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1. 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION onra OVENS 1 Use Care When Opening Door Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food 2 Do Not Heat Unopened Food a Containers Build up of pressure may cause container to burst and result in injury 3 Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed 4 Placement of Oven Racks Always place oven racks in desired location while oven is cool If rack is removed while oven is hot do not let potholder contact hot heating element in oven 5 Protective Liners Do not use aluminum foil to line oven racks or oven bottoms Improper installation of these liners may result in a risk of electrical shock or fire SELF CLEANING OVENS 1 Do Not Clean Door Gasket The door gasket is essential for a good seal Care should be taken not to rub damage or move the gasket 2 Do Not Use Oven Cleaners No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the liner 3 Clean Only Parts Listed in Manual 4 Before Self Cleaning the Oven Remove broiler pan oven racks and other utensils 5 Remove All Items From Rangetop and Backguard VENTILATION HOODS 1 Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter 2 When flaming foods under the hood tum the fan on In Case of Fire Fires can occur as a result of over cooking or excessive grease Though a fire is unlikely if one occur
2. Oven cavity will be hot to the touch DO NOT attempt to open door prior to LOCKED indicator light shutting off When oven is cool tum oven knob to OFF OVEN Interrupting the self clean cycle CAUTION To avoid fire or smoke damage remove any flammable materials from storage drawer Items like plastic containers and paper manuals can melt or burn clean excess spills before starting a self clean cycle WARNING To avoid risk of personal injury do not touch oven vents or area around vents during self cleaning These areas can become hot enough to cause burns WARNING To avoid risk of personal injury property damage or fire clean excess grease and soil from oven before beginning a self clean cycle Do I need to prepare To get the best results from the self clean cycle follow these steps Clean excess spills from oven interior and bottom thoroughly To stop a self clean cycle that has already started follow these steps J gt Remove birds or animals lf the interruption occurs mid cycle the oven will remain locked even susceptible to smoke or other though the cycle has stopped until the oven cavity has cooled to a fumes from the room or lower temperature i adjoining room J Open window if possible Make sure oven light cover is properly in place Do not use cleaning cycle if it is not Remove oven racks and all cooking utensils from oven Remove items from r
3. Pans touching each other or oven walls Using glass darkened warped or dull finish metal pans Rack position too high or low Incorrect use of aluminum foil Oven temperature too high Incorrect rack position Using shiny meta pans Temperature set too low Temperature too high Pan too small Baking time too short Pan not centered in oven Too much shortening or sugar Too much or too little liquid Temperature too low Old or too little baking powder Pan too small Oven door opened frequently peeking Insufficient baking Too little leavening Mixing batter too long Pan too large Oven temperature too high Baking time too long Temperature set too high Overmixing Too much flour Pans touching each other or oven walls Meat Basics While cooking has always been a talent it is now becoming a science also Amana provides this information as a guide to aid in preparation For specific questions regarding meat preparation handling or storage contact USDA United States Department of Agriculture Meat amp Poultry Hotline at 800 535 4555 manddiing Hints When shopping put meat in its own separate plastic sack to keep drips off other foods Defrost frozen meats in refrigerator not at room temperature Keep meat cool and covered until it is time to cook Wash hands with warm soapy water before and after handling meat or raw egg Thoroughly wash any surface or utensil raw meat or e
4. stay on Temperature is displayed in the clock area in 5 degree increments Temperature range is 170 F to 550 F Display will return to time of day after approximately 15 seconds To recall oven temperature press RECALL OVEN TEMP CLOCK pad Using the Oven Control conva WARNING property damage or fire do not line oven bottom racks or OVEN broiler pan and grid with aluminum foil cean OFF s BROIL WARNING To avoid risk of personal injury BAKE property damage or fire never PUSH TO TURN leave oven unattended while PREHEAT light will turn on during the preheat cycle l broiling PREHEAT light shuts off when oven has reached desired temperature and oven beeps Open door carefully and place food in oven Preheating After cooking time elapses remove food and turn oven temperature In most cases you should preheat the knob to OFF Broiling Broiling sears in natural juices and provides charbroiled flavor i To broil center food on broiling grid and pan and place on proper rack in How High or Low Can I oven Do not place aluminum foil over boiling pan oven rack oroven Set the Temperature oven before baking After the range control is set the oven temperature wil begin to rise until the desired cooking temperature is reached approximately 8 to 10 minutes When cooking temperature is reached oven signal beeps bottom Oven door must be fully closed Broiling does not require q Oven b
5. Amana BUILT BETTER THAN IT HAS TO BE Owner s Manual Covering Amanda Distinctions ACF4205A and DCF4205 The Biver ACF42154 ACF422GA and ACF4225A 2 as es el z Important Safety Information Cooking on the Smoothtop Cookware Suggestions Oven Cooking Methods Displays and Signals Using the Oven Control Cooking Roasting TM Braising TheBig luen Electric Smoothtop Range Keep instructions for future reference Be sure manual stays with range Part No 36 32045001 0 Thank you for buying an Amana Range Please take the time to complete the registration card and return promptly If the registration card is missing call Amana Consumer Affairs Department When contacting Amana provide product information from serial plate found on right side of storage door opening Model Number Manufacturing P Number Serial Number S N Purchase Date ___ Dealer Name Dealer Address ____ Dealer Phone future reference or if warranty service is required For answers to questions or to locate an authorized servicer call 1 800 NAT LSVC 1 800 628 5782 inside USA or 319 622 5511 outside USA Warranty service must be performed by an authorized servicer Amana Appliances also recommends contacting an authorized servicer if service is required after warranty expires What You Need to Know About Safety Instructions Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in this manual are not mean
6. Cooking cont d Common Baking Problems If you begin to notice consistent problems refer to the chart below for possible solutions if results are still poor contact Amana Consumer Affairs at 800 843 0304 Test your cakes for doneness while they are still in the oven Because of variances across individual ovens it is best to test for the proper consistency rather than solely relying on time and visual appearance as an indicator It may not be the oven Cake problems may be in the mixing of the batter Overbeating can cause cake structure to break down and excessive shrinkage of the cake Underbeating can result in lumpy cakes that may not be cooked thoroughly All ingredients should be at room temperature not out of the refrigerator Make sure to follow the recipes directions for how long the batter should be mixed Cake stuck Allow cake to cool in cake pan on a rack for 10 minutes before removing Larger cakes over 14 inches in diameter may take 15 minutes If the cake has cooled too long reheat in the oven at 250 F for a few minutes Problem Lopsided cakes bake unevenly Cakes cookies biscuits too brown on bottom or top Pies don t brown Cakes not done in center Cakes fall Excessive shrinkage Cakes high in middle or cracked 18 Cause Pans touching each other or oven walls Batter spread unevenly in pan Uneven heat distribution in oven Oven is not level Oven not preheated
