Amana AEZ8581ADB, AEZ8590ADB Owner's Manual

Electric Smoothtop Two-Element Cooktop

Cooktop

Use & Care Guide
Important Safety Instructions..........................	1-2
Care & Cleaning .....................................................	3
Cleaning Procedures
Troubleshooting......................................................	4
Surface Cooking.................................................	5-6
Surface Controls
Smoothtop Surface
Warranty & Service ................................................	7
Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien ........................	8
Guía de uso y cuidado.........................................	18

Form No. A/11/05

Part No. 8111P465-60

©2005 Maytag Appliances Sales Co.

Litho U.S.A .

Installer: Please leave this guide with this appliance.

Consumer: Please read and keep this guide for future reference. Keep sales receipt and/or canceled check as proof of purchase.

Model Number __________________________________

Serial Number __________________________________

Date of Purchase ________________________________

If you have questions, call: Customer Assistance 1-800-688-9900 USA 1-866-587-2002 Canada

1-800-688-2080 (U.S. TTY for hearing or speech impaired) (Mon.-Fri., 8 am-8 pm Eastern Time)

Internet: http://www.amana.com

In our continuing effort to improve the quality and performance of our cooking products, it may be necessary to make changes to the appliance without revising this guide.

For service information, see page 7.

Important Safety

Instructions

Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in this guide 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 the appliance.

Always contact the manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not understand.

Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, Labels

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.

Read and follow all instructions before using this appliance to prevent the potential risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury or damage to the appliance as a result of improper usage of the appliance. Use appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this guide.

To ensure proper and safe operation: Appliance must be properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician. Do not attempt to adjust, repair, service, or replace any part of your appliance unless it is specifically recommended in this guide. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified servicer.

Always disconnect power to appliance before servicing.

To Prevent Fire or Smoke Damage

Be sure all packing materials are removed from the appliance before operating it.

Keep area around appliance clear and free from combustible materials.

Many plastics are vulnerable to heat. Keep plastics away from parts of the appliance that may become warm or hot.

To prevent grease fires, do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate in or near the appliance.

In Case of Fire

Use dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher or baking soda to smother fire or flame. Never use water on a grease fire.

1.Turn off appliance to avoid spreading the flame.

2.NEVER pick up or move a flaming pan.

Child Safety

CAUTION

NEVER store items of interest to children in cabinets above an appliance. Children climbing on the appliance to reach items could be seriously injured.

NEVER leave children alone or unsupervised near the appliance when it is in use or is still hot. Children should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance as they could be injured or burned.

Children must be taught that the appliance and utensils in it can be hot. Let hot utensils cool in a safe place, out of reach of small children. Children should be taught that an appliance is not a toy. Children should not be allowed to play with controls or other parts of the appliance.

About Your Appliance

If appliance is installed near a window, proper precautions should be taken to prevent curtains from blowing over surface elements.

To prevent potential hazard to the user and damage to the appliance, do not use appliance as a space heater to heat or warm a room.

To ensure proper operation and to avoid damage to the appliance or injury, do not adjust, service, repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in this guide. Refer all other servicing to a qualified technician.

NEVER store or use gasoline or other combustible or flammable materials near surface units or in the vicinity of this appliance as fumes could create a fire hazard or an explosion.

To prevent grease fires, do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate in or near the appliance.

Many aerosol-type cans are EXPLOSIVE when exposed to heat and may be highly flammable. Avoid their use or storage near appliance.

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DO NOT TOUCH HEATING ELEMENTS. Heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in color. During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials contact heating elements until they have had sufficient time to cool. Other surfaces of the appliance may become hot enough to cause burns.

Do not use the cooktop as a storage area for food or cooking utensils.

Cooking Safety

Use dry, sturdy potholders. Damp potholders may cause burns from steam. Dish towels or other substitutes should never be used as potholders because they can trail across hot elements and ignite or get caught on appliance parts.

Wear proper apparel. Loose fitting or long hanging-sleeved apparel should not be worn while cooking. Clothing may ignite and cause burns if garment comes in contact with heating elements.

