Amana AKES3060, AKED3060 Owner's Manual

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Electric Downdraft Cooktop Owner's Manual

AKES3060* AKED3060*

English .................................................................... 2

Español ................................................................... 20

Français .................................................................. 40

* 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

Model Identification.................................................. 2

Important Safety Information

All Appliances....................................................... 3

Surface Cooking Units.......................................... 3

Glass/Ceramic Cooking Surfaces ......................... 4

Exhaust Vent........................................................ 4

In Case of Fire ..................................................... 4

Precautions.......................................................... 4

Installation

Unpacking Cooktop .............................................. 4

Countertop Cutout and Clearances....................... 4

Cooktop Dimensions ............................................ 5

Countertop Cutout ................................................ 5

Minimum Cabinet Requirements........................... 5

Minimum Requirements Below Cooktop ............... 5

Minimum Clearances to Combustible Material ...... 6

Duct Locations ..................................................... 6

Duct Connections................................................. 7

Duct Length.......................................................... 7

Duct Length Piece Equivalents ............................. 7

Electrical Installation Requirements ...................... 8

Junction Box Location .......................................... 8

Power Supply Connection..................................... 9

Removing and Reinstalling Cooktop ..................... 9

Modules

Coil Modules ........................................................ 10

Smoothtop Modules ............................................. 10

Grille Module........................................................ 10

Griddle ................................................................. 10

Rotisserie............................................................. 10

Installing Modules................................................. 11

Placing Meat on Spit............................................. 13

Operation

Coil Modules ........................................................ 13

Smoothtop Module ............................................... 14

Smoke Control Grille ............................................ 14

Griddle ................................................................. 15

Rotisserie............................................................. 15

Exhaust Fan......................................................... 15

Cooking Utensils

Testing Pan for Flatness ....................................... 16

Cleaning

Cleaning Cooktop................................................. 17

Cleaning Smoothtop Module................................. 18

Removing Glass Panel and Gasket ...................... 19

Before You Call for Service ...................................... 19

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. Find product information on serial label located under burner top. Record following information: Model Number: ________________________________ Manufacturing Number: _________________________ Serial or S/N Number:___________________________ Date of purchase: ______________________________ Dealer’s name and address:

______________________________________ ______________________________________ ______________________________________

Keep a copy of sales receipt for future reference or in case warranty service is required. For questions call Consumer Affairs Department at 1-800-843-0304 inside U.S.A. 319-622-5511 outside U.S.A. To locate an authorized servicer, call 1-800-628-5782. Warranty service must be performed by an authorized servicer. Amana also recommends contacting an authorized servicer if service is required after warranty expires.

Important Safety Information

WARNING

This appliance contains or produces a chemical or chemicals which can cause death or serious illness and which are known to the state of California to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. To reduce the risk from substances in the fuel or from fuel combustion make sure this appliance is installed, operated, and maintained according to the instructions in this booklet.

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.

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.

4. Wear Protective 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 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 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 greasyspillovers that may ignite.

3. Make Sure Drip Bowls Are in Place. Absence of these pans or bowls during cooking may subject wiring or components underneath to damage.

4. Protective Liners. Do not use aluminum foil to line drip bowls. Improper installation of these liners may result in a risk of electrical shock, or fire.

5. 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.

Installation

6. 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.

7. Do Not Soak Removable Heating Elements. Heating elements should never be immersed in water.

Glass/Ceramic Cooking Surfaces

1. Do Not Cook on Broken Smoothtop module. If module 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 Smoothtop Module 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.

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 off. The fan, if operating, may spread the flame.

3. Turn off power at fuse panel.

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.

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.

Countertop Cutout and Clearances

Prepare countertop opening according to dimensions shown in diagrams.

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.

To avoid improper installation, do not install cooktop in island above wall oven. Cooktop cannot be vented vertically if above wall oven.

Precautions

• Do not cook food directly on heating element, 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.

Cooktop Dimensions

Minimum Cabinet Requirements

Single cabinet installation requires a 36-inch width base cabinet.

