Kenmore 5303304549 manual General Cleaning

General Cleaning

Be careful not to bend

terminal ends when replacing elements after cleaning the drip bowls

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Surface Elements and Drip Bowls

Surfaceelements can be unplugged and removed to make cleaning the drip bowls easien The surface elements clean themselves when they are turned on Food

spilledon ahot element will burn off, Food spilled ona cool element may becleaned with a damp cloth--any remaining soil witl burn off the next time the element is used Never immerse a surface element in water

To Remove Surface Elements and Drip Bowls:

t, Lift up edge of surface element across from the terminal end 2., Gently slide the surface element out of the terminal plug

3 Lift the drip bow! up and out

To Clean Drip Bowls:

Wash in hot, soapywater or in the dishwasher. Rinse and drywhife still warm Hard- to-remove, burned-on soil can be removed by soaking the drip bowls for about 20 minutes in a slightly diluted liquid cleanser or a solution of ammonia and water (1/2 cup ammonia to one gallon of water). A nylon scrubber may be used after soaking.. Do not use abrasive cleansers or steel wool, as theywill scratch the surface Always rinse with clean water and polish dry with a soft cloth,

To Replace Drip Bowls and Surface Elements:

I..Line up the opening of the drip bowl with the terminal plug

2..Hold the surface element as level as possible and slide the terminal end through the opening and into the terminal plug.

3.The surface element must be level to reduce the hazard of pans sliding off the element

Swing-up rod goes back into bottom of burner box when lowering top down.,

_Thedoor isheavy,,Forsafe, temporary storage, lay the door flat

Position A

To Raise and Lower the Top for Cleaning:

I..Grasp the sides of the cooktop and then lift from the front

2Lift the top high enough to allow the swing-up rod to support the top in its raised position,.

3.Clean underneath using hot, soapy water and a clean cloth; then, dry..

4.Lift the top high enough to release the swing-up rod, then lower swing-up rod, back into the bottom of the burner box.. Lower the top gently down into the range frame,

When lowering the top, grasp the sides with fingertips only.. Be careful not to pinch fingers,, Also, DO NOT drop or bend the rangetop when raising or lowering. This could damage the surface finish.

To Remove and Replace the Large Oven Door:

To Remove the Large Oven Door:

I.Open the door to the full open position.

2.Remove the screws which secure the locking plates (some models) into the oven frame above the hinges.

3.Open the door to the broil stop position.

4Replace the screws from the locking plates (some models) into the holes in the oven frame.

5.Grasp the door firmly at the sides, lift up and away from the range.

To Replace the Large Oven Door:

t.Be sure the hinge arms are in the open position A..

2. Hingearmsmustgointotherangestotsevenly.	Thebottomcornersofthedoor
should be in as far as they can go

3If the door does not line up with the oven frame, remove the door and repeat the above steps.. Note: Reinstall hinge locking plates (some models) if door will

not be removed for a tong period of time or when moving the range to a new location

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