Kenmore 970-5984 Raising and lowering the cooktop some models, Replacing oven light some models

Care & Cleaning

Raising and lowering the cooktop (some models)

To avoid possible burns DO NOT turn the surface elements on when the cooktop is raised. Be sure that the tap is completely lowered and securely in place before turning on any of the surface burners.

When lowering the lift-up range coal<tap, grasp the sides with fingertips only. Be careful not to pinch fingers. Do not drop or bend the caoktop when raising or lowering. This may permanently damage the caaktap surface.

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To raise and lower the cooktop:

1.Remove all items from cooktop and set aside.

2.Grasp the sides of the caaktap and then lift from the front (See Fig. 1).

3.Lift the coakop high enough to allow the support rods to snap into place. The lift-up rods will support the cooktop in the raised position.

4.If necessary, dean underneath using hot, soapy water and a clean cloth; then dry.

5.To lower the cooktop, grasp the front corner of each side of the top while pushing back on each rod with the heel of your hand. This will release the notched support. Hold the range cooktop and gently slide the top back down [eve[ to the range.

Replacing oven light (some models)

Be sure the range is unplugged and all parts are COOL before replacing oven light. Wear a leather- faced glove far protection against passibMe broken glass.

The oven light is located at the rear of the oven cavity and is covered with a glass shield held by a wire holder. The

glass shield protects the light buMb and must be in place whenever the oven is in use.

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To replace the interior oven light bulb:

1.Turn electrical power off at the main source or unplug the range.

2.Press wire holder to one side to release the glass shield that covers the light bulb.

3.Replace light with a new 40 watt appliance bulb.

4.Replace glass shield over bulb and snap wire holder back into place.

5.Turn power on at the main source (or plug the appliance in).

6.The clock will then need to be reset. To reset, see Setting clock in this Use & Care Guide.

Electrical outlet and circuit protection

(on some models)

For protection against surcharge, a 15 amp, 120 volt circuit breaker reset is provided near the electric outlet located on top of backguard panel. If needed, press circuit breaker switch to reset. On some models a night light feature is included. The night light switch will be located on the backguard panel.

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