Sears 45321 Range User Manual


 
REMOVABLE KNOBS
All control knobs may be removed for easy cleaning by
pulling the knob straight off the stem. Be sum 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.
Caution: Read these InstrucUons
carefully before replacing the
knobs. Replacing 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. 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 ofthe knob and find the molded rlb.
3. 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
stem from which they came.
REMOVABLE COOKTOP UNITS
The cooktop elements can be unplugged and the bowls
removed for cleaning.
Be sure all cnoktop unit control knobs are turned
off and elements are cool before you remove or
replace a conktop 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
Jnthe bowl opening.
2. For models with porcelain enameled drip bowls,
replace chrome trim ring.
3. Slidethe plug of the element flrmlylnto the receptacle
and lower the element Into place.
IMPORTANT: Never operate a cooktep element
without the bowl in place. This can cause
scorching of the cnoktop, burning of wiring
insulation and loss of energy.
ELEMENTS_PTACL E
CAUTION: DO NOT lift the ptug-in unit more than
1 ". If you do, it may not lie flat on the
drip when you plug it back in.
Repeated lifUng of the plug-in unit for
more than 1 • above the drip bowl can
permanently damage the receptacle.
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