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OWNER'S MANUAL ® MODEL ELECTRIC 911.42475 COOKTOP 91t.42476 911.42479 CAUTION: • Safety Instructions Before using this • Operation appliance, read this manual and follow • Care and Cleaning Safety Rules • Problem Solving Operating Instructions. Sears, Roebuck and Co., Hoffman Estates, IL 60179 U.S.A.
® ELECTRIC COOKTOP Tableof Contents Control Panel ... Appliance Safety ..Porcelain Enamel Cooktop Burner Box Bottom ..Removable Knobs ..Features of Your Cooktop . .5 Lift-Up Cooktop ..Removal of Packaging Tape 5 Removable Cooktop Unit...9 Cooktop Elements ..Control Settings ..
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IMPORTANT SAFETY ® INSTRUCTIONS SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. When using gas or electrical appliances, basic safety precautions should be followed, including the following. • NEVER HEAT unopened food containers. Pressure buildup can cause the container to burst and cause injury.
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® READ UNDERSTAND IMPORTANT SAFETY THIS INFORMATION INSTRUCTIONS NOW! Should you ever need it, you will not have time for reading. Be sure everyone in your home • ONLY SOME kinds of glass or knows what to do in case of ceramic cookware can be used for fire.
® OPERATION FEATURES OF YOURCOOKTOP Cooktop control Removable chrome-plated drip knobs bowls and cooktop elements Lift-up cooktop To remove the adhesive left from packaging tape, use household dishwashing liquid, mineral oil or cooking oil. With a soft cloth rub into the area and allow to soak. Rinse and dry well. Repeat procedure using an appliance polish to insure no damage is done...
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® Water-bath or pressure canners and OPERATION large diameter pots extending more than 1" beyond the edge of the Cooktop C ooking cooktop element may be used for canning. However, do not use large diameter canners, pots or pans for anything other than boiling water.
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CAREAND CLEANING ® Cleaningand Removable Parts CLEANING MATERIALS All control knobs may be removed for easy cleaning by pulling the knob %:l_ishwashing detergent straight off the stem. Be sure that • Warm water the knob is in the OFF position before removal.
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CARE ANDCLEANING Cleaningand Removable Parts The cooktop lifts up so the cooktop and the area underneath (burner box bottom) can be cleaned. To raise the cooktop 1. Remove knobs. 2. Grasp at the front and lift up. 3. Raise the support rod into place to hold the cooktop while cleaning.
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® CARE ANDCLEANING For blue-gold heat stains -- use a metal polish. CleaningandRemovable Parts These stains are caused by overheating, and are usually permanent. To help minimize this effect, avoid excessive use of high Element heat settings and use flat bottom pans that do not extend more than 1"...
BEFORE CALLING FORSERVICE To save you time and money, before making a service call, check the list below for any problem you may feel you have with the performance of your cooktop. If the problem is something you cannot repair, use the Consumer Service Numbers located at the back of this manual.
® COOKTOP W ARRANTY i'F w : oEY,:A, m. Y o, .m If, withinoneyearfromthedateof installation, a nypartfailsto function p roperlyduetoa defectin material o r workmanship, S ears will repair o r replaceit, atour option,freeof charge. Ifthis productis subjected to otherthanprivate familyuse,theabovewarranty is effective for only 90 days.
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For the repair or replacement parts you need Call 7 am-7 pm, 7 days a week 1-800- 366-PART (I-800-366-7278) For in-home major brand repair service Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week 1-800-4-MY-HOME (1-800-469-4663) For the location of a Sears Parts and Service Center in your area Call 24 hours a day, 7 days a week...