Amana AK2T36_ User Manual

Electric  
Smoothtop  
Cooktop  
Owner's Manual  
AKT3000*  
AK2T30*  
AK2T36*  
AK2H30*  
AK2H36*  
* Additional alphanumeric characters representing other  
models in series may follow each model number.  
Please Read Manual Before Operating  
Cooktop.  
Installer  
Leave this manual and other literature with consumer for  
future use.  
Consumer  
Keep these instructions for future reference. If appliance  
changes ownership, be sure this manual accompanies  
cooktop.  
Important Safety Information  
WARNING  
All Appliances  
1. Proper Installation. Be sure your appliance is  
properly installed and grounded by a qualified  
technician.  
2. Never Use Your Appliance for Warming or Heating  
the Room.  
3. Do Not Leave Children Alone. Children should not be  
alone or unattended in the area where the appliance  
is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or  
stand on any part of the appliance.  
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or  
death, make sure your cooktop has been properly  
grounded and always disconnect it from main power  
supply before any servicing.  
4. Wear Proper Apparel. Loose fitting or hanging  
garments should never be worn while using  
appliance.  
5. User Servicing. Do not repair or replace any part of  
the appliance unless specifically recommended in  
the manual. All other servicing should be referred to a  
qualified technician.  
6. Storage in or on Appliance. Flammable materials  
should not be stored on or near surface units.  
7. Do Not Use Water on Grease Fires. Smother fire  
or flame, or use dry chemical or foam-type  
extinguisher.  
WARNING  
To avoid risk of personal injury, do not touch surface  
elements or area near elements. Surface elements  
may be dark in color even when hot. Areas near  
elements may be hot enough to burn. During and after  
use, do not touch or let clothing or other flammable  
material contact surface elements until they have had  
time to cool.  
8. Use Only Dry Potholders. Moist or damp potholders  
on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do  
not let potholder touch elements. Do not use a towel  
or other bulky cloth.  
CAUTION  
Surface Cooking Units  
Do not obstruct the flow of combustion or  
ventilation air.  
1. Use Proper Pan Size. This appliance is equipped  
with one or more surface units of different size.  
Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to  
cover the surface heating element. The use of  
undersized utensils will expose a portion of the  
heating element to direct contact and may result in  
ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of utensil to  
burner will also improve efficiency.  
Do not store gasoline or other combustible materials  
near cooktop.  
2. Never Leave Surface Units Unattended. Boilover  
causes smoking and greasy spillovers that may  
ignite.  
3. Glazed Cooking Utensils. Only certain types of  
glass, ceramic, earthware, or other glazed utensils  
are suitable for cooktop service without breaking due  
to sudden change in temperature.  
4. Never sit, stand, or lean on any part of the cooktop.  
5. Utensil Handles Should be Turned Inward and Not  
Extend Over Adjacent Surface Units. Reduce the risk  
of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage  
due to unintentional contact with the utensil. Position  
utensil handle so that it is turned inward, and does  
not extend over adjacent surface units.  
3
Installation  
Glass/Ceramic Cooking Surfaces  
1. Do Not Cook on Broken cooktop. If cooktop should  
break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may  
penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of  
electrical shock. Contact a qualified technician  
immediately.  
Unpacking Cooktop  
• Remove all packing and printed material packed with  
cooktop.  
• Slide cooktop out of box.  
To avoid damage, do not slide cooktop across  
countertop.  
2. Clean cooktop with Caution. If a wet sponge or cloth  
is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be  
careful to avoid a steam burn. Some cleaners can  
produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.  
Countertop Options  
Cooktop can be installed with glasstop resting on the  
countertop or with the glasstop recessed into the  
countertop. If a recessed installation is desired, a  
countertop inlay kit can be purchased from an Amana  
dealer. Installation instructions for a recessed installation  
are provided in the inlay kit. The following instructions  
are to install the cooktop with the glasstop resting on the  
countertop.  
Exhaust Vent  
1. Clean Vents Frequently. Grease should not be  
allowed to accumulate on vent or filter.  
2. When flaming foods under hood, turn fan on.  
3. Turn off power at fuse panel.  
In Case of Fire  
Countertop Cutout and Clearances  
Prepare countertop opening according to dimensions  
shown in diagrams. If installed over Amana “AOES” or  
“AOCS” wall ovens, refer to cooktop over wall oven  
installation instructions.  