7. Food Type Boneless pork chops boneless skinless chicken breast fish fillets tuna steaks 1 2 to 3 4 thick beef or tuna steaks or pork chops London Broil 1 to 1 1 2 thick steaks 1 to 2 thick pork chops Lobster tails Aluminum Foil 4 WARNING To avoid risk of personal injury property damage or fire do not line oven bottom racks or broiler pan and grid with aluminum foil When placed on the oven bottom or racks aluminum foil not only creates a hazard but also affects cooking performance To minimize spills in the oven place a shallow pan or cookie sheet underneath food items that drip or spill The pan must not touch the oven walls front or back DO NOT use aluminum foil even if it is trimmed to size as a substitute for a drip pan Features pra c jil Possible Meaning Control failure Oven over temperature Sensor open or shorted Door latch circuit failure Door has not Jatched 12 hour automatic cancel This safety feature prevents oven from continuing to operate if it has been left on for over 12 hours If a cooking function continues longer than 12 hours without any options on oven control being touched this feature turns oven off Any time an option is touched 12 hour automatic cancel is reset Oven temperature control adjustment Your range is calibrated at the factory for proper temperature Due to individual variances and preferences i
8. ION wona ALL APPLIANCES 1 Proper Installation Be sure your appliance is property installed and grounded by a SURFACE qualified technician COOKING UNITS 2 Never Use Your Appliance for 3 f Warming or Heating the 1 Use Proper Pan Size This appliance is equipped Room with one or more surface units of different sizes 3 Do Not Leave Children Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to Alone Children should not cover the surface unit heating element The use of be alone or unattended in the area where the undersized utensils will expose a portion of the appliance is in use They should never be allowed heating omen woche contact ane may result i to sit or stand on any part of the appliance ignition of clothing Use of oversized utensils 4 Wear Proper Apparel Loose fitting or hanging concentrates heat on cooking surface and can garments should never be worn while using cause damage to range Proper relationship of appliance utensil to burner improves efficiency l 5 User Servicing Do not repair or replace any part 2 Never Leave Surface Units Unattended Boilover of the appliance unless specifically recommended oe smoking and greasy spillovers that may in the manual All other servicing should be 3 referred to a qualified anean 3 Glazed Cooking Utensils Only certain types of 6 Storage in or on Appliance Flammable materials glass ceramic earthware or other glazed utensils including paper and plastic
9. ake temperature can be set from preheating so you can place food in oven while it is still cool 1 2 Adjust oven racks to desired position Turn oven temperature knob to BROIL Oven indicator light will turn on and remain on BRL will display e Display will return to time of day approximately 15 seconds after broiling begins Close oven door If oven door is ajar for more than 3 minutes broil cycle will stop If broil cycle stops because the door 170 F to 550 F Some minor smoking is normal when using oven for first time OVEN ciean OFF ym Preheat Signal BROIL After setting oven to bake and selecting a temperature oven preheats When oven reaches set temperature signal sounds The preheat light will shut off and remain off after oven has reached BAKE the selected temperature PUSH TO TURN was open too long close oven door and broil cycle will continue After broiling remove food and turn oven temperature knob to OFF 13 Using the Oven Control conva What s the difference between TIMED and DELAYED cooking When using TIMED cooking the oven begins to heat immediately after the oven control is set Then the oven cooks for the specified length of time When using DELAYED cooking the oven begins to cook later in the day Set the time that you want to begin cooking and the how long you want to cook The oven begins to heat when at the selected time an
10. ange top backguard and storage drawer These areas can become hot during self cleaning cycle The range vents from the center bottom of the backguard Make sure this area is unobstructed by removing all items from backguard and range top 1 Tum oven temperature knob to OFF position 2 When oven has cooled to a lower temperature LOCKED light turns off Door can be unlocked DO NOT force door This can cause damage to the latch 15 Using the Oven Control conva Delayed S Self clean eels Self clean feature uses high oven temperature to clean oven interior Set oven to begin and end cleaning at later time Range control begins the self clean at your specified start time Prepare oven for self cleaning see below left Oven bottom recess must be checked for grease build up before beginning a self clean cycle See Care and Cleaning Close door Press START COOK CLEAN pad Set starting time for the cleaning cycle e Default time is current time of day Start time can be set from current time to current time plus 11 hours and 59 minutes Turn oven temperature knob to CLEAN Default self clean cycle length of 3 hours will display Set cycle length for self clean Use arrow keys to adjust time as necessary Clean cycle can be set from two to four hours in five minute increments Default setting for the cycle is three hours Self clean cycle is set Oven cannot be used until completion of the self clean
11. cycle Self clean cycle will begin at selected start time To view start time press the START COOK CLEAN pad OVEN ON indicator light will turn on when the self clean cycle begins and will remain on until the end of the cycle To view the clean cycle time press the COOK CLEAN TIME pad g At the end of the self clean cycle OVEN ON indicator light shuts Do I need to prepare l off and the oven does not maintain the high temperatures Oven To get the best results from the will still be hot however A s lfcl an cycle follow these sten The LOCKED indicator light will remain on until oven reaches a Pew eps cooler temperature LOCKED light will flash while door is A WARNING To avoid risk of personal injury do not touch oven vents or area around vents during self cleaning These areas can become hot enough to cause burns CAUTION To avoid fire or smoke damage remove any flammable materials from storage drawer Items like plastic containers and paper manuals can melt or burn clean excess spills before starting a self clean cycle 4A WARNING To avoid risk of personal injury property damage or fire clean excess grease and soil from oven before beginning a self clean cycle Clean excess spills from oven unlocking and then shut off when door has unlocked Oven interior and bottom thoroughly cavity will be hot to the touch DO NOT attempt to open door Remove birds or animals prior to LOCKED indica
