Kenmore 5303304549 - Manual (Page 13)

General Cleaning
termina! ends
after cleaning
Be careful not to bend
when replacing elements
the drip bowls.
Surface Eiements and Drip Bowls
Surface elements can be unplugged and removed to make cleaning the drip bowls
easier. The surface elements dean themselves when they are turned on Food
spilled on a hot element will burn off, Food spilled on a cool element may be cleaned
with a damp cloth—any remaining soil will burn off the next time the element is
used Never immerse a surface element in water
To Remove Surface Elements and Drip Bowls:
1, Lift up edge of surface element across from the terminal end,
2., Gently slide the surface element out of the terminal plug
3
Lift the drip bowl up and out -
To Clean Drip Bowls:
Wash in hot, soapy water or in the dishwasher, Rinse and d ry while still wa rm. Hard-
to-remove, burned-on soil can be removed by soaking the drip howls for about
20
minutes in a slightly diluted liquid cleanser or a solution of ammonia and water
(1/2 cup ammonia to one gallon of water), A nylon scrubber may be used after
soaking. Do not use abrasive cleansers or steel wool, as they will scratch the surface
Always rinse with dean water and polish dry with a soft doth.
To Replace Drip Bowls and Surface Eiements;
1., Line up the opening of the drip bowi with the terminal plug
2, Hold the surface element as level as possible and slide the termi nal end through
the opening and into the terminal plug,
3 , The surface element must be level to reduce the hazard of pans
sliding off the element
To Raise and Lower the Top for Cleaning;
1. Grasp the sides of the cooktop and then lift from the front
2 Lift the top high enough to allow the swing-up rod to support the top in its
raised position.
3, Clean underneath using hot, soapy water and a dean doth; then, dry.
4, Lift the top high enough to release the swing-up rod, then lower swing-up rod,
back into the bottom of the burner box. Lower the top gently down into the
range frame.
When lowering the top, grasp the sides with fingertips only. Be
careful not to pinch fingers. Also, DO NOT drop or bend the rangetop when
raising or lowering. This could damage the surface finish.
To Remove and Replace the Large Oven Door;
To Remove the Large Oven Door:
1 Open the door to the futí open position.
2. Remove the screws which secure the locking plates (some models) into the
oven frame above the hinges,
3, Open the door to the broil stop position.
4
Replace the screws from the locking plates (some models) into the holes in the
oven frame
5, Grasp the door firmly at the sides, lift up and away from the range.
To Replace the Large Oven Door;
1, Be sure the hinge arms are in the open position A,.
2. Hinge arms must go into the range slots evenly. The bottom corners of the door
should be in as far as they can go
3 if the door does not line up with the oven frame, remove the door and repeat
the above steps,. Note: Reinstall hinge locking plates (some models) if door will
not be removed for a long period of time or when moving the range to a new
location
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