Fires can occur as a result of over cooking or excessive  
grease. Though a fire is unlikely, if one occurs, proceed  
as follows:  
Surface Element Fire  
1. Smother the fire with a nonflammable lid or baking  
soda, or use a Class ABC or BC extinguisher. Not  
water. Not salt. Not flour.  
2. As soon as it is safe to do so, turn the surface  
controls to OFF. Turn off power supply.  
WARNING  
To avoid property damage or personal injury, observe  
the following specifications.  
Precautions  
• Do not cook food directly on cooktop surface, always  
use cookware.  
• Do not mix household cleaning products. Chemical  
mixtures may interact with objectionable or even  
hazardous results.  
To avoid serious burns or other personal injury caused  
by reaching over heated surface element, avoid  
locating storage cabinets above surface elements. If  
cabinet storage is located above surface units, install  
range hood.  
• Do not put plastic items on warm cooking areas. They  
may stick and melt.  
• Do not allow pots to boil dry as this can cause damage  
to cooking surface and pan.  
• Do not use cooktop surface as a cutting board.  
CAUTION  
To avoid serious burns or other personal injury, do not  
store items of interest to children above or behind  
cooktop. Children climbing on cooktop to reach items  
could be seriously injured.  
4
Cooktop Dimensions  
Minimum Cabinet Requirements  
Single cabinet installation requires a 36-inch width base  
cabinet.  
Minimum Clearances to Combustible  
Material  
A
B
C
A
Letter  
AK2T30, AK2H30  
AKT3000  
21 1/2  
29 9/16  
2 7/8  
AK2T36, AK2H36  
A
B
C
21 1/2  
35 3/4  
2 7/8  
D
Figure 1  
B
Countertop Cutout  
C
A30 inches between cooking surface and  
unprotected wood or metal cabinet above  
cooktop. 24 inches between cooking surface  
and protected wood or metal cabinet above  
cooktop. Cabinet bottom must be protected by  
at least ¼ inch thick millboard with not less  
than No. 28 MSG sheet steel, .015 inch thick  
stainless steel, .024 inch thick aluminum, or  
.020 inch thick copper.  
B
A
C
B0 inches minimum  
C2 inches minimum  
D0 inches (both sides)  
Figure 3  
Letter  
AK2T30, AK2H30  
AKT3000  
28 7/8  
3 1/2  
20 3/4  
AK2T36, AK2H36  
A
B
C
34 1/8  
3 1/2  
20 3/4  
Figure 2  
5
Electrical Installation Requirements  
Installation of this product must conform with local codes  
or in the absences of local codes with the current  
National Electric Code ANSI NFPA 70 or Canadian  
Electrical Codes.  
Power Supply Connection  
WARNING  
Cooktop requires a 3-wire 240 volt, 60 hertz, AC circuit  
protected by a separate 30 amp circuit breaker or time  
delay fuse.  
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or  
death, make sure cooktop has been properly grounded  
and always disconnect it from main power supply  
before any servicing.  
Junction Box Location  
To avoid risk of electrical shock or personal injury  
when connecting copper leads to aluminum house  
wiring, use only connectors designed for joining  
copper to aluminum. Follow connector manufacturer’s  
recommendations closely.  
Locate junction box within shaded area. (Figure 4)  
If installed over Amana “AOES” or “AOCS” wall ovens,  
refer to cooktop over wall oven installation instructions for  
junction box location.  
Models AK2H30 and AK2H36 Only  
To avoid risk of electrical shock or personal injury, do  
not ground through neutral wire if installed in mobile  
home or if local codes do not permit grounding through  
neutral wire.  
A
Cooktop has approximately 36 inches of flexible wire  
conduit attached to rear of cooktop. (Figure 5) Connect  
wire leads extending from conduit to house wires inside  
junction box (Junction box not included). Refer to local  
codes and attach according to options.  
B
Option 1-United States or Canada  
(Cooktop Wire—House Wire)  
Bare—Ground (Green)  
White—Neutral (White—AK2H30 and AK2H36 Only)  
Red—Power Line (Red)  
Black—Power Line (Black)  
A—9 inches  
B—8 inches  
Figure 4  
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Operation  
Option 2-United States Only  
(Cooktop Wire—House Wire)  
Bare and White—Neutral (White)  
Red—Power Line (Red)  
Cooking with Smoothtop Elements  
WARNING  
Black—Power Line (Black)  
To avoid risk of serious personal injury never cook on a  
broken smoothtop cooking surface. Spillovers or  
cleaners can penetrate surface and create a risk of  
electrical shock. If smoothtop cooking surface breaks,  
discontinue use and notify an authorized servicer  
immediately.  
