Amana Electric Smoothtop Range - Manual (Page 13)

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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 it
is 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 High.
For more information on cookware, refer to Cookware
Recommendations on page 13.
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.
WARMING ZONE
DUAL
ELEMENT
Warming Zone
Use the Warming Zone to keep hot cooked
foods warm, such as vegetables, gravies
and oven-safe dinner plates.
Setting the control:
1. Push in and turn the knob. Warming
temperatures are approximate and
are indicated on the control as Min,
2-7 and Max. However, the control can
be set to any position between Min and Max.
Notes:
• Use only cookware and dishes recommended as safe for
oven and cooktop use.
• Always use oven mitts when removing food from the
Warming Zone as cookware and plates will be hot.
• All foods should be covered with a lid or aluminum foil to
maintain food quality.
• When warming pastries and breads the cover should have
an opening to allow moisture to escape.
• Do not use plastic wrap to cover foods. Plastic may melt
on to the surface and be very difficult to clean.
Suggested Settings
Setting Type of food
Min - 2 Breads/Pastries Gravies
Casseroles Eggs
2 - 5 Dinner Plate with Food Sauces
Soups (Cream) Stews
Vegetables Meats
5 - Max Fried Foods Hot Beverages
Soups (Liquid)
SINGLE
ELEMENT
SINGLE
ELEMENT
2. When done, turn the control to OFF and remove food. The
Hot Surface indicator light will go off when the Warming
Zone surface has cooled.
Important:
• Never warm food for longer than one hour (eggs for
30 minutes), as food quality may deteriorate.
• Do not heat cold food on the Warming Zone.
• Heat settings will vary depending on type and amount
of food. Always hold food at proper food temperatures.
USDA recommends food temperatures between
140°-170° F.
Tips to Protect the
Smoothtop Surface
Cleaning
(see page 6 for more information)
• Before first use, clean the cooktop.
• Clean your cooktop daily or after each use. This will keep
your cooktop looking good and can prevent damage.
• If a spillover occurs while cooking, immediately clean the
spill from the cooking area while it is hot to prevent a tough
cleaning chore later. Using extreme care, wipe spill with a
clean dry towel.
• Do not allow spills to remain on the cooking area or the
cooktop trim for a long period of time.
• Never use abrasive cleansing powders or scouring pads
which will scratch the cooktop.
• Never use chlorine bleach, ammonia or other cleansers not
specifically recommended for use on glass-ceramic.
Cont.