NEVER heat unopened containers on the surface unit. Pressure building up in the container may cause the container to burst resulting in burns, injury or damage to the appliance.

PREPARED FOOD WARNING: Follow food manufacturer’s instructions. If a plastic frozen food container and/or its cover distorts, warps, or is otherwise damaged during cooking, immediately discard the food and its container. The food could be contaminated.

Always turn off all controls when cooking is completed.

cover element. Fitting pan size to element will improve cooking efficiency.

GLASS-CERAMIC COOKTOP: NEVER cook on a broken cooktop. If cooktop should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop and create

a risk of electric shock. Contact a qualified technician immediately.

Clean cooktop with caution. Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface. If a wet sponge, cloth, or paper towel is used on a hot cooking area, be careful to avoid steam burn.

Never stand on the cooktop.

Deep Fat Fryers

Use extreme caution when moving the grease pan or disposing of hot grease. Allow grease to cool before attempting to move pan.

Heating Elements

NEVER touch surface elements or areas near elements.

Heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in color. Areas near surface elements may become hot enough to cause burns.

During and after use, do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials contact heating elements or areas near elements until they have had sufficient time to cool.

Other potentially hot surfaces include the cooktop and areas facing the cooktop.

Utensil Safety

This appliance has been tested for safe performance using conventional cookware. Do not use any devices or accessories that are not specifically recommended in this guide or the installation instructions. The use of devices or accessories that are not expressly recommended

in this guide can create serious safety hazards, result in performance problems, and reduce the life of the components of the appliance.

If pan is smaller than element, a portion of the element will be exposed to direct contact and could ignite clothing or potholder.

Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktop service without breaking due to the sudden change in the temperature. Follow utensil manufacturer’s instructions when using glass.

Turn pan handle toward center of cooktop, not out into the room or over another surface element. This reduces the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, or spillage if pan is accidently bumped or reached by small children.

Cooktop Safety

NEVER leave surface units unattended, especially when using high heat. An unattended boilover could cause smoking and a greasy spillover can cause a fire.

This appliance is equipped with different sized surface elements. Select pans with flat bottoms large enough to

Ventilating Hoods

Clean range hood and filters frequently to prevent grease or other flammable materials from accumulating on hood or filter and to avoid grease fires.

When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.

Cleaning Safety

Clean cooktop with caution. Turn off all controls and wait for appliance parts to cool before touching or cleaning. Use care to avoid steam burns if a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot surface. Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.

Clean only parts listed in this guide.

Important Safety Notice

and Warning

The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65) requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the State of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposures to such substances.

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING PET BIRDS: Never keep pet birds in the kitchen or in rooms where the fumes from the kitchen could reach. Birds have a very sensitive respiratory system. Fumes released due to overheated cooking oil, fat, margarine and overheated non-stick cookware may be equally harmful.

Save These Instructions for Future Reference

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Care & Cleaning

Cleaning Procedures

CAUTION

•Be sure appliance is off and all parts are cool before handling or cleaning. This is to avoid damage and possible burns.

•To prevent staining or discoloration, clean appliance after each use.

•If a part is removed, be sure it is correctly replaced.

•If a spillover occurs while cooking, immediately clean the spill from the cooking area while it is hot to prevent a tough cleaning chore later. Using extreme care, wipe spill with a clean, dry towel.

*Brand names are registered trademarks of the respective manufacturers.

**To order call 1-877-232-6771 U.S.A. and

1-800-688-8408 Canada.

