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Car
e and Cleaning
Surface Units and Drip Pans
To clean the surface units, turn the control to the highest
setting for a minute. The coils will burn off any soil.
CAUTION
• Be sure all the controls are turned to OFF and
the surface units are cool before attempting to
remove them.
• 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.
To remove a 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 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.
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 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.
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 1/4 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 on fire.
Do not cover drip pans with foil. Using foil so close
to the receptacle could cause shock, fire or damage to
the range.
Receptacle
Surface Unit
Drip Pan
Porcelain Cooktop
(on some models)
The porcelain enamel 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 to wipe it up right away. When the surface
has cooled, wash with soap and water or cleansing
powders. 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
Clean the area under the
cooktop often. Built-up
soil, especially grease,
may catch fire. To make
cleaning easier, the
entire cooktop may be
lifted up and supported
in the up position.
Be sure all surface units are turned off before
raising the cooktop. Grasp the front sides of the
cooktop and lift. The surface units and drip pans do not
need to be removed before raising the cooktop, however,
you may remove one to make raising the cooktop easier.
After cleaning under the cooktop with hot, mild soapy
water and a clean cloth, lower the cooktop. Be careful
not to pinch your fingers.