Cleaning the Range – Exterior (Cont.)
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.
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:
1. Replace the drip pan into the recess in the cooktop.
Make sure the opening in the pan lines up with the
receptacle.
2. Insert the terminals of the surface unit through the
opening in the drip pan and into the receptacle.
3. Guide the surface unit into place so it rests evenly.
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
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.
especially grease, may catch fire.
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
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Surface Unit
Receptacle
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.
water and a clean cloth, lower
pinch your fingers.
To lower the cooktop, push the
rods back and gently lower the
cooktop until it rests in place.
Drip Pan
Support rod
Be sure all surface units
are turned off before
raising the Cooktop.
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