PART	PROCEDURE
Control Knobs	•	Remove knobs in the OFF position by pulling forward.
	•	Wash, rinse and dry. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents as they may scratch the finish.
	•	Turn on each element to be sure the knobs have been correctly replaced.
Cooktop –	Never use oven cleaners, chlorine bleach, ammonia or glass cleaners with ammonia.
Glass-Ceramic	Important: Call an authorized servicer if the glass-ceramic top should crack, break or if metal
	or aluminum foil should melt on the cooktop.
	•	Allow the cooktop to cool before cleaning.
	•	General --Clean cooktop after each use, or when needed, with a damp paper towel and Cooktop
		Cleaning Creme* (Part No. 20000001)**. Then buff with a clean, dry cloth.
	Important: Permanent stains will develop if soil is allowed to cook on by repeatedly using the cooktop
	when soiled.
	•	Heavy Soils or Metal Marks -- Dampen a “scratchless” or “never scratch” scrubber sponge. Apply
		Cooktop Cleaning Creme* and scrub to remove as much soil as possible. Apply a thin layer of the
		creme over the soil, cover with a damp paper towel and let stand 30 to 45 minutes (2-3 hours for very
		heavy soil). Keep moist by covering the paper towel with plastic wrap. Scrub again, then buff with a
		clean, dry cloth.
	Important: Only use a CLEAN, DAMP “scratchless” pad that is safe for non-stick cookware. The pattern
	and glass will be damaged if the pad is not damp, if the pad is soiled, or if another type of pad is used.
	•	Burned-On or Crusty Soils -- Scrub with a “scratchless” or “never scratch” scouring pad and Cooktop
		Cleaning Creme*.
	Important: Hold a razor blade scraper at 30° angle and scrape any remaining soil. Then
	clean as described above. Do not use the razor blade for daily cleaning as it may wear the
	pattern on the glass.
	•	Melted Sugar or Plastic -- Immediately turn element to LOW and scrape sugar
		or plastic from hot surface to a cool area. Then turn element OFF and allow to
		cool. Clean residue with razor blade scraper and Cooktop Cleaning Creme*.

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Troubleshooting

PROBLEM	SOLUTION
For most concerns, try these first.	•	Check if surface controls have been properly set.
	• Check or re-set circuit breaker. Check or replace fuse.
	•	Check power supply.
Part or all of appliance does	•	Check if surface oven controls have been properly set. See page 5.
not work.
Smoothtop surface	•	Tiny scratches or abrasions.
shows wear.		- Make sure cooktop and pan bottom are clean. Do not slide glass or metal pans
		across top. Make sure pan bottom is not rough. Use the recommended
		cleaning agents. See page 3.
	•	Metal marks.
		- Do not slide metal pans across top. When cool, clean with Cooktop
		Cleaning Creme, see page 3.
	• Brown streaks and specks.
		- Remove spills promptly. Never wipe with a soiled cloth or sponge. Make sure
		cooktop and pan bottom are clean.
	• Areas with a metallic sheen.
		- Mineral deposits from water and food. Use recommended cleaning agents.
		See page 3.
	• Pitting or flaking.
		- Remove sugary boilovers promptly. See page 3.
Elements emit a slight odor or	•	This is normal for a new cooktop and will disappear after a few uses.
light smoke when first turned on.	•	Turning on a ventilation fan will help remove the smoke and/or odor.
Cooktop elements do not get hot	•	Surface controls may not be set properly.
enough.	•	Voltage to house may be low.
	• Cookware may not be flat, or the correct size or shape.
	• Cover pot with lid to reduce time to boil.

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Surface Cooking

Surface Controls

Use to turn on the surface elements. An infinite choice of heat settings is available from LOW to HIGH. The knobs can be set on or between any of the settings.

Setting the Controls

1.Place pan on surface element.

2.Push in and turn the knob in either direction to the desired heat setting.

•The cooktop surface is marked to identify which element the knob controls.

3.There is an element indicator light on the control panel. When any surface control knob is turned on, the light will turn on. The light will turn off when all the surface elements are turned off.

4.After cooking, turn knob to OFF. Remove pan.

Suggested Heat Settings

The size, type of cookware and cooking operation will affect the heat setting.

Med. HIGH (8-10): Use to brown meat, heat oil for deep fat frying or sauteing. Maintain fast boil for large amounts of liquids.

Medium (5-7): Use to maintain slow boil for large amounts

of liquids and for most frying operations.

Med. LOW (2-4): Use to continue cooking covered foods or steam foods.

Smoothtop Surface

Notes:

•Cooktop may emit light smoke and odor the first few times the cooktop is used. This is normal.

