Amana Range Self Cleaning Gas Range User's Manual
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1. Due to the nature of cooking fires can occur as a result of overcooking or excessive grease Although a fire is unlikely if one occurs proceed as follows SURFACE BURNER FIRES 1 Do not turn on the vent hood The fan can spread the flame or the flame may be drawn into the fan causing more damage 2 Smother the fire with a non flammable lid or baking soda or use a Class ABC or BC fire extinguisher OVEN FIRES 1 If you see smoke form your oven do not open the door 2 Turn the oven controls to OFF 3 As an added precaution turn off the power at the main circuit breaker or fuse box 4 Allow food or grease to burn itself out in the oven If you have a fan you can turn iton to remove the smoke OF COURSE IF SMOKE AND FIRE PERSIST CALL THE LOCAL FIRE DEPART MENT If there is any damage to components call your repair service before using the range or rangetop again Remember the best prevention is to keep your range and CONGRATULATIONS You have purchased an appliance that when operated correctly should give you years of top quality performance Your range was designed with safety in mind to give you cooking convenience and enjoyment For future reference record basic range information found on your range serial plate and retain a copy of your sales receipt for proof of purchase The product serial plate is located on the oven frame below the oven door Open the oven drawer to se2. ccccccccccccccccccceecceseeeeeee senses ceeeeceesepeeseseesecceeaeseeueeceegeseuaeeesenseeas 22 28 C 0 0 35 40 Shoulder Butt 00 00 ccecccccecececececeeceeuensesecceuaeceesacateveceveureeueeesssnseuatnteeneneas 40 45 e Shoulder PICNIC 2 0 0 cceccccecc cca ccncuececeueaececcscueeueneseceecacceceseeseuseuceesaueeeeneaetscaeseeusaneas 35 40 HAM smoked mild cure 350 PICNIC Shoulder ooo cee ec acc ccecaececceeceacaueueecauseeecuecueeceucueeueasaususessetesrecesvrecesaureeueneness 30 35 FOOD OVEN TEMP APPROX COOK TIME IN HRS CHICKEN cccccecccccescceccecececcecerecneeeveess 375 ae a 0 ot oe 1 1 2 to 1 3 4 over SIDS occ cccccecececucecuceseeveceesceveveteusseeuvecauevavecauacaseuateravataesenceestauatauaeesaeaeay 1 3 4 to 2 TURKEY ooo eccceccecececucececsecscececscavencecenss 325 C Ohi st l 0 ee 3 1 2 to 4 8 12 bS ere 4 to 4 1 2 a e ho o S 5 1 2 20 22 i OS PO 7 to 8 1 2 DUCK Cn 325 rc Lio 0 ee 1 1 2 to2 Small chickens can also be roasted at 400 for darker browning If so the cooking time should be shortened For stuffed turkey or duck cooking time may increase 15 to 20 minutes 13 KEEPING FOOD WARM The Keep Warm oven can be helpful in many ways If you wish to use the Keep Warm feature immediately after baking at a higher tempera ture set the oven to the correct temperature see chart and open the oven door for 10 to 15 minutes to allow excess h
3. stop posi tion 2 Raise the forward edge of the rack as show below and pull it past the second stop Never attempt to use the oven or broil burners during a power failure PAN PLACEMENT When placing baking pans and cookie sheets the pans should be kept a distance of two inches from the side and rear walls if roasting or baking pans are placed on different shelves they should be staggered so that one is not located directly under another This will assure good distribution of heat and will allow food in both pans to be thoroughly cooked ee ee ee ee eee ZII AITE AAN ZALES A ATTRA Never cover the oven racks with aluminum foil This will seriously affect baking results THE OVEN BURNER FLAME The oven burner flame should be a clean blue flame with distinct inner cones 1 4 to 1 2 inch long A soft lazy flame without distinctinner cones means the flame needs to be adjusted A noisy or blowing flame needs to be adjusted The oven burner flame is factory set and should be checked by the installer If the flame needs to be adjusted check the installation instruc tions for steps to follow or call a service person OVEN BURNER FLAME SETTING THE CONTROLS BAKING ROASTING TO USE 1 Press the Bake Temp button BAKE and __ will light in the display Turn the Temp Set knob to adjust the temperature The oven will begin cooking in 3 sec onds and ON wil
4. REASON WHY Oven preheat time too short Oven shelf overcrowded Pan heats too fast Oven is too hot Oven temperature too low Oven too hot Type and size of pan Underbaked oven door opened too often Range or oven shelf not level Pan too close to oven wall Oven not up to temperature Improper use of foil 15 WHAT TO DO Allow oven to preheat to desired temperature Select pan sizes that leave air space on all sides of pan Use light colored baking sheets Reduced temperature or recheck oven setting Recheck oven temperature Set oven temperature 25 degrees lower and bake recommended time Use suggested pan size glass baking dishes usually bake at a lower temperature Keep oven door closed Bake recommended time Place a marked glass measuring cup filled to one marking with water in center of oven rack If water level is uneven refer to installation instructions for leveling range Allow minimum of 1 1 2 inches clearance on all sides Set oven temperature 25 degrees higher and bake recommended time Foil should not be placed on floor of oven over a cooking shelf or themostat bulb USING THE INFRA RED BROILER The broiler uses infra red rays that travel in straight lines These rays will sear the outside of the food while locking in all the flavor and juices The cooking area of the broiler will get smaller as the food is moved closer to the element In high ra
