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.
Contents Model Identification ................................................. 2 Parts and Accessories ............................................ 2 Service .................................................................... 2 Asure™ Extended Service Plan .............................. 2 Important Safety Information ....................................... 3 All Appliances ......................................................... 3 Surface Cooking Units ............................................
Important Safety Information All Appliances 1. Proper Installation. Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician. 2. Never Use Your Appliance for Warming or Heating the Room. 3. Do Not Leave Children Alone. Children should not be alone or unattended in the area where the appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance. 4. Wear Appropriate Apparel.
Installation 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 Elements. Heating elements should never be immersed in water. Unpacking Cooktop • Remove all packing and printed material packed with cooktop.
Cooktop Dimensions Minimum Clearances to Combustible Material D W A D—21½ inches W—29½ inches D Countertop Cutout B C W D A— 30 inches between cooking surface and unprotected wood or metal cabinet above cooktop. 24 inches between cooking surface and protected wood or metal cabinet above cooktop. Cabinet bottom must be protected by at least ¼ inch thick millboard with not less than No. 28 MSG sheet steel, .015 inch thick stainless steel, .024 inch thick aluminum, or .020 inch thick copper.
Minimum Cabinet Requirements Duct Locations Single cabinet installation requires a 36-inch width base cabinet. Minimum Requirements Below Cooktop 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. • Shaded blower area is 77/8 inches deep from top of countertop to blower bottom. • Unshaded cutout area is 4 inches deep from top of countertop to burner box bottom.
Duct Connections Duct Length Piece Equivalents •` 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. Two elbow fittings joined together create unusual air patterns and can result in poor ventilation. • Do not vent into an attic or crawl space. Always vent outside. • Seal all joints in venting system with duct tape to avoid smoke or odor in home. • Do not use laundry wall caps.
Electrical Installation Requirements 6 inch ducting pieces Installation of this product must conform with local codes or in the absences of local codes with the current National Electric Code ANSI NFPA 70 or Canadian Electrical Codes. 6 inch to 3¼ x 10 inch transition = 5 equivalent feet Cooktop requires a 3 wire 240 volt, 60 hertz, AC circuit protected by a separate 30 amp circuit breaker or time delay fuse. Ground cooktop using #10 gauge ground wire attached to burner box.
Option 2-United States Only (Cooktop Wire—House Wire) Bare and White—Neutral (White) Red—Power Line (Red) Black—Power Line (Black) Power Supply Connection ! WARNING To 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.
Modules Grill and Griddle Module 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. Grill and griddle module can be installed on either side. Coil Modules Two coil element modules are available. Each coil module has 1 large and 1 small element.
Installing Smoke Control Grill™ Module 1. Turn all controls to OFF. 2. Place module pan with terminal opening towards plug. Installing Modules ! WARNING Rear To avoid risk of personal injury, all controls must be in "OFF" position before removing or installing modules. Well Terminal opening 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 rear of well.
Operation • To remove grille module turn all controls to OFF, allow to cool, and reverse steps above. Coil Modules ! WARNING To 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 element is on, indicator light glows red.
Smoothtop Module Smoke Control Grill ! WARNING ! WARNING To 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. To 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. To avoid risk of serious personal injury never cook on a broken smoothtop module.
Griddle Exhaust Fan Variable speed fan is built into center of cooktop. Fan is located beneath vent area. Fan operation is necessary to remove cooking vapors, odors, and smoke. • Fan automatically turns on at low speed when using grill or griddle. Fan can be manually turned to high speed. Fan cannot be turned off while grill or griddle are operating. • Fan can be used during any cooking operation or to ventilate cooking area. When flaming foods, turn fan off. The fan, if operating, may spread the flame.
Cooking Utensils Utensil Material Characteristic 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 enough to tilt pan. • Select utensils with flat bottoms. • Do not use a wok with a ring stand.
Cleaning Cleaning Cooktop ! WARNING To 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 removed for ease in cleaning. For extra dried on soil, soak the bowls in warm soapy water. Coil element Soap and water The coil elements do not need to be cleaned. Any food spilled on the element during cooking will burn off. Never immerse coil elements in water.
Cleaning Smoothtop Module Problem Cause To Prevent To Remove Brown streaks and specks Cleaning with a sponge or cloth containing soil laden detergent water. Use smoothtop cleaner conditioner with clean damp paper towel. Use light application of smoothtop cleaner conditioner with clean damp paper towel. Blackened, burned-on spots Spatters or spillovers landing on a hot cooking area or accidental melting of plastic film like a bread bag. Wipe all spillovers when it is safe to touch cooking surface.
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Before You 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 questions call Consumer Affairs Department at 1-800-843-0304 inside U.S.A. 319-622-5511 outside U.S.A. To locate an authorized servicer, call 1-800-628-5782.
Part No. 36-31810901-0 Printed in U.S.A.