12. d cooks for the specified length of time How Far Ahead Can I Set the Time Cook time and start time can be set up to 11 hours and 59 minutes ahead To view cook time press and hold COOK TIME pad When cooking time has elapsed an end of cycle signal sounds oven automatically turns off and display returns to time of day Oven signal sounds 4 times then once every 10 seconds until knob is turned to OFF Broil can not be set to Timed or Delayed CAUTION To reduce risk of food poisoning due to bacterial growth and production of toxins never hold meat milk fish or eggs for more than 2 hours before cooking How much time is left For a delayed bake cycle the cook time can be viewed by pressing the COOK pad For a timed bake cycle the stop time can be viewed by pressing the STOP pad Set oven to cook for desired amount of time Follow recipe directions for preheating the oven 1 Place food in oven Press COOK CLEAN TIME pad Press A or W pad until desired length of time is displayed Cook time can be set up to 11 hours and 59 minutes Push and turn the temperature control knob Temperature displays in 5 increments starting at 170 F Clock will return to time of day after approximately 15 seconds Torecall oven temperature press RECALL OVEN TEMP CLOCK pad Oven will automatically begin to heat To adjust cook time press COOK CLEAN TIME pad twice while the remaining cook tim
13. d sticks All food except fish should be turned at least one time Begin broiling with skin side down Season meat after it has browned Broiling does not require preheating Begin cooking using suggested rack levels in Broifing section to test broiler results If food is not brown enough cook on a higher rack position If food is too brown cook on a lower rack position Oven door must be fully closed Before Using the Oven Oven Racks and Rack Positions Your range has 6 oven rack positions to accommodate many types of cooking and cookware Position oven rack before turning oven on 1 Puil rack forward to stop position 2 Raise front edge of rack and pull until rack is out of oven 3 Place rack in new rack position Curved edge of rack must be toward rear of oven Rack Position Guidelines for Baking Roasting and Braising Rack Position Food Type Puff pastry products strudels casseroles muffins small pork loin and Eye of Round roast Halved chickens whole pork tenderloin Cornish hens 3 pot pies frozen pizzas quick breads corn bread biscuits 4 Roast tenderloin of beef whole chicken whole pork loin roasted vegetables such as acorn or spaghetti squash 5 Whole turkey capons tip roasts and dressings Large cuts of roast meats such as top round 6 standing rib roast crown roast of lamb and boston butts Baked and sweet potatoes flat breads and cobblers Rack Position
14. dryer at cool setting to quicken process Wipe out and remove excess soil prior to running self clean cycle Normal If oven is hot allow to cool rather than trying to force door latch open Press CLOCK Shut off power to oven for one to two minutes by switching off circuit breaker Reset breaker If continues contact service department Minor smoking is normal the first few times the oven is used See Cooking Common Baking Problems See Cooking Roasting See Cooking Broillng See Using the Oven Control Oven Temperature Control Adjustment Ovens will have a new odor Run a self clean cycle to remove the odor Make sure pans fit heating elements See Cookware Requirements Troubleshooting conva NOISE Frequent cycling off and on of oven To maintain a temperature for baking the oven cycles on and off Wet cooking utensils or possible spillage Cracking or popping sound APPEARANCE Scratches Gritty dirt or rough surface on cooking utensils Shiny scratches Use recommended smoothtop cleaner conditioner May be a metal mark Make sure surface is cool Use a safety scraper to carefully scrape off the mark Apply smoothtop cleaner conditioner and gently rub with nonabrasive nylon pad Discoloration Dirt Use recommended smoothtop cleaner conditioner to remove dirt from smoothtop Water spots marks Make sure surface is cool Put a small amount of white vinegar on the spot a
15. e is displayed Cook time can then be adjusted When cooking time has elapsed an end of cycle signal sounds and END will be displayed Oven no longer maintains cooking temperature after timed bake is complete Oven signal sounds 4 times then once every 10 seconds until oven control knob is turned to OFF 6 Turn knob to OFF to cancel baking Set oven to begin baking at a later time 1 i Place food in oven Press START COOK CLEAN button Default time displayed is current time of day Press A or W pad until desired time displays Start time can be set up to 11 hours and 59 minutes ahead of current time of day Press COOK CLEAN TIME pad Press A or V pad until desired cooking time displays 1 minute minimum cooking time END will be displayed when cooking time has elapsed Push and turn oven temperature control knob to desired temperature Temperature displays in 5 increments starting at 170 F Display will return to time of day after 5 seconds of no input START TIME and COOK TIME lights will remain on but OVEN ON light will not turn on until cooking begins Oven will automatically begin to heat at selected start time OVEN ON light will turn on when oven begins to heat To adjust cook time press COOK CLEAN TIME pad twice while the remaining cook time is displayed Cook time can then be adjusted When cooking time has elapsed an end of cycle signal sounds and END will be displayed Oven s
16. e retained through a power failure PON gt Service codes and tones Electronic oven control is equipped with a self diagnostic system Self diagnostic system alerts you if there is an error or problem with the unit If electronic range control sounds a series of short rapid beeps for over 16 seconds and the display shows an F code record F code shown Some F codes can be cleared by disconnecting power to the range for approximately 3 minutes If the code continues to reoccur disconnect electrical supply to range and contact an authorized servicer 10 Display and Signals Digital Oven Control OVEN Clock also displays time of day PREHEAT LOCKED PUSH TO TURN LIGHTS DESCRIPTION ack i Timer Signal CLOCK Clock pad light remains on while time of day is set When time elapses timer beeps TIMER ON OFF Timer On Off pad light remains on while the timer a single three second tone counts down Cook Clean Time light is tumed on when entering POORGEEAN cook or clean time Light remains on during the cook Preheat Signal TIME or clean cycle After setting oven to bake and selecting a temperature o reheats When START Start Cook Clean light turns on when entering the ven a o e oven COOK CLEAN time a cooking or cleaning cycle is to start signals a one second beep and the Preheat light turns on and remains on while oven preheat light shuts off PREHEAT is heating to selected temperature Light shuts off when oven reaches and ma
17. eating element specified below 2 Broil for half the recommended time or until the surface is browned 3 Tum meat and continue broiling to desired internal temperature 4 Season if desired 5 Oven door MUST be fully closed Distance Approximate Recommended Internal Thickness Weight Meat Cut From Heat Cooking Time Temperature inches pounds Inches minutes BEEF Chuck Shoulder Steak VA to1 2to3 12 to 14 1 46 4 4 3to4 8 to 12 Rib Eye Steak 2to3 8 to 12 1 3 to 4 10 to 15 Very Rare 130 F 1 4to5 20 to 25 Rare 140 F Sirloin Steak JA 2to3 10 to 15 Medium Rare 145 F 1 3to4 16 to 21 Medium 160 F 1 Foa 2110 29 Porterhouse Steak Well Done 170 F 2to3 8 to 12 Very Well Done 180 F 1 3 to4 10 to 15 one 4to5 20 to 25 1 PORK Chops bone in Ail pork must be cooked to an 6to 8 intemal temperature of at least Chops boneless 160 F to reduce the likelihood 6to amp of Trichinosis Tenderloin 15 to 25 Kabobs Failing to cook the meat to this eee ee O 10 to 20 F temperature could result in Lean Ground Pork Patties personal injury or illness O a 8 to 10 LAMB All times and recommended temperatures are provided by the USDA the Beef Industry Council the National Pork Producer s Council and the American Sheep Industry Council s0 Cooking conva Roasting Guidelines Tender cuts such as rib and loin cuts are best cooked by dry heat methods such as roasting To roast 1 Heat oven to desired te
