REMOVABLE KNOBS
All control knobs may be removed for easy cleaning by
pulling the knob stralgM off the stem. Be sure that the
knob Is In the OFF position before removal.
Hint: Slip a thin cloth (such as a hendkerchlef) ora piece
of string under and around the knob edge and pull off.
Caution: Read these instructions carefully before
replacing the knobs. Replacing the knobs
improperly will damage the knobs and the spring
clip on the stem. If this happens, the knobs will
fit loosely.
To replace the knob:
1. The knob stem has a groove In each side. The grouve
on one side has a spring clip. The other groove Is
clear (see Illustration).
2. Check the Inside of the knob and find the molded rib.
3. Replace the knob by fitting the molded rib Inside the
knob Into the clear groove on the stem.
MOLDED
RIB
S_RING
UP
CLEAR GROOVE
IN STEM
Note: Be sure to replace knobs on correct stems from
which they came.
REMOVABLE COOKTOP UNITS
The cooktop elements can be unplugged and the bowls
removed for cleaning.
Be sure all cooktop unit control knobs are turned
off and elements are cool before you remove or
replace a conktop unit.
To remove:
1. Grasp element_ tilt It upward slightly to clear the
bowl, then pull away from the receptacle. The element
will not sIt level when replaced If It Is forced too far
upward when removed.
2. Lift out the bowl.
Do not put the element Into water. It cleans Itself when
heated during normal use.
To replace:
1. Replace the bowl. Be sure the receptacle is showing
in the bowl opening.
2. Slide the plug of the element firmly Into thereceptacle
and lower the element Into place.
IMPORTANT: Never operate a cooktop element wIthout
the bowl In place. This can cause scorching of the
cooktop, bomlng of wiring Insulation and loss of energy.
ELEMENTS_EPTACLE
CAUTION: Do net lift ping-in unit more than 1". If
you do, it may not lie fiat on the drip
pan when you plug it back in.
Repeated lifting of the plug in unit
more than 1" above the drip pan can
permanently damage the receptacle.
LIFT-UP COOKTOP
The cooktop can be raised so the area underneath can
be cleaned.
To raise cooktop:
1. Remove the cooktop units.
2. Grasp the cooktop and lift up.
Porceleln enamel can chip. Handle porcelain enameled
cooktops carefully.
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