Amana AK2H30, AK2H36E2, AK2HW2 Troubleshooting Procedures, Problems, Halogen Elements

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Troubleshooting Procedures

Problems		Halogen Elements	Quick Star Element	Solid Disk Element
Broken glass−	Replace heater panel. Check		Replace heater panel. Check	Replace heater panel. Check
ceramic heater	for runaway surface control,		for runaway surface control,	for runaway surface control,
panel.	faulty limit switch that could		faulty limit switch that could	faulty limit switch that could
	have caused heater panel to		have caused heater panel to	have caused heater panel to
	break.		break.	break.

Stained glass−	Try to remove stain by using		Try to remove stain by using	Try to remove stain by using
ceramic heater	Bon−Ami, Soft Scrub, Elco,		Bon−Ami, Soft Scrub, Elco,	Bon−Ami, Soft Scrub, Elco,
panel.	Cooktop Cleaning Creme or		Cooktop Cleaning Creme or	Cooktop Cleaning Creme or
	baking soda.		baking soda.	baking soda.

Glass−ceramic	Manufacturing process gives		Manufacturing process gives	Manufacturing process gives
heater is wavy or	glass glass−ceramic heater		glass glass−ceramic heater	glass glass−ceramic heater
uneven.	panel a slight wave across		panel a slight wave across	panel a slight wave across
	surface.		surface.	surface.
	This IS NOT a defect.		This IS NOT a defect.	This IS NOT a defect.

Red spots or lines	Glass−ceramic heater panels		Glass−ceramic heater panels	Does not apply.
visible through	are slightly opaque. Element		are slightly opaque. Element
glass−ceramic	may transfer a glow through		may transfer a glow through
heater panel.	a panel. This IS NOT a		a panel. This IS NOT a
	defect in the unit and has no		defect in the unit and has no
	effect on performance.		effect on performance.

Performance of	1.	See test Procedures.	1. See test Procedures.	1. See test Procedures.
surface element is	2.	Make sure pans are flat	2. Make sure pans are flat	2. Make sure pans are flat
poor.		on bottom.	on bottom.	on bottom.

Multi−Position	1.	Improper wiring.	Does not apply.	Does not apply.
halogen heater	2.	Ground not connected.
performance poor.	3.	Switch failed.
	4.	Heater or limiter failed.

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Contents Service Electric CooktopsIf repairs are attempted by unqualified persons, dangerous conditions APPROPRIATE SERVICE MANUAL BEFORE BEGINNING REPAIRSRECOGNIZE SAFETY SYMBOLS, WORDS AND LABELS Important InformationDisassembly Procedures Table of ContentsInstallation Troubleshooting ProceduresModels and manufacturing numbers covered in this manual Model Identification and Ordering Replacement PartsIntroduction General Information1996 Amana Cooking Products Nomenclature Amana Cooking Products NomenclatureElectric Surface Element Fires Safety ProceduresGeneral Surface CookingModel Installation InstructionsInstallation Options Cabinet CutoutCeramic Tile Countertop Inlay Countertop InstallationInlay Kit Installation Instructions Models AK2T30/36E1/W1 and AK2H30/36E2/W2Removing and Replacing Cooktop Connecting Electrical SupplyPlace Cooktop in Cutout Checking for Proper OperationCooking Utensils Using the CooktopUsing a Wok Operating InstructionsOperating Single Radiant Element AKH, AK2H, CAK2H, and CAKH Unit DescriptionAKT, AK2T, and CAK2T Unit Description Operating Surface Elements−All ModelsOperating Halogen Heater CleaningSurface Element Hot Indicator Lights Changing Fuses−Canadian Models Before Date Code 2/96Cause Troubleshooting ProceduresCleaning Glass/ Ceramic Cooktop ProblemPower Connection Power SupplyInternal Wiring Infinite Switch Surface ControlsContinuity Test Multi−Position SwitchContinuity Test−Power Disconnected Quick Star Elements−Power DisconnectedQuick Star Elements−Power Connected High Temperature Limit/Hot Light SwitchPower Connected Indicator Lights and Diode Assembly−Some Models Solid Disk Element ProblemsHalogen Elements Quick Star ElementQuick Star Element Indicator Light Replacement Disassembly ProceduresBurner Replacement Element TCO ReplacementRS2420002 Wiring Diagrams and SchematicsCAKE30W P8597905SAKH30 P8597801S AKH35 P8597802S Wiring Diagram and SchematicsAKH35HR P1119903S, P1119904S CAKH30 P8597803S CAK2H30 P1131562N CAK2T30E P1131561N Power Connection for CAKH30 AND CAKH35CAKH30HR P1119909S, P1171807S CAK2H30HR P1119910S, P1171808S P1119912S, P1119902S, P1171802S AK2H30HRP1119911S, P1119901S, P1171801S AK2H35HRAKH30HR P1119903S, P1171803S AKH30HR P1119904S, P1171804S P1155702S, P1171902S AKE30E2P1155701S, P1171901S AKE30W2P1155706S, P1171906S CAKE30E2P1155705S, P1171905S CAKE30W2AK2H30 P8597804S AK2H35 P8597805S AKH30HR P1119903S, P1171803S AKH35HR P1119904S, P1171804S P1119910S CAK2H30HRP1156302S, P1172002S AK2H300EP1156301S, P1172001S AK2H300WUp to Date Code Up to Date Code AK2H30E1/W1 P1131546N AK2H35E1/W1 P1131547N AK2H36*2 P1131557N AK2H36*3 P1131566N AK2H36*4 P1131579N AK2H30*2 P1131559N AK2H30*3 P1131565N AK2H30*4 P1131578NCAK2H30*1 P1131568N CAK2H30*2 P1131583N CAK2H30E/W P1131562N CAK2T30E/W P1131561N AKT3000* P1131580N AKT3000* P1131595N AKT3000* P1143725N Wiring Diagram and Schematics Wiring Diagrams and Schematics Wiring Diagram and Schematics Wiring Diagrams and Schematics