User manual AMANA AKT3630

[. . . ] Owner's Manual Covering models AKT3020, AKT3630, AKT3040 and AKT3650 Contents Electric Smoothtop Cooktop Keep instructions for future reference. Be sure manual stays with cooktop. Important Safety Information . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 Part No. 8111P469-60 Thank you for buying an Amana Cooktop! Please take the time to complete the registration card and return promptly. If registration card is missing, call Amana Consumer Affairs Department. [. . . ] However, if a pan has a gap, formed rings, or an uneven bottom, it does not cook efficiently and in some cases may not boil liquid. More than 1 inch overhang Correct size Can I can? Canning is not recommended with any of the Amana smoothtop ranges or cooktops due to the intense heat and large cookware required to can. COOKWARE MATERIAL Aluminum Stainless Steel Copper Clad / Tin Lined USES Heats and cools quickly. Use for soups, sauces, vegetables, general cooking. The heat generated by the canning cookware overheats both the elements and the smoothtop of the cooktop. This may cause the smoothtop to crack, cause failure of the heating elements, and may cause overheating of the surrounding walls. Damage incurred by canning, or attempting to can, using the smoothtop Heats and cools quickly. wine sauces, egg dishes. 5 Cooking on the Smoothtop OFF These examples are intended to show the variety of features that are available in the product line. If your cooktop does not have all the options that are shown, it is not a mistake. The information provided applies to several of the models in the product line. l l 4 l Cooking Safely with Surface Elements 1. · You will see the element turn on and off while you are cooking. When finished cooking, turn control to OFF position. OFF To avoid risk of serious personal injury, property damage, or fire, do not leave surface elements unattended while in operation. WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock or serious personal injury, · never cook on a broken smoothtop cooking surface. If smoothtop cooking surface breaks, discontinue use and contact an authorized servicer immediately. Dual surface elements have an inner and outer element that can be set according to the pan size. The outer edge of your pan should always cover the element graphic, with a maximum overhang of 1 inch. To use inner and outer element simultaneously, push and turn knob to double lined side of knob and desired heat setting. To use inner element only, push and turn knob to single line side of knob and desired heat setting. When finished, turn control to OFF position. LO SURFACE ELEMENT CONTROL SETTINGS WHEN TO USE SETTING LO MED HI Use to prepare food at less than boiling temperatures or to simmer. Use to maintain boiling of larger amounts of food, low temperature frying. When food is boiling temperature setting should be reduced to LO through MED. Indicator Lights Surface elements are indicated by an indicator light that glows when the element is turned on. After a surface control is turned off, the surface indicator light will continue to glow until surface temperature has cooled to approximately 145°F. Warming zone element approximate temperatures are: · 145°F on LO setting · 175°F on MED-LO setting · 205°F on MED setting · 250°F on MED-HI setting · 325°F on HI setting 2. When finished with warming zone, turn control to OFF position. HI LO l MED !CAUTION Always use potholders or oven mitts when removing food from the warming zone as cookware and plates will be hot. Warming Zone Utensil Recommendations Because the warming zone is a part of the smoothtop cooktop, it is recommended only to use utensils designed specifically for use on the smoothtop (see Cookware Suggestions section). [. . . ] If your question is not explained below, call 1-800-688-9900 USA or 1-800-688-2002 Canada. Topic OPERATION Appliance not working Possible Cause Solution Power outage Make sure appliance has power. Replace fuse but do not change fuse capacity. NOISE Frequent cycling off and on of surface units Cracking or popping sound Normal Normal Smoothtop burners cycle on and off to maintain proper heating temperature. Wet cooking utensils or possible spillage. APPEARANCE Gritty dirt or rough surface on cooking utensils Scratches Shiny scratches Dirt Discoloration Water spots/marks Use recommended smoothtop cleaner conditioner. Apply smoothtop cleaner conditioner and gently rub with nonabrasive nylon pad. [. . . ]