Sears 46525, 46520, 46521 Removable Knobs, Replacing The Oven Light, Removable Cooktop Units

Models: 46521 46520 46525

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REMOVABLE KNOBS

REMOVABLE KNOBS

All control knobs may be removed for easy cleaning by pulling the knob straight off the stem. Be sure that the knob Is In the OFF position before removal.

Hint: Slip a thin cloth (such as a handkerchief) or a piece of string under and around the knob edge and pull up. Caution: Read these instructions carefully before re- placing the knobs. Replacing the knobs Improperly will damage the knobs and the spring clips on the stems. If this happens, the knobs will fit loosely.

To replace the knob:

1.The knob stem has a groove in each side. The groove on one side has a spring clip. The other groove is clear (see illustration).

2.Check the Inside of the knob and find the molded rib.

REPLACING THE OVEN LIGHT

Be sure that the light switch is in the off position.

Do not touch hot oven bulb. Do not touch oven bulb with wet hands. Do not wipe oven light area with wet cloth.

Never touch the electrically live collar on the bulb when replacing it.

Electrical power must be shut off if you have to replace a broken bulb.

1.Unscrew glass cover and remove.

2.Replace the bulb with a 40 watt appliance bulb.

3.Replace the cover.

REMOVABLE COOKTOP UNITS

The cooktop elements can be unplugged and the bowls removed for cleaning.

Be sure all cooktop unit control knobs are turned off and elements are cool before you remove or replace a cooktop unit.

TO remove:

1.Grasp element, tilt it upward slightly to clear the bowl, then pull away from the receptacle. The element will not sit level when replaced if it is forced too far upward when removed.

2.For models with porcelain enameled reflector bowls, remove the chrome trim ring.

3.Lift out the bowl.

DO not put the element Into water. It cleans Itself when heated during normal use.

To replace:

1.Replace the bowl. Be sure t he receptacle Is showing in the bowl opening.

. Replace the knob by fitting the molded rib Inside the knob Into the clear groove on the stem.

MOLDED

RIB

CLEAR GROOVE

IN STEM

Note: Be sure to replace knobs on correct stems from which they came.

GLASS

BULB

GLASS

COVER

Note: We recommend you use a 40 watt appliance bulb that is no longer than 3 1/2".

2.For models with porcelain enameled reflector bowls, replace chrome trim ring.

3.Slide the plug of the element firmly Intothe receptacle.

IMPORTANT: Never operate a cooktop element

without the bowl in place. This can cause

scorching of the cooktop, burning of wiring insulation and loss of energy.

CAUTION: Do not pull element up more than 1/2"'or damage to the receptacle will occur.

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Sears 46525, 46520, 46521 warranty Removable Knobs, Replacing The Oven Light, Removable Cooktop Units