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) or a piece of
string under and around the knob edge and pull up.
Cautlon: Read these instructions carefully before
replaclng the knobs. Replacing the knobs Improperly
will damage the knobs and the spring clip on the
Stems.
If this happens, the knobs will flt loosely.
To replace the knob:
1. 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).
2. Check the inside of the knob and find the molded rib.
3. Replace the knob by fitting the molded rib inside the knob
into the clear groove on the stem.
MOLDED
I
CLEAR
GROOVE IN STEM
REMOVABLE COOKTOP UNITS
The cooktop elements can be unplugged and the bowls
removed for cleaning.
Be sure all cooktop unlt control knobsare turned off and
elementsarecoolbeforeyouremoveorreplaceacooktop
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. See the Self-Cleaning
Section about.informationon cleaning porcelain enameled
reflector bowls in self clean cycle.
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 reflector bowls,
replace chrome trim ring.
3. Slide 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. Thls can cause scorching of the
cooktop, burning of wlrlng Insulation and lossof energy.
ELEMENT
REFLECTOR BOWLS
RECEPTACLE
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