5. The porcelain rangetop may become warm to the touch while the range is being used to bake broil or self clean The longer the range is operated the more the heat can be conducted to the rangetop Question If my range clock is not working can still self clean my oven Answer No Your oven control uses the oven clock to help start and stop your self clean cycle If the oven does not heat Check to be sure the oven has been set to the correcttemperature and or thatthe oven is not set for a delayed bake function If the clean cycle does not start Check to see that the oven timer is not set for a delayed start 24 Question Can luse the Timer during oven Cooking Answer The timer can be used during any cooking function and is especially handy when baking or broiling The Timer can also be used while you are using the automatically timed functions Question Should there be any odor during the cleaning cycle Answer Yes There may be a slight odor during the first few cleaning cycles Failure to wipe out excessive soil may also cause an odor when cleaning Question What should I do if exces sive smoking occurs during clean ing Answer This is caused by excessive soil and you should press the CANCEL button to shut the oven off Open windows to rid room of smoke When the oven has cooled and the door un locks wipe up the excess soil and reset the cycle If the latch lever cannot be moved to an unlocked
6. This will disappear after the first few cleaning cycles e Vapor and warm air will pass through the Do not store or place any combus oven vent Do Not Obstruct the Air Flow tible materials gasoline or other flammable liquids near your range e The vapor and smoke that is generated during the self cleaning cycle is cleaned before it is discharged into the room _ TO INTERRUPT THE SELF CLEANING CYCLE 1 Press the Cancel button 2 Do not attempt to open the door lock lever until the oven has cooled for atleast 30 minutes NOTE Do not use the door lock lever when you are baking Moving the lever to the right will cancel the bake setting If you accidentally lack the door you must unlock if and re set the cooking function Do not try to force the oven door open This can damage the auto matic door locking system i ess ep Esse pS And ae sm Ci pod NS anita 29 CLEANING RANGE EXTERIOR Exterior painted surfaces and trim can be cleaned with cloth and soapy water or a low abrasive cleaner No abrasives gritty cleaners or steel wool should be used The glass on the control panel should be cleaned only with a damp cloth never with scouring powder or steel wool All control knobs can be pulled off to simplify cleaning Be sure to note the position of the knobs so they can be replace on the proper control in their original position DO NOT use scouring pads to clean Control Knobs The numbers ca
7. supplier s instructions e If you cannot reach your gas supplier call the fire department Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer service agency or the gas supplier anti tip device To make sure the TIP SULT WITH RANGE e SEE TION TIONS THE MAXIMUM GAS SUPPLY PRESSURE FOR THESE MODELS MUST NOT EXCEED 14 INCHES W C P DO NOT OBSTRUCT THE FLOW OF COMBUSTION AND VENTILA TION AIR The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposure to such substances WARNING The burning of gas cooking fuel and the elimination of soil during self cleaning generate some by products which are on the list of substances known by the state of California to cause cancer birth defects or reproductive harm To minimize exposure to these substances always operate this appliance according to the instructions contained in this booklet wipe up excess food spills prior to self cleaning and provide good ventilation to the room when cooking with gas and during and immediately after self cleaning the oven WARNING To reduce the risk of the appliance tipping it must be secured by a properly installed device has been installed prop erly remove t
8. 4 UTENSIL HANDLES SHOULD BE TURNED INWARD A handle that extends away from the range could be unintentionally tipped COOKING UTENSILS GLASS CERAMIC cookwear responds slowly to temperature changes Itresponds best to long and slow heating of liquids ALUMINUM responds quickly to tempera ture changes It responds best for frying braising and roasting CAST IRON responds slowly to tempera ture changes Itresponds best for long low heat cooking and pan frying STAINLESS STEEL is usually combined with another metal such as copper to bet ter respond to temperature changes It may be used for soups sauces vegetables and general cooking COPPER TIN LINED cookware responds quickly to temperature changes itis excel lent for gourmet cooking wine sauces and egg dishes ENAMELWARE is stain resistant porce lain over metal The cooking time can be determined by the base metal however 5 lower temperatures are usually recom mended When you select cookware the pan design is as important as the material For the best efficiency and results select pans with the features listed below e FLAT BOTTOMS AND STRAIGHT SIDES e HANDLE WEIGHT THAT DOES NOT TILT THE PAN e MATCH THE PAN SIZE TO THE BURNER SIZE TO USE 1 Push in and Turn the control to LITE The burner will make a sparking sound 2 The burner will automatically light 3 Turnthe knob to the desired setting and the burner will stop sparking The burne
9. 59 4009 oe cceceeeeeeeces ane neeees 30 COOKIES DILO o EEE 35090 3759 ccce 20 25 Rolled oo ccccccecccceeeeesaeeeesseeeeeeeeeeteeeceeeaeseseenaes 3759 400 iecere 8 12 rs el 10 EREE CY ho ier 00 nn 8 12 BrOWNIES o ccccccccceccc cece eee seeec ce ceeeseeeseeeeessaeeeaeeeeaseeenpeaaenes Co 0 an 25 30 PIES Pie SHES 0 cccceceeceeceeeceseeeseeeeeeessaeeeseeeaeeeecenseneees ATS ccc cccccccecsteceeeteetennes 10 15 Custard eer OOF ooo ceececeececesetteeeeeaes 35 40 PUMPKIN eer ee 475 iceccccecee en tee tees eneeea rene 10 15 Apple ee reece errr 400 eere 45 60 Sie A E 42DS eee 45 60 MINCE uesnsssrsissirurrarrerrtsrirssirtt ar eneeeeseeseesueeeceeeeseaaseeeeaesees BO assrierrrerrerrrerrrrerrrersr 35 40 CAKES 8 Layer ssssssereresrsrrstrrerrtrertrt trestot ttttterirerierreretrerrertrn CY ho eee 29 30 9 AV ee 350 eerren 30 35 Cup Cakes ee CY As arene 20 25 Loaf CAKES 0 cec cece cece eer ee entree een cep ee sect eeeeae teeny Co 0 rr 45 60 Angel Food 00 ee rennet cent ee teer tenner reeneees lo 0 are 40 50 A O10 81 reece Co 0 a 40 50 12 CONVENTIONAL ROASTING For best results a shallow pan close to the size of the meat is recommended The broiler pan can be used if necessary Place the meat on a rack or grid with the fatty side up Do not cover or add water Place the pan on the oven rack with the center of the meat in the center of the oven Set the Oven Control to the desired temperature Re
