Amana Cooktop AKT3020 User Manual

Owner's Manual  
Covering models AKT3020, AKT3630, AKT3040 and AKT3650  
Contents  
Important Safety Information ............. 3  
Utensil Recommendations ................ 5  
Cooking on the Smoothtop................ 6  
Care and Cleaning ............................ 8  
Troubleshooting................................. 9  
Amana Warranty ............................. 12  
Electric Smoothtop  
Cooktop  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION  
CAUTION  
!
WARNING  
!
DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS NEAR UNITS—Surface  
units may be hot though they are dark in color. Areas near surface units  
may become hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not  
touch, or let clothing touch or other flammable materials contact surface  
units or areas near surface units until they have had enough time to cool.  
These areas include the cooktop and backguard.  
To avoid personal injury, do not  
sit, stand or lean on cooktop.  
WARNING  
!
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 servicing.  
CAUTION  
!
During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable  
materials touch heating elements or interior surfaces of cooktop until they  
have had enough time to cool.  
In Case of  
Fire  
Precautions  
Do not cook food directly on cooktop surface,  
always use cookware.  
!
Fires can occur as a  
result of over cooking or  
excessive grease.  
• Do not mix household cleaning products. Chemical mixtures may interact  
with objectionable or even hazardous results.  
• Do not put plastic items on warm cooking areas. They may melt and stick.  
• Do not slide rough metal objects across cooktop surface. Scratching or  
metal marking can result.  
• Do not leave fat heating unless you remain nearby. Fat can ignite if  
overheated by spilling onto hot surfaces.  
• Do not allow pots to boil dry as this can cause damage to cooking surface  
and pan.  
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 at main circuit  
breaker or fuse box.  
• Do not use cooktop surface as a cutting board.  
• Do not use cooktop for storage or as a display counter.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION  
(cont'd)  
ALL APPLIANCES  
SURFACE COOKING UNITS  
1. Proper Installation—Be  
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 unit 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. Use of oversized utensils  
concentrates heat on cooking surface and can  
cause damage to cooktop. Proper relationship of  
utensil to burner improves efficiency.  
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.  
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 in an oven or near surface  
units.  
7. Do Not Use Water On Grease Fires—Smother fire  
or flame, or use dry chemical or foam-type  
extinguisher.  
2. Never Leave Surface Units Unattended at High  
Heat Settings—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. Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Not  
Extended Over Adjacent Surface Units—To reduce  
the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials,  
and spillage due to unintentional contact with the  
utensil, the handle of a utensil should be positioned  
so that it is turned inward, and does not extend over  
adjacent surface units.  
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.  
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.  
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.  
CAUTION  
!
Do not store items of interest to children in  
cabinets above a cooktop or on the back of a  
cooktop—children climbing on the cooktop to  
reach items could be seriously injured.  
VENTILATION HOODS  
1. Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently—Grease should  
not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter.  
2. When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.  
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS  
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Utensil Recommendations  
What Should I Consider in Cookware?  
Flat Pan Test  
For best cooking results, use a pan  
with a flat bottom. To determine if  
pan has a flat bottom.  
SELECT  
AVOID  
Cookware with rounded or warped  
bottoms.  
Flat bottomed cookware.  
1. Rotate a ruler along bottom of  
pan. If pan is not flat, gaps  
between bottom of pan and  
edge of ruler can be seen.  
2. A small groove or mark on a  
pan does not affect cooking  
times. However, if a pan has a  
gap, formed rings, or an uneven  
bottom, it does not cook  
Glass, glass-ceramic, enamel  
porcelain or cast iron cookware,  
canners or pressure cookers.  
Pans with aluminum disk  
bottoms.  
Heavy gauge metal cookware.  
Light gauge metal cookware.  
Handles that are secure, that are Cookware with loose or broken  
not heavy enough to tilt pan.  
handles.  
Cookware that is smaller than or  
greater than heating element size  
by 1 inch.  
efficiently and in some cases  
may not boil liquid.  
Proper pan size.  
Flat bottomed wok.  
Wok with a ringstand on bottom.  
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.  
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.  
COOKWARE  
MATERIAL  
USES  
Heats and cools quickly. Use for frying, braising,  
and roasting.  
Aluminum  
Heats and cools at moderate rate. Use for soups,  
sauces, vegetables, general cooking.  
