Care And Cleaning; Caring For The Smoothtop; Cleaning The Downdraft - Amana AKEF3070 Manual

Care and Cleaning

Suggested Cleaning
Part
Control knobs
Cooktop trim
Fan cover and
filter
Vent grate

Caring for the Smoothtop

For routine cleaning, allow top to cool before cleansing. Wash surface with a dampened cloth and smoothtop cleaner
conditioner. Use another clean damp paper towel to wipe off the cleaner. Use a dry paper towel, buff the smoothtop
to make sure all the cleaner conditioner is removed. The smoothtop cleaner conditioner provides a thin layer of
protective polish that helps prevent scratching. Do not use a harsh cleanser or steel wool pad. For specific problems,
see below.

Cleaning the Downdraft

The downdraft has both a grate and a filter. Both parts need to be cleaned frequently. Not cleaning often may result
in foul odors and a possible fire hazard. Both the filter and grate must be in place when using the downdraft exhaust
system.
To clean the grate:
• use warm, soapy water to remove grease and soil from the grate.
• for built up soil allow grate to soak overnight.
• to remove stains from the grate, place grate in bag with ammonia in a cup. Do not allow ammonia to touch grate.
Allow to sit overnight.
• use only nonabrasive cleaners when necessary.
To clean the filter:
• wash filter in warm soapy water.
• filter is dishwasher safe for the upper rack.
• filter may need to be cleaned more than once to remove excessive grease or soil.
• replacement filters are available.
Problem
Brown streaks Cleaning with sponge or cloth containing
soiled detergent water.
and specks
Blackened, burnt Spatters or spillovers on a hot cooking area or
accidental melting of plastic like a bread bag.
on spots
Fine brown gray
Course particles, like salt, become embedded
lines, fine
in top if trapped under pan. Using abrasive
cleaning materials. Scratches from rough
scratches or
ceramic, glass, or ceramic coated cookware.
abrasions
Smearing or
Using too much smoothtop cleaner
conditioner or using a soiled dish cloth.
streaking
Metal or
Sliding or scraping metal utensils across top.
silver/gray marks
Boilovers of sugar syrup on a hot smoothtop
Pitting or flaking
can cause pitting if not removed immediately.
Condensation from cooking can cause
minerals found in water and acids in food to
Hard water spots drip onto smoothtop and cause gray deposits.
Spots are often so thin they appear to be in or
under smoothtop.
RS2420004 Rev. 1
Materials
Pull off knobs. Wash gently but do not soak. Dry and return controls to cooktop,
Mild soap and water
making sure to match flat area on the knob to the flat area on shaft.
Clean cooktop trim with damp cloth and soapy water. If necessary, clean with
Soap and water nonabrasive cleaners or pads. Dry thoroughly when finished to avoid rusting. Do not
use harsh powders, oven cleaners, scouring pads, or steel wool.
Fan must be off before removing filter cover. Clean filter and cover with damp cloth
Soap and water, or and soapy water. To remove grease and dried on soil, soak before cleaning. Rinse
dishwasher and dry after cleaning. Filter and filter cover can be cleaned in dishwasher. Always
replace filter and cover before operating cooktop.
Place grate in plastic bag. Set cup of ammonia in bag with grate. Do not allow
Ammonia
ammonia to touch grate. Seal bag and allow to sit overnight. Wash normally.
Cause
General Directions and Recommendations
Normal cleansing (provided above).
Clean area with smoothtop cleaner conditioner with clean damp paper
towel, nonabrasive nylon pad, or scouring brush.
If spot is not removed, on cool cooktop carefully scrape area with a
safety scraper held at a 30-degree angle.
Fine scratches are not removable but can be minimized by daily use
of smoothtop cleaner conditioner.
Follow label instructions carefully. See Routine Cleaning, above.
Remove marks before top is used again. If marks are not removed by
normal cleaning, use a safety scraper at a 30° angle and cooktop
cleaner conditioner to carefully scrape off the mark.
Turn control to LOW setting long enough to soften spilled material.
Wipe up excess spill with dry cloth. Allow top to cool and carefully
scrape area with a safety scraper held at a
30-degree angle.
Mix smoothtop cleaner conditioner with water and apply thick paste to
stained area. Scrub vigorously. If stain is not removed, reapply
cleaner and repeat process
cool and put a small amount of white vinegar on the spot and let it sit
a few minutes. Use a nonabrasive nylon pad and gently rub the spot.
Wipe off any excess with a damp paper towel, then dry.
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Removal
OR make sure the surface is