Amana AKR2000* Owner's Manual

Electric Cooktop
Owner's Manual

AKR2000*

* Additional alphanumeric characters

representing other models in series may
follow each model number.

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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

Asure™ Extended Service Plan .............................. 2

Important Safety Information

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

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

In Case of Fire ........................................................ 3

Precautions............................................................3

Installation

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

Counter Top Cutout and Clearances ........................ 4

Securing Cooktop to Counter Top............................5

Electrical Installation Requirements ........................5

Junction Box Location ............................................5

Power Supply Connection .......................................5

Removing and Reinstalling Cooktop ........................6

Operation

Operating Surface Elements ...................................6

Cooking Utensils ....................................................6

Testing Pan for Flatness .........................................7

Cleaning Cooktop ...................................................7

Before You Call for Service.........................................7

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 Refrigeration, Inc., 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 Refrigeration, Inc. also recommends contacting
an authorized servicer if service is required after
warranty expires.

Asure™ Extended Service Plan

Amana Refrigeration Inc. offers long-term service
protection for this new cooktop. Asure™ Extended
Service Plan is specially designed to supplement
Amana’s strong warranty. Asure™ provides budgetable
protection for up to 3 additional years. This plan covers
parts, labor, and travel charges. Call 1-800-528-2682 for
information.

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Important Safety Information

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 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. Proper relationship of utensil to
burner will also improve efficiency.

2. Never Leave Surface Units Unattended at High Heat
Settings—Boilover causes smoking and greasy
spillovers that may ignite.

3. Make Sure Reflector Pans or 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 except as suggested in the manual.
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 range top service without breaking
due to sudden change in temperature.

6. Utensil Handles Should be Turned Inward and Not
Extend 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.

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

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”.

Precautions

• Do not cook food directly on cooktop 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 slide rough metal objects across cooktop

surface. Scratching or metal marking can result.

• Do not use cookware with rough bottoms. They

may scratch element surface. Glass and ceramic
cookware can be used on coil elements.

• Do not use damp sponge or dishcloth to clean

cooktop. A film of soil-laden detergent water may
collect on range top. If this should happen, Amana
Cooktop Cleaning Cream removes this type of
stain.

• 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.

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.

CAUTION

Do not store gasoline or other combustible materials
near cooktop.

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