10. ER PROP ERLY IN PLACE You must replace the cover after changing the bulb The cover protects the bulb from becomming too hot Be careful not to drop the bulb on cover They are made of glass and can cause serious inju ries if broken STEPS TO CHANGE THE LIGHT 1 Disconnect the oven power at the main circuit breaker 2 Unscrew the glass cover counterclock wise 3 Unscrew the light bulb counterclock wise 4 Replace the bulb with a 40 watt appli ance bulb 5 Replace the bulb cover 6 Reconnect the power to the oven NOTE Do Not Over Tighten The Bulb Cover Replace the cover so it is secure but nottight After repeated use of the oven a cover that has been over tighten will be very dif ficult to remove HOOD EXHAUST SYSTEMS RATION Clean ventilating hoods frequently Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter ce 23 When flaming foods under the hood turn the fan off The fan if operating may spread the flame COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS Question I ve put an oven thermom eter in my oven and noticed it does not maintain a constant tempera ture Do have a problem Answer To maintain a temperature for baking your oven will cycle off and on You may see a Swing in temperature ofasmuchas 25 F This temperature cycling is considered a normal proce dure in range operation Question Is it normal for my range top to get warm during use Answer
11. TENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS we PANG Er A UES wisest he sche praca nace inieaocents l QUICK REFERENCE INSTRUCTIONS HOW TO USE THE COOKTOP USING THE COOKTOP DURING A POWER FAILURE 9 ENERGY CONSERVATION AND HEALTH TIPS USING THE OVEN OVEN BURNER FLAME SETTING THE OVEN FOR BAKING OVEN COOKING GUIDES SOLUTIONS TO BAKING PROBLEMS HOW TO USE THE INFRA RED BROILER BROILING CHART SELF CLEANING THE OVEN TO INTERRUPT THE SELF CLEANING CYCLE CLEANING OTHER RANGE PARTS CARE AND MAINTENANCE 2 COMMONLY ASKED QUESTIONS oe cere 24 ADJUSTING THE OVEN TEMPERATURE ou 25 SS TONE O erae a N 25 BEFORE YOU CALL A SERVICE PERSON INSTALLER PLEASE LEAVE THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL AND LITERATURE WITH THE CONSUMER CONSUMER PLEASE READ AND KEEP THIS MANUAL AND OTHER LITERATURE FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Part No 36 308 796 03 0 WARNING If the information in t this manual is not followed ex actly a fire or explosion may result causing property dam age personal injury or death Donot store or use gasoline or flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS e Extinguish any open flame e Do not try to light any ap pliance e Do not touch any electri cal swtich do not use any phone in your building e Immediately call your gas supplier from aneighbor s phone Follow the gas
12. ailure 1 Hold a lit match at the desired burner head 2 Pushin and Turn the control to LITE 3 Turn the control to the desired setting when the burner is lit WHEN FINISHED Note The oven and broil burners should 1 Turn the control to OFF never be used during a power fail ure ENERGY CONSERVATION AND HEALTH TIPS Cooking utensils must cover the entire flame An undersized utensil will expose the outer portion of the flame wasting heat and energy The cooking utensils should sit flat on the elements and not be warped Empty pans should not be left on the flame Leaving utensils on the flame can cause damage to both the utensils and the range top USE OF WATER AND LIQUID Foods cook faster in small amounts of water If liquid remains after cooking serve it with the food or save it Many vitamins dissolve in cooking water and are lost if the liquid is drained and discarded LIDS AND COVERS A tight fitting lid gives a utensil a more efficient performance It helps to maintain even temperatures and hold in odors and steam Covering pans will help foods cook faster and minimize clean up The flame should not extend be yond the edge of the cooking utensil It may contact clothing or potholders and cause a fire USING THE OVEN OVEN RACKS Both oven racks may be used for conven tional baking and roasting They will pull to a stop position without tipping To Remove the Racks 1 Pull it forward to the first
13. as shown above LOCK will light in the 1 Remove everything from the oven and lock the door lock lever as shown above display atte as K wil 2 Push the Clean button CLEAN willlight o nls H ee PR nihe display Push the Clean button will lig in the display Turn the Time Set knob to 3 h on ee re 3 Turn the Time Set knob to 3 hours The oven will automatically begin to clean in 3 seconds and ON will light in 4 Pushthe Stop Time button The earliest the display possible stopping time will appear inthe display 5 Turn the Time Set knob to adjust the stopping time 6 The control will automatically compute a starting time based on the clean and stop time you entered DELAY CLEAN STOP TIME and LOCK will appear in the display When the oven begins CLEAN and ON UNLOCKED LocKeD 7 W will appear in the display NOTE if the door is not locked DOOR will appear in the display Do not store items on the range top During cooking or cleaning these items may become too hot SELF CLEANING THE OVEN WHAT TO EXPECT DURING SELF CLEANING e The oven and the clean indicator lights will e The outer surfaces of the range will be be on until the cleaning cycle ts finished come hot Do Not Touch The Outer Areas Of The Range During Self Cleaning e The first few times the self cleaning cycle is used there may be some minor smok ing and slight odor as the oven insulation cures
