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.
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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.
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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
A—30 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
B—0 inches minimum
C—2 inches minimum
D—0 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
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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
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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
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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”.
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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
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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:
-
-
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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