Sears KENMORE 46520 - Manual (Page 18)

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 athln cloth (suchas a handkerchief) ora 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.
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.
REPLACING THE OVEN LIGHT
Be sure that the light swritch 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 buib.
3. Repiace the cover.
Note: We recommend you usea 40 wattappiiance bulb
that is no longer than 3 1/2".
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 fromthereceptacle.Theelement
will not sit level when replaced if it is forced too far
upward when removed.
2. For modelswith porcelain enameled reflectorbowls,
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. For models with porcelain enameled reflector bowls,
replace chrome trim ring.
3. Slide the plug of the element firmly into the 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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