GRD  
W
To avoid risk of serious personal injury, property  
damage, or fire, do not leave surface elements  
unattended while in operation. Grease and spillovers  
can ignite causing a fire.  
A
• Before cooking on smoothtop, wipe top with cleaner  
conditioner. Conditioning smoothtop before use makes  
marks and stains easier to remove.  
• Use heavy-gauge metal cookware not including cast  
iron.  
A—Conduit  
W—White neutral wire (AK2H30 and AK2H36 Only)  
GRD—Bare ground wire  
• Bottom of cookware must be flat. Cookware that is  
warped or slightly curved on the bottom heats slowly  
and may not boil water. Cookware with an aluminum  
disk bottom makes excellent contact with cooking  
surface. See Utensils section for more information.  
• Do not use glass, glass-ceramic, or enamel-porcelain  
cookware. Small imperfections on bottom of such  
cookware can scratch smoothtop surface.  
• Smoothtop cooking surface is not “scratch proof”.  
Surface is highly scratch and impact resistant. With  
recommended cooking utensils and proper care, it will  
continue looking good through years of use.  
Figure 5  
Removing and Reinstalling Cooktop  
WARNING  
To avoid risk of personal injury, do not touch surface  
elements or area near elements. Surface elements  
may be dark in color even when hot. Areas near  
elements may be hot enough to burn. During and after  
use, do not touch or let clothing or other flammable  
material contact surface elements until they have had  
time to cool.  
Operating Single Radiant Element  
1. Push in and turn surface element control to desired  
setting. (Figure 6)  
• Indicator light glows. See Indicator Light section.  
• You will be to see the element turn on and off  
while you are cooking. Element cycles on and off  
to maintain temperature.  
1. Turn off circuit breaker or electrical supply.  
2. Disconnect cooktop wires from house wires.  
• See Power Supply Connection section.  
3. Lift cooktop out of cutout.  
2. When finished cooking, turn control to OFF position.  
4. Reverse procedure to reinstall cooktop.  
M
E
D
LO  
OFF  
Figure 6  
7
Surface Element Settings  
LO or LO–3  
Operating Dual Radiant Element  
(Some Models)  
Use to prepare food at less than boiling temperatures or  
to simmer.  
1. Push down on control knob and turn to desired  
setting. (Figure 7)  
To use inner and outer element simultaneously,  
turn control knob to settings with double lines  
between settings.  
MED LO or 4–5  
Use to boil moderate amounts of liquid.  
To use inner element only, turn control knob to  
settings with single line between settings.  
You will be to see the element turn on and off  
while you are cooking. Element cycles on and off  
to maintain temperature.  
MED or 6–7  
Use to maintain boiling of larger amounts of food, low  
temperature frying and to maintain correct pressure in a  
pressure cooker.  
2. Turn control knob to OFF position when finished  
cooking.  
MED HI or 7–9  
Used to fry meat and poultry or to maintain deep-fat  
frying temperatures.  
L
O
HI  
Use to bring food to boiling temperatures. When food is  
boiling temperature setting should be reduced to MED  
through HI.  
Indicator Hot/Lights  
Located in center of control panel, cooktop has 4  
indicator lights. When element is on, corresponding  
indicator light glows. After the surface controls are turned  
off, the appropriate surface indicator light will continue to  
glow until the surface elements have cooled. The length  
of time each light remains on will vary. Do not expect the  
lights for two different heating areas to go off at the same  
time even if the elements were turned off simultaneously.  
OFF  
Figure 7  
Operating 10 Position Halogen Element  
(Some Models)  
1. Push down on control knob and turn to desired  
setting. (Figure 8)  
Cooking Utensils  
For best cooking results, use a pan with a flat bottom.  
Determine if pan has a flat bottom. (Figure 13)  
1. Rotate a ruler along bottom of pan. If pan is not flat,  
gaps between bottom of pan and edge of ruler occur.  
2. A small groove or mark on a pan does not effect  
cooking times. 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.  
• Control clicks at each of 10 positions.  
• 10 position switch radiates a constant amount of  
heat without cycling. The Halogen element only  
cycles if left on HI setting for extend periods of  
time, without a pan, or if a pan has boiled dry.  
