Amana AKS3040 User Manual

Form No. A/01/06 Part No. 8111P468-60 © 2006 Maytag Appliances Sales Co.
User’s Guide
Contents
Important Safety Instructions ................................................................. 1-3
Surface Cooking..................................................................................... 4-5
Care and Cleaning .................................................................................... 6
Before You Call .......................................................................................... 6
Warranty .................................................................................................... 7
Guide de l’utilisateur.................................................................................. 8
Guía del Usuario ..................................................................................... 18
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Consumer: Please read and keep this
manual for future reference. Keep sales
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(Mon.-Fri., 8 am-8 pm Eastern Time)
Internet: http://www.amana.com
For service information, see page 7.
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the quality and performance of
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GAS COOKTOP

Amana AKS3040 Specifications

General

Brand	Amana
Model	AKS3040
Category	Cooktop
Language	English

Summary

Important Safety Instructions

Safety Instructions

General safety advice for appliance operation and maintenance.

Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, Labels

Explains safety symbols like WARNING and CAUTION.

To Prevent Fire or Smoke Damage

Precautions to prevent fire or smoke damage from appliance use.

Important Safety Instructions

In Case of Fire

Procedures to follow in case of a fire involving the appliance.

Child Safety

Safety precautions for children around the appliance.

About Your Appliance

Cooking Safety

Safe practices for cooking on the appliance.

Utensil Safety

Guidelines for selecting and using cookware safely.

Important Safety Instructions

Cleaning Safety

Safety considerations when cleaning the appliance.

Important Safety Notice and Warning

Warnings regarding California Proposition 65 and pet bird safety.

Electrical Connection

Surface Cooking

Surface Controls

Description of the appliance's surface control knobs and their functions.

Surface Control Knobs

Details on how to use the surface control knobs for heat adjustment.

Pilotless Ignition

Explanation of the pilotless ignition system and troubleshooting.

Setting the Controls

Step-by-step guide on how to operate the surface burner controls.

Operating During a Power Failure

Instructions for using the cooktop during an electrical power outage.

Suggested Heat Settings

Guidance on appropriate heat settings for various cooking tasks.

Surface Cooking

Cooktop at a Glance

Overview of the cooktop layout and burner specifications.

Sealed Burners

Information about the design and cleaning of sealed burners.

Simmer Burner (Select Models)

Details on the simmer burner for low-heat cooking.

High Performance Burner

Information about the high-performance burner for faster cooking.

Burner Grates

Proper positioning and care of burner grates to prevent damage.

Care & Cleaning

Cleaning Procedures

General guidelines and steps for cleaning the appliance.

Burner Caps and Sealed Gas Burners

Specific instructions for cleaning burner caps and sealed burner components.

Burner Grates-Porcelain on Cast Iron

How to clean porcelain-on-cast iron burner grates.

Control Knobs

Instructions for removing and cleaning control knobs.

Cooktop - Porcelain Enamel

Cleaning recommendations for porcelain enamel cooktop surfaces.

Cooktop - Stainless Steel (Select Models)

Cleaning guidance for stainless steel cooktop models.

Before You Call For Service

Surface Burner Fails to Light

Troubleshooting steps if the surface burner does not ignite.

Surface Burner Flame Lifts Off Ports

Possible causes and checks for flame lifting off burner ports.

The Flame is Uneven

Troubleshooting steps for uneven burner flames.

Surface Burner Flame is Yellow in Color

Diagnosing yellow flame color on surface burners.

Amana Cooktop Warranty

Warranty

Details of the limited one-year warranty for parts and labor.

What is Not Covered By These Warranties

List of conditions and damages not covered by the appliance warranty.

If You Need Service

Instructions and contact information for obtaining service and support.