Removable cooktop units, Removable knobs – Sears 45320 User Manual
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All control knobs may be removed for easy cleaning by
pulling the knob straight off the stem. Be sure that the
knob Is in the OFF position before removal.
Hlnt:Sllpathin cloth (such as a handkerchief) ora piece
of string under and around the knob edge and pull up.
REMOVABLE KNOBS
A
Caution:
Read
these
Instructions
carefully
before
replacing
the
knobs. Replacing the knobs Improp
erly mil damage the knobs and the
spring
clip
im
the
stems.
If
this
happens, the knobs will fit loosely.
To replace the knob:
The knob stem has a groove In each side. The groove
on one side has a spring clip. The other groove Is
clear (see Illustration).
Check the inside of the knob and find the molded rtb.
Replace the knob by fitting the molded rib Inside the
knob imo the clear groove on the stem.
1
.
MOLDED
RIB
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 controi knobs are turned
off and eleinents are cool before you remove or
replace a cooktop 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.
For models with porcelain enameled drip bowls,
remove the chrome trim ring.
3. 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.
For models with porcelain enameled drip bowls,
replace chrome trim ring.
3. S llde the plug of the element firmly into the receptacle
and lower the element Into place.
IMPORTANT:
Never
operate
a
cooktop
element
without
the
bowl
in
place.
This
can
cause
scorching
of
the
cooktop,
burning
of
wiring
insulation and loss of energy.
ELEMENTS
DRIP BOWLS
RECEPTACLE
CAUTION: DO NOT lift the plug-in unit more than
1“. If you do, it may not lie flat on the
drip when you plug it back in.
Repeated lifting of the plug-in unit for
more than 1" above the drip bowl can
permanently damage the receptacle.
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