Kenmore 970C5037 Use & Care Manual page 27

Cleaning drip bowls
Wash in hot, soapy water or in the dishwasher. Rinse and dry
while still warm. Hard to remove, burned on soil can be removed
by soaking the drip bowls for about 20 minutes in a lightly
diluted liquid cleanser or a solution of ammonia and water (1/2
cup ammonia to 1 gallon of water). A non-abrasive scouring
pad may be used after soaking. Do not use abrasive cleaners or
steel wool. 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 surface element through the
opening in the drip bowl (See
2. Align the surface element support to rest on the rim inside
the drip bowl.
3. After the surface element is positioned in the drip bowl, line
up the terminal end with the terminal plug as shown (See
Figure 19).
4. Hold the surface 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 cookware sliding off the element.
Important note:
• Be sure the range is cool before removing surface elements
or drip bowls. Never immerse a surface element in water.
Make sure drip bowls are in place - Absence of these bowls
during cooking may subject wiring or components under-
neath to damage. Be careful not to bend terminal ends
when replacing surface elements after cleaning.
Raising and lowering the cooktop (some models)
To avoid possible burns, do not turn the surface
elements on when the cooktop is raised. Be sure that the top is
completely lowered and securely in place before turning on any
of the surface burners.
When lowering the lift-up range cooktop,
grasp the sides with fingertips only. Be careful not to pinch
fingers. Do not drop or bend the cooktop when raising or
lowering. This may permanently damage the cooktop surface.
Figure 20: Raising and lowering the cooktop
Figure 19).
cooktop
lift-up rods
To raise and lower the cooktop:
1. Remove all items from cooktop and set aside.
2. Grasp the sides of the cooktop and then lift from the front
(See Figure 20).
3. Lift the cooktop high enough to allow the support rods to
snap into place. The lift-up rods will support the cooktop in
the raised position.
4. If necessary, clean underneath using hot, soapy water and a
clean cloth; then dry.
5. To lower the cooktop, grasp the front corner of each side of
the top while pushing back on each rod with the heel of
your hand. This will release the notched support. Hold the
range cooktop and gently slide the top back down level to
the range.
Replacing oven light (some models)
To replace the interior oven light bulb:
Be sure the range is unplugged and all parts
are cool before replacing oven light. Wear a leather-faced
glove for protection against possible broken glass.
The oven light is located at the rear of the oven cavity and is
covered with a glass shield held by a wire holder. The glass
shield protects the light bulb and must be in place whenever the
oven is in use.
glass
shield
wire
holder
Figure 21: Replacing the oven light
1. Turn electrical power off at the main source or unplug the
range.
2. Press wire holder to one side to release the glass shield that
covers the light bulb.
3. Replace light with a new 40 watt appliance bulb.
4. Replace glass shield over bulb and snap wire holder back
into place.
5. Turn power on at the main source (or plug the appliance in).
6. The clock will then need to be reset. To reset, see
Clock" on page 15.
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