18. embedded Fine scratches are not removable but can be lines fine in top if trapped under pan Using abrasive minimized by daily use of smoothtop cleaner scratches or cleaning materials Scratches from rough conditioner abrasions ceramic glass or ceramic coated cookware Smearing or Using too much smoothtop cleaner conditioner Follow label instructions carefully See Routine streaking or using a soiled dish cloth Cleaning above Metal or Sliding or scraping metal utensils across top Remove marks before top is used again If marks silverigray are not removed by normal cleaning use a safety marks scraper at a 30 angle and cooktop cleaner conditioner to carefully scrape off the mark Pitting or flaking Boilovers of sugar syrup on a hot smoothtop Tum control to LOW setting Wipe up excess spill can cause pitting if not removed immediately with dry cloth Allow top to cool and carefully scrape area with a safety scraper held at a 30 degree angle Hard water Condensation from cooking can cause Mix smoothtop cleaner conditioner with water and spots minerals found in water and acids in food to apply thick paste to stained area Scrub drip onto smoothtop and cause gray deposits vigorously If stain is not removed reapply cleaner Spots are often so thin they appear to be in or and repeat process under smoothtop OR make sure the surface is cool and put a smali amount of white vinegar on the spot and let it sit a few minut
19. en door Door Gasket Cleaning Oven Door Not all areas of the oven are cleaned by the self clean cycle The oven door the gasket and area surrounding the gasket will not be cleaned effectively by the self clean cycle DO NOT use spray cleaners to clean the outside or inside of the oven door Cleaner will streak the inner window area DO NOT clean the gasket Do not wet rub soak or use any type of cleaning material to clean the oven gasket Any damage or defects occurring from attempting to clean or remove the gasket are not covered by warranty CI tie FS UTC ASN ALLA HIHHHHHIIN ANANN tin SS To clean the area around the gasket make sure oven is cool to the touch Using a cloth with a mild soap wipe area needing to be cleaned Avoid gasket Gasket should not be removed while cleaning Do not allow water or cleaning solution to spill or drip onto gasket Removing Storage Drawer Slide drawer out until it stops Remove stored items Grasp drawer sides near back of drawer 4 Lift up and out Reverse to reinstall ONS Care and Cleaning cont d Replacing Oven Light A WARNING Disconnect electrical supply 1 To avoid risk of bums or electrical 2 Remove oven door if desired shock 3 While wearing protective gloves unscrew counter clockwise the disconnect electrical supply to light bulb cover located in rear of oven cavity oven before changing light bulb Then t
20. es Using a nonabrasive nylon pad gently rub the spot Wipe off any excess with a damp paper towel then dry 25 Care and Cleaning cone Can I use liquid 9 cleaners on my stainless steel Just because a cleaner is a liquid does not mean it is non abrasive Many liquid cleansers designed to be gentle on tile and smooth surfaces still damage stainless steel Cosmetic damage from using non recommended products is not covered under warranty Citric Acid Citric acid permanently To prevent damage to the finish of your stainless steel appliance do not allow these substances to remain on the steel finish mustard e tomato juice marinara sauce citrus based sauces citrus based products discolors stainless steel Cleaning Stainless Steel Damage to stainless steel finish due to Improper use of cleaning products or using non recommended cleaning products is not covered under warranty For Amana recommended products call Consumer Affairs at 1 800 843 0304 or online at www amana com Our stainless steel appliances have been factory finished for high shine and luster To maintain this quality appearance DO NOT USE DO USE Abrasive powders or liquids Warm soapy water for routine Citrus based cleaners cleaning Ammonia Soft clean cloths to dry or polish Steel wool pads Stainless steel cleaner designed Abrasive cloths for appliances such as Amana Oven cleansers Cleaning Po
21. f pan has a flat bottom Flat bottomed cookware Cookware with rounded or warped bottoms 1 Rotate a ruler along bottom of Glass glass ceramic enamel porcelain or pan If pan is not fiat gaps Pans with aluminum disk bottoms cast iron cookware canners or pressure between bottom of pan and kers caste edge of ruler can be seen Heavy gauge metal cookware Light gauge metal cookware 2 A small groove or mark on a Handles that are secure that are not s pan does not affect cooking Cook th broken handles A heavy enough to tilt pan ere POT SY times However if a pan has a Pro Keza Cookware that is smaller than or greater than gap formed rings or an uneven por pan size heating element size by 1 inch bottom it does not cook Flat bottomed wok Wok with a ringstand on bottom efficiently and in some cases may not boil liquid Correct Size More than 1 inch overhang COOKWARE MATERIAL Aluminum USES Heats and cools quickly Use for frying braising and roasting Heats and cools at moderate rate Use for soups Canning is not recommended with any sauces vegetables general cooking of the Amana smoothtop ranges or cooktops due to the intense heat and large cookware required to can Can I can Stainless Steel Copper Clad Tin Lined Heats and cools quickly Use for gourmet cooking wine sauces egg dishes The heat generated by the canning cookware overheats both the elements a
22. g properly Food not roasting properly Food not broiling properly Oven temperature too hot or cold Oven has strong odor Not boiling or cooking fast enough Possible Cause Power outage Programming error Power outage Loose bulb Burnt out bulb Programming error Oven is self cleaning Oven still hot Too much soil grime left in oven Soot remains in oven after cycle Door tocked Power failure reset clock Service code Various causes Various causes Various causes Calibrate oven temperature Improperly sized cooking utensils 27 Solution Make sure appliance is plugged in Verify that circuit breaker is not tripped Replace household fuse but do not change fuse capacity Element cycles to maintain proper heat and to prevent damage to smoothtop Shut off power to oven for five minutes by switching off circuit breaker Reset circuit breaker and try oven again Make sure appliance is plugged in Verify that circuit breaker is not tripped Replace household fuse but do not change fuse capacity Check for loose bulb Tighten Check for burnt out bulb Replace if necessary with an appliance bulb Shut off power to oven for five minutes by switching off circuit breaker Reset circuit breaker and try oven again Allow cycle to complete Will not unlatch until a certain cooler temperature has been reached Do not force door open will void warranty May blow cooler air on latch with hair
