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Be sure the controls are turned to OFF and the surface units are cool before attempting to remove them.
Safety
Surface unit
Drip pan
Surface Units
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 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.
Instructions
Locking tab | Cooktop |
rim |
When properly seated, the locking tab should lock onto the cooktop rim through the notch in the drip pan.
To remove the drip pans for cleaning, the surface units must be removed first.
Push the surface unit back toward the receptacle to free the locking tab from the cooktop.
Surface unit
Locking
tab
Drip pan
Receptacle
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.
NOTE: Repeated lifting of the surface unit more than 1 inch above the drip pan can permanently damage the receptacle.
Insert the terminals of the surface unit through the opening in the drip pan and into the receptacle.
Locking tab
Push the surface unit in and down to lock the tab in place so it rests evenly in the cooktop.
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
Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning
Drip Pans
Remove the surface units. Then lift out the drip pans.
Place them in a covered container. Add 1/4 cup ammonia and let soak several hours or overnight. Wash, rinse well and dry.
The drip pans may also be cleaned in a dishwasher.
Clean the area under the drip pans often.
Do not cover the drip pans with foil. Using foil so close to the receptacle could cause shock, fire or damage to the range.
Troubleshooting Tips
Support rod
Be sure all surface units are turned off before raising the cooktop.
Lift-Up Cooktop
Clean the area under the cooktop often.
To make cleaning easier, the entire cooktop may be lifted up and supported in the up position.
Be sure all the surface units are turned off before raising the cooktop. The surface units and drip pans do not need to be removed; however, you may remove one to make raising the cooktop easier.
A support rod will hold the cooktop up while you clean underneath it.
After cleaning under the cooktop with hot, soapy water and a clean cloth, lower the cooktop. Be careful not to pinch your fingers.
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