COIL ELEMENTS
Cleaning Method:
■Damp cloth: Make sure control knobs are off and elements are cool.
Do not clean or immerse in water. Soil will burn off when hot.
For more information, see “Coil Elements and Burner Bowls.”
BURNER BOWLS
Cleaning Method:
Chrome only
It is not recommended to wash chrome bowls in a dishwasher.
■Solution of 1 cup (125 mL) ammonia to 1 gal. (3.75 L) water:
Soak for 20 minutes, then scrub with stainless
■Oven cleaner: Follow product label instructions.
■Mildly abrasive cleanser: Scrub with wet scouring pad.
Porcelain enamel only
■Dishwasher
TROUBLESHOOTING
Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call.
Nothing will operate |
| Excessive heat around cookware on cooktop |
■Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped?
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician.
■Is the appliance wired properly? See Installation Instructions.
Cooktop will not operate
■Is the control knob set correctly? Push in knob before turning to a setting.
■On some ceramic glass models, is the “Cooktop Lockout” set?
See “Cooktop Lockout” section.
■On coil element models, is the element inserted properly? See “Coil Elements and Burner Bowls” section.
■Is the cookware the proper size?
Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking area, element or surface burner. Cookware should not extend more than ½" (1.3 cm) outside the cooking area.
Cooktop cooking results not what expected
■Is the proper cookware being used? See “Cookware” section.
■Is the control knob set to the proper heat level? See “Cooktop Controls” section.
■Is the appliance level?
Level the appliance. See the Installation Instructions.
■On coil element models, is the element inserted properly? See “Coil Elements and Burner Bowls” section.
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