23. gg touched Do not put cooked meat on the same plate that held raw meat Sooking Tips Marinate meat in the refrigerator Throw out excess marinade that came into contact with meat Use an oven proof meat thermometer Cook meat to internal temperature recommended by USDA When reheating foods heat to an interna temperature of at least 165 F While cooking meats turn over at least once Using a Meat Thermometer When using a meat thermometer remember to insert it at a slight angle in the thickest part of the meat away from fat and bone The meat should be removed when 5 F below the desired final temperature While the meat sits before carving it will continue to cook internally raising the last 5 F by itself A meat thermometer can Take the guesswork out of cooking to a desired doneness Help reduce the risk of foodborne illness Oven safe Thermometer Inserted before the meat is placed in the oven this thermometer stays with the meat while it cooks The internal temperature will rise slowly as the meat cooks Instant read Thermometer Not oven safe these thermometers are placed in the meat when it is removed from the oven While times may vary an accurate temperature is normally displayed within one to two minutes When using an instant read remember to clean the thermometer stem with warm soapy water between readings 19 Cooking cont d storage Safety Once carved refr
24. igerate unused portion immediately Keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold when serving meals Separate cooked foods into small portions for fast cooling Do not store cooked ground meats or meals containing ground meats for longer than 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator Do not allow cooked or uncooked meat juices to come into contact with ready to eat foods such as fruits or vegetables Tenderizing Braising is only one way to tenderize less tender cuts Before cooking you may pound cube marinate or use commercially prepared meat tenderizers You may then use a dry method to cook the meat Marinades are acidic liquids such as wine citrus or vinegar Marinades soften meat fibers but only penetrate about one fourth of an inch into the interior of the meat Do not marinate meat for longer than 24 hours Pounding with a heavy meat mallet breaks down the connective tissue to tenderize meat Cubing breaks down the structure more than pounding Cubing is done at the meat counter Commercial tenderizers are primarily enzymes that work on the outer fourth inch on a meat cut Make sure to follow the manufacturer s directions Cooking cont d Broiling Guidelines Broiling is a dry heat cooking method that allows a restaurant quality charbroiled flavor Meat is exposed directly to the heating element at high temperatures 4 Place meat on rack in broiler pan with the surface of cuts the specified distance from the h
25. ignal sounds 4 times then once every 10 seconds until oven control knob is turned to OFF Knob must be turned to OFF for oven to stop shut off Turn knob to OFF to cance baking 14 Using the Oven Control conva Self cleaning Self clean feature uses high oven temperature to clean oven interior For the oven to operate through a complete self clean cycle the self clean must be set when the oven is cool 1 Prepare oven for self cleaning see below right Oven bottom recess must be checked for grease build up before beginning a self clean cycle See Care and Cleaning Close door Push and turn oven temperature knob to CLEAN position OFF The default self clean cycle length of CLEAN VWM 3 hours will display BROIL Set cycle length for self clean Use arrow keys to adjust time as necessary before oven indicator light turns on BAKE Clean cycle can be set from two to four PUSH TO TURN hours in five minute increments Default setting for the cycle is three hours Self clean begins OVEN ON indicator light will be on and will remain on until the end of the cycle At the end of the self clean cycle the OVEN ON indicator light will shut off At the end of the self clean cycle the oven will stop heating however oven will remain hot The LOCKED indicator light will remain on until oven reaches a cooler temperature LOCKED light will flash while door is unlocking and then shut off when door has unlocked
26. inished cooking turn control to OFF 5 position oe ole SURFACE ELEMENT WHEN TO USE SETTING CONTROL SETTINGS Use to prepare food at less than boiling temperatures or to simmer Use to maintain boiling of larger amounts of food low temperature frying Use to bring food to boiling temperatures When food is boiling temperature setting should be reduced to LO through 5 SIM HI Indicator Lights Surface element operation is indicated by an indicator light that glows when the element is turned on The location and number of indicator lights vary with each model After a surface control is turned off the surface indicator light will continue to glow until surface elements have cooled to approximately 145 F The length of time the light remains on will vary If there is more than one surface element light do not expect the lights to shut off at the same time After you cook remember to establish a cleaning routine for your smoothtop Cooktops can be sensitive to certain cooking spillovers Unlike conventional ranges smoothtops should not be cleaned with a wet dishcloth when wiping down other counters Daily care is quick easy and can prevent damage To purchase Amana recommended cleaning products contact our Consumer Affairs department at 1 800 843 0304 Cookware Suggestions What Should You Consider in Cookware Flat Pan Test For best cooking results use a pan Select Avoid with a flat bottom To determine i
27. intains temperature Locked light turns on and remains on when oven End of Cycle Signal LOCKED door is locked Locked light flashes when door is When a timed cooking cycle is automatically locking or unlocking complete the oven will beep four tones approximately one second apart Oven On light tums on and remains on while followed by a continuous series of one OVEN ON oven is in use Oven light does not monitor oven second beeps every ten seconds until cavity temperature the oven knob is turned to OFF OVEN LIGHT Turns on when OVEN LIGHT pad is pressed DISPLAY DESCRIPTION Displays when oven is broiling or set to broil Displays when oven is self cleaning or is set to self clean Displays when oven has reached the end of a END baking cycle 11 Using the Oven Control Flashing Display When power is connected or interrupted oven display flashes Press CLOCK to reset display Clock may need to be reset Making the Numbers Increase at a Faster Rate Time increases in larger increments the longer the A or W pad is held Timer Signal When time elapses beep will sound Press TIMER ON OFF pad to stop timer and return to clock display Digital Oven Control OVEN BAKE PUSH TO TURN amp PREHEAT LOCKED Setting Electronic Clock The 12 hour clock does not display am Pm or military time When power is connected or restored display flashes until RECALL OVEN TEMP CLOCK pad is pressed o
28. lements or interior surfaces of oven until they have had enough time to cool Other range surfaces that may become hot enough to cause bums are the oven door oven cavity and oven vent WARNING To avoid personal injury do not sit stand or lean on oven door or oven drawer 4 amp WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock personal injury or death verify your range has been properly grounded and always disconnect it from main power supply before servicing California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act Proposition 65 The Governor of California is required to publish a list of substances known to the state of Califomia to cause cancer or reproductive harm and requires businesses to wam customers of potential exposures to such substances Some appliances contain or produce a chemical or chemicals which can cause death or serious illness and which are known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm To reduce the risk from substances during the self clean cycle make sure this appliance is installed operated and maintained according to the manufacturer s instructions CAUTION To avoid fire or smoke damage remove any flammable materials from storage drawer Items like plastic containers and paper manuals can melt or burn clean excess spills before starting a self clean cycle SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMAT
