Care And Maintenance - Simplicity SER241WC Guía De Utilización Y Cuidado Para El Propietario

Be sure electrical power is off and all surfaces are cool before cleaning any part of the range.
Proper care and cleaning are important so that your range will give you effi cient and satisfactory service. Follow
these directions carefully in caring for your range to assure safe and proper maintenance.
SURFACE ELEMENTS AND DRIP PANS
Surface element
Drip pan
Receptacle
To remove the surface unit, lift it
about 1 inch above the drip pan
and pull it out.
Replace the drip pan into the
recess in the cooktop.

CARE AND MAINTENANCE

A child or adult can tip the range and be killed. Verify the anti-tip bracket has been
properly installed and engaged to the fl oor or wall. Ensure the anti-tip bracket is re-
engaged when the range is moved by sliding the anti-tip arm just under the bracket.
Do not operate the range without the anti-tip bracket in place and engaged. Failure
to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to children or
adults.
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 element:
• To remove the drip pans for cleaning, the surface elements must be
removed fi rst. Make sure the surface elements are cool before touching
them.
• Lift the surface element about 1" above the drip pan and pull it out.
• Do not lift the surface element more than 1". If you do, it may not lie fl at on
the drip pan when you plug it back in.
• NOTE: Repeated lifting of the surface element more than 1 inch above the
drip pan can permanently damage the receptacle.
To replace a surface element:
• 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 element through the opening in the drip
pan and into the receptacle.
• Guide the surface element into place, so it rests evenly.
To clean the drip pans:
• Drip pans can be cleaned in the dishwasher of by hand. If you use a
scouring pad, rub lightly to prevent scratching.
• Q: Can I cover the drip pans with foil?
• A: No, because using foil so close to the receptacle could cause
shock, fi re or damage to the range.
CAUTION:
• Do not immerse the surface elements 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.
WARNING
Tip-Over Hazard
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