Use and Care Manual

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Care and cleaning of the range.
Be sure 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 control to the
highest setting for a minute. The coils will burn off
any soil.
To remove a surface unit:
To remove the drip pans for cleaning,
the surface units must be removed first.
Push the surface unit back toward
the receptacle to free the locking tab
from the cooktop.
Lift the surface unit about 1 inch above the drip
pan and pull it out.
Do not lift the surface unit more than 1 inch.
If you do, it may not lie flat on the drip pan
when you plug it back in.
NOTE: 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.
Push the surface unit in and down to lock the
tab in place so it rests evenly in the cooktop.
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 results, clean the drip pans by hand. Place
them in a covered container (or a plastic bag) with
1
ø4 cup ammonia to loosen the soil. Rinse with clean
water and polish with a clean soft cloth.
The drip pans may also be cleaned in a 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 range.
NOTE: If your cooktop is equipped with shiny, silver-
colored drip pans, do not clean them in the self-
cleaning oven. Permanent damage to the finish can
occur.
If your cooktop is equipped with black or gray
porcelain-coated drip pans, they can be cleaned in
the oven during the self-cleaning cycle. Before you
begin a self-cleaning cycle, remove any heavy soil
from the drip pans and place them on the porcelain-
coated oven racks. Do not place the drip pans
directly on the oven bottom. After the self-cleaning
cycle is completed and the drip pans are cool, wipe
them with a damp cloth to remove any remaining
ash or residue.
Lift-Up Cooktop
The entire cooktop may be lifted up and supported in
the up position for easier cleaning.
The surface units do not need to be removed;
however, you may remove one to make 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 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 all surface units are turned
off before raising the Cooktop.
Drip pan
Receptacle
Surface unit
Locking
tab
Locking tab
Drip
pan
Cooktop
rim
When properly seated, the locking
tab should lock onto the cooktop
rim through the notch in the drip
pan.
Surface
unit
Locking tab