Use and Care Manual

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CARE AND CLEANING
Surface elements and drip bowls
Surface elements may be unplugged and removed to make
cleaning the drip pans easier. The surface elements clean
themselves when they are turned on. Food spilled on a hot
element will burn off. Food spilled on a cool element may be
cleaned with a damp cloth—any remaining soil will burn off
the next time the element is used.
To remove the surface elements and drip bowls:
1. Lift the edge of the drip bowl across from the terminal
end. Lift the surface element and drip bowl together just
enough to clear the cooktop.
2. While holding the drip bowl and surface element, gently
pull the terminal end out from terminal plug. Do not
remove the hold-down clip (if equipped) from the drip
bowl.
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Cleaning drip bowls
Wash in hot, soapy water. 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 nylon scrubber 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 element through the
opening in the drip bowl.
2. Align the element support to rest on the rim inside the
drip bowl. If your drip bowl is equipped with a hold-down
clip, align the element support opposite the terminal end
with the slot in the hold-down clip, and snap into place.
3. After the element is positioned in the drip bowl, line up
the terminal end with the terminal plug as shown.
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.
• Make sure drip bowls are in place - Absence of these
bowls during cooking may subject wiring or compo
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nents underneath to damage.
• Never immerse a surface element in water.
• Be sure the range is cool before removing surface
elements or drip bowls. Be careful not to bend
terminal ends when replacing surface elements after
cleaning.
• Protective liners—Do not use aluminum foil to line
surface drip bowls or reflector pans. Improper installa
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tion of these liners may result in risk of electric shock
or fire.
CAUTION
Figure 12: Removing coil and drip bowl
Terminal plug
Terminal end
Hold
down
clip
(if equipped)
Element
support
Allow element
support to rest
on drip pan
inside rim.