Stainless Steel  
Damage incurred by canning, or  
attempting to can, using the smoothtop  
cooktop is not covered under warranty.  
Copper Clad /  
Tin Lined  
Heats and cools quickly. Use for gourmet cooking,  
wine sauces, egg dishes.  
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Cooking on the Smoothtop  
If These Features  
are Different from  
Yours  
These examples are intended  
Setting Surface  
Element Controls  
F
Push and turn the surface element control knobs in  
either direction to turn on the surface elements. The  
outer edge of your pan should always cover the  
element graphic, with a maximum overhang of  
1 inch. Surface elements are located under the  
ceramic cooking surface and radiate heat through  
the cooktop. The controls have infinite settings  
between LO and HI for fine temperature control.  
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.  
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1. Push in and turn surface element control to desired setting.  
Cooking Safely with  
Surface Elements  
• You will see the element turn on and off while you are cooking.  
This is the element cycling to maintain proper temperature.  
2. When finished cooking, turn control to OFF position.  
F
WARNING  
!
Dual Surface Elements  
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.  
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.  
WARNING  
!
SURFACE ELEMENT  
CONTROL SETTINGS  
To avoid risk of electrical shock  
or serious personal injury,  
• never cook on a broken  
smoothtop cooking surface.  
Spillovers can penetrate broken  
surface and cause electric  
shock.  
WHEN TO USE SETTING  
Use to prepare food at less than boiling  
temperatures or to simmer.  
LO  
Use to maintain boiling of larger amounts of food,  
low temperature frying.  
Use to bring food to boiling temperatures. When  
food is boiling temperature setting should be  
reduced to LO through MED.  
MED  
HI  
• never clean broken cooktop.  
Cleaners can penetrate broken  
surface and cause electric  
shock.  
If smoothtop cooking surface  
breaks, discontinue use and  
contact an authorized servicer  
immediately.  
Indicator Lights  
Surface elements are indicated by an indicator light that glows when the element is  
turned on. The location and number of indicator lights vary with each model. After  
a surface control is turned off, the surface indicator light will continue to glow until  
surface temperature has cooled to approximately 145°F. The length of time the light  
remains on will vary. If there is more than one surface element light, do not expect  
the lights to shut off at the same time.  
WARNING  
!
After you cook...  
To avoid serious personal injury,  
do not use a damp or wet cloth  
to clean up spills on a hot or  
warm cooktop. Moist or damp  
cloths on hot surfaces may  
result in burns from steam.  
...remember to establish a cleaning routine for your smoothtop. Cooktops can be  
sensitive to certain cooking spillovers. Unlike conventional cooktops, smoothtops  
should not be cleaned with a wet dishcloth when wiping down other counters. Daily  
care is quick, easy and can prevent damage. To purchase Amana recommended  
cleaning products, contact our Consumer Affairs department  
at (800) 843-0304.  
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Cooking on the Smoothtop  
(cont'd)  
Using the Warming Zone  
OFF  
Some cooktops are equipped with a convenient warming zone. The warming  
zone is designed to keep hot foods hot until serving time. When cooking  
such foods as pancakes, fried chicken, or even stir-fry the warming zone can  
keep cooked foods hot as other portions are cooked.  
HI  
LO  
All food placed on the warming zone should be covered with aluminum foil or  
a lid to maintain quality. For best results, when warming pastries or breads,  
cover should have a vent to allow moisture to escape. Do not use plastic  
wrap or plastic lids to cover food. The plastic could melt onto the surface and  
be very difficult to clean.  
E
Cookware should be restricted to utensils designed for use with a smoothtop  
cooktop. Cookware used on the warming zone should also not exceed the  
pattern of the element by more than one inch or be taller than six inches.  
CAUTION  
!
Always use potholders or oven  
mitts when removing food from  
the warming zone as cookware  
and plates will be hot.  
1. Push in and turn surface element control to desired setting. 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  
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). Using cookware not designed  
for use with a smoothtop may result in  
poor cooking performance, damage to  
the smoothtop, or damage to the  
cookware. Cookware should not be  
wider than 8 inches around or taller  
than 6 inches in height.  
2. When finished with warming zone, turn control to OFF position.  
Temperature Selection  
To decrease the likelihood of food borne illness, hot foods should be kept at a  
minimum of 140°F. Use a meat thermometer to verify foods kept on the  
warming zone are at this temperature. Use the chart below to approximate  
what heat setting to begin using for a particular food. Adjust as necessary  
depending on the maintained temperature of the food.  
