Cleaning the Range – Exterior (Cont.)
Be sure the controls are turned to OFF and the surface units are cool before attempting to remove them.
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.
1. Push the surface unit back toward the receptacle to
free the locking tab from the cooktop.
2. Lift the surface unit about 1 inch above the drip pan
and pull it out.
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. Push the surface unit in and down to lock the tab in
place so it rests evenly in the cooktop.
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
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.
Clean the area under the drip pans often. Built-up soil,
especially grease, may catch fire.
to the receptacle could cause shock, fire or damage to
the range.
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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When properly seated, the locking
tab should lock onto the cooktop rim
through the notch in the drip pan.
Receptacle
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.
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If your cooktop is equipped with black or gray porcelain-
coated drip pans, they can be cleaned in the oven during
the self-cleaning cycle. Before you begin a self-cleaning
cycle, remove any heavy soil from the drip pans and
place the drip pans directly on the oven bottom. After
the self-cleaning cycle is completed and the drip pans
are cool, wipe them with a damp cloth to remove any
remaining ash or residue.
water and a clean cloth, lower
the cooktop. Be careful not to
pinch your fingers.
To lower the cooktop, push the
rods back and gently lower the
cooktop until it rests in place.
Surface unit
Cooktop Rim
Locking Tab
Locking
Tab
Locking Tab
Be sure all surface units
are turned off before
raising the Cooktop.
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