Amana RS-1 Guide De L'utilisateur page 8

Surface Cooking
Cooktop
To prevent the cooktop from discolor-
ing or staining:
•
Clean cooktop after each use.
•
Wipe acidic or sugary spills as soon
as the cooktop has cooled as these
spills may discolor the porcelain.
Sealed Burners
The sealed burners of your range are se-
cured to the cooktop and are not designed to
be removed. Since the burners are sealed
into the cooktop, boilovers or spills will not
seep underneath the cooktop. However, the
burners should be cleaned after each use.
(See page 15 for cleaning directions.)
Unlike a range with stan-
dard gas burners, this
cooktop does not lift-up
nor is it removable. Do not
attempt to lift the cooktop
for any reason.
Conventional Burners
Freestanding ranges with conventional
gas burners feature a lift-up cooktop.
To raise the cooktop: when
cool, grasp
the front
edge of the
c o o k - t o p
and gently
lift up until
the two sup-
port rods, if equipped, at the front of the
cooktop snap into place.
To lower: Hold the front edge of the
cooktop and carefully push back on each
support rod, if equipped, to release the
notched support. Then gently lower the
top into place. The support rods will slide
into the cooktop frame.
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High Speed Burner
(select models)
Select ranges feature one high speed burner
located in the right front position. This
burner offers higher speed cooking that
can be used to quickly bring water to a boil
and for large-quantity cooking.
Simmer Burner
(select models)
Select models feature a low turn down
simmer burner located at the left rear
position. Use this burner to keep foods
warm, melt chocolate or gently simmer
sauces, soups or stews.
Burner Grates
The grates must be properly positioned
before cooking. Improper installation of
the grates may result in chipping of the
cooktop.
NOTES:
•
A properly adjusted burner with
clean ports will light within a few
seconds. If using natural gas the
flame will be blue with a deeper
blue inner cone.
If the burner flame is yellow or is
SUPPORT ROD
noisy the air/gas mixture may be
incorrect. Contact a service techni-
cian to adjust. (Adjustments are
not covered by the warranty.)
With LP gas, some yellow tips on
the flames are acceptable. This is
normal and adjustment is not nec-
essary.
•
With some types of gas, you may
hear a "popping" sound when the
Do not operate the burn-
ers without a pan on the
grate. The grate's porce-
lain finish may chip with-
out a pan to absorb the
heat from the burner
flame.
Although the burner grates
are durable, they will
gradually lose their shine and/or dis-
color, due to the high temperatures of the
gas flame.
Drip Pans - Optional
Removeable porcelain covered drip pans
are available for use with this appliance
to help contain spills. Call 1-800-688-8408
to order.
surface burner is turned off. This is
a normal operating sound of the
burner.
•
If the control knob is turned very
quickly from High to Low, the flame
may go out, particularly if the
burner is cold. If this occurs, turn
the knob to the Off position, wait
several seconds and relight the
burner.
•
The flame should be adjusted so it
does not extend beyond the edge
of the pan.