Removable cooktop units, Removable knobs – Sears KENMORE 45520 User Manual
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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 athin cloth (such as a handkerchief) ora piece
of string under and around the knob edge and pull up.
A
Caution:
Road
these
instructions
carefully
before
replacing
the
knobs. Replacing the knobs improp
erly will damage the knobs and the
spring
clip
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 ^ring clip. The other groove Is
clear (see illustration).
2. Check the I nside of the knob and find the molded rib.
3. 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.
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.
Formodelswith 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 the receptacle is showing
In the bowl opening.
2.
Formodelswith porcelain enameled reflector bowls,
replace chrome trim ring.
3. S llde the plu g of the element f I nnly imo the receptacle
and lower the element Into place.
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.
ELEMENTS
REFLECTOR BOWLS
RECEPTACLE
CAUTION: Do not pull element up more than
i" or damage to the receptacle will
occur.
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