D—21½ inches W—29½ inches

Countertop Cutout

Minimum Requirements Below Cooktop

• Shaded blower area is 77/8 inches deep from top of countertop to blower bottom.

• Unshaded cutout area is 4 inches deep from top of countertop to burner box bottom.

Top View

Front

A—Edge of cutout B—83/16 inches C—67/16 inches

A—2½ inches minimum B—2 inches minimum C—3½ inches minimum W—287/8 inches D—205/8 inches

D—Top of countertop E—4 inches F—77/8 inches

G—Top of countertop H—4 inches J—77/8 inches

Front View

Side View

Front

Minimum Clearances to Combustible Material

Duct Locations

Cooktop can be vented vertically or horizontally. If vented horizontally, vent air through exterior to left or rear wall if possible. If vented vertically, locate hole between floor joists.

If cooktop is installed in island above wall oven, vent horizontally and then vertically. Confirm adequate spacing on left side or rear of island for duct.

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—2 inches minimum C—1½ inches minimum D—3 inches (both sides)

A—6 inches B—47/32 inches C—Center line of cutout

D—12½ inches E—Back edge of cutout F—10½ inches G—43/8 inches between top of counter and top of

duct cutout.

Duct Connections

Blower Exhaust

3¼ x 10 inch ducting pieces

3¼ x 10 inch to 6 inch

transition = 5 equivalent

foot

3¼ x 10 inch to 6 inch

transition = 4½

equivalent feet

3¼ x 10 inch flat elbow =

12 equivalent feet

3¼ x 10 inch 90 degree

elbow = 5 equivalent feet

3¼ x 10 inch wall cap

(Unrestricted) = 0

equivalent feet

•` Blower exhaust faces towards rear wall. Connect blower exhaust to ducting with 3¼ x 10 piece. No screws are necessary.

• Do not install 2 elbow fittings next to each other. Two elbow fittings joined together create unusual air patterns and can result in poor ventilation.

• Do not vent into an attic or crawl space. Always vent outside.

• Seal all joints in venting system with duct tape to avoid smoke or odor in home.

• Do not use laundry wall caps. Wall cap must have minimum of 28 square inches free air space.

Ducting

Adjustable transition piece

Duct Length Piece Equivalents

Duct Length

Maximum allowable calculated duct length is 60 equivalent feet.

• Use “Duct Length Piece Equivalents” section to calculate duct length.

• Flexible duct is not recommended. However, if it is used, one foot of flexible duct is equal to two feet of smooth metal duct.

Electrical Installation Requirements

6 inch ducting pieces

6 inch to 3¼ x 10 inch

transition = 5 equivalent

feet

6 inch to 3¼ x 10 inch

transition = 1 equivalent

foot

6 inch 90 degree elbow =

5 equivalent feet

6 inch 45 degree elbow =

2½ equivalent feet

6 inch wall cap

(Unrestricted) = 0

equivalent feet

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.

Cooktop requires a 3 wire 240 volt, 60 hertz, AC circuit protected by a separate 30 amp circuit breaker or time delay fuse. Ground cooktop using #10 gauge ground wire attached to burner box.

Junction Box Location

Power supply enters cooktop in right, rear corner. Junction box must be located within 30 inches of power supply entry point. Locate junction box within shaded area.

A—6¾ inches B—Within 30 inches of power supply entry point C—24 inches D—Center line

Power Supply Connection

WARNING

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.

Option 2-United States Only (Cooktop Wire—House Wire)

Bare and White—Neutral (White) Red—Power Line (Red) Black—Power Line (Black)

GRD

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.

In United States 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.

In Canada to avoid risk of electrical shock or personal injury, do not ground through neutral wire.

Cooktop has approximately 36 inches of flexible wire conduit attached to rear of cooktop. Approximately 6 inches of bare ground wire and 3 insulated wires, black, red, and green extend beyond end of conduit. 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.