•Smoothtop cooktops retain heat for a period of time after the element is turned off. Turn the elements

off a few minutes before food is completely cooked and use the retained heat to complete cooking. When the hot surface light turns off, the cooking area will be cool

enough to touch. Because of the way they retain heat, the smoothtop elements will not respond to changes in settings as quickly as coil elements.

•In the event of a potential boilover, remove the pan from the cooking surface.

•Never attempt to lift the cooktop.

•The smoothtop surface may appear discolored when it is hot. This is normal and will disappear when the surface cools.

Cooking Areas

The cooking areas on your range are identified by permanent circles on the smoothtop surface. For most efficient cooking, fit the pan size to the element size.

Pans should not extend more than 1/2 to 1-inch beyond the cooking area.

When a control is turned on, a glow can be seen through the smoothtop surface. The element will cycle on and off to maintain the preset heat setting, even on HIGH. For more information on cookware, refer to Cookware Recommendations on page 6.

HIGH: Use to bring liquid to a boil. Always reduce setting to a lower heat when liquids begin to boil or foods begin to cook. Cover pot with lid to reduce time to boil.

LOW: Use to keep foods warm and melt chocolate and butter.

Hot Surface Light

The Hot Surface indicator light is located at the front of the cooking surface near the switches. The lights illuminate when the corresponding cooking area is hot. They will remain

on, even after the control is turned off, until the surface has cooled.

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Tips to Protect the

Smoothtop Surface

Cleaning (see page 3 for more information)

•Before first use, clean the cooktop.

•Clean your cooktop daily or after each use. This will keep your cooktop looking good and can prevent damage.

•If a spillover occurs while cooking, immediately clean the spill from the cooking area while it is hot to prevent a tough cleaning chore later. Using extreme care, wipe spill with a clean, dry towel.

•Do not allow spills to remain on the cooking area or the cooktop trim for a long period of time.

•Never use abrasive cleansing powders or scouring pads which will scratch the cooktop.

•Never use chlorine bleach, ammonia or other cleansers not specifically recommended for use on glass-ceramic.

To Prevent Other Damage

•Do not allow plastic, sugar or foods with high sugar content to melt onto the hot cooktop. Should this happen, clean immediately. (See Cleaning Procedures, page 3.)

•Never let a pan boil dry as this will damage the surface and pan.

•Never use cooktop as a work surface or cutting board.

•Never cook food directly on the surface.

•Do not use a small pan on a large element. Not only does this waste energy, but it can also result in spillovers burning onto the cooking area, which requires extra cleaning.

•Do not use non-flat specialty items that are oversized or uneven such as round bottom woks, rippled bottom and/or oversized canners and griddles.

•Do not use foil or foil-type containers. Foil may melt onto the glass. If metal melts on the cooktop, do not use. Call an authorized Amana Servicer.

To Prevent Marks & Scratches

•Do not use glass pans. They may scratch the surface.

•Never place a trivet or wok ring between the surface and pan. These items can mark or etch the top.

•Do not slide aluminum pans across a hot surface. The pans may leave marks which need to be removed promptly. (See

Cleaning Procedures, page 3.)

•Make sure the surface and the pan bottom are clean before turning on to prevent scratches.

•To prevent scratching or damage to the glass-ceramic top, do not leave sugar, salt or fats on the cooking area.

Wipe the cooktop surface with a clean cloth or paper towel before using.

•Never slide heavy metal pans across the surface since these may scratch.

To Prevent Stains

•Never use a soiled dish cloth or sponge to clean the cooktop surface. A film will remain which may cause stains on the cooking surface after the area is heated.

•Continuously cooking on a soiled surface may/will result in a permanent stain.

Cookware Recommendations

Using the right cookware can prevent many problems, such as food taking longer to cook or achieving inconsistent results. Proper pans will reduce cooking times, use less energy, and cook food more evenly.

Flat Pan Tests

See if your pans are flat.

The Ruler Test:

1.Place a ruler across the bottom of the pan.

2.Hold it up to the light.

3.Little or no light should be visible under the ruler.

The Bubble Test:

1.Put 1 inch of water in the pan. Place on cooktop and turn control to HIGH.

