CARE
AND CLEANING
Proper
care
and
cleaning
are
important
so
jour
range
will
give you efficient
and
satisfactory)
service.
Follow
these directions carefully in
caring
for it to
help assure safe
and
proper maintenance.
BE
SURE ELECTRIC POWER IS OFF BEFORE CLEANING ANY PART
OF THE
RANGE.
A
If your range is removed for cleaning, servicing or any reason,
be
sure anti-tip device is re-engaged properly when the range
is
replaced. Failure to take this precaution could
result
in tipping of
the range and cause injury.
Porcelain Enamel Cooktop
The porcelain enamel finish is sturdy but
If acids spill on the cooktop while it is hot, use a
breakable if misused.
This finish is acid-resistant.
dry paper towel or cloth to wipe it up right away.
Howe\rer. any acidic foods spilled
(such
as
fruit
When
the surface has cooled, wash with soap and
juices, tomato
or
vinegar) should not be permitted
water. Rinse well.
to
remain
on the finish.
For other
spills
such as fat smatterings, wash with
map and water or cleansing powders after the surface
has cooled. Rinse
well.
Polish with a dry cloth.
Lift-Up
Cooktop
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Some models have a cooktop that can be lifted up
for easier cleaning. To make cleaning easier, the
entire
cooktop
ma~
be
lifted
up and supported in the
up
po>iti~~n.
Be sure all
surf’ace
units are turned off before
raising the cooktop.
The
iurface units do not need to
be
removecl
before
lifting. however, you may
remoyre
one
to
make
rai~ing
{he
cooktop
easier. There are two
~ide
sllppor-ts
that
lock
into position when the cooktop
is
Iif[ed
up. After cleaning under the cooktop with
hot.
]ni]d
soapy water and
a
clean cloth. lower the
cm)ktop.
Be
careful
not to pinch
yoLlr
fingerf.
To lower
the
cooktop.
pLIsh
the rods
back
and
gentlj
lower
the
cooktop
until
it
rests
in
place.
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