Kenmore 9746 Use and Care Guide - Page 34

Care & Cleaning Cooktop cleaning (cont'd) Plastic or foods with a high sugar content: These types of soils need be removed immediately if spilled or melted onto the ceramic cooktop surface. Permanent damage (such as pitting of the cooktop surface) may occur if not removed immediately. After turning the surface elements OFF, use a razor blade scraper or a metal spatula with a mitt and scrape the soil from the hot surface (as illustrated). Allow the cooktop to cool, and use the same method for heavy or burned on soils. Caution for aluminum use on the cooktop • Aluminum Foil - Use of aluminum foil on a hot cooktop will damage the ceramic cooktop. Do not use thin aluminum cooking utensils or allow aluminum foil to touch the ceramic cooktop under ANY circumstances, Aluminum utensils -The melting point of aluminum is much lower than that of other metals. Care must be taken when aluminum pots or pans are used on the cooktop. If aluminum pans are allowed to boil dry when using the cooktop, not only will the utensil be damaged or destroyed, but it may fuse to, break or mark the ceramic glass surface, permanently damaging the cooktop surface. DO NOT use a cooktop cleaner on a hot cooktop. Replacing The fumes can be hazardous to your health and can chemically damage the ceramic glass surface the interior oven lights Damage to the ceramic glass cooktop may occur if you use an abrasive type cleaning pad. Only use cleaning products that have been specifically designed for ceramic glass cooktops. Be sure the range is unplugged and all parts are COOL before replacing oven light. Wear a leather-faced glove for protection against possible broken glass. The light bulbs are located at the rear of the oven and are covered with a glass shields held by a wire holder (Fig. 1). The glass shields must be in place whenever the oven is in use. Do not use the following on the cooktop: • Do not use abrasive cleaners and scouring pads, such as metal and some nylon pads. They may scratch the cooktop, making it more difficult to clean. • Do not use harsh cleaners, such as chlorine bleach, ammonia or oven cleaners, as they may etch or discolor the cooktop. • Do not use dirty sponges, cloths or paper towels, as they can leave soil or lint on the cooktop which can burn and cause discoloration. To replace the interior oven light bulb(s): 1. Turn electrical power off at the main source or unplug the range. 2. Press wire holder to one side to release the glass shield (Fig. 1). 3. Replace bulb with a new 40 watt appliance bulb. 4. Replace glass shield over bulb and snap wire holder back into place. 5. Turn power back on again at the main source (or plug the range in). 6. The clock will then need to be reset. To reset, see Setting the clock in this Use & Care Guide. Ove n Light Wire Holder Fig. 1 34