Amana AKS3040 User Manual page 7

Cleaning
PROCEDURES
,, Be sure appliance isoff and all parts
are cool before handling or cleaning.
This isto avoid damageand possible
burns.
,, To prevent staining or discoloration,
clean applianceafter each use,
,, Ifa partisremoved,be sureitiscorrectly
replaced,
and soak for 30 minutes,Scrub again,
rinseand dry,
Donot cleanin dishwasheror self-clean-
ing oven,
CONTROL KNOBS
| Removeknobs in the OFF position by
pulling up,
| Wash,rinseand dr},,, Do notuseabrasive
cleaningagentsas they may scratchthe
finish,
| Turnon eachburnerto be surethe knobs
havebeencorrectlyreplaced,
COOKTOP - PORCELAIN
BURNER CAPS AND SEALED
GAS BURNERS
RemovableBurner Caps
| Allowburnerto cool, Removeburnercap
and wash in soapy water with a plastic
scouringpad, For stubborn soils, clean
with a soap-flied, nonabrasivepad or
Cooktop Cleaning Creme (Part
#20000001)** a nd a sponge,
| Do notclean in dishwasheror self-clean-
ing oven,
Sealed Gas Burner
| Clean frequently, Allow burner to cool,
Cleanwithsoapandplasticscouringpad,
Forstubborn soils,cleanwitha soap-filled,
nonabrasive pad,
| Be carefulnotto getwater intothecenter
of the burner,
Porcelainenamel i s glassfusedonmetaland
may crack or chip with misuse, It is acid
resistant,notacid proof,All spillovers, e spe-
dally acidic or sugary spillovers,should be
wipedup immediately with a drycloth,
| Whencool, wash with soapy water, rinse
and dry,
| Neverwipeoff a warmor hotsurfacewitha
damp cloth, This may cause crackingor
chipping,
| Neveruseovencleaners, a brasive orcaus-
tic cleaning agents on exterior finish of
cooktop,
COOKTOP - STAINLESS STEEL
(SELECT MODELS)
| DO NOT USEANY CLEANINGPROD-
UCTCONTAINING CHLORINE BLEACH.
t Use carewhencleaningthe ignitor,If the
ignitor is wet or damaged the sudace
burnerwill notlight,
| Toensureevencooking performance, keep
burnerportsfree of foodsoils/debris,
BURNER GRATES - PORCELAIN
ON CAST IRON
| Washgrateswith warm,soapywaterand
a nonabrasive, plasticscrubbing pad, For
stubborn soils, clean with a soap-filled,
nonabrasivepad or Cooktop Cleaning
Creme(Part#20000001)** a nda sponge,
If soilremains,re@plyCooktopCleaning
Creme,cover with a damp paper towel
| AL WAYSWfPEWITHTHEGRAINWHEN
CLEANING.
| Daily CleaningiLight Soil -- Wipe with
one of the following- soapy water, white
vinegar/water s olution,Formula409 Glass
and Surface Cleaner*or a similar glass
cleaner- usinga spongeor softcloth,Rinse
and dry,To polishand help preventfinger-
prints, follow with StainlessSteel Magic
Spray(PartNo, 20000008)**,
| Moderate/Heavy SoU-- Wipewithone of
thefollowing- BenAmi*,SmartCleanser*,
orSoftScrub*-usinga dampspongeor soft
cloth,Rinseanddry, Stubborn soilsmaybe
removedwith a damp Scotch-Brite*pad;
rubevenlywiththe grain,Rinseanddry,To
** To order call 1-800-843-0304, U SA; 1-866-587-2002, C anada,
Brand namesare registeredtrademarksof the respectivemanufacturers,
restore lusterandremove streaks,followwith
StainlessSteelMagic Spray,
| Discoloration -- Usinga dampspongeor
softcloth,wipe with CameoStainlessSteel
Cleaner*,Rinse immediatelyand dry, To
remove streaksandrestoreluster,followwith
StainlessSteelMagic Spray,
Service
SURFACE BURNER FAILS TO LIGHT.
| Checkto be sure plug is securelyinserted
into receptacle,
| Checkor re-set circuit breaker, Check or
replacefuse,
| Checkpowersupply,
| Checktobe sureburneriscorrectlyratedfor
your kindof gas,
| Check to be sure burner ports or ignition
ports are not clogged,
| Checkto be sure ignitoris dry' a nd clicking,
Burner will not light if ignitor is damaged,
soiled or wet, If ignitor doesn't click, turn
control knobOFF,
| Check to be sure burner cap is correctly
seatedon the burnerbase,
| Checkthat the gas is turned on,
SURFACEBURNERFLAME LIFTS
t Checktobe surea pan issittingon thegrate
above,
| Contactan authorizedAmanaservicer,
THE FLAME IS UNEVEN.
| Burnerports may be clogged,
| Flamemayneedto be adiusted,Contactan
authorizedAmanaservicer,
SURFACE BURNER FLAME IS
YELLOW IN COLOR.
| Contactan authorizedAmanaservicer,
| Someyellow tips on the flame are accept-
able when usingLP gas,