2.Watch the formation of the bubbles as the water heats. Uniform bubbles mean good performance, and uneven bubbles indicate hot spots and uneven cooking.

Select	Avoid
Flat, smooth-bottom	Pans with grooved or warped bottoms.
pans.	Pans with uneven bottoms do not cook
	efficiently and sometimes may not
	boil liquid.
Heavy-gauge pans.	Very thin-gauge metal or glass pans.
Pans that are the	Pans smaller or larger than the
same size as the	element by 1 inch.
element.
Secure handles.	Cookware with loose or broken handles.
	Heavy handles that tilt the pan.
Tight-fitting lids.	Loose-fitting lids.
Flat bottom woks.	Woks with a ring-stand bottom.

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Warranty & Service

Warranty

Limited One Year Warranty -

Parts and Labor

For one (1) year from the original retail purchase date, any part that fails in normal home use will be repaired or replaced free of charge.

Canadian Residents

The above warranties only cover an appliance installed in Canada that has been certified or listed by appropriate test agencies for a compliance to a National Standard of Canada unless the appliance was brought into Canada due to transfer of residence from the United States to Canada.

The specific warranties expressed above are the ONLY warranties provided by the manufacturer. These warranties give you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.

CUSTOMER’S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR AS PROVIDED HEREIN. IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW. MAYTAG CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LIMITATIONS ON THE DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS, SO THESE EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY STATE TO STATE OR PROVINCE TO PROVINCE.

What is Not Covered By These Warranties

1.Conditions and damages resulting from any of the following:

a.Improper installation, delivery, or maintenance.

b.Any repair, modification, alteration, or adjustment not authorized by the manufacturer or an authorized servicer.

c.Misuse, abuse, accidents, unreasonable use, or acts of God.

d.Incorrect electric current, voltage, electrical and/or gas supply.

e.Improper setting of any control.

2.Warranties are void if the original serial numbers have been removed, altered or cannot be readily determined.

3.Light bulbs, water filters and air filters.

4.Products purchased for commercial or industrial use.

5.The cost of service or service call to:

a.Correct installation errors. For products requiring ventilation, rigid metal ducting must be used.

b.Instruct the user on the proper use of the product.

c.Transport the appliance to and from the servicer.

6.Any food loss due to refrigerator or freezer product failures.

7.Expenses for travel and transportation for product service in remote locations.

8.Outside of the United States and Canada this warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer to determine if another warranty applies.

9.Consequential or incidental damages sustained by any person as a result

of any breach of these warranties. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential or incidental damages, so the above exclusion may not apply.

If You Need Service

First see the Troubleshooting section in your Use and Care Guide or call the dealer from whom your appliance was purchased or call Maytag Services, LLC, Customer Assistance at 1-800-688-9900 USA and 1-800-688-2002 Canada to locate an authorized servicer.

•Be sure to retain proof of purchase to verify warranty status. Refer to WARRANTY for further information on owner’s responsibilities for warranty service.

•If the dealer or service company cannot resolve the problem, write to Maytag Services LLC, Attn: CAIR® Center, P.O. Box 2370, Cleveland, TN 37320-2370, or call 1-800-688-9900 U.S.A. and 1-800-688-2002 Canada. U.S. customers using TTY for deaf, hearing impaired or speech impaired, call 1-800-688-2080.

•User’s guides, service manuals and parts information are available from Maytag Services LLC, Customer Assistance.

Notes: When contacting about a service problem, please include

a.Your name, address and telephone number;

b.Model number and serial number;

c.Name and address of your dealer or servicer;

d.A clear description of the problem you are having;

e.Proof of purchase (sales receipt).

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Cuisinière électrique avec deux brûleurs - dessus lisse

Table de cuisson

Guide d’utilisation et d’entrentien

Instructions de sécurité importantes	...........9-11
Nettoyage et entretien ........................................	12
Méthodes de nettoyage
Recherche des pannes .......................................	13
Cuisson sur la surface...................................	14-16
Boutons de commande
Surface à dessus lisse
Garantie et service aprés-vente........................	17
Guía de uso y cuidado.........................................	18