14. at might occur Allow the ignitors to dry before you attempt to light the burners Burner Cap Clean with a small non abrasive b 21 CARE AND MAINTENANCE REMOVABLE OVEN DOOR The oven door is removable for convenience when cleaning Do not immerse the oven door in water TO REMOVE OVEN DOOR 1 Open the door to the first stop position approximately 5 inches TOREPLACE THE OVEN DOOR 1 Alignthe door withthe hinge arms 2 slide the door down and into place Be sure the door is all the way down on the hinges before closing to prevent the possibility of chipping porcelain or scratch ing chrome STORAGE DRAWER The storage drawer is for storing pots and pans The drawer can be removed to make it easier to clean under the range TO REMOVE THE TO REPLACE THE STORAGE DRAWER STORAGE DRAWER 1 Pullthe drawer straight out to the first 4 Place the set of rollers on the drawer stop Lift the front and pull out to the behind the set of rollers on the oven second stop As shown in figure 2 2 Let the front of the door rest on the 2 Align the guides and push the drawer floor Place your hands toward the back into position back of the drawer and lift it out REPLACING THE OVEN LIGHT Make sure the oven light cover and bulb are cool before you be gin Be sure the oven power is off You can turn it off at the main fuse or circuit breaker DO NOT USE THE OVEN WITH OUT THE BULB COV
15. ck positions the rays will not reach the corners of the broiler grid If you have never used an infra red broiler follow this rule of thumb Outside Charred and Inside Rare High Rack position and short time Outside Charred and inside Well Done Lower Rack position and less time Ray covers 30 of grid Ray covers 35 of grid Ray covers 60 of grid Ray covers 90 of grid BROILING TIPS 1 The best foods to broil include steaks 6 Fish should be broiled with the skin hamburgers chicken fish pork orlamb side down chops and vegetables 7 Broil hamburgers on shelf position 2 Remove excess fat from the meat and 4 pine the edges to prevent them from NOTE The broiler does not need to be curling 3 Do not pierce meats before or after broiling If the meat has been pierced it may lose some juices 4 Season the meat after it has browned Uncooked meat that is seasoned may Donotline the broiler pan with become tough foil Foil will not allow grease 5 Broiled food EXCEPT FOR FISH 2nd liquids to ai should be turned at least once ing smoking or tire BROILER PAN POSITION Position broiler pan with short sides parallel to the back of the oven so that it is directly lined up under the broiler SAn jii i rea 16 BROILING TO USE THE BROILER BROILING CHART TO BROIL BROILING 1 Push the Broil button Broil and _ __ FOOD TIME MIN will appear in the di
16. cover the surface unit heating element The use of undersized utensils will expose a por tion of the heating element to direct con tact and may result in ignition of clothing Never leave Surface Units Unattended at High Heat Settings Boilover causes smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Not extend Over Adjacent Surface Burners To reduce the risk of burns ignition of flammable materials and spill age due to unintentional contact with the utensil the handle of a utensil should be positioned so that it is turned inward and does not extend over adjacent surface burners Glazed Cooking Utensils Only certain types of glass glass ceramic ceramic earthenware or other glazed utensils are Suitable for range top service without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature 6 Clean the rangetop with caution To avoid steam burns do not use a wet sponge or cloth to wipe up spills on a hot cooking area Ovens 1 Use Care When Opening Door Let hot air or steam escape before remov ing or replacing food Do Not Heat Unopened Food Contain ers Build up of pressure may cause container to burst and result in an injury Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed 4 Placement of Oven Racks Always place oven racks in desired location while oven is cool If rack must be moved while oven is hot do not let potholder contact hot heating element
17. e the serial plate 1 Model Number Serial Number Color o o o Manufacturing No 2 Dealer s Name Phone Number Address 3 Date Purchased Date Installed 4 Installer s Name Phone Address 5 Dealer Recommended Service Center Phone Address RANGE FEATURES Door Lock Lever Ultra Ray Broiler not shown Lower Oven Burner not shown CLOCK DISPLAY Time Temp Set Cancel Q aof JP im aoa A HN IR Bake Brot STOP TIMER CLEAN O O O O O O 0 Minute Clock Hd Cook Clean Brolt Boke l Timer Time Time Temp QUICK REFERENCE INSTRUCTIONS Congratulations on the purchase of your new gas range We have made every effort to make this range easy to learn and easy to use To secure the maximum performance from your range it should be installed and used according to the safety instructions The instructions below have been prepared as a quick reference If you have any problems or unanswered questions while using these directions refer to the detailed sections in your use and care guide BEFORE YOU BEGIN TO O CLOCK AND OVEN CONTROLS SETTING THE CLOCK SETTING THE MINUTE TIMER 1 Push the Clock Button 1 Push the Minute Timer button 2 Turnthe Time TempSetknobtothe 2 Turn the Time Temp Set knob to the desired time of day desired amount of time The timer can be set from 5 seconds to 11 hours and 59 minutes 3 To cancel the Minute timer Push the Minute Timer button and hold it dow
