Amana AKT3000* - Manual (Page 8)

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Operating Dual Radiant Element
(Some Models)
1.
Push down on control knob and turn to desired
setting.
(Figure 7)
• To use inner and outer element simultaneously,
turn control knob to settings with double lines
between settings.
• To use inner element only, turn control knob to
settings with single line between settings.
• You will be to see the element turn on and off
while you are cooking. Element cycles on and off
to maintain temperature.
2. Turn control knob to OFF position when finished
cooking.
OFF
HI
LO
ME
D
L O
M
ED
H I
Figure 7
Operating 10 Position Halogen Element
(Some Models)
1.
Push down on control knob and turn to desired
setting.
(Figure 8)
• Control clicks at each of 10 positions.
• 10 position switch radiates a constant amount of
heat without cycling. The Halogen element only
cycles if left on HI setting for extend periods of
time, without a pan, or if a pan has boiled dry.
• Halogen element does not illuminate at settings LO
thru 3. The higher the setting the brighter the
element becomes.
2. Turn control knob to OFF position when finished
cooking.
OFF
HI
LO
2
3
4
5 6
7
8
9
Figure 8
Surface Element Settings
LO or LO–3
Use to prepare food at less than boiling temperatures or
to simmer.
MED LO or 4–5
Use to boil moderate amounts of liquid.
MED or 6–7
Use to maintain boiling of larger amounts of food, low
temperature frying and to maintain correct pressure in a
pressure cooker.
MED HI or 7–9
Used to fry meat and poultry or to maintain deep-fat
frying temperatures.
HI
Use to bring food to boiling temperatures. When food is
boiling temperature setting should be reduced to
MED
through HI.
Indicator Hot/Lights
Located in center of control panel, cooktop has 4
indicator lights. When element is on, corresponding
indicator light glows. After the surface controls are turned
off, the appropriate surface indicator light will continue to
glow until the surface elements have cooled. The length
of time each light remains on will vary. Do not expect the
lights for two different heating areas to go off at the same
time even if the elements were turned off simultaneously.
Cooking Utensils
For best cooking results, use a pan with a flat bottom.
Determine if pan has a flat bottom.
(Figure 13)
1. Rotate a ruler along bottom of pan. If pan is not flat,
gaps between bottom of pan and edge of ruler occur.
2. A small groove or mark on a pan does not effect
cooking times. However, if a pan has a gap, formed
rings, or an uneven bottom, it does not cook
efficiently and in some cases may not boil liquid.
Figure 13