Option 1-United States or Canada (Cooktop Wire—House Wire)

Bare—Ground (Green) White—Neutral (White) Red—Power Line (Red) Black—Power Line (Black)

A—Conduit W—White neutral wire GRD—Bare ground wire

Removing and Reinstalling Cooktop

WARNING

1. Turn off circuit breaker or electrical supply.

2. Disconnect cooktop wires from house wires.

• See “Power Supply Connection” section.

3. Disconnect cooktop venting.

• See “Duct Connections” section.

4. Lift cooktop out of cutout.

5. Reverse procedure to reinstall cooktop.

Modules

This cooktop features a choice of different modules, shown below. On model AKED3060, surface element modules can be installed on either side. Model AKES3060 only accepts modules on right side. Call your local authorized dealer for information on how to purchase modules.

Coil Modules

Two coil element modules are available. Each coil module has 1 large and 1 small element. One module has large element in front and other has small element in front. Elements can not be switched in module.

Grille Module

Griddle

Smoothtop Modules

Two smoothtop modules are available. Halogen smoothtop module has 1 halogen and 1 radiant element. Radiant smoothtop module has 2 radiant elements.

Rotisserie

Installing Modules

WARNING

Installing Smoke Control Grill™ Module

1. Turn all controls to OFF.

2. Place module pan with terminal opening towards plug.

To avoid risk of personal injury, all controls must be in "OFF" position before removing or installing modules.

Installing Coil and Smoothtop Modules

1. Turn all controls to OFF.

2. Hold module with terminals pointing toward rear of range.

3. Place end of module into cooktop well with terminals facing rear of well.

• If module pan from grille or griddle module is in

well, remove before installing coil module.

Rear

Well

Front

Rear

Well

Terminal opening

Front

Module pan

3. Place grease shield into module pan.

• Smoke control grille element will not operate if shield is not in place.

4. Slide module towards rear of cooktop until module engages. Lower front of module into well.

Removing Coil and Smoothtop Modules

1. Turn all controls to OFF. Make sure module is cool.

2. Using tab on front of module, lift up slightly.

• Do not lift module too high. Lifting module too high

can cause damage to terminals.

3. Pull module toward the front of cooktop and carefully lift it out.

4. Hold grille element with terminals pointing toward rear of cooktop.

• Slide terminals into plug as far as they go.

• Check grille element to make sure it is fully

engaged into plug.

5. Place Grille on module pan.

• To remove grille module turn all controls to OFF, allow to cool, and reverse steps above.

Installing Griddle

1. Turn all controls to OFF.

2. Install module pan, grease shield and griddle element according to “Installing Smoke Control Grill™ Module” section.

3. With grease trap toward rear of cooktop, place griddle pan over of element.

• To remove griddle module turn all controls to OFF

and reverse steps above.

Installing Rotisserie

1. Turn all control knobs to OFF position.

2. Remove grille grates from grille module.

3. Install module pan, grease shield and griddle element according to “Installing Smoke Control Grill™ Module” section.

4. Place rotisserie rack on grille module as shown below.

5. Slide rotisserie motor on rack as shown below.

Grease trap

6. After meat is put on spit and spit is placed on rack, plug rotisserie into 120 volt AC outlet.

• See “Placing Meat on Spit” section.

• Motor turns at approximately 3 rpm.

Operation

Placing Meat on Spit

Cook 3 to 3½ pound portions of meat for best results.

1. Slide small fork on spit so points face away from handle.

2. Push meat onto spit so meat is centered on spit.

• Spit must be through center of meat so weight is

balanced as meat turns.

3. Slide second small fork onto spit so points face towards handle.

4. Push small forks into meat and tighten down set screw on both forks.

5. Push end of spit into socket on rotisserie motor.

6. Rest handle on the rotisserie rack.

Coil Modules

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.

1. Push in and turn surface element control to desired setting.

• Cooktop has 1 indicator light for all control knobs.

When an element is on, indicator light glows red.