18. eat to escape Arrange the food for serving on the platter A Warm setting will not damage china NOTE If you plan to keep food warm on a platter be sure the oven has cooled after baking before placing the plat ters in the oven TO AVOID THE RISK OF FIRE DO NOT USE PLASTIC PLATTERS OR SILVER TRAYS IN THE KEEP WARM OVEN To prevent moist foods such as cooked veg etables mashed potatoes gravy yeast rolls bisucits etc from drying out they should be covered tightly before being placed in the oven Aluminum foil is ideal for this Meat can be carved ahead of time and then kept warm Sliced meats must be covered lightly with dampened paper towels or a wet towel to pre vent cut surfaces from drying If you wish to slice rare or medium meats you can do so if you do not allow the cut surfaces to remain exposed to the air Cut the slices as described but keep the surfaces close together THAWING FROZEN FOODS The oven may be used for thawing frozen foods Poultry should only be thawed until the giblets can be removed Thaw cut up poultry fish or meat cuts just enough to separate the pieces Ground meat should be thawed just enough to allow you to mix and form it Once the food is thawed cook it immediately Do not refreeze food that has been thawed To thaw and freshen cooked frozen baked goods use the Warm setting Wrap food loosely to prevent drying but to permit the evaporation of ice crystals formed during freezi
19. fer to the Roast Guide in this section USEFUL INFORMATION When roasting frozen meats allow 1 3 to 1 2 more cooking time than for roasts already thawed After cooking is complete allow the roast to stand 15 to 20 minutes before carving Rare or medium rare meats can be removed slightly before they are ready they will continue to cook while the roast is standing to be carved Meats and poultry prepared in the dry roasted method should not be covered nor should water be added prior to roasting ROAST GUIDE An aid for roasting times and temperatures FOOD OVEN TEMP MIN LBS BEEF e Roasts 2 0 cecccecceccceceseteccececeeeceeataeereenes 325 ALO cece cccccecccceusceeveeucecacceneeeecaecaeceecreaeseecaeceeurenetaetgenaeuecansnedergevaeunesnsgesaucaeunenngas 20 25 MeEdIUM 2 ce cce cece ccecececceccecuceaeeeeaetenseueeaeuevaeseaeesecenseaeaanetacucenetentaeveuateesseneatnecataeents 26 30 well done cae 33 35 e Rolled Roasts ccccceccccsceceacceeeeeneares 325 FATE ce cc cece ccceccaeccesenevaeneeeevecenaeusceecaeenaenesseaeeneceuaeasuaeaeneentgersuaeueeeueeneaetnennesturenes 32 36 mediUM ooo ee ceccceccecreececeeseceeceseeacaeeeeecueneusaeaeaetteeeasataceeseeaeacauennerseasauaeesteereasatennans 36 40 well done ooo ecccececcccecceecueceeceeseeveeeeueceeesacesetsereeaeaeeevevavatatsserensaeeegentstsutctensevaeutseennes 43 45 PORK fresh 20 0 0 cece ccc ceccce cece eeeeeeeeneenens 325 Fresh Ham whole
20. he drawer and look under the range with a flashlight e ALL RANGES CAN e INJURY TO PER SONS COULD RE e INSTALL ANTI TIP DEVICES PACKED INSTALLA INSTRUC To Avoid the Risk of Personal Injury use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this manual Do not store items of interest to chil dren in cabinets above a range or on the backquard of a range children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured Do not attempt of clean the oven or broiler burner ignitor assembly the ignitors are electrically operated and the possibility of electrical shock is present _ To Avoid the Risk of Personal Injury _ Do not store items of interest to chil dren in cabinets above your range _ top Children climbing on the range to reach items can be seriously in Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids in the vi cinity of this or any other appliance YOUR RANGE MUST BE INSTALLED AND PROPERLY GROUNDED BY A QUALIFIED TECHNICIAN Know where your main gas shut off valve is located SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS For your safety top burner flame size should be adjusted so it does not extend beyond the bottom edge of the cooking utensil 2 The appliance must not be used for warm 3 ing or heating a room Do not store items onthe rangetop Items Stored on the
21. in oven Do not use aluminum foil or place foods packaged in aluminum foil directly on the rangetop for cooking Do notline the oven bottom or the oven racks with aluminum foil Aluminum foil can cause a fire and will seriously affect baking results The bake and broil burners cannot be operated during a power failure and no attempt should ever be made to do so Do not touch the interior surfaces of the oven During and after use do not touch or let clothing or other flam mable materials contact bake or broil burners ON or OFF these surfaces can be hot enough to cause burns Other areas of the oven can become hot enough to cause burns among these surfaces are the vent openings window oven door and oven racks Self Cleaning Oven 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 commer cial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the oven 3 Clean Only Parts Listed In This Manual 4 Before Self Cleaning the Oven Re move broiler pan other utensils and oven racks Ventilating Hoods d Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently Grease should not be allowed to accumu late on hood or filter 2 When flaming foods under the hood turn the fan off The fan may spread the flame TO AVOID THE RISK OF BURNS
