•
Be sure appliance is off and all parts
are cool before handling or cleaning.
This is to avoid damage and possible
burns.
•
To prevent staining or discoloration,
clean appliance after each use.
•
If a part is removed, be sure it is correctly
replaced.

CLEANING

PROCEDURES

BURNER CAPS AND SEALED

GAS BURNERS

Removable Burner Caps
❚Allow burner to cool. Remove burner cap
and wash in soapy water with a plastic
scouring pad. For stubborn soils, clean
with a soap-filled, nonabrasive pad or
Cooktop Cleaning Creme (Part
#20000001)** and a sponge.
❚Do not clean in dishwasher or self-clean-
ing oven.
Sealed Gas Burner
❚Clean frequently. Allow burner to cool.
Clean with soap and plastic scouring pad.
For stubborn soils, clean with a soap-filled,
nonabrasive pad.
❚Be careful not to get water into the center
of the burner.
❚Use care when cleaning the ignitor. If the
ignitor is wet or damaged the surface
burner will not light.
❚To ensure even cooking performance, keep
burner ports free of food soils/debris.

BURNER GRATES - PORCELAIN

ON CAST IRON

❚Wash grates with warm, soapy water and
a nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad. For
stubborn soils, clean with a soap-filled,
nonabrasive pad or Cooktop Cleaning
Creme (Part #20000001)** and a sponge.
If soil remains, reapply Cooktop Cleaning
Creme, cover with a damp paper towel
and soak for 30 minutes. Scrub again,
rinse and dry.
❚Do not clean in dishwasher or self-clean-
ing oven.

CONTROL KNOBS

❚Remove knobs in the OFF position by
pulling up.
❚Wash, rinse and dry. Do not use abrasive
cleaning agents as they may scratch the
finish.
❚Turn on each burner to be sure the knobs
have been correctly replaced.

COOKTOP - PORCELAIN

ENAMEL

Porcelain enamel is glass fused on metal and
may crack or chip with misuse. It is acid
resistant, not acid proof. All spillovers, espe-
cially acidic or sugary spillovers, should be
wiped up immediately with a dry cloth.
❚When cool, wash with soapy water, rinse
and dry.
❚Never wipe off a warm or hot surface with a
damp cloth. This may cause cracking or
chipping.
❚Never use oven cleaners, abrasive or caus-
tic cleaning agents on exterior finish of
cooktop.

COOKTOP - STAINLESS STEEL

(SELECT MODELS)

❚
DO NOT USE ANY CLEANING PROD-
UCT CONTAINING CHLORINE BLEACH.
❚
ALWAYS WIPE WITH THE GRAIN WHEN
CLEANING.
❚Daily Cleaning/Light Soil –– Wipe with
one of the following - soapy water, white
vinegar/water solution, Formula 409 Glass
and Surface Cleaner* or a similar glass
cleaner - using a sponge or soft cloth. Rinse
and dry. To polish and help prevent finger-
prints, follow with Stainless Steel Magic
Spray (Part No. 20000008)**.
❚Moderate/Heavy Soil –– Wipe with one of
the following - Bon Ami*, Smart Cleanser*,
or Soft Scrub* - using a damp sponge or soft
cloth. Rinse and dry. Stubborn soils may be
removed with a damp Scotch-Brite* pad;
rub evenly with the grain. Rinse and dry. To
Care & Cleaning
* Brand names are registered trademarks of the respective manufacturers.
** To order call 1-800-843-0304, USA; 1-866-587-2002, Canada.
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restore luster and remove streaks, follow with
Stainless Steel Magic Spray.
❚Discoloration –– Using a damp sponge or
soft cloth, wipe with Cameo Stainless Steel
Cleaner*. Rinse immediately and dry. To
remove streaks and restore luster, follow with
Stainless Steel Magic Spray.

SURFACE BURNER FAILS TO LIGHT.

❚Check to be sure plug is securely inserted
into receptacle.
❚Check or re-set circuit breaker. Check or
replace fuse.
❚Check power supply.
❚Check to be sure burner is correctly rated for
your kind of gas.
❚Check to be sure burner ports or ignition
ports are not clogged.
❚Check to be sure ignitor is dry and clicking.
Burner will not light if ignitor is damaged,
soiled or wet. If ignitor doesn’t click, turn
control knob OFF.
❚Check to be sure burner cap is correctly
seated on the burner base.
❚Check that the gas is turned on.

SURFACE BURNER FLAME LIFTS

OFF PORTS.

❚Check to be sure a pan is sitting on the grate
above.
❚Contact an authorized Amana servicer.

THE FLAME IS UNEVEN.

❚Burner ports may be clogged.
❚Flame may need to be adjusted. Contact an
authorized Amana servicer.

SURFACE BURNER FLAME IS

YELLOW IN COLOR.

❚Contact an authorized Amana servicer.
❚Some yellow tips on the flame are accept-
able when using LP gas.
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