• Surface element control does not stop at each

setting. See settings below. LO—Use to prepare food at less than boiling temperatures or to simmer.

2 through 6—Use to maintain boiling of larger amounts of food, low temperature frying and to maintain correct pressure in a pressure cooker.

HI—Use to bring food to boiling temperatures. When food is boiling, temperature setting should be reduced.

2. When finished cooking, turn control to OFF.

OFF

Surface element control knob

SIM

Smoothtop Module

Smoke Control Grille

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.

To avoid risk of serious personal injury never cook on a broken smoothtop module. Spillovers or cleaners can penetrate surface of module and create a risk of electrical shock. If smoothtop module breaks, discontinue use and notify an authorized servicer immediately.

• Use heavy-gauge metal cookware not including cast iron.

• 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, ceramic, or enamel-porcelain cookware. Small imperfections on bottom of such cookware can scratch smoothtop module surface.

• Module 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.

• Do not use a pan that overhangs burner by more than 1 inch.

1. Push in and turn surface element control to desired

setting.

• Cooktop has 1 indicator light for all control knobs. When an element is on, indicator light glows red.

2. When finished cooking, turn control to OFF.

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.

To avoid risk of property damage, do not use metal cooking utensils on the grille.

1. Before using grille for first time wash it with warm soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Lightly wipe top of grille surface with cooking oil to prevent food from sticking (do not use shortening or butter). Let cooking oil remain on grille surface.

2. Trim excess fat from around meats to prevent smoking and flare-ups.

3. Push in and turn right or left front control knob (depending on where grille is located) to select a temperature.

• If you use right or left rear control knob, indicator

lights, but element does not heat, and fan does not operate.

• Fan turns on at low speed.

4. Preheat grille for approximately 10 minutes to improve charbroiled flavor.

• Do not heat grille for extended periods on HI

setting without food. Extreme temperatures may separate non-stick finish from metal.

• Do not precook food before grilling unless it is

immediately placed on grille.

5. Place food on grille.

• Check that meats are done before removing them

from grille. Meats often brown quickly on outside, but are not done in middle.

• If meat begins to cook too quickly on outside,

reduce grille heat.

6. When finished cooking, turn control to OFF.

7. Clean grille pan and smoke control grille.

• Always use nylon, hard rubber, or wooden kitchen

tools on conventional no-stick finish.

OFF

Surface element control knob

SIM

Griddle

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.

To avoid risk of property damage, do not use metal cooking utensils on the griddle.

1. Before using griddle for first time, wash with warm soapy water. Rinse and dry thoroughly. Lightly wipe top of griddle surface with cooking oil to prevent food from sticking (do not use shortening or butter). Let cooking oil remain on the surface.

2. Push in and turn right or left front control knob (depending on where grille is located) to select a temperature.

• If you use right or left rear control knob, indicator

lights, but element does not heat and fan does not operate.

• Fan turns on at low speed.

3. Place food on griddle.

• Do not allow the griddle pan to become full of

grease. Clean after each use.

4. When finished cooking, turn control to OFF.

5. Clean grille pan and griddle.

• Do not clean griddle element. Soil on element

burns off during subsequent use.

• Always use nylon, hard rubber, or wooden kitchen

tools on conventional no-stick finish.

Exhaust Fan

Two speed fan is built into center of rangetop. Fan is located beneath vent area. Fan operation is necessary to remove cooking vapors, odors, and smoke.

• Fan automatically turns on at low speed when using grille or griddle. Fan can be manually turned to high speed.

• Fan cannot be turned off while grille, griddle, or rotisserie are operating.

• Fan can be used during any cooking operation or to ventilate cooking area.

1. Turn fan knob to desired setting.

2. Turn fan to OFF when you are finished using it.

OFF

Exhaust fan control knob

Rotisserie

1. Trim excess fats from meats.

2. Plug rotisserie into 120 volt AC outlet and move switch to ON position. .

3. Push in and turn right front control knob to desired setting.

• Fan automatically comes on at low speed.

