Hotpoint LEB356 - Manual (Page 22)

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Safety Instructions
Operating Instructions
Care and Cleaning
Troubleshooting T
ips
Customer Service
Care and cleaning of the range.
Be sure the controls are turned to OFF and the surface units are cool before attempting to remove them.
Surface Units (electric coil models only)
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 pull it out.
Do not lift the surface unit more than 1 inch. If
you do, it may not lie flat 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 receptacle.
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
(electric coil models only)
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
(or a plastic bag) with 1/4 cup ammonia
to loosen the soil. Then scrub with a soap-
filled scouring pad if necessary. Rinse
with clean water and polish with a clean
soft cloth.
The drip pans may also be cleaned in a
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.
Lift-Up Cooktop
(electric coil models only)
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. Grasp the
front sides of the cooktop and lift.
The surface units and drip pans do not
need to be removed before raising the
cooktop, however, you may remove one
to make raising the cooktop easier.
After cleaning under the cooktop with
hot, mild soapy water and a clean cloth,
lower the cooktop. Be careful not to
pinch your fingers.
Be sure all surface units are turned
off before raising the cooktop.
Oven Heating Elements
Do not clean the bake element or the broil
element. Any soil will burn off when the elements
are heated.
To clean the oven floor, gently lift the bake
element. Clean with warm soapy water.
Surface unit
Drip pan
Receptacle
Support rods