22. l light in the display 2 3 WHEN FINISHED 1 Press the Cancel button WHAT TO EXPECT When the oven begins to heat the tempera ture display will drop to 100 As the oven heats the temperature will rise on the display until it reaches the set temperature If you want to adjust the oven temperature while you are cooking Press the Bake Temp but ton and adjust the temperature using the Temp Set knob SETTING THE OVEN FOR DELAYED BAKING Press the Cook Time button OVEN and TIME will light in the display Turnthe Time Set knob until the desired amount of cooking time ts displayed Press the Stop Time button STOP TIME and the earliest possible stopping time will light in the display Turn the Time Set knob to the time of day you want the oven to stop DELAY OVEN will light in the display Press the Bake Temp button BAKE will light in the display Turn the Temp Set knob to adjust the oven temperature The temperature can be adjusted from 170 to 550 The oven will begin cooking at the pre set time and ON will light in the display When the cycle is complete the oven will beep until you Press Cancel WHAT TO EXPECT The contro will automatically calculate the Starting time based on the cooking and stopping time The oven will begin at the pre determined time DELAY will disappear from the display and ON will light in the display The temperature display will drop to 100 and begin to rise with
23. n for 3 seconds Stop Cook i Clock Time Time Clean 8roll Ti BAKING AND BROILING SETTING DELAYED 1 Pushthe button that corresponds with BAKE OR CLEAN the function you desire 1 Push the function you desire 2 Turn the TIME TEMP set knob to 2 Turn the TIME TEMP knob to the adjust the temperature desired temperature 3 After 3 seconds the oven will start 3 Push the COOK TIME button 4 Turn the TIME TEMP set knob to the desired cooking time 5 Push the STOP TIME BUTTON 6 Turn the TIME TEMP knob to the desired stopping time HOW TO USE THE COOKTOP Your Range has been factory set for use with Natural Gas If you want to use L P Propane Gas detailed instructions are provided in the Installation Instruction Manual It is recommended by the manufacturer that the conversion be done by a qualified service technician 1 USE THE PROPER PAN SIZE select utensils that have flat bottoms large enough to cover the flame Using undersized utensils will expose a portion of the flame to direct contact with clothing or spillovers A utensil that is correctly sized will also improve efficiency 2 NEVER LEAVE SURFACE UNITS UNATTENDED At high heat settings boilovers can cause smoking or fire 3 GLAZED COOKING UTENSILS Only certain types of glass glass ceramic earthenware or other glazed utensils are suitable for use with range top Due to the sudden change in temperature some glazed cooking utensils may break
24. n be rubbed off the Knobs by the abrasive action of the pad Remove oven racks and wash in hot soapy water Broiling and roasting pans should be washed after every use Pour off drippings and wash in hot soapy water Aluminum foil placed in the bottom of broiling pan will simplify your clean up CLEANING THE RANGE TOP Make sure your cooktop is cool before you begin cleaning Sudden temperature changes can cause the enamel burner caps to crack To prevent the possibility of stains wipe up all spills immediately with a dry cloth Acids will stain even the most stain resistant materials and finishes so take extra care when you are cooking with vinegar milk lemon juice and sauces with tomatoes damp cloth and warm soapy water If neces sary use a non abrasive cleaner or pad DO NOT USE harsh powders scouring pads or steel wool pads NEVER use oven cleaners on the surface of your range FOR BURNED OR DRIED ON SOIL soak the burner caps and grates in warm soapy water Be sure when you clean the burners that all of the ports are unobstructed eee attention to the small slot above the ignitor As shown below If this slot is blocked it will result in poor top burner ignition Take care when you replace the burner caps Make sure that they fit securely over the burner body The caps _ must fit correctly to operate the burner WHEN FINISHED Make sure you have dried all of the burner components to prevent any rusting th
25. ng KEEP WARM OVEN CHART BACON 0 cecceccccceeeceeseeeseereeeveeseennas 225 BEEF Rare cee ceccceccceeetce eens ceeseeeeneeeeseceues 170 MediUM 0 0 cece ccccceeeeaeeeueerreereesecuees 170 Well Done cccecceeecerereeeeene ee 170 FISH nesssssesisnsnersrnestrrrerssrrrnrrrrrrerrrerrrarrrerrns Baked or Broiled loosely covered 170 HAM re 170 LAMB 00 0 cccc cece ecccc neces eesae seen eceseeeneeeas 170 PORK FSI occ ceccccesccsecceseeeeessereeeseeuueeries 170 SMOKE 20 c cece cceccseeeee eevee eeeneeeaeeten 170 POULTRY Roasted 000 cee eccceecceeeeeseeeceeueeeenees 170 Fried ooo cecccceccecceecceseuseeesensenneaees 170 SEAFOOD Baked or Fried loosely covered 170 VEGETABLES covered ree 170 BISCUITS MUFFINS o 170 CASSEROLES ec 200 GRAVY vo ccccccccsesecseeececseeetesseceeeeeeetaues 170 PIZZA loosely Covered ucence 225 ROLLS tightly wrapped eee 170 DEEP FAT FRIED FOOD 200 POTATOES Baked 00 cece cecccncceeeeeeseceeeeeaneeaeees 200 POTATOES octet ce eeeee cee teee tees 170 loosely Covered ecce 250 PIES PASTRY ocn 170 BAKING PROBLEMS REASONS WHY WHAT TO DO PROBLEM Cookies biscuits burn on bottom Bread does not rise in oven Bread loaf bakes over pan poorly shaped Cakes not baked in center Cakes fell Cakes not level Foods undercooked after recommended cooking time has elapsed
26. position The oven must be cool to move latch lever to the left or to an unlocked position If the latch does not unlock after the oven has cooled call your dealer or an authorized service agency DO NOT FORCE THE LATCH LE VER IF THE LEVER IS FORCED OPEN THE COSTLY SELF CLEAN MECHANISM WILL BE DAMAGED ADJUSTING THE OVEN TEMPERATURE HOW TO ADJUST OVEN TEMPERATURE The oven has been calibrated at the point of manufacture However if you wish to adjust the oven temperature to make it bake hotter or cooler follow these steps To Adjust The Temperature 1 Push the Bake Temp button once 2 Turnthe TIME TEMP SET knob clock wise untilan oven temperature greater than 500 F shows in the display 3 Immediately push and hold the BAKE TEMP button until OO appears in the display approximately 5 seconds 4 To decrease the oven temperature for cooler oven Turn the TIME TEMP SET knob clockwise until the negative number 05 through 35 in five degree incre ments that represents the F you wish to select appears For example if you want to decrease the oven temperature 20 F you select 20 5 To increase the oven temperature for hotter oven Turn TIME TEMP SET knob clockwise past the negative numbers until the positive numbers 05 through 35 in five degree increments appear Select the number which represents the F you wish to increase the oven temperature For example if you want to increase the oven tempera
