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Never block the venfi (air openings) of the range.
They provide the air inlet and outlet that are necessary for the range to operate properly with correct combustion. Air openings are located at the rear of the cooktop, at the top and bottom of the oven door, and at the bottom of the range, under the kick panel, storage drawer or broiler drawer (depending on the model).
Clean the area under the cooktop often.
To make cleaning easier, the cooktop may be lifted up.
To raise the cooktop:
1.Be sure the burners are turned off.
2.Remove the grates.
3.Grasp the two front burner wells and lift up.
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Some models have dual support rods that 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
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Removable Mck Panel (on some models)
The kick panel may be removed for cleaning under the range.
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Removable Broiler Drawer (on some models)
To remove:
1.When the broiler is cool, remove the rack and pan.
2.Wll the broiler drawer out until it stops, then push it back in about one inch.
3.Grasp the handle, lift and pull the broiler drawer out. Clean the broiler drawer with hot soapy water.
To replace:
Hold the broiler drawer in the raised position as you slide it partway into the range. Then lower the drawer and push it completely closed.
To replace, insert the two slots at the bottom of the panel onto the two tabs at the base of the range and push the top of the panel forward to engage the spring clips.
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