Amana AK2T30/36E1/W1 Operating Instructions, Using the Cooktop, Cooking Utensils, Using a Wok

Operating Instructions

Using the Cooktop

∙Use Proper Pan Size

Use cooking utensils with flat bottoms large enough to cover the flame. Correct-sized utensils improve cooking efficiency and promotes safety. Undersized utensils expose clothing and spillovers to direct flame.

∙Never Leave Surface Units Unattended Boilovers can cause smoking or fire.

∙Glazed Cooking Utensils

Use glass, glass/ceramic, earthenware or other glazed utensils for cooking, although these products are not recommended on glass top cooktops. Sudden temperature changes may break some utensils and easily scratch cooktop if there are any imperfections in utensil bottom.

∙Turn Utensil Handles Inward

A handle extending from the cooktop invites accidents.

Cooking Utensils

Utensils made of different materials react differently to cooking temperatures. The best results occur by matching cooking utensil and cooking style. The following list describes the cooking characteristics of various materials.

∙Aluminum responds quickly to temperature changes. It responds best for frying, braising and roasting.

∙Cast iron responds slowly to temperature changes. It responds best for long low heat cooking and pan frying.

∙Stainless steel combined with another metal such as copper, responds better to temperature changes. Use stainless steel for soups, sauces, vegetables and general cooking.

∙Copper, tin-lined utensils respond quickly to temperature changes. It is excellent for gourmet cooking, wine sauces and egg dishes.

∙Utensil design is important. Select utensils with flat bottoms, straight sides, handle weight that does not tilt the pan, and pans that match the burner size. Do not use pans that exceed the diameter of the burner.

The following should not be used with cooktops.

∙Glass/ceramic responds slowly to temperature changes. It responds best to long and slow heating of liquids.

∙Enamelware is stain resistant porcelain over metal. The cooking time varies according to the base metal. Lower temperatures are usually recommended.

Using a Wok

Do not use a wok with a ring stand. A wok with a ring stand does not allow proper cooking. Use only a flat bottom wok.

Flat Bottom Wok

Ring Stand Wok

AKE Unit Description

AKE model cooktops feature four solid, cast iron elements. The heating coils beneath the elements are embedded in a insulated material, which protects the heating coils from damage and wear. This construction increases the elements durability. These elements are controlled by push-to turn control knobs that permit an infinite number of settings.

Each element has a built-in temperature limiter. The limiter prevents the surface temperature of an element from rising above 880°F. This temperature limiter is indicated by a red dot in the center of each element. The element will not get red hot (a temperature of 1000°F is needed for the element to glow), although the dots color changes slightly when it is heated. A low surface temperature decreases the risk of warping and/or melting down cookware that has boiled dry.

NOTE: The red dot will fade over time as a result of use and cleaning. This will not affect the performance of the element.

The solid element has twice the surface area of a conventional coil element and cooks by conduction rather than radiant heat.

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