Akh, Ak2H, Cak2H, And Cakh Unit Description; Akt, Ak2T, And Cak2T Unit Description; Operating Surface Elements All Models; Operating Single Radiant Element - Amana AK2H30, AK2H36E2, AK2HW2 Service Manual

Operating Instructions
AKH, AK2H, CAK2H, and CAKH Unit
Description
AKH and CAKH units feature one halogen element.
AK2H units feature two Haloring elements. Halogen
elements reach cooking temperature quickly and provide
an even heat. Both features improve cooking
performance.
Halogen elements have two quartz halogen lamps which
produce heat quickly and a glowing light when turned on.
Halogen elements also use a resistance coil element.
The coil element helps provide an even cooking heat.
Haloring elements feature a circular quartz halogen
bulb and a resistance coil.
Non-halogen elements feature resistance coils designed
to provide a quicker and brighter visual response than
that of conventional coil elements. These elements in
some models are star shaped.
AKH and CAKH cooktops feature push-to-turn control
knobs. These knobs permit an infinite number of
settings. The elements cycle off and on to maintain the
desired setting. Indicator lights glow red to indicate which
surface areas are operating. After the elements are
turned off, the indicator lights remain on until the cooking
surface areas reach a safe temperature. A temperature
limiter on each element protects the glass/ceramic
cooktop from damage caused by overheating.
On the AK2H*2 and CAK2H*2 models, the two control
knobs for the halogen burners have 10 settings which
produce four visible brightness levels. The lowest setting
offers only 5.5% of the maximum setting for a true low
simmer. The other two control knobs operate the radiant
elements and are infinite switches. These models, the
AKH and CAKH also have dual Radiant element and a
Quick Star Radiant element.

AKT, AK2T, and CAK2T Unit Description

AKT, AK2T, and CAK2T feature radiant heating
elements. Three radiant elements and one dual radiant
element are included with AK2T and CAK2T models.
Dual radiant elements feature two burner sizes to match
cooking utensils. Either a six or nine inch surface area
can be selected by turning a single knob.

Operating Surface Elements All Models

Operating Single Radiant Element

Push in and turn control knob to desired setting. The
radiant element cycles on and off to maintain desired
heat setting. Turn all controls to OFF when finished.
Single Radiant Element Control Knob

Operating Dual Radiant Element

The double lines between settings on the dual radiant
element control knob indicate both the inner and outer
element is being used. The single lines indicate that only
the inner element is being used.
Dual Radiant Element Control Knob
To operate the inner and outer element push in and turn
the control knob to the double line settings. To operate
only the inner element push in and turn the control knob
to the single line settings. The dual radiant element will
cycle on and off to maintain desired heat setting. When
finished, turn control knob to OFF position.
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