Amana Electric Smoothtop User manual

Owner's Manual
Electric Smoothtop
Cooktop
Keep instructions for future reference.
Be sure manual stays with cooktop.
Contents
Important Safety Information ..............3
Cooking on the Smoothtop ................. 5
Using the Downdraft ...........................6
Cookware Recommendations ............7
Care and Cleaning..............................8
Troubleshooting..................................9
Amana Warranty .............................. 12

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Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, Labels
DANGER
!
DANGER—Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal
injury or death. WARNING
!
WARNING—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe
personal injury or death.
CAUTION
!
CAUTION—Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor
personal injury or product or property damage.
What You Need to Know
about Safety Instructions
Warning and Important Safety
Instructions appearing in this manual
are not meant to cover all possible
conditions and situations that may
occur. Common sense, caution, and care
must be exercised when installing,
maintaining, or operating cooktop.
Always contact your dealer, distributor,
service agent, or manufacturer about
problems or conditions you do not
understand.
Please take the time to complete the registration card and return promptly.
If registration card is missing, call Amana Consumer Affairs Department.
When contacting Amana, provide product information from serial plate
located on the underside of the unit.
For more information on this and other Amana
products, visit our Web site
www.amana.com
or
call Consumer Affairs Department at
1-800-843-0304
AsureExtended
Service Plan
Amana Appliances offers long-term
service protection for this new cooktop.
Asure™Extended Service Plan,
covering functional parts, labor, and
travel charges, is specially designed to
supplement a strong warranty.
Call 1-800-528-2682 for information.
Parts and Accessories
Purchase replacement parts and
additional accessories by phone.
To order accessories for your Amana
product, call
1-800-843-0304 inside USA or
319-622-5511 outside USA.
Save Time and Money
If something seems unusual, please
check “Troubleshooting” section,
which is designed to help you solve
problems before calling service. If you
have a question, call us at
[phone] or write us at:
Consumer Affairs Department
Amana Appliances
2800 - 220th Trail
Amana, Iowa 52204
Remember to include model number
of your appliance and your phone
number.
Thank you for buying an Amana Cooktop!
ModelNumber __________________________________
Manufacturing (P) Number _________________________
SerialNumber (S/N) ______________________________
PurchaseDate__________________________________
DealerName ___________________________________
DealerAddress _________________________________
DealerPhone___________________________________
Keep this manual and your sales receipt together in a safe place for
future reference or if warranty service is required.
For answers to questions or to locate an authorized servicer, call
1-800-NAT-LSVC (1-800-628-5782) inside USA or 319-622-5511 outside
USA. Warranty service must be performed by an authorized servicer.
Amana Appliances also recommends contacting an authorized servicer if
service is required after warranty expires.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
!
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
!
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.
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
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 at main circuit
breaker or fuse box.
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.
• 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.
• Do not use cooktop surface as a cutting board.
• Do not use cooktop for storage or as a display counter.
!

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ALL APPLIANCES
1. ProperInstallation—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.
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.
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.
SURFACE COOKING UNITS
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.
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.
5. Do Not Soak Removable Heating Elements—
Heating elements should never be immersed in
water.
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.
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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION (cont'd)
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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.

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Cooking on the Smoothtop
Cooking Safely with
Surface Elements
WARNING
!
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.
WARNING
!
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.
• never clean broken cooktop.
Cleaners can penetrate broken
surface and cause electric
shock.
If smoothtop cooking surface
breaks, discontinue use and
notify an authorized servicer
immediately.
WARNING
!
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.
Setting Surface
Element Controls
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.
1. Push in and turn surface element control to desired setting.
• 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.
Dual Surface Elements
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 and desired heat setting. To use inner
element only, push and turn knob to single line and desired heat setting.
After you cook...
...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 [phone].
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 elements have 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.
SURFACE ELEMENT
CONTROL SETTINGS WHEN TO USE SETTING
LO Use to prepare food at less than boiling
temperatures or to simmer.
MED Use to maintain boiling of larger amounts of food,
low temperature frying.
HI Use to bring food to boiling temperatures. When
food is boiling temperature setting should be
reduced to LO through MED.
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Cooking on the Smoothtop
Cleaning the downdraft
The downdraft has both a grate and a
filter. Both parts need to be cleaned
frequently. Not cleaning often may
result in foul odors and a possible fire
hazard. Both the filter and grate must be
in place when using the downdraft
exhaust system.
To clean the grate:
• use warm, soapy water to remove
grease and soil from the grate.
• for built up soil allow grate to soak
overnight.
• to remove stains from the grate,
place grate in bag with ammonia in
a cup. Do not allow ammonia to
touch grate. Allow to sit overnight.
• use only nonabrasive cleaners when
necessary.
To clean the filter:
• wash filter in warm soapy water.
• filter is dishwasher safe for the
upper rack.
• filter may need to be cleaned more
than once to remove excessive
grease or soil.
• replacement filters are available.
Using Downdraft Ventilation
This cooktop utilizes a downdraft ventilation system designed to
remove smoke and odors during cooking. Unlike other venting systems,
the downdraft exhaust vents to the exterior, allowing for complete removal
of cooking odors. The fan is located beneath the vent area in the center of
the cooktop.
1. Turn fan knob to desired speed setting.
• When flaming foods, downdraft should
be turned ON.
2. Turn fan control knob to OFF when cooking
is complete.
Its still smoky...
The downdraft should greatly reduce
smoke residue from the air while
cooking. Should the downdraft not be
removing air as expected:
1. Check vent to make sure it is
unobstructed and clean.
2. Check filter to verify it is clean and
not clogged.
3. Check outdoor exhaust exit to
verify it is not clogged.
4. Review venting and elbows. Too
many elbows hinder air flow and
reduce downdraft performance.
Downdraft Grate
Downdraft Filter
HI LO
OFF