4. When finished cooking, turn control knob to OFF position.

5. Wait 15 minutes for rotisserie to cool before cleaning.

Cooking Utensils

• Use proper pan size. Do not use utensils that overhang element by more than 1 inch.

• Use care when using glazed cooking utensils. Some glass, earthenware, or other glazed utensils break due to sudden temperature changes.

• Select utensils without broken or loose handles. Handles should not be heavy enough to tilt pan.

• Select utensils with flat bottoms.

• Use flat bottom wok. Do not use a wok with a ring stand.

Flat bottom wok

Ring stand wok

Utensil Material Character istics

Type Temperature

Response

Aluminum Heats and Cools

Quickly

Cas t Iron Heats and Cools

Slowly

Copper Tin Lined

Enamelware Depends on

Ceramic (Glas s) Heats and Cools

Stainless Steel Heats and Cools

Heats and Cools Quickly

Base Metal

Quickly

at Moderate Rate

Uses

Frying, Brais ing, Roas ting

Low Heat Cooking, Frying

Gourmet Cooking, Wine Sauces, Egg Dishes

Low Heat Cooking

Soups, Sauces, Vegetables, General Cooking

Testing Pan for Flatness

For best cooking results, use a pan with a flat bottom. 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 occur.

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 water.

Cleaning

Part

Materials to Use

General Directions

Drip bowls can be removed for ease in cleaning. For extra dried

on soil, soak the bowls in warm soapy water.

The coil elements do not need to be cleaned. Any food spilled on

the element during cooking will burn off. Never immerse coil

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

surfaces

Clean cooktop and gasket under control knobs 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

Soap and water, or

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.

Module pan and

grease shield

Soap and water, or

dishwasher

Clean with nylon brush, plastic scrub pad, or damp cloth and

soapy water.

Smoothtop

module

Soap and water or

smoothtop cleaner

Allow top to cool before cleaning. Wash surface with a dampened

cloth and soapy water. For extra dried on soil, scrub surface with

smoothtop cleaner conditioner available from an Amana Dealer.

A single edge razor blade can be used to scrap off dried on soil.

Do not use a harsh cleanser or steel wool pad. Metal markings

should be cleaned after each use. If metal markings are allowed

to remain on the module they will become increasingly difficult to

remove.

Cleaning Cooktop

Drip bowls Soap and water

Coil element Soap and water

Soap and water

elements in water.

Gasket under control knobs can be removed for cleaning.

filter

dishwasher

conditioner

Cleaning Smoothtop Module

Problem

Cause

To Prevent

To Remove

Brown streaks

and specks

Cleaning with a sponge or

cloth containing soil laden

detergent water.

Use smoothtop cleaner

conditioner with clean damp

paper towel.

Use light application of

smoothtop cleaner conditioner

with clean damp paper towel.

Blackened,

burned-on spots

Spatters or spillovers landing

on a hot cooking area or

accidental melting of plastic

film like a bread bag.

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 single edge

razor blade held at a 30 degree

angle.

Fine brown gray

lines or fine

scratches or

abrasions which

have collected

soil

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.

Wipe bottom of cookware

before cooking. Clean top

daily with smoothtop cleaner

conditioner with clean damp

paper towel. Do not use

ceramic 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.

Use small amounts of

smoothtop cleaner

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 scrapping 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, or

scouring brush. Rinse

thoroughly and dry.

Pitting or flaking

Boilovers of sugar syrup on

a hot smoothtop can cause

pitting if not removed

immediately.

Watch sugar and syrups

carefully to avoid boilovers.

Turn control to low setting.

Using several papertowels.

Allow cooktop to cool and

carefully scrape area with a

single edge razor blade 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 range top and

cause gray deposits. Spots

are often so thin they appear

to be in or under smoothtop.

Make sure bottom of

cookware is dry before

cooking. Daily use of

smoothtop cleaner

conditioner helps keep top

free of hard water, mineral

deposits and food

discoloration.

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.

Also try cleaning process of

smearing and streaking.

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