Amana A024SEW User's Manual
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1. ee eee Amana Electric Wall Oven Use amp Care Manual Models AO24SE 1 and AO24SEW When you know exactly what you want ana Please Read Before Operating Oven CONTENTS Important Precautions 06 c ccc cece nese een eeones 3 Oven Placement and Installation sees eecccenees 4 Energy Saving Tips 2 cece cece rece ee eens ccens 5 Amana Built In Oven Features e5ecee speek re Control Panel Features E RE ET 6 Symbol Key Soe Sle Side e G da le ed a DA aca E wb 810 800 7 How to Set the Clock 0 cece cere ee rete neee ae A How to Set the Timer 0 cece cere e eee e eee eee 8 Oven HIMS eder aii te Shere ihe TE Gee ease 8 hee oe eae 8 Baking ic creearea oie areca do ia ea eee ace a res aE ee eee 9 Automatic Time Bake EEEa ako A a E Peter oO Broiling ces cceceeeeeeas vee eeneeuveces seenveeeeld Oven Care and Cleaning eseecessccereecs ooo 2 How to Start the Self Clean Cycle ccc eens 13 Care and Cleaning of Other Parts ccc ce eveneee 15 Special Information ccs eee e tere cence eee en ee dD Calling for Service 0 cece cece eee eee eee ene 16 Amang ASUPE o ia haa aus ET ee a eta eae tee ee ce 16 Amana Consumer Information Line ecee eee 6 Record in the space below the Model No Manufacturing Mfg No and Serial No recorded on the nameplate of your oven To loca2. NO IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS Do not mix household cleaning products Chemical mixtures may interact with objection able or even hazardous results Do not put plastic items on warm cooking areas or store plastic items in the oven e Stand to the side of the oven when opening the _ oven door Slowly open the door to allow hot air or steam to escape before removing or replac ing food e Always use offset rack in lower position special trim kit Use only an Amana Model MS RO or RS trim kit that has a label identifying which Amana Radarange Oven Model Series may be used Trim kits can be purchased from your Amana dealer NOTE See the Radarange Oven Trim Kit Installation Instructons for correct cabinet cut out dimensions CAUTION We recommend that the Radarange micro wave oven not be used while the oven is operating in a self clean or an open door broiling mode Usage of the Radarange microwave oven while the electric wall oven is at elevated temperatures for extended periods of time may result in damage to com ponents of the Radarange microwave oven This caution does not apply to Amana RO series built in Radarange micro wave ovens mounted above the AO24SE1 and AO24SEW wail ovens See page 7 for instructions on setting the electronic clock ENERGY SAVING LIPS Energy Saving Tips Preheat the oven only when necessary Some foods will cook satisfactorily wit
3. burns What happens during the self clean cycle s When the procedure for self cleaning now has been followed the BAKE indicator light will light to show that the heating element is in operation For delayed start the BAKE indicator light will turn on when calculated start time is reached The BAKE indicator light will cycle as the self clean temperature is being maintained The door will automatically lock a safety measure which pre vents the oven door from being opened under high tem perature conditions e The CLEAN indicator light will come on when the oven reaches the cleaning temperature Do not try to open the door when the CLEAN indicator light is on Note The first few times the self cleaning system is used there may be minor smoking and a slight odor as the oven insulation cures This will disappear after the first few cleaning cycles The oven vent exhausts vapor and warm air during self cleaning cycle it shouid always be left unobstructed The BAKE indicator light will turn off as soon as the self cleaning time has elapsed indicating that the oven ele ment is no longer on The oven must cool for about an hour or until the interior temperature has dropped below 560 F before the door can be opened _To Interrupt or Cancel Self Clean Cycle _ 1 If the cleaning time is showing in the display push CLEAN TIME button once If cleaning time is not cur rently showing in
4. Recommended for foods of highly perishable nature such _ as milk eggs fish stuffings poultry and pork The oven will turn on immediately bake for the selected length of time then turn off automatically 1 Place food in oven 2 Check to see that clock is set at correct time of day See instructions on page 7 3 Set controls as follows e Push in and hold COOK TIME button while turning SET TIME knob to the amount of time needed to cook your food The display time will increase in one min ute increments The baking time is shown as hours minutes in the display e Turn SELECTOR dial to TIME BAKE e Turn TEMPERATURE dial to correct cooking temperature e The BAKE indicator light will glow NOTE The solid arrow V indicates you are using the time bake function DISPLAY WILL SHOW A stop time is automatically calculated for you You may check it by pushing the STOP TIME button e An intermittent tone will sound when time has elapsed To turn off the tone push either COOK TIME or STOP TIME button once The display will show 0 00 momentarily then return to time of day e To return to time of day push both MIN SEC TIMER and COOK TIME buttons at the same time e To check the amount of baking time remaining push the COOK TIME button _ The length of the cooking time may be changed at any time by pushing in and holding the COOK TIME button while turning the SET TIME