• Halogen element does not illuminate at settings LO  
thru 3. The higher the setting the brighter the  
element becomes.  
2. Turn control knob to OFF position when finished  
cooking.  
OFF  
Figure 13  
Figure 8  
8
• Use proper pan size. Do not use a pan that has a  
bottom smaller than element. Do not use utensils that  
overhang element by more than 1 inch. (Figure 9)  
Utensil Material Characteristic  
Type  
Temperature Uses  
Response  
Aluminum  
Heats and  
Frying,  
cools quickly  
braising,  
roasting  
Cast Iron  
(Not recommended)  
Heats and  
cools slowly  
Low heat  
cooking,  
frying  
More than  
1 inch overhang  
Copper Tin Lined  
Enamelware  
Heats and  
cools quickly  
Gourmet  
cooking, wine  
sauces, egg  
dishes  
Depends on  
base metal  
Low heat  
cooking  
Correct size  
Ceramic or Glass  
(Not recommended)  
Heats and  
cools slowly  
Low heat  
cooking  
Stainless Steel  
Heats and  
cools at  
moderate  
rate  
Soups,  
sauces,  
vegetables,  
general  
Figure 9  
cooking  
• Select utensils without broken or loose handles.  
Handles should not be heavy enough to tilt pan.  
• Do not use a wok with a ring stand. Use flat bottom  
wok. (Figure 10)  
Figure 10  
9
Cleaning  
Problem  
Cause  
To Prevent  
To Remove  
Control knobs  
Mild soap and water.  
Pull off knobs. Wash gently but do  
not soak. Dry and return controls  
to oven, making sure to match flat  
area on the knob to the flat area  
on shaft.  
Brown streaks Cleaning with a sponge or  
Use smoothtop cleaner  
conditioner with clean  
damp paper towel.  
Use light application of smoothtop  
cleaner conditioner with clean  
damp paper towel. If spot is not  
removed, allow cooktop to cool  
and carefully scrape area with a  
safety scraper held at a 30  
degree angle.  
and specks  
cloth containing soiled  
detergent water.  
Blackened,  
burned-on  
spots  
Spatters or spillovers  
Wipe all spillovers when it  
is safe to touch cooking  
surface. Do not place  
plastic items on warm  
cooking area.  
Clean area with smoothtop  
cleaner conditioner with clean  
damp paper towel, nonabrasive  
nylon pad, or scouring brush.  
If spot is not removed, allow  
cooktop to cool and carefully  
scrape area with a safety scraper  
held at a 30 degree angle.  
Fine scratches are not removable  
but can be minimized by daily use  
of smoothtop cleaner conditioner.  
landing on a hot cooking  
area or accidental melting  
of plastic like a bread bag.  
Fine brown  
Course particles, like salt,  
Wipe bottom of cookware  
gray lines or  
fine scratches  
or abrasions  
which have  
collected soil  
become embedded in top if before cooking. Clean top  
trapped under pan. Using daily with smoothtop  
abrasive cleaning materials. cleaner conditioner with  
Scratches from rough  
ceramic, glass or ceramic-  
coated cookware.  
clean damp paper towel.  
Do not use ceramic or  
ceramic-coated cookware.  
Use small amounts of  
Smearing or  
streaking  
Using too much smoothtop  
cleaner conditioner or using smoothtop cleaner  
a soiled dish cloth.  
conditioner. Rinse area  
thoroughly before drying.  
Use only clean damp  
paper towel, nonabrasive  
nylon pad, or scouring  
brush.  
Metal or  
silver/gray  
marks  
Sliding or scraping metal  
utensils across top.  
Do not slide metal objects  
across top.  
Remove marks before top is used  
again. After top cools, clean  
marks with smoothtop cleaner  
conditioner with clean damp  
paper towel, nonabrasive nylon  
pad, safety scraper or scouring  
brush. Rinse thoroughly and dry.  
Turn control to LO setting. Using  
several paper towels. Allow top to  
cool and carefully scrape area  
with a safety scraper held at a 30  
degree angle.  
Pitting or  
flaking  
Boilovers of sugar syrup on Watch sugar and syrups  
a hot rangetop can cause  
pitting if not removed  
immediately.  
carefully to avoid  
boilovers.  
