Amana AGC6356KFB User Instructions page 3

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock,
injury to persons, or damage when using the cooktop, follow
basic precautions, including the following:
WARNING:
NEVER use this appliance as a space
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heater to heat or warm the room. Doing so may result in
carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating of the cooktop.
CAUTION:
Do not store items of interest to children in
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cabinets above the cooktop – children climbing on the
cooktop to reach items could be seriously injured.
Proper Installation – The cooktop, when installed, must be
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electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, in
the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical
Code, ANSI/NFPA70 or the Canadian Electrical Code,
Part 1 . Be sure the cooktop is properly installed and
grounded by a qualified technician.
LP Gas Conversion
IMPORTANT: This cooktop is factory set for use with Natural gas.
If you wish to use Liquid Propane (LP), call a licensed professional
to install the LP gas conversion kit (included).
Placement of Burner Heads and Caps
All burner caps and burner bases should be properly installed
BEFORE operating the cooktop. Check that each burner has the
right size head and cap.
Refer to the "Sealed Surface Burners" section for proper burner
head placement details.
Lighting the Burners
IMPORTANT: All burners will click/spark when a knob is pushed
in. A burner will light only if the knob is pushed in and then turned
counterclockwise to IGNITE.
To light the burners:
1. Push in the knob.
2. Turn the knob counterclockwise to IGNITE. Wait until you see
a flame.
3. Turn the knob to anywhere between Hi and LO to the desired
setting.
Power failure
In case of a power failure, burners can be lit manually. Hold a
lit match near the burner and turn the knob counterclockwise
to IGNITE.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
KEY USAGE TIPS
This cooktop is equipped with a three-prong grounding
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plug for your protection against shock hazard and should
be plugged directly into a properly grounded receptacle. Do
not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug.
Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing the
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cooktop.
Injuries may result from the misuse of the cooktop such as
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stepping, leaning, or sitting on the top surface.
Maintenance – Keep cooktop area clear and free from
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combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable
vapors and liquids.
Storage on the cooktop – Flammable materials should not
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be stored on or near surface units.
Top burner flame size should be adjusted so it does not
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extend beyond the edge of the cooking utensil.
Cleaning the Burner: Tips
The burners should be kept clean. Spillovers should be cleaned
immediately since they can clog the openings in the burners.
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are OFF
and the cooktop is cool. For more information, see the "General
Cleaning" section.
Remove the burner cap from the base. Clean the burner cap
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with hot soapy water and then rinse it.
Remove the burner base and clean the gas tube opening
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under the base.
Clean clogged burner ports with a straight pin, needle, or
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small-gauge wire as shown. Do not use a wooden toothpick
or clean in the dishwasher.
Gently clean the igniter with a damp cloth.
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