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LO
OFF
HI
MED
Cooking on the Smoothtop
Setting Surface Element Controls
Push in and turn the surface element control
knobs in either direction to turn on the
surface elements. Surface elements are
located under the ceramic cooking surface
and radiate heat through the cooktop. It is
normal for the element to cycle on and off
during heating. The controls have infinite
settings between
LO and HI for fine temperature control.
1. Push in and turn surface element
control to desired setting.
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 your 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, depress switch to LARGE position.
To use inner element only, turn switch to SMALL
position.
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.
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.
LARGE
SMALL
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.
After you cook...
...remember to establish a cleaning routine for your smoothtop. Cooktops can be
sensitive to certain cooking spillovers. Unlike conventional ranges, 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 (800) 843-0304.
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
each 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.
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