Hard water  
spots  
Condensation from cooking Make sure bottom of  
Mix smoothtop cleaner  
can cause minerals found  
in water and acids in food  
to drip onto rangetop and  
cause gray deposits. Spots  
are often so thin they  
appear to be in or under  
rangetop.  
cookware is dry before  
cooking. Daily use of  
smoothtop cleaner  
conditioner helps keep top reapply cleaner and repeat  
free of hard water, mineral process. Also try cleaning  
conditioner with water and apply  
thick paste to stained area. Scrub  
vigorously. If stain is not removed,  
deposits and food  
discoloration.  
process for “Smearing and  
streaking”.  
10  
Before Calling for Service  
Problem  
Check  
Smoothtop element cycles on and off.  
Normal condition.  
Normal condition.  
Range top is warm during use .  
Food cooks slowly or will not maintain  
constant boil.  
Improper cookware causes poor cooking results. Pan bottoms  
must be flat. Pans should be made of heavy material and be  
same diameter as surface element. See “Utensils” section.  
Indicator light(s) remain on after smoothtop  
surface element is turned off.  
This is normal. Indicator light(s) will remain on until range surface  
cools.  
Surface element does not heat.  
Check circuit breaker or fuse panel for tripped breaker or blown  
fuse  
11  
Warranty  
® COOKING PRODUCTS (excluding wall ovens)  
FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY  
LIMITED SECOND YEAR WARRANTY ON ALL PARTS  
LIMITED THIRD THRU FIFTH YEAR WARRANTY ON GLASS/CERAMIC TOP,  
ELECTRIC SURFACE ELEMENTS, OR GAS SURFACE BURNERS  
FIRST YEAR  
Amana Appliances will repair or replace, including related labor and travel, any part (F.O.B. Amana, Iowa) which proves to be  
defective as to workmanship or materials.  
SECOND YEAR  
Amana Appliances will provide replacement part, part only (F.O.B. Amana, Iowa), which proves defective as to workmanship or  
materials.  
THIRD THRU FIFTH YEAR  
Amana Appliances will provide replacement glass/ceramic cooktop, part only (F.O.B. Amana, Iowa), which proves defective as  
to workmanship or materials.  
THIRD THRU FIFTH YEAR  
Amana Appliances will provide replacement electric surface elements or gas surface burners, part only (F.O.B. Amana, Iowa),  
which proves defective as to workmanship or materials.  
OWNER'S RESPONSIBILITIES:  
• Provide any defective part to an authorized Amana  
servicer.  
WARRANTY LIMITATIONS:  
• Begins at date of original purchase.  
• Product used on a commercial, rental, or leased basis are  
not covered by this warranty.  
• Provide proof of purchase.  
• Provide normal care and maintenance, including cleaning as • Applies to product used within the United States or in  
instructed in owner's manual.  
• Replace owner replaceable items where directions appear  
in the owner's manual.  
Canada if product has appropriate agency listing when  
shipped from the factory.  
• Service must be performed by an authorized Amana  
servicer.  
• Make product accessible for service.  
• Adjustments covered during first year only.  
• Pay for premium service costs for service outside  
servicer's normal business hours.  
• Pay for service calls related to product installation and  
customer education.  
• Pay for servicer’s labor and travel expenses under limited  
WARRANTY IS VOID IF:  
• Serial plate is defaced.  
• Product is altered by user.  
• Product is not installed or used according to  
manufacturer's instructions.  
warranty provisions.  
ITEMS NOT COVERED:  
• Normal product maintenance and cleaning.  
• Light bulbs.  
• Damages which occur in shipment and installation.  
• General rebuilding or refurbishing that is not a legitimate  
warranty repair.  
IN NO EVENT SHALL AMANA APPLIANCES BE LIABLE  
FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES*  
*This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may  
have others which vary from state to state. For example,  
some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of  
incidental or consequential damages so this exclusion may  
not apply to you.  
• Failures caused by:  
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-
Unauthorized service.  
Grease or other material buildup due to improper  
cleaning or maintenance.  
For answers to questions regarding the above or to locate  
an authorized Amana servicer, contact:  
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Accidental or intentional damage.  
Connection to an improper gas or power supply.  
Acts of God.  
Use of improper pans, containers, or accessories  
that cause damage to the product.  
Amana Appliances  
2800 220th Trail  
PO Box 8901  
Amana, Iowa 52204-0001  
USA  
1-800-843-0304 inside U.S.A.  
1-319-622-5511 outside U.S.A.  
Part No. 36-31916801-0  
Printed in U.S.A. 8/99  
1999 Amana Appliances  
Amana, Iowa 52204  

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