FRIGIDAIRE FFES3015PS - Manual (Page 21)

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CARE AND CLEANING
Coil Elements Cooktop Cleaning and Maintenance
Prior to cleaning the coil elements make sure they are cold
and that control knobs are set at OFF. Never immerse the
coil elements in water.
To Remove and Replace Surface Elements and
Drip Bowls (some models)
To Remove
1. Lift up edge of surface element across from terminal
end just enough to clear the edge of the drip bowl.
2. Gently slide the surface element out of the terminal
plug.
3. Lift the drip bowl up and out.
To Replace
1. Line up the opening of the drip bowl with the terminal
plug.
2. Hold the surface element as level as possible and slide
the terminal end through the opening and into the
terminal plug.
3. Be sure the surface element is level to reduce the
hazard of pans sliding off the element.
To Raise the Top for Cleaning
1. Grasp the sides and lift from the front. Some models
may have a lift-up rod to support the top in its raised
position. Lift the top only high enough to allow the
support rod to fit into place, then gently lower the
cooktop onto the raised rod.
2. Clean underneath using a clean cloth and hot, soapy
water.
3. Gently lower the cooktop into the frame. If your model
has a support rod, lower the support rod, then gently
lower the cooktop into the frame.
Never leave covers on the coil elements. They could be
permanently damaged if turned on by accident.
Figure 12: Covers left on elements may damage coil.
Before cleaning the cooktop, be sure the controls are
turned to OFF and the cooktop is cool.
Be careful not to bend terminal ends when replacing
elements after cleaning.
Figure 13: Terminal ends should never be bent.
WARNING
CAUTION
CAUTION
When lowering the lift-up cooktop, grasp the sides with
fingertips only. Be careful not to pinch fingers. Do not drop
or bend the cooktop when raising or lowering. This could
damage the surface.
Figure 14: Rod swings up to support for cleaning
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