29. lish and e Acidic or vinegar based cleaners Conditioner for Stainless Steel 31960801 For best cleaning results Wash surfaces with warm soapy water and a soft clean cloth or sponge Rinse surfaces with warm water Dry surfaces with a soft clean cloth DO NOT use the following harsh cleaners abrasive or acidic cleaners ammonia chlorine bleach vinegar based product etc e citrus based cleaners scouring pads metal textured plastic etc These items can scratch discolor or permanently tamish surfaces Follow up rinsing by immediately drying with a soft clean cloth This will avoid water spotting on stainless steel finish Questions Comments Concerns Contact us www amana com or call Consumer Affairs at 1 800 843 0304 26 Troubleshooting You may save time and money by checking items below before calling for service List includes common concems that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials If your question is not explained below contact Amana Consumer Affairs Department at 800 843 0304 Topic OPERATION Appliance not working Frequent cycling of surface element or warming zone Oven not working Clock and timer not working Oven light not working Self Clean not working Oven door will not unlock Oven not clean after a self clean cycle Locked light displayed Display flashing F numeric display Oven smokes the first few times used COOKING Food not bakin
30. mperature 2 Place roast directly from refrigerator fat side up in a shallow roasting pan 3 Insert ovenproof meat thermometer so tip is centered in thickest part of roast Make sure thermometer does not rest in fat or on bone 4 Remove roast 5 F below desired degree of finished internal temperature 5 Transfer roast to carving board and tent loosely with aluminum foil for approximately 15 minutes Oven Welght Recommended Internal Temperature Temperature pounds Very Rare 130 F 325 F 3 to4 Eye Round Roast Rare 140 F 325 F 4to6 Approximate Cooking Time minutes Meat Cut BEEF Boneless Rump Roast Tenderloin Roast Medium Rare 145 F 425 F 2to3 Medium 160 F 4to6 Rib Roast Well Done 170 F 325 F Ato6 Very Well Done 180 F 6to8 Rib Eye Roast PORK Loin Roast bone in All pork must be cooked to an intemal temperature of at least 160 F to reduce the likelihood of Trichinosis and other food borne illnesses Rib Roast boneless Tenderloin 20 minutes per pound Ham bone in cook before eating LAMB Shoulder Rib Roast 30 to 35 25 to 30 45 to 55 Medium Rare 150 F Medium 160 F Well Done 170 F Rib Crown Roast not stuffed Loin Roast Leg Frenched Style or Half Shank POULTRY unstuffed Capon Cornish Hens whole Duck whole To reduce the risk of food bome illnesses 325t0350 F 18 20 minb
31. nd let sit for a few minutes Rub with nonabrasive nylon pad Wipe off any excess with damp paper towel Hot sugar or plastic melted to surface Items on top of warm cooktop Warm slightly and remove with safety scraper Pattern fading wearing off Dirt film buildup Use recommended cleaner conditioner to remove build up and dirt from smoothtop
32. nd the smoothtop of the range This can cause the smoothtop to crack cause failure of the heating elements and can cause damage to the backguard Damage incurred by canning or attempting to can using the smoothtop cooktop is not covered under warranty Oven Cooking Methods Oven Cooking Methods Bake Bake lower and broil upper elements operate during bake Bake element is not visible on the oven bottom but housed undemeath the oven bottom Broil element may cycle on and off during bake and is only used to heat oven quickly and brown top of food Bake can be used to cook foods which are normally baked Oven should be preheated Broil Upper element operates during broil Broil can be used to cook foods which are normally broiled Preheating is not required when using broil All foods should be turned at least once except fish which does not need to be turned WARNING Never leave oven unattended while broiling Overcooking may result in a fire Need help on how to cook that meat o For your reference we have provided meat preparation handling safety and cooking suggestions in this manual These recommendations are furnished by the USDA as well as several meat producer associations See the individual sections for the information Broiling Hints Remove excess fat from meat before broiling Cut edges of meat to prevent curling Place food on a cold ungreased broiling pan If pan is hot foo
33. one or Blade Riblets 1101 Meat should be cooked to a temperature of at least 160 F to reduce the likelihood of food bome illnesses 1 to2 325 F 1 inch pieces 1 Ibs All times and recommended temperatures are provided by the USDA the Beef Industry Council the National Pork Producer s Council and the American Sheep Industry Council Shanks 1t01 1i to1 Stew Cubes 22 Care and Cleaning Oven Frame Removing Oven Door 1 Fully open oven door 2 Push hinge locks down toward door frame to the unlocked CAUTION To avoid personal injury or property damage handle oven Hinge Lock position door with care This may require a flatblade Do not lift door by handle screwdriver Remove storage drawer Door is heavy and can be damaged if dropped Screwdriver can scrape or chip range or oven finish Do not scratch or chip glass or twist door Glass may break suddenly 3 Close door to first stop position 4 Firmly grasp both sides of top of oven door NOT door handle 5 Lift door up until hinge arm is clear of the slot Replacing Oven Door 1 Grasping door top firmly seat indentation of hinge arm into bottom edge of the hinge slot Door should be at the first stop position angle 2 Fully open oven door 3 Push hinge locks up against the front frame of the oven cavity to locked position 4 Close ov
34. orage or as a display counter SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 5 Cooking on the Smoothtop Cooking Safely with Surface Elements A 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 WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock or serious personal injury never cook on a broken smoothtop cooking surface Spillovers can penetrate broken surface and cause electric shock never clean broken cooktop Cleaners can penetrate broken surface and cause electric shock If smoothtop cooking surface breaks discontinue use and notify an authorized servicer immediately WARNING To avoid serious personal injury do not use a damp or wet cloth to clean up spills on a hot or warm cooktop Moist or damp cloths on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam Setting Surface Element Controls Push in and tum the surface element control knobs in either direction to tum on the surface elements io Surface elements are located under the ceramic OFF cooking surface and radiate heat through the SIM HI cooktop It is normal for the element to cycle on and off during heating The controls have infinite 2 8 settings between LO and HI for fine temperature control 3 7 1 Push in and turn surface element control to desired setting aon 6 2 When f
