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  • Page 1

     Electric Downdraft Cooktop Owner's Manual AKES3060* AKED3060* * Additional alphanumeric characters representing other models in series may follow each model number . Please Read Manual Before Operating Cooktop. Installer Leave this manual and other literature with consumer for future use. Consumer Keep these instructions for future referen[...]

  • Page 2

    2 Contents Model Identification Complete enclosed registration card and promptly return. If registration card is missing, call Consumer Affairs Department at 1-800-843-0304 inside U.S.A. 319-622-551 1 outside U.S.A. When contacting Amana, provide product information located on rating plate. Rating plate is located on bottom of cooktop. Record the f[...]

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    3 Important Safety Information WARNING ! This appliance contains or produces a chemical or chemicals which can cause death or serious illness and which are known to the state of California to cause cancer , birth defects or other reproductive harm. T o reduce the risk from substances in the fuel or from fuel combustion make sure this appliance is i[...]

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    4 6. Utensil Handles Should be Turned Inward and Not Extend Over Adjacent Surface Units. Reduce the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil. Position utensil handle so that it is turned inward, and does not extend over adjacent surface units. 7. Do Not Soak Removable Heating Element[...]

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    5 Cooktop Dimensions D W D—21½ inches W—29½ inches Countertop Cutout W D A B C A—2½ inches minimum B—2 inches minimum C—3½ inches minimum W—28 7 / 8 inches D—20 5 / 8 inches Minimum Clearances to Combustible Material A B D C A— 30 inches between cooking surface and unprotected wood or metal cabinet above cooktop. 24 inches betwe[...]

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    6 L Duct Locations Cooktop can be vented vertically or horizontally . If vented horizontally , vent air through exterior to left or rear wall if possible. If vented vertically , locate hole between floor joists. If cooktop is installed in island above wall oven, vent horizontally and then vertically . Confirm adequate spacing on left side or rear o[...]

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    7 Duct Connections •` Blower exhaust faces towards rear wall. Connect blower exhaust to ducting with 3¼ x 10 piece. No screws are necessary . • Do not install 2 elbow fittings next to each other . T wo elbow fittings joined together create unusual air patterns and can result in poor ventilation. • Do not vent into an attic or crawl space. Al[...]

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    8 Electrical Installation Requirements Installation of this product must conform with local codes or in the absences of local codes with the current National Electric Code ANSI NFP A 70 or Canadian Electrical Codes. Cooktop requires a 3 wire 240 volt, 60 hertz, AC circuit protected by a separate 30 amp circuit breaker or time delay fuse. Ground coo[...]

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    9 Power Supply Connection WARNING ! T o avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury , or death, make sure cooktop has been properly grounded and always disconnect it from main power supply before any servicing. T o avoid risk of electrical shock or personal injury when connecting copper leads to aluminum house wiring, use only connectors design[...]

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    10 Grill and Griddle Module Grill and griddle module can be installed on either side. Modules This cooktop features a choice of different modules, shown below . On model AKED3060, modules can be installed on either side. Model AKES3060 only accepts modules on right side. Call your local authorized dealer for information on how to purchase modules. [...]

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    11 Installing Modules WARNING ! T o avoid risk of personal injury , all controls must be in "OFF" position before removing or installing modules. Installing Coil and Smoothtop Modules 1. Turn all controls to OFF . 2. Hold module with terminals pointing toward rear of cooktop. 3. Place end of module into cooktop well with terminals facing [...]

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    12 Operation Coil Modules WARNING ! T o avoid risk of serious personal injury , property damage, or fire, do not leave surface elements unattended while in operation. Grease and spillovers can ignite causing a fire. 1. Push in and turn surface element control to desired setting. • Cooktop has 1 indicator light for all control knobs. When an eleme[...]

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    13 Smoothtop Module WARNING ! T o avoid risk of serious personal injury , property damage, or fire, do not leave surface elements unattended while in operation. Grease and spillovers can ignite causing a fire. T o avoid risk of serious personal injury never cook on a broken smoothtop module. Spillovers or cleaners can penetrate surface of module an[...]

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    14 Griddle WARNING ! T o avoid risk of serious personal injury , property damage, or fire, do not leave surface elements unattended while in operation. Grease and spillovers can ignite causing a fire. T o avoid risk of property damage, do not use metal cooking utensils on the griddle. 1. Before using griddle for first time, wash with warm soapy wat[...]

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    15 Cooking Utensils Cooking Utensils • Use proper pan size. Do not use utensils that overhang element by more than 1 inch. • Use care when using glazed cooking utensils. Some glass, earthenware, or other glazed utensils break due to sudden temperature changes. • Select utensils without broken or loose handles. Handles should not be heavy enou[...]

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    16 Cleaning Cleaning Cooktop WARNING ! T o avoid risk of electrical shock, always disconnect cooktop from main power supply before cleaning. Part Materials to Use General Directions Drip bowls Soap and water Drip bowls can be r em oved for eas e in cleaning. For ex tra dried on soil, soak the bowls in warm soapy water. Coil element Soap and water T[...]

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    17 Cleaning Smoothtop Module Problem Cause To Prevent To Remov e Brown streak s and speck s Cleaning with a sponge or cloth containing so il laden detergent water. Use sm oothtop cleaner conditioner with clean dam p paper towel. Use light application of sm oothtop cleaner cond itioner with clean damp paper towel. Black ened, burned-on spots Spatter[...]

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    18 COOKING PRODUCTS (excluding wall ovens) FULL ONE YEAR W ARRANTY LIMITED SECOND YEAR W ARRANTY ON ALL P ARTS LIMITED THIRD THRU FIFTH YEAR W ARRANTY ON GLASS/CERAMIC TOP , ELECTRIC SURF ACE ELEMENTS, OR GAS SURF ACE BURNERS FIRST YEAR Amana Appliances will repair or replace, including related labor and travel, any part (f.o.b. Amana, Iowa) which [...]

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    19 Before Y ou Call for Service Review Owner’s Manual before calling for service. If problems are not caused by defective workmanship or materials, or if part is consumer replaceable, you could be charged for a service call though product is under warranty . • If control knob is on but element does not heat, check circuit breaker . For question[...]

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     9/98 Amana Appliances Amana, Iowa 52204 Part No. 36-31810901-0 Printed in U.S.A.[...]