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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.
Contents
Model Identification ................................................. |
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Parts and Accessories ............................................ |
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Service .................................................................... |
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Asure™ Extended Service Plan .............................. |
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Important Safety Information |
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All Appliances ......................................................... |
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Surface Cooking Units ............................................ |
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Glass/Ceramic Cooking Surfaces ........................... |
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Exhaust Vent .......................................................... |
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In Case of Fire ........................................................ |
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Precautions ............................................................ |
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Installation |
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Unpacking Cooktop ................................................. |
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Countertop Options ................................................. |
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Countertop Cutout and Clearances .......................... |
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Cooktop Dimensions ............................................... |
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Countertop Cutout ................................................... |
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Minimum Cabinet Requirements ............................. |
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Minimum Clearances to Combustible Material ........ |
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Electrical Installation Requirements ........................ |
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Junction Box Location ............................................. |
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Power Supply Connection ....................................... |
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Removing and Reinstalling Cooktop ........................ |
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Operation |
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Cooking with Smoothtop Elements ......................... |
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Operating Single Radiant Element .......................... |
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Operating Dual Radiant Element |
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(Some Models) ....................................................... |
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Operating 10 Position Halogen Element |
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(Some Models) ....................................................... |
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Surface Element Settings ....................................... |
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Indicator Hot/Lights ................................................. |
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Cooking Utensils ........................................................ |
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Cleaning ..................................................................... |
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Before Calling for Service ............................................ |
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Warranty .................................................................... |
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Complete enclosed registration card and promptly return. If registration card is missing, call Consumer Affairs Department at 1-800-843-0304 inside U.S.A. 319-622-5511 outside U.S.A. When contacting Amana, provide product information located on rating plate. Rating plate is located on the underside of he cooktop. Record the following:
Model Number: ______________________________
Manufacturing Number: ________________________
Serial or S/N Number: _________________________
Date of purchase: _____________________________
Dealer’s name and address: ____________________
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Purchase replacement parts and additional accessories (e.g., refrigerator shelves, dryer racks, or cooktop modules) over the phone. To order accessories for your Amana product, call 1-800-843-0304 inside U.S.A. or 319-622-5511 outside U.S.A.
Keep a copy of sales receipt for future reference or in case warranty service is required. Any questions or to locate an authorized servicer, call 1-800-NAT-LSVC (1-800-628-5782) inside U.S.A. 319-622-5511 outside U.S.A. Warranty service must be performed by an authorized servicer. Amana, also recommends contacting an authorized servicer if service is required after warranty expires.
Amana offers long-term service protection for this new range. Asure™ Extended Service Plan is specially designed to supplement Amana’s strong warranty. This plan covers parts, labor, and travel charges.
Call 1-800-528-2682 for information.
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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 any servicing.
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.
CAUTION
Do not obstruct the flow of combustion or ventilation air.
Do not store gasoline or other combustible materials near cooktop.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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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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.
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.
•Remove all packing and printed material packed with cooktop.
•Slide cooktop out of box.
•To avoid damage, do not slide cooktop across countertop.
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.
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.
•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 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.
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.
WARNING
To avoid property damage or personal injury, observe the following specifications.
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.
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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