Amana 8113P487-60 - Manual (Page 6)

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Smoothtop Surface Notes
• Cooktop may emit light smoke and odor the first few
times the cooktop is used. This is normal.
• Smoothtop cooktops retain heat for a period of time
after the element is turned off. Turn the elements off
a few minutes before food is completely cooked and use
the retained heat to complete cooking. When the hot
surface light turns off, the cooking area will be cool
enough to touch. Because of the way they retain heat, the
smoothtop elements will not respond to changes in
settings as quickly as coil elements.
• In the event of a potential boilover, remove the pan from
the cooking surface.
• Never attempt to lift the cooktop.
• The smoothtop surface may appear discolored when hot.
This is normal and will disappear when the surface cools.
Smoothtop Surface
Cooking Areas
The cooking areas on your range are identified by permanent
circles on the smoothtop surface. For most efficient cooking,
fit the pan size to the element size.
Pans should not extend more than 1 /
2
to 1-inch beyond
the cooking area.
When a control is turned on, a glow can be seen through the
smoothtop surface. The element will cycle on and off to
maintain the preset heat setting, even on Hi.
For more information on cookware, refer to Cookware
Recommendations on page 6 and “Cooking Made Simple”
booklet included with your range.
Hot Surface Light
The Hot Surface indicator light is located on the control panel.
The light will be illuminated when any cooking area is hot. It
will remain on, even after the control is turned off, until the
area has cooled.
Surface Cooking
SINGLE
ELEMENT
DUAL
ELEMENT
WARMING ZONE
SINGLE
ELEMENT
Warming Drawer
The Warming Drawer is used for keeping hot foods at serving
temperature. It may also be used for warming breads and
pastries.
Operating the Controls:
1. If using the rack, position it where needed.
2. Push in and turn the control knob to
the desired setting.
3. Allow the drawer to preheat for
ten minutes.
4. Place food in warming drawer.
5. When finished, turn the knob to OFF.
Remove food from the drawer.
Warming Drawer Notes:
• Do not warm food for more than one hour (eggs 30
minutes) after cooking.
• Food must be at serving temperature before being
placed in the drawer.
• Breads, pastries and fruit pies may be warmed from
room temperature on High setting.
• Use only oven-safe cookware.
• Remove food from plastic bags and place in oven-safe
cookware.
• Serving dishes and plates can be warmed while pre-
heating the drawer.
• Cover food with a lid or aluminum foil. Do not use
plastic wrap. ( Fried foods do not need to be covered.)
Warming Chart
SUGGESTED SETTINGS
Setting Type of Food
Med - High Bacon Beef - Rare
(4 - High) Casseroles Cooked Cereals
Dinner Plate Eggs
Enchiladas Fish/Seafood
Fried Food Gravy, Cream Sauces
Ham Hamburger Patties
Hors d’oeuvres Lamb
Pancakes Pizza
Pork Potatoes - Baked
Potatoes - Mashed Poultry
Vegetables Waffles
Low - Med Biscuits Coffee Cake
(Low - 3) Pies Warming - Plates