27. r control may be turned to any position between the settings indicated to achieve the desired flame setting WHEN FINISHED 1 Turn the contro to OFF TOP BURNER SETTINGS When the burner is set on LOW the flame should be adjusted to the minimum steady blue flame Approx 1 4 flame length Check the adjustment by turning from high to low several times to see that the burner does not go out The controls have distinct click positions for setting the flame at HIGH MED and LOW This flexibility is on of the reasons why good cooks prefer gas They know temperatures must adjust exactly and instant changes are necessary for cooking perfec tion Use the Illustrations below as a guide TMENT If the LOW burner flame is not a steady blue flame approximately 1 4 it can be adjusted using the adjustment screw in the center of the valve stem The valve stem is located directly behind the control knob The HIGH flame should be a steady flame with a distinct innner cone TO ADJUST THE FLAME 1 Remove the control knob 2 Using a smali flathead screwdriver turn the screw located in the center of the knob stem until the flame is the proper SiZe 3 Replace the control knob 4 Test the flame by turning the control from LOW to HIGH and checking the flame at each setting OPERATING THE COOKTOP is electric itis possible to use the top burners should a power failure occur Follow the instructions below in case of a power f
28. rangetop can become too hot and melt Do not mix household cleaning products Chemical mixtures can interact with ob jectionable or even hazardous results Grease Grease is flammable and should be handled carefully Never leave any cooking operation unattended Let fat cool before attempting to handle it Donot allow grease to collect around the rangetop Wipe up spillovers immedi ately Wear Proper Apparel Loose fitting or hanging garments should never be worn _ while using the appliance User Servicing Do not repair or replace any part of the range unless specifically recommended in this manual All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician Storage in or on Appliance Flam mable materials should not be stored in an oven or near surface units Do Not Use Water on Grease Fires Smother fire or flame with a non flam mable lid or use dry chemical or foam type extinguisher 10 Use Only Dry Potholders Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam Do not let pot holder touch hot heating elements Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth 1 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Surface Cooking Units Use Proper Pan Size Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the flame undersized utensils may expose the flame to direct contact or clothing 2 Surface Cooking Units Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to
29. s the cancel button to clear the display BEFORE YOU CALL A SERVICE PERSON Make sure you have followed the instructions in your Use and Care Manual Avoid unnecessary service calls for difficulties that are not a result of defective workmanship or materials If the problem is not caused by workmanship or materials or if the component is customer replaceable you will be charged for a service person s travel expenses and labor even though the product may be under warranty The following items are considered customer replaceable oven racks light bulbs control knobs which can be removed by pulling them off the control shaft The heating elements in the rangetop can be replaced individually by an authorized servicer WHEN SERVICE IS REQUIRED The dealer from whom you purchased the range can give you the name of your nearest Autho rized Service Center Help them give you prompt service by giving them 1 An accurate description of the trouble 2 Compiete model serial and manufacturing numbers located on the oven frame bellow the oven door Can be seen by slightly pulling out the storage drawer 3 Proof of purchase sales receipt on request Repair by an unauthorized servicer that results in subsequent failure will void the warranty Warranty details are contained in the warranty certificate enclosed with this booklet Keep an accurate record of any service calls what was done who serviced the range and the date of service We have a va
30. splay 0 2 Turn the Temp Set knob to HI or LO BEEF a 3 BROIL and ON will remain in the dis Steaks 1 thick plav Rare PEA ENET A EEE AE A 10 Medium Rare aaan 11 Medium aeee 12 14 WHEN FINISHED Well Done eae 20 1 Push the Cancel button Steaks 1 1 2 thick PAI Cie crc Petes 15 Medium oaair 20 25 Well Done eee 30 Steaks 2 thick PS emra e as 20 Medium 0 eee 30 35 Well Done cece eens 40 Ground Beef Patties _ 3 4 to 1 thick 0 8 15 BROILER FLAME FISH Fillets or Steaks ee 10 The broiler flame should be a soft hazy flame no larger than 3 8 inch thick Blowing or LAMB lifting of the flame should not occur If the Chops or Steaks burner has any other appearance than what E a e EE 8 10 is shown it may need to be cleaned or 1 1 2 THICK oae 12 14 adjusted by a qualified service person POK aanne 14 16 PORK cured INFRA RED BROILER FLAME BICO E teen 2 6 Ham Slice cook before eating VIZ ICK orars 19 20 VCK ouuo aan 20 30 Ham Slice fully cooked VINCK aeann 19 20 Ri e E EET 20 30 HAZY FLAME 3 8 THICK 17 SELF CLEANING THE OVEN STEPS TO FOLLOW TIPS ON SELF CLEANING BEFORE SELF CLEANING e The best time to clean your oven is inthe 1 Removeall containers spoon holders evening when you are finished using it spices and etc from the range top for the day 2 Remove all pots pans and oven racks A small amount of smoke is normal from inside
