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Car
e and Cleaning
Control Panel and Knob
Clean up any spills or spatters with a damp cloth.
Remove heavier soil with warm, soapy water.
Clean control panel with mild liquid dish detergent
and a soft cloth. Rub control panel lightly.
CAUTION
:
Do not use abrasives of any
kind on the control panel.
The control knobs may
be removed for easier
cleaning.
Make sure the
knobs are in the
OFF
positions and pull them
straight off the stems
for cleaning.
The knobs can be cleaned in a dishwasher or they
may also be washed with soap and water. Make sure
the insides of the knobs are dry before replacing.
Replace the knobs in the
OFF
position to ensure
proper placement.
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. (If you cannot raise the cooktop,
you may need to remove the shipping screws.
See “Remove Cooktop Shipping Screws” in the
Installation Instructions.) 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.
To lift the cooktop:
1.
Remove all items
which may slide off
the cooktop.
2.
With both hands,
grasp the front edge
of the cooktop.
3.
Lift the cooktop.
4.
Raise the support rod and let the cooktop rest on it.
Clean under the cooktop
with hot, mild soapy water
and a clean cloth.
To lower the cooktop:
1.
Lift the cooktop and lower the support rod.
2.
Lower the cooktop and allow it to lock into position.
Cleaning Under the Range
The area under the range can be reached easily
for cleaning by removing the bottom drawer.
To remove, pull the drawer out all the way, tilt up the
front and remove it. To replace, insert glides at the
back of the drawer beyond the stop on range glides.
Lift the drawer if necessary to insert easily. Let the
front of the drawer down, then push in to close.
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