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Surface Indicator Lights
There is an indicator light under each pair of control knobs. When one or both of the surface control knobs is turned on,
the light will turn on. The light will turn off when the surface element(s) is turned off.
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control is turned off, until the area has
cooled. They are located at the front center of the cooktop,
Coil Elements
•When an element is turned on, it will cycle on and off to maintain the heat setting.
•Coil elements are
•Do not immerse in water.
To remove: When cool, raise element. Carefully pull out
and away from receptacle.
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To replace: Insert terminals on the element into receptacle. Guide the element into place. Gently press down on the outer edge of the element until it sits level on the drip bowl.
Coil Element Surface
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TERMINALS
Lift-up Porcelain Cooktop
To prevent the cooktop from discoloring or staining:
•Clean cooktop after each use.
•Wipe acid or sugar spills as soon as the cooktop has cooled as these spills may discolor or etch the porcelain,
Drip Bowls
The drip bowls, located under each surface element, are designed to catch boilovers and must always be used. Ab- sence of these bowls during cooking may damage wiring or other parts underneath the cooktop.
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Your range features an upswept porcelain cooktop that can be lifted up for convenient access to the area under the cooktop,
To prevent the risk of electric shock or fire, never line drip bowls with aluminum foil.
To lift eooktop: When cool, grasp the front edge of the
cooktop. Gently lift up until the two support rods at the front
..... of the cooktop snap into place.
Drip bowls will discolor or craze over time, if overheated. This discoloration or crazing is permanent. However, it will not affect cooking performance.
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| • | Do not use oversized cookware. | Pans should not |
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To lower eooktop: | Hold the front edge of the cooktop and |
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gently lower the top into place. The support rods will slide |
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