Amana AEP222VAW Use and Care - Page 5

COOKTOP USE This manual covers several different models. The range you have purchased may have some or all of the items listed. The locations and appearances of the features shown here may not match those of your model. B C D E F H I A A. Oven light (on some models) B. Surface heating indicator light C. Left front control knob D. Left rear control knob E. Right rear control knob F. Right front control knob G G. Surface area locator H. Oven temperature control knob I. Oven heating indicator light Cooktop Controls WARNING Fire Hazard Turn off all controls when done cooking. Failure to do so can result in death or fire. The control knobs can be set to anywhere between HI and LO. Push in and turn to setting. On some models, the surface cooking area locator shows which element is turned on. Use the following chart as a guide when setting heat levels. SETTING RECOMMENDED USE HIGH ■ Start food cooking. ■ Bring liquid to a boil. Medium High Between MEDIUM and HIGH ■ Hold a rapid boil. ■ Quickly brown or sear food. MEDIUM ■ Maintain a slow boil. ■ Fry or sauté foods. ■ Cook soups, sauces and gravies. Medium Low Between MEDIUM and LOW ■ Stew or steam food. ■ Simmer. LOW ■ Keep food warm. ■ Melt chocolate or butter. Coil Elements and Burner Bowls (on some models) Coil elements should be level for optimal cooking results. Burner bowls, when clean, reflect heat back to the cookware. They also help catch spills. Cookware should not extend more than ½" (1.3 cm) over the coil element. If cookware is uneven or too large, it can produce excess heat, causing the burner bowl to change color. For more information, see the "General Cleaning" section. NOTE: Before removing or replacing coil elements and burner bowls, make sure they are cool and the control knobs are in the Off position. To Remove: 1. Push in the edge of coil element toward the receptacle. Then lift it enough to clear the burner bowl. 2. Pull the coil element straight away from the receptacle. 3. Lift out the burner bowl. 5