35. r as temperature knob is turned RECALL 1 Press RECALL OVEN TEMP CLOCK pad OVEN TEMP 2 Press A or V pads until correct time of day CLOCK i displays Time is locked in after 5 seconds of no adjustment Setting Minute Timer The timer is a timer only Electronic timer does not control bake broil or self clean function Timer can be set up to 11 hours and 59 minutes 1 Press TIMER ON OFF pad 2 Press A or V pad until desired amount of time displays Time increases in 1 minute and 10 minute increments Timer begins counting down automatically asa after time is entered To view clock while timer counts down TIMER press RECALL OVEN TEMP CLOCK pad Timer will return after 3 seconds of no input 3 Press and hold TIMER ON OFF pad to cancel timer signal After time elapses timer beeps a single three second tone Resetting and Canceling Timer To reset the time when remaining time is displayed press TIMER ON OFF pad then A or W pad until new time displays _ To cancel timer when remaining time is displayed or when signal is _ beeping press and hold TIMER ON OFF pad 12 Baking While oven is still cool remove any stored items from the oven cavity i To avoid risk of personal injury l1 Place racks in desired position and close oven door 2 Push and turn oven temperature knob to desired temperature Oven indicator light will turn on and
36. s proceed as follows Surface Element Fire 1 Smother the fire with a nonflammabie lid or baking soda or use a Class ABC or BC extinguisher Not water Not salt Not flour 2 As soon as it is safe to do so turn the surface controls to OFF Turn off power at main circuit breaker or fuse box Oven Fires 1 If you see smoke from your oven do not open oven 2 Turn oven off 3 As an added precaution tum off power at main circuit breaker or fuse box Turn on vent to remove smoke Allow food or grease to burn itself out in oven If smoke and fire persist call fire department If there is any damage to components call an authorized servicer before using range NOs Precautions Do not cook food directly on rangetop surface always use cookware Do not mix household cleaning products Chemical mixtures may interact with objectionable or even hazardous results Do not put plastic items on warm cooking areas They may melt and stick Do not lift or move range by grasping oven door handie This can result in window glass breaking or shattering Do not slide rough metal objects across rangetop surface Scratching or metal marking can result Do not leave fat heating unless you remain nearby Fat can ignite if overheated by spilling onto hot surfaces Do not allow pots to boil dry as this can cause damage to cooking surface and pan Do not use rangetop surface as a cutting board Do not use range for st
37. should not be stored in are suitable for rangetop service without breaking an oven its storage drawer or near surface units due to Sudden change in temperature 7 Do Not Use Water On Grease Fires Smother fire 4 Utensil Handles Should Be Tumed Inward and Not or flame or use dry chemical or foam type Extended Over Adjacent Surface Units To reduce extinguisher the risk of burns ignition of flammable materials 8 Use Only Dry Potholders Moist or damp and spillage due to unintentional contact with the potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns utensil the handle of a utensil should be positioned from steam Do not let potholder touch elements so that it is tumed inward and does not extend over Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth adjacent surface units GLASS CERAMIC COOKING SURFACES 1 Do Not Cook on Broken Cooktop if cooktop should break cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of 4 amp amp CAUTION Do not store items of interest to children in cabinets above a range or on the backguard of a range children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured electrical shock Contact a qualified technician immediately 2 Clean Cooktop With Caution lf a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area be careful to avoid a steam burn Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
38. soor ior Soo soa Goose whole poultry must be cooked to an internal 325 to 350 F re ae 20 to 25 minilb temperature of 180 F Pheasant whole p 325t0350F 2 30mimb Quail whole 325to350 F 20 minutes total Turkey 325 F 8 to 16 3 to 5 hours All times and recommended temperatures are provided by the USDA the Beef Industry Council the National Pork Producer s Council and the American Sheep Industry Council 21 Cooking conea Braising Guidelines Less tender cuts such as those from the round chuck brisket and shank require moist cooking A longer cooking time at lower temperatures with moisture helps soften the meat 1 Brown meat with a small amount of oil in heavy pan 2 Pour off excessive drippings season if desired 3 Add small amount of liquid 1 2 to 2 cups and cover tightly Simmer gently over low heat on top of the range or in a 325 F oven until meat is fork tender Approximate Meat Cut Recommended Internal Temperature Welght pounds Cooking Time OR Thickness hours BEEF Blade Pot Roast Arm Pot Roast Chuck Roast boneless Short Ribs Meat should be cooked to a temperature of at least 160 F to reduce the likelihood of food bome illnesses 1 to2 x 2 inches 325 F x 4 inches thick 325 F to 1 inch thick 325 F 1 1 2 to 2 inches thick Round Steak Flank Steak 1 to2 LAMB Shoulder Chops Round B
39. t may be necessary to adjust oven once it has been installed When first using the oven follow recipe times and temperatures Before adjusting oven baking temperature test a recipe such as ready to bake biscuits by setting oven temperature higher or lower than the suggested temperature The baking results should help you to decide how much of a temperature adjustment is required An accurate digital thermometer is necessary to calibrate the oven Store purchased oven thermometers do not accurately measure oven temperature Oven temperature can be increased or decreased by 35 F To avoid over adjusting the oven only adjust the temperature by 5 F each time NOTE Remove aluminum foil from racks and oven bottom as this will alter oven performance Check for blocked heat vents If it still appears oven is not performing as expected a calibration may be done Turn oven temperature knob to OFF Press and hold both arrow pads for approximately 5 seconds A double digit will display ranging from 35 F to 35 F Immediately press either A to increase oven temperature by 5 F Y to decrease oven temperature by 5 F When temperature is adjusted to a cooler setting a minus sign will display with the offset temperature 5 When desired temperature change is displayed release control and change will be automatically saved after a few seconds Control will return to time of day display Offset temperature change will b
40. t to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur Common sense caution and care must be exercised when installing maintaining or operating range Always contact your dealer distributor service agent or manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not understand Questions on cooking cleaning or usage Refer to Product Assistance at WWW amana com or call Consumer Affairs at 1 800 843 0304 Asure Extended Service Plan Amana Appliances offers long term service protection for this new range Asure Extended Service Plan covering functional parts labor and travel charges is specially designed to supplement a strong warranty Call 1 800 528 2682 for information Parts and Accessories Purchase replacement parts and additional accessories by phone To order accessories for your Amana product call 1 800 843 0304 inside USA or 319 622 5511 outside USA Save Time and Money If something seems unusual please check Troubleshooting section which is designed to help you solve problems before calling service If you have a question call us at 800 843 0304 or write us at Consumer Affairs Department Amana Appliances 2800 220th Trail Amana Iowa 52204 Remember to include model number of your appliance and your phone number Recognize Safety Symbols Words Labels 4 amp DANGER DANGER Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or dea