31. st network of Authorized Service Centers in the U S however if you should have a service problem that is not resolved please Write Consumer Affairs Department Amana Refrigeration Inc Amana lowa 52204 For quicker service or for answers to questions concerning product usage installation and warranty call CONSUMER INFORMATION LINE TOLL FREE 1 800 843 0304 Monday through Friday 8 a m to 4 30 p m Central Time Zone Rest assured against unexpected repair bills tsure EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN We are pleased to offer an important opportunity for long term service protection on your new appliance The Asure Extended Service Plan is specially designed to supplement the strong warranty that already accompanies your appliance and it combines with this standard warranty to provide budget protection coverage on your appliance for up to five full years covering parts labor and travel charges Your participating dealer has details or you can call or write us using the number or address listed above 26 1893 Amana Refrigeration inc Amana lawa 52204 Part No 36 308798 03 0 Printed in U S A
32. the oven These things excessive smoke may indicate thatthere will become too hot during the cleaning is a faulty gasket or too much food has cycle causing them to warp been left in the bottom of the oven 3 Wipe up the excess spills from the eee e The oven should always be cleaned be oven interior fore it gets too dirty If you cannot clean 4 Remove soil from the oven frame _ your ovenin one cycle repeat the clean side of door and door liner ing cycle e Never use a chemical oven cleaner some chemicals may have a reaction in the oven interior at high temperatures The oven frame and the part of the door liner that is outside the oven Do not clean the oven door seal need to be wiped off before the gasket The gasket can be cleaning cycle These areas aren t damaged as a result of rubbing reached during automatic cleaning or moving but they do get enough heat to bake on soil and make it harder to remove To reduce the risk of severe burns do not obstruct or touch areas near the vents or range surface These areas become hot during the cleaning cycle SUGGESTED SELF CLEANING TIMES LIGHT TO MODERATE SOU wisvciscpesssecrsectscvccnsnwestcataviawcacceereennes 2 HOURS HEAVY SOIL usni a a T 3 4 HOURS SELF CLEANING THE OVEN SETTING THE SELF SETTING THE SELF CLEANING CYCLE CLEANING CYCLE TO TO CLEAN START AND STOP 1 Remove everything from inside the AUTOMATICALLY oven and lock the door lock lever
33. the oven temperature The oven will automatically stop cooking at the pre set time When the oven is finished cook ing it will continue to beep until you press the Set Cancel button NOTE You can check any of the pre set times by pressing the correspond ing buttons For example to check the stop time Press the Stop Time button OEL AY Time Temp S OVEN STOP TIME 5002 OVEN BAKING GUIDE Hot Oven 400 500 F e Moderate Oven 350 375 Siow Oven 300 350 F Follow this guide for time and temperature unless they are given in the recipe you are using Baking time will vary with temperature of ingredients and size and type of utensil being used However if the oven temperature is correct the time should not vary more than that given in the guide TEMPERATURE Jelly Roll nee 425 eerren 12 15 FOOD DEGREES MINUTES YEAST BREADS Bread ere 400 ee 45 60 10 se BT BO iecccecctcc tee eeeneeneeaeees 29 30 QUICK BREADS Baking Powder Biscuits 2 0 0 0 cee ceeccecceeeeteeeeetereeees 450 ere 12 15 MUFFINS vooceccecccsssesssesscssscsssessseesesevessressesssesssesssesenseeneaveree 425 oavceccccceresseesseesseesstere 20 25 PODPOVETS re CY Lo sane 45 60 Popovers with oven Meal secccerereernsirrerrerir B50 creeren 60 75 Nut Bread 0 0 0 ccc cccc ccc ecce cee eea este esaees eer eess cesses eennes 2 0 0 lasesinrrsrerrnnn 50 60 Corn Bread cece ccccccceteecceeeceeeseeeteenneeeeeneeetenesees 37
34. ture 15 F you select 15 Push SET CANCEL button to enter this new oven temperature adjustment Your oven bake and broil temperatures are now adjusted hotter or cooler as youhave selected This temperature adjustment is retained even through power interrup tions 6 SERVICE TONES If the oven control sounds a series of short rapid beeps and the display shows a diagnostic service code FO F9 service tone for over 16 seconds disconnect the service breaker and unplug the range Next contact your nearest authorized service person and indicate which diag nostic service code has appeared in your display Each diagnostic service code indicates which part of the control or oven needs to be checked by the service per son FO indicates a problem with the CAN CEL button operation F1 and F7 indicate a possible short in the control 25 F3 F4 F5 and F8 The service tone will continue to occur when the oven is used for bake broil or clean operations You will need to call a service person F6 the control will not sound a service tone when this code appears in the display how ever you will need to call a service person and have it checked F9 the door lock mechanism needs to be checked by a service person Fd bake or broil elements need to be checked by a service person Note f the electronic control should ever flash through the different features you have probably programmed the sales demo mode Pres
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