Warming Zone Recommended Settings  
Approximate  
Temperature °F  
Food Item  
Heat Setting  
LO  
(Element)  
Breads/Pastries  
Casseroles  
Dinner Plates with Food  
Eggs  
145  
LO  
145  
LO  
145  
Indicator Light  
LO  
145  
The warming zone has its own indicator  
light. It turns on when the control is set.  
The indicator light will remain on after  
the knob is turned to an off position if  
the surface is still warm (approximately  
145 °F). When the glass of the cooktop  
has cooled down sufficiently, the  
indicator light will then shut off.  
Mashed Potatoes  
Hamburger Casserole  
Gravies  
LO  
145  
MED-LO  
MED  
MED  
MED  
MED  
MED  
HI  
175  
205  
Meats  
205  
Sauces  
205  
Cream based soups  
Stews  
205  
205  
Vegetables  
325  
Fried Foods  
Hot Beverages  
Soups  
HI  
325  
HI  
325  
HI  
325  
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Care and Cleaning  
Cleaning the Cooktop  
SUGGESTED  
PART  
CLEANING MATERIALS  
GENERAL DIRECTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS  
Pull off knobs. Wash gently but do not soak. Dry and return controls to cooktop,  
making sure to match flat area on the knob to the flat area on shaft. Do not place  
in dishwasher.  
Control knobs  
Mild soap and water  
Clean cooktop trim with damp cloth and soapy water. If necessary, clean with  
nonabrasive cleaners or pads. Dry thoroughly when finished to avoid rusting. Do  
not use harsh powders, oven cleaners, scouring pads, or steel wool.  
Cooktop trim  
Smoothtop  
Soap and water  
Follow cleaning directions on package and below.  
Smoothtop cleaner conditioner  
Caring for the Smoothtop  
For routine cleaning, allow top to cool before cleansing. Wash surface with a dampened cloth and smoothtop cleaner  
conditioner. Use another clean damp paper towel to wipe off the cleaner. Use a dry paper towel, buff the smoothtop  
to make sure all the cleaner conditioner is removed. The smoothtop cleaner conditioner provides a thin layer of  
protective polish that helps prevent scratching. Do not use a harsh cleanser or steel wool pad. For specific problems,  
see below.  
PROBLEM  
CAUSE  
REMOVAL  
Brown streaks and  
specks  
Cleaning with sponge or cloth containing soiled  
detergent water.  
Normal cleansing (provided above).  
Clean area with smoothtop cleaner conditioner with  
clean damp paper towel, nonabrasive nylon pad, or  
scouring brush.  
If spot is not removed, on cool cooktop carefully scrape  
area with a safety scraper held at a 30-degree angle.  
Blackened, burnt on  
spots  
Spatters or spillovers on a hot cooking area or  
accidental melting of plastic like a bread bag.  
Course particles, like salt, become embedded in  
top if trapped under pan. Using abrasive  
cleaning materials. Scratches from rough  
ceramic, glass, or ceramic coated cookware.  
Fine brown gray lines,  
fine scratches or  
abrasions  
Fine scratches are not removable but can be minimized  
by daily use of smoothtop cleaner conditioner.  
Using too much smoothtop cleaner conditioner  
or using a soiled dish cloth.  
Follow label instructions carefully. See Routine  
Cleaning, above.  
Smearing or streaking  
Metal or silver/gray  
marks, may appear to  
be in or under  
Remove marks before top is used again. If marks are  
not removed by normal cleaning, use a safety scraper at  
a 30° angle and cooktop cleaner conditioner to carefully  
scrape off the mark.  
Sliding or scraping metal utensils across top.  
smoothop  
Turn control to LOW setting long enough to soften  
spilled material. Wipe up excess spill with dry cloth.  
Allow top to cool and carefully scrape area with a safety  
scraper held at a 30-degree angle. Follow with routine  
cleaning.  
Boilovers of sugar syrup on a hot smoothtop can  
cause pitting if not removed immediately.  
Pitting or flaking  
Hard water spots  
Mix smoothtop cleaner conditioner with water and apply  
thick paste to stained area. Scrub vigorously. If stain is  
not removed, reapply cleaner and repeat process  
OR  
make sure the surface is cool and put a small amount of  
white vinegar on the spot and let it sit a few minutes.  
Use a nonabrasive nylon pad and gently rub the spot.  
Wipe off any excess with a damp paper towel, then dry.  
Condensation from cooking can cause minerals  
found in water and acids in food to drip onto  
smoothtop and cause gray deposits. Spots are  
often so thin they appear to be in or under  
smoothtop.  
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Troubleshooting  
You may save time and money by checking items below before calling for service. List includes common concerns  
that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials. If your question is not explained below, contact Amana  
Consumer Affairs Department at 800-843-0304.  
Topic  
Possible Cause Solution  
OPERATION  
Make sure appliance has power.  
Appliance not working  
Power outage  
Verify that circuit breaker is not tripped.  
Replace fuse but do not change fuse capacity.  
NOISE  
Frequent cycling off and on of surface  
units  
Normal  
Normal  
Smoothtop burners cycle on and off to maintain proper  
heating temperature.  
Cracking or popping sound  
Wet cooking utensils or possible spillage.  
APPEARANCE  
Gritty dirt or rough surface  
on cooking utensils  
Use recommended smoothtop cleaner conditioner.  
May be a metal mark. Make sure surface is cool. Use  
safety scraper to carefully scrape off the mark. Apply  
smoothtop cleaner conditioner and gently rub with  
nonabrasive nylon pad.  
Scratches  
Shiny scratches  
Dirt  
Use recommended smoothtop cleaner conditioner to  
remove dirt from smoothtop.  
Water spots/marks  
Make sure surface is cool. Put a small amount of white  
vinegar on the spot and let sit for a few minutes. Rub with  
nonabrasive nylon pad. Wipe off any excess with damp  
paper towel.  
Discoloration  
Allow cooktop to warm slightly. Using a safety scraper,  
gently remove soil. Follow with routine cleaning.  
Hot sugar or plastic melted to surface  
Pattern fading/wearing off  
Spills  
Use recommended cleaner conditioner to remove build  
up and dirt from smoothtop.  
Dirt/film buildup  
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Amana Warranty  
Full ONE Year Warranty  
Amana Appliances will repair or replace, including related labor and travel, any part (f.o.b. Amana Iowa) which  
proves defective as to workmanship or materials.  
Limited Warranty  
Second through Fifth Year  
Amana will provide replacement glass/ceramic cooktop, seal, electric surface elements or gas surface burners,  
part only (f.o.b. Amana Iowa) which prove defective as to workmanship or materials. The owner will be responsible  
for paying all other costs including labor, mileage, and transportation.  
What is not covered by these  
warranties  
To Receive Warranty Service  
Service must be performed by an authorized Amana  
service representative. To schedule service, contact  
the Amana dealer where you purchased your appliance  
or contact Amana Appliances Factory Service.  
Replacement of household fuses, resetting of  
circuit breakers, or correction to household wiring  
or plumbing.  
Normal product maintenance and cleaning,  
including light bulbs.  
Products with original serial numbers removed,  
altered, or not readily determined.  
Products purchased for commercial, industrial,  
rental, or leased use.  
Products located outside of the United States  
or Canada.  
Premium service charges, if the servicer is  
requested to perform service in addition to normal  
service or outside normal service hours or area.  
Adjustments after the first year.  
Repairs resulting from the following:  
• Improper installation, exhaust system, or  
maintenance.  
• Any modification, alteration, or adjustment not  
authorized by Amana.  
• Accident, misuse, abuse, fire, flood, or  
acts of nature.  
• Connections to improper electrical current,  
voltage supply, or gas supply.  
Amana Appliances Factory Service  
1-800-628-5782 inside USA  
For more information,  
Amana Appliances Consumer Services  
Amana Appliances  
2800 220th Trail  
Amana, Iowa 52204  
1-800-843-0304 inside USA  
(319) 622-5511 worldwide  
When contacting Amana Appliances please  
include the following information:  
Your name, address, and telephone number.  
Model number and serial number of your  
appliance.  
The name and address of your dealer and the date  
of purchase.  
A clear description of the problem.  
Proof of purchase (sales receipt).  
• Use of improper pans, containers, or accessories  
that cause damage to the product.  
IN NO EVENT SHALL AMANA 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.  
Part No.36-32066301-0  
Printed in U.S.A.07/01  
2001 Amana Appliances  
Amana, Iowa 52204  
Amana Appliances Online • http://www.amana.com  
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