41. th 4A WARNING WARNING Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death CAUTION CAUTION Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury or product or property damage IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION A WARNING To reduce risk of the appliance tipping it must be secured by a properly installed anti tip bracket s To verify bracket has been installed properly remove the storage drawer or panel and look under the range with a flashlight Bracket s must be engaged in the rear corner of the range ALL RANGES CAN TIP INJURY TO PERSONS COULD RESULT INSTALL ANTI TIP BRACKET S PACKED WITH RANGE REFER TO INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 4 amp CAUTION DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE ELEMENTS OR AREAS NEAR ELEMENTS Surface elements may be hot though they are dark in color Areas near surface elements may become hot enough to cause burns During and after use do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials contact surface elements or areas near surface elements until they have had enough time to cool These areas include the rangetop and backguard 4 amp CAUTION DO NOT TOUCH HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR SURFACES OF OVEN Oven heating elements may be hot though they are dark in color Interior surfaces of an oven may become hot enough to cause burns During and after use do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials touch heating e
42. to run down inside surface while cleaning Oven racks For heavy soil place oven racks in large plastic bag with ammonia and water in cup Seal tightly and allow to stand ovemight Wash and rinse dry thoroughly Storage drawer For heavy soil clean by hand and rinse thoroughly Remove drawer for ease in cleaning Be sure drawer is dry FA before replacing 24 Care and Cleaning conva Caring for the smoothtop For routine cleaning allow top to cool before cleansing Wash surface with a dampened cloth and smoothtop cleaner conditioner Use another clean damp paper towel to wipe off the cleaner Use a dry paper towel buff the smoothtop to make sure all the cleaner conditioner is removed The smoothtop cleaner conditioner provides a thin layer of protective polish that helps to prevent scratching Do not use a harsh cleanser or steel wool pad For specific problems see below PROBLEM CAUSE REMOVAL Brown streaks Cleaning with sponge or cloth containing Normal cleansing provided above and specks soiled detergent water Blackened Spatters or spillovers on a hot cooking area or Clean area with smoothtop cleaner conditioner burnt on spots accidental melting of plastic like a bread bag with clean damp paper towel nonabrasive nylon pad or scouring brush If spot is not removed on cool cooktop carefully scrape area with a safety scraper held at a 30 degree angle Fine brown gray Course particles like salt become
43. tor light shutting off Once oven is cool susceptible to smoke or other tum oven knob to OFF position coal aa a H Interrupting the self clean cycle Open window if possible _ To stop a self clean cycle that has already started follow these steps Make sure oven light cover is _ If the interruption occurs mid cycle the oven will remain locked even properly in place Do not use _ though the cycle has stopped until the oven cavity has cooled to a safe cleaning cycle if it is not _ temperature Remove oven racks and all cooking utensils from oven Remove items from range top backguard and storage drawer These areas can become hot during self cleaning cycle The range vents from the center bottom of the backguard Make sure this area is unobstructed by removing all items from backguard and range top Turn oven temperature knob to OFF position When oven has cooled to a lower temperature LOCKED light shuts off Door can be unlocked DO NOT force door This can cause damage to the latch 16 Cooking Baking Guidelines When baking with a new oven keep in mind temperatures vary from oven to oven Store bought thermometers are generally not accurate and should not be used to calibrate oven temperatures BAKING TIME GUIDELINES Cake Pan Pan size Cups of Oven Hints for Cookies Type batter eme Minutes Shiny flat cookie sheets should be used Avoid cookie pans with Oval 2 25 to 30 high sides this will cause 13
44. urn light bulb counterclockwise to remove before replacing light bulb make 4 Replace light bulb with 120 volt 40 watt appliance bulb sure oven and bulb are cool Do not over tighten bulb or cover or they may be difficult to Do not operate oven without remove later bulb and cover in place 5 Replace light bulb cover and oven door before use CAUTION 6 Reconnect power i apei pes ca To avoid risk of personal injury Wear gloves to protect hands from accidenta bulb breakage To keep your smoothtop looking like new Amana recommends routine cleaning The following general instructions for routine and tough spot cleaning are based on the performance of Amana recommended products To order these products contact the Consumer Affairs department at 1 800 843 0304 PART GENERAL DIRECTIONS Broll element Do not clean broil element Any soil wili burn off when element is heated Broiler pan and grid Drain fat cool pan and grid slightly Do not stand soiled pan and grid in oven to cool Sprinkle with soap Fill S the pan with warm water Let pan and grid stand for a few minutes Control knobs Pull off knobs Wash gently with miid soap and water but do not soak Dry and return knobs to oven making sure to match flat area on the knob to the flat area on the shaft Outside finish Wash all glass with cloth dampened in soapy water Rinse and polish with a dry cloth If knobs are removed do not allow water
45. x 9 25 to 30 uneven browning on the top mice Cookie sheet should not touch Round 350 F 25 to 30 the sides of the oven or door 2 layer pan size ate pans work best 3 layer Cake baked in too large a pan oF pan will be undercooked or 2 layer 3 layer Pies should be baked in dark or Sauare 350 F 25 to 30 dull pans to increase browning a oe ee i a 350 F 35 to 40 on an aluminum cookie sheet 15 1 2 350 F 45 to 50 BAKEWARE GUIDELINES Absorb more heat and result in darker browning Recommended for pies and breads Dark or dull pans Recommended for cookies Shiny pans no sides Recommended for cakes Shiny pans sides Lower recommended oven temperature by 25 F Glass pans Bake Pan Placement Keep pans and baking sheets 2 inches from oven walls Stagger pans placed on different racks so one is not directly over the other Preheating In most cases you should preheat the oven before baking After the range control is set the oven temperature will begin to rise until the desired cooking temperature is reached approximately 8 to 10 minutes When cooking temperature is reached oven signal beeps For delicate baking such as puff pastries or souffles preheat approximately 15 20 minutes before placing food inside oven or wait 10 minutes after oven signal beeps before placing food in oven The extra time creates a more stable oven temperature 1 N

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