5. display push in and hold CLEAN TIME button while turning SET TIME knob counter clockwise until current time of day returns to display 2 Turn TEMPERATURE dial and SELECTOR dial to OFF 14 If CLEAN indicator light has not come on yet e Wait 15 seconds for doortocking system to automat ically unlock the door Carefully open oven door and allow oven to finish cooling if CLEAN indicator light is currently on Wait until CLEAN indicator light goes off before attempting to open the oven door When CLEAN indica tor light goes off carefully open oven door and allow oven to finish cooling NOTE Be sure to turn the SELECTOR and TEMPER ATURE dials to OFF when the clean cycle is completed After Self Clean Cycle 1 Approximately one hour after self cleaning the oven tem perature will fall to about broiling temperature When the oven cools below 560 F the CLEAN light will turn off 2 Turn TEMPERATURE dial and SELECTOR dial to OFF 3 Wait about 15 seconds after turning controls off before opening the oven door allowing door to unlock com pletely Carefully open oven door Leave door ajar to fin ish cooling oven 4 Remove any ash from bottom of oven with a damp _ paper towel If small dark burned on spots remain inside the door or oven they may require some manual cleaning If there are white spots in the interior of the oven they should be removed with a non scratching scouring pad be
6. underneath the broit element The broil chart features suggested rack positions and time guidelines for broiling which can be adjusted accordingly to suit personal preferences Times will vary with thickness of meats and doneness desired Use the standard oven rack for broiling Leave the offset oven rack in the lowest rack position OVEN CARE AND CLEANING The self clean feature is designed to eliminate the neces sity for scrubbing and scouring soil baked onto the oven interior Food soils on the oven walls become harder and harder to remove with each heating in the normal range of oven temperatures The self clean cycle heats these soils to a very high temperature where soil is incinerated or burned off See self cleaning instructions on pages 13 15 Do not use commercial oven cleaners on the self cleaning oven since this could damage the porcelain finish All sur faces can be washed safely with detergent and hot water except heating elements This can be done to minimize overall cleaning To retain the original appearance rinse and wipe the surfaces dry after washing Oven Front Frame Oven Door Outside of Gasket Vent Openings in Door Oven Door Gasket Do not clean MOO Oven Door Frame A CAUTION TO AVOID DAMAGE TO THE OVEN Do not use chemical oven cleaners in the oven If cleaners are not entirely removed they are not always visible they may have a reaction with oven interior at the high te
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8. ME knob clockwise to increase the time or counterclockwise to decrease the time To cancel the timer Turn the SET TIME knob counter clockwise until 0 00 shows in the display Time of day will return to display To check remaining time on the timer when you also have another oven function programmed Push the MIN SEC TIMER button and the time remaining will show in the display Pan Placement e When using a large flat pan that covers most of the oven rack use only one pan at a time for best results e When using two racks and several pans stagger the pans so no pan is directly above another Place racks so that 1 2 inches of air space are left above below and around all sides of each pan Baking and browning evenly depend on proper air circulation in the oven and proper circulation requires air space If possible place racks in bottom position and second from top position when baking on both racks For mixes prepackaged and frozen foods follow label directions Remember however that cooking times are approximate and can be adjusted to suit personal preferences e For possible pie or casserole overflow cut a piece of aluminum foil slightly larger than the utensil turn up edges and place on the rack below food item AX CAUTION To Avoid the Risk of Fire Do not place aluminum foil directly on oven bottom on oven heating element or cover entire oven rack Air circulation is needed for proper bak
9. MEATS Those usually baked or roasted BREADS Those made with baking powder FRUITS Those usually baked such as pies or cobblers TOMATOES Stuffed breaded or scalloped POTATOES Baked or scalloped VEGETABLES Most yellow vegetables and beets work well Use 1 cup of water 1 Tbsp butter in covered casserole for 1 Ib fresh or 1 pkg frozen vegetables Foods to avoid custards cream fillings cream sauces yeast breads vegetables of cabbage type cabbage cauli flower broccoli brussels sprouts The BAKE Indicator Light glows until the oven reaches the selected temperature and will cycle off and on as the selected temperature is maintained How Oven Operates During Baking The air within the