Amana AGDS901 Service Manual page 7

Important Safety Information
Precautions
• Do not cook food directly on range top surface, 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 range top
surface. Scratching or metal marking can result.
• Do not use cookware with rough bottoms. They may
scratch burner grates.
• Do not use damp sponge or dishcloth to clean range
top. A film of soil-laden detergent water may collect on
range top.
• Do not leave fat heating unless you remain nearby. Fat
can ignite if overheated by spilling onto hot surfaces.
• Do not use range top surface as a cutting board.
Delayed Ignition
Surface Burners
Burner should ignite within 4 seconds. If burner does not
ignite within 4 seconds turn control knob to OFF position.
Try burner again. If burner still does not ignite within 4
seconds, contact an authorized servicer.
Bake Burner Flame
Allow no more than 40–60 seconds before burner ignites
and heat is felt. To check for heat, open oven door to first
stop and place hand over oven door. If heat is not felt,
turn temperature knob to OFF position. If burner
repeatedly fails to ignite, contact an authorized servicer.
Broiler Flame
Allow no more than 40–60 seconds before burner
ignites and flame is seen. If burner does not ignite, turn
temperature knob to OFF position. If burner repeatedly
fails to ignite within 40–60 seconds, contact an
authorized servicer.
Radiant screen style broiler flame should appear hazy or
fuzzy. Haze should be no more than 3/8–inch thick. The
radiant screen should begin to glow red or orange within
1–2 minutes.
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