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What Should I Consider in Cookware?
Utensil Recommendations
SELECT AVOID
Flat bottomed cookware. Cookware with rounded or warped
bottoms.
Pans with aluminum disk
bottoms.
Glass, glass-ceramic, enamel
porcelain or cast iron cookware,
canners or pressure cookers.
Heavy gauge metal cookware. Light gauge metal cookware.
Handles that are secure, that are
not heavy enough to tilt pan. Cookware with loose or broken handles.
Proper pan size. Cookware that is smaller than or greater than heating element size
by 1 inch.
Flat bottomed wok. Wok with a ringstand on bottom.
COOKWARE
MATERIAL USES
Aluminum Heats and cools quickly. Use for frying, braising,
and roasting.
Stainless Steel Heats and cools at moderate rate. Use for soups,
sauces, vegetables, general cooking.
Copper Clad /
Tin Lined Heats and cools quickly. Use for gourmet cooking,
wine sauces, egg dishes.
More than
1 inch overhang
Correct size
Flat Pan Test
For best cooking results, use a pan
with a flat bottom. To determine if
pan has a flat bottom.
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
efficiently and in some cases
may not boil liquid.
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.
Damage incurred by canning, or
attempting to can, using the smoothtop
cooktop is not covered under warranty.

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Care and Cleaning
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.
Caring for the Smoothtop
PART SUGGESTED CLEANING MATERIALS GENERAL DIRECTIONS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
Control knobs Mild soap and water 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.
Cooktop trim 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.
Fan cover and
filter Soap and water, or dishwasher
Fan must be off before removing filter cover. Clean filter and cover with damp
cloth and soapy water. To remove grease and dried on soil, soak before cleaning.
Rinse and dry after cleaning. Filter and filter cover can be cleaned in dishwasher.
Always replace filter and cover before operating cooktop.
Vent grate Ammonia Place grate in plastic bag. Set cup of ammonia in bag with grate. Do not allow
ammonia to touch grate. Seal bag and allow to sit overnight. Wash normally.
Cleaning the Cooktop
PROBLEM CAUSE REMOVAL
Brown streaks
and specks Cleaning with sponge or cloth containing soiled
detergent water. Normal cleansing (provided above).
Blackened, burnt
on spots Spatters or spillovers on a hot cooking area or
accidental melting of plastic like a bread bag.
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.
Fine brown gray
lines, fine
scratches or
abrasions
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 scratches are not removable but can be minimized
by daily use of smoothtop cleaner conditioner.
Smearing or
streaking Using too much smoothtop cleaner conditioner or
using a soiled dish cloth. Follow label instructions carefully. See Routine Cleaning, above.
Metal or
silver/gray marks Sliding or scraping metal utensils across top.
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.
Pitting or flaking Boilovers of sugar syrup on a hot smoothtop can
cause pitting if not removed immediately.
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.
Hard water spots
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.
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.

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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
Appliance not working Power outage Make sure appliance has power.
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 Smoothtop burners cycle on and off to maintain proper
heating temperature.
Cracking or popping sound Normal Wet cooking utensils or possible spillage.
Fan noise or air movement Normal (fan on) Turn fan off.
APPEARANCE
Scratches
Gritty dirt or rough surface
on cooking utensils
Shiny scratches
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.
Discoloration
Dirt
Water spots/marks
Use recommended smoothtop cleaner conditioner to
remove dirt from smoothtop.
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.
Hot sugar or plastic melted to surface Spills Allow cooktop to warm slightly. Using a safety scraper,
gently remove soil. Follow with routine cleaning.
Pattern fading/wearing off Dirt/film buildup Use recommended cleaner conditioner to remove build
up and dirt from smoothtop.
Vent grate discolored/stained Soil or spills
Remove excess dirt. Place grate in plastic bag with
ammonia in cup. Do not allow ammonia to touch grate.
Seal plastic bag and allow to sit overnight. Clean
normally.

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 2001 Amana Appliances
Amana, Iowa 52204
Part No.36-32066201-0
Printed in U.S.A.07/01
What is not covered by these
warranties
• 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.
• Use of improper pans, containers, or accessories
that cause damage to the product.
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.
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
[phone] worldwide
When contacting Amana Appliances please
include the following information:
• Your name, address, and telephone number.
• Model number and serial number of your appliance
(located on the underside of the cooktop).
• The name and address of your dealer and the date
of purchase.
• A clear description of the problem.
• Proof of purchase (sales receipt).
Amana Appliances Online • http://www.amana.com
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.
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
After one year from the date of original retail purchase, Amana will provide a free part, as listed below, to replace
any part that fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship. The owner will be responsible for paying all other
costs including labor, mileage, and transportation.
Second through Fifth Year
Amana will replace glass/ceramic cooktop, seal, electric surface elements or gas surface burners, part only
(f.o.b. Amana Iowa) which proves defective as to workmanship or materials.