Kenmore 362.6278 - Manual (Page 13)

CARE AND CLEANING OF THE RANGE
Porcelain Enamel Cooktop
The porcelain enamel finish is sturdy but breakable if
misused This finish is acid-resistant. However, any acidic
foods spilled (such as fruit juices, tomato or vinegar)
should not be permitted to remain on the finish.
If acids spill on the cooktop while it is hot, use a dry
paper towel or cloth to wipe it up right away, When
the surface has cooled, wash with soap and water
Rinse well.
For other spills such as fat spatterings, wash with soap
and water or cleansing powders after the surface has
cooled. Rinse well. Polish with a dry cloth.
Lift-Up Cooktop
Some models have a cooktop
that can be lifted up for easier
cleaning. The entire cooktop
may be lifted up and supported
in the up position.
The surface units do not need to
be removed; however, you may
remove one to make raising the
cooktop easier. There are two side supports that lock
into position when the cooktop is lifted up.
After cleaning under the cooktop with hot, mild soapy
water and a clean doth, lower the cooktop. Be careful
not to pinch your fingers.
To lower the cooktop, push the rods back and gently
lower the cooktop until It rests in place.
Be sure all the controls are turned to OFF and the
surface units are cool before attempting to remove them.
Be sure all surface anils
are turned off before
raising the cooktop
Surface Units
Surface unit
Receptacle
To clean the surface units, turn
the control to the highest setting
for a minute. The coils will burn off
any soil.
To remove a surface unit:
To remove the drip pans for
cleaning, the surface units must be removed first.
Lift the surface unit about 1 inch above the drip pan and
puli it out.
Do not lift the surface unit more than 1 inch. If you do, it
may not lie fiat on the drip pan when you plug it back in.
Repeated lifting of the surface unit more than 1 inch above
the drip pan can permanently damage the receptacle.
To replace a surface unit:
Replace the drip pan into the recess in the cooktop. Make
sure the opening in the pan lines up with the receptacle.
Insert the terminals of the surface unit through the
opening in the drip pan and into the receptacie..
Guide the surface unit into place so it rests evenly.
Do not immerse the surface units in liquids of
any kind.
Do not clean the surface units in a dishwasher
Do not bend the surface unit plug terminals.
Do not attempt to clean, adjust or in any way repair
the plug-in receptacle
Drip Pans
Remove the surface units. Then lift out the drip pans,
For best results, clean the drip pans by hand. Place them
in a covered container. Add 1/4 cup ammonia and let
them soak several hours. Wash, rinse well and dry,
The drip pans may also be cleaned in the dishwasher.
Clean the area under the drip pans often. Built-up soil,
especially grease, may catch fire.
Do not cover the drip pans with foil. Using foil so close
to the receptacle could cause shock, fire or damage to
the range.
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