Cooking on the Smoothtop
Cooking Safely with
Surface Elements
I A WARMNGI
To avoid riskof seriouspersonal
injury,propertydamage, or fire,
do notleave surface elements
unattendedwhileinoperation.
Grease and spilloverscan ignite
causinga firs.
I_ WARMNGI
To avoidrisk of electricalshock
or serious personalinjury,
• never cook on a broken
smoothtopcookingsurface.
Spilloverscanpenetrate
broken surface and cause
electricshock.
• never clean broken cooktop.
Cleaners can penetrate broken
surface and cause electric
shock.
if smoothtopcookingsurface
breaks,discontinueuse and
notifyan authorizedservicer
immediately.
Setting Surface Element Controls
Push in and turnthe surfaceelement control knobs
in eitherdirectiontoturnon the surfaceelements.
Surface elements are locatedunder the ceramic
cookingsurface and radiateheat throughthe
cooktop.It isnormalforthe element to cycleon and
offduringheating.The controlshave infinite
settingsbetween LO and HI for fine temperature
control.
1. Push in and turn surface element control to
desired setting.
2. When finished cooking,turn controlto OFF
position.
REAR
0
OFF
HI
6
5
oe
O0
8
SURFACEELEMENT
CONTROLSETTINGS
SIM
5
HI
WHEN TO USE SETTING
Use to preparefood at lessthan boiling
temperatures or to simmer.
Use to maintainboilingof largeramounts of food,
lowtemperature frying.
Use to bringfoodto boilingtemperatures.When
food isboilingtemperature settingshould be
reducedto LO through5.
L WARNING {
Toavoid seriouspersonal injury,
do not use a damp or wet clothto
clean up spillson a hotor warm
cooktop.Moistor damp clothson
hot surfaces may result in bums
from steam.
Indicator Lights
Surface element operation is 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 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 lime.
After you cook...
...remember to establisha cleaning routine for your smoothtop. Cooktops can be
sensitive to certain cooking spillovers. Unlike conventional ranges, smoothtops
shouldnot 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, contactour Consumer Affairs department
at 1-800-843-0304.
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