Amana W10196156A, User Instructions, Page: 9 / 12

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PORCELAIN-COATED GRATES AND CAPS
Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should
be cleaned as soon as the cooktop, grates and caps are cool.
These spills may affect the finish.
To avoid chipping, do not bang grates and caps against each other
or hard surfaces such as cast iron cookware.
Do not reassemble caps on burners while wet.
Do not clean in the Self-Cleaning cycle.
Cleaning Method:
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Nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and mildly abrasive
cleanser:
Clean as soon as cooktop, grates and caps are cool.
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Dishwasher (grates only, not caps):
Use the most aggressive cycle. Cooked-on soils should be
soaked or scrubbed before going into a dishwasher.
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Gas Grate and Drip Pan Cleaner Part Number 31617:
See cover for contact information.
SURFACE BURNERS
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See “Sealed Surface Burners” section.
COOKTOP CONTROLS
To avoid damage to the cooktop controls, do not use steel wool,
abrasive cleansers or oven cleaner.
Do not soak knobs. When replacing knobs, make sure knobs are in
the OFF position.
On some models, do not remove seals under knobs.
Cleaning Method:
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Soap and water or dishwasher:
Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove.
CONTROL PANEL AND OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR
To avoid damage to the control panel, do not use abrasive
cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or abrasive paper
towels.
Cleaning Method:
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Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge:
Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on
panel.
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All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31682 (not
included):
See cover for contact information.
OVEN RACKS
Cleaning Method:
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Steel-wool pad
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For racks that have discolored and are harder to slide, a light
coating of vegetable oil applied to the rack guides will help
them slide.
STORAGE DRAWER
Check that storage drawer is cool and empty before cleaning.
Cleaning Method:
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Mild detergent
Oven Light
The oven light is a standard 40-watt appliance bulb. Before
replacing, make sure the oven and cooktop are cool and the
control knobs are in the off position.
To Replace:
1. Unplug range or disconnect power.
2. Turn the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven
counterclockwise to remove.
3. Turn bulb counterclockwise to remove from socket.
4. Replace bulb, then bulb cover by turning clockwise.
5. Plug in range or reconnect power.
TROUBLESHOOTING
First try the solutions suggested here or visit our website at www.amana.com and reference
FAQs (Frequently Asked Questions) to possibly avoid the cost of a service call.
Nothing will operate
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Is the power supply cord unplugged?
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
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Household fuse blown or circuit breaker tripped?
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem
continues, call an electrician.
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Is the main or regulator gas shutoff valve in the off
position?
See Installation Instructions.
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Is the range properly connected to the gas supply?
Contact a trained repair specialist or see Installation
Instructions.
Surface burners will not operate
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Is the oven in self-clean?
Surface burners will not operate during self-clean cycle.
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Is the control knob set correctly?
Push in knob before turning to a setting.
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Is this the first time the surface burners have been used?
Turn on any one of the surface burner knobs to release air from
the gas lines.
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Are the burner ports clogged?
See “Sealed Surface Burners” section.
Electrical Shock Hazard
Plug into a grounded 3 prong outlet.
Do not remove ground prong.
Do not use an adapter.
Do not use an extension cord.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death,
fire, or electrical shock.
WARNING