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Marthe48

(18,754 posts)
Mon Aug 12, 2024, 01:49 PM Aug 12

I have an Amana electric range

I looked for information, but can't find an answer. Does the glass top raise so I can clean under the heating elements? We bought sometime 10-12 years ago. I cleaned the top and sides today and wondered if the top opens.

Thanks!

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sinkingfeeling

(52,941 posts)
1. If you can locate the modelnumber (usually on side of oven), you can find manuals at
Mon Aug 12, 2024, 01:56 PM
Aug 12

either amana.com or manua.ls.

Marthe48

(18,754 posts)
3. I found the serial number and an online manual
Mon Aug 12, 2024, 02:22 PM
Aug 12

It doesn't look like i can lift the glass top and clean under it. I can cross it off my list!

Warpy

(113,093 posts)
5. The beauty of a glass top stove is that nothing falls inside it
Mon Aug 12, 2024, 04:03 PM
Aug 12

and makes the burners or the pan underneath them funky. I'm posting a video on how to take the stove apart, but there is so much in there that is brittle, including the cooktop itself, that "call a repairman" would be my response if a burner stopped working.



IOW, don't trouble trouble until trouble troubles you.

Marthe48

(18,754 posts)
7. I would call a repairman
Mon Aug 12, 2024, 04:09 PM
Aug 12

if such a person exists

I got into cleaning mode today, and cleaned the top and sides. Since I was so moved, was curious if the under side needed attention after all these years

Warpy

(113,093 posts)
8. Don't fix it if it aint broke. Don't clean it if it aint dirty.
Mon Aug 12, 2024, 04:24 PM
Aug 12

There might be a little dust in there, dust gets everywhere and generally doesn't cause a problem. There really won't be anything much to clean, so just clean what you can get to.

Trying to take it apart without a damned good reason (like it doesn't work and won't get any worse if you drop the top and destroy the innards completely) seems like a losing game. If you're working off nervous energy through cleaning, consider moving it out from the wall and cleaning under it, that's where you'll find the lost paring knives and science projects.

Marthe48

(18,754 posts)
9. I dropped a pill today
Mon Aug 12, 2024, 04:31 PM
Aug 12

When I looked for it, I noticed that it was pretty bad under the stove, so I moved it and vacuumed, then moved it some more and scrubbed down the cupboard and then the stove.

You must be psychic. It is nervous energy and that kind of work sure helps

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