Amana AKS3020 owner manual Adjusting Surface Burner Flame, Adjusting Surface Burner Low Flame Size

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Adjusting Surface Burner Flame

Properly adjusted surface burner flames are clean and blue with a distinct inner cone approximately 1/4 inch to

1/2 inch long. See "Operating Burners" section for burner operating instructions.

If burner flame is blowing or noisy, reduce airflow to burner by adjusting air shutter.

If burner flame is yellow and does not hold its shape, increase airflow to burner by adjusting air shutter.

Adjusting Surface Burner Low Flame Size

1.Push and turn burner control knob to “LITE” position.

Burner sparks until turned from “LITE”.

2.Set burner control knob to low setting.

3.Remove burner control knob.

4.While holding valve stem stationary, turn screw in center of burner control stem until flame is adjusted.

Use small blade screwdriver.

Burner

A— 1/4" to 1/2" inner cone length

Surface Burner Flame

Adjusting Air Shutter

A

Adjusting Surface Burner Low Flame Size

5.

Replace burner control knob.

6.

Turn surface burner control on and off to test burner

 

flame.

1.Remove control knobs, grates, caps, and burner bowls.

2.Remove burners by removing burner screw with phillips screwdriver. Unplug burners from burner wires.

3.Lift top up off burner box to expose air shutters.

4.Slide air shutter open or closed depending on appearance of burner flame.

If flame is yellow and does not hold its shape, open air shutter.

If flame is blowing or noisy, close air shutter.

A

BC

1/8" nominal

A—Orifice Hood

B—Air Shutter

C—Venturi Tube

Air Shutter

5.Reassemble.

6.After adjustment retest burner flame.

7. If flame is adjusted too low, flame may be easily

extinguished. Flame may be extinguished by drafts,

door opening or closing, heating and cooling vents,

ceiling fans, etc.

Operating Surface Burner during a Power Failure

Although the system that lights the burners is electric, surface burners can be ignited during a power failure. Never attempt to light bake or broil burners during power failure.

1.Hold ignited match at base of desired burner.

2.Push in burner control knob and turn to LITE position.

3.After gas ignites, remove match from burner and turn burner control knob to desired setting.

Cleaning Cooktop, Burners, and Grates

Clean cooktop, caps, and grates using damp cloth and soapy water. If necessary, clean with nonabrasive cleaners or pads. Dry thoroughly when finished to avoid rusting.

Do not use harsh powders, oven cleaners, scouring pads, or steel wool.

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AKS3020 specifications

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