FRIGIDAIRE 318200805 - Manual (Page 16)

General 14 information
Be careful
not to bend terminal ends
when replacing elements
after cleaning.
General Cleaning
(continued)
Ceramic-Glass Cooktop Cleaning
(some models) (continued)
DO USE ON CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOP
1. Baking soda
2. Non-impregnated plastic and nylon pads.
3. For burned on material, scrape with single-edged razor blade, held at a 30° angle.
4. Ceramic glass cleaning cream.
DO NOT USE ON CERAMIC GLASS COOKTOP
1. Avoid pads, that can leave marks and scratches.
2. Avoid heavy-duty cleansing powders, these can scratch, depending on their abrasiveness and cleaning pressure applied.
3. Avoid chemical oven cleaners. These can etch the cooktop surface and are caustic.
4. Avoid using bleach and don't use ammonia.
SPECIAL CLEANING INSTRUCTIONS FOR MINERAL DEPOSITS AND DISCOLORATIONS
Problem: A gray stain that is not removed when using cleaner cream.
Cause: Condensation, when cooking, often collects and drips from cookware. The minerals found in water supply and foods may
cause a gray or brown film develop on cooktop. This film is so thin it cannot be felt and appears to be under cooktop.
To prevent: Daily and proper use of cleaner cream.
To remove:
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Wet surface with water and sprinkle on cleaner cream.
- Scrub with clean, damp paper towel until stain disappears.
- Clean remaining paste away with damp paper towel.
- Apply dab of cleaner cream and polish with a clean paper towel.
WARNING
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Do not use cleaners on a heated surface. Fumes could be hazardous. Wait for area to cool before cleaning.
- Do not use cleaner cream to clean porcelain, paint or aluminum.
Coil Surface Element
(some models)
To Remove and Replace Surface Elements and Drip Bowls (some models)
ATTENTION: Never leave covers on the coil elements as they could be permanently damaged if the coil
is turned on by accident.
Prior to cleaning the coil elements make sure they are cold and that control knobs are turned to
OFF
Coil elements clean themselves when they are turned on.
Coil elements and drip bowls are removable and allow to clean the drip bowls.
To remove a coil element, push against the front edge and lift element up and out.
To clean by hand, wash the drip bowls in hot sudsy water. For hard to remove spots, use nylon scrubber
with soap. Rinse and dry will still warm.
Never immerse coil elements in water.