Sears 45520 - Manual (Page 18)

REMOVABLE KNOBS
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.
Hint: Slip a thin cloth (such as a handkerchief) ora piece
of string under and around the knob edge and pull up.
A Caution: Read these instructions
carefuliy
before repiacing the
knobs. Repiacing the knobs improp­
erly will damage the knobs and the
spring clip on the stems. If this
happens, the knobs will fit loosely.
To replace the knob:
1.
2 .
3.
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 moided rib.
Replace the knob by fitting the molded rib inside the
knob into the clear groove on the stem.
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 control knobs are turned
off and elements 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 reflector 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.
For models with porcelain enameled reflector bowls,
replace chrome trim ring.
Slide the plug of the element firmly into the receptacle
and lower the element into place.
2 .
3.
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
REFLECTOR BOWLS
RECEPTACLE
CAUTION: Do not pull element up more than
1/2“ or damage to the receptacle
will occur.
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