drip pans may also be cleaned in the dishwasher.
Clean the area under the drip pans often. Built-up soil,
especially grease, may catch fire.
Do not cover the drip pans with foil, Using foil so close
to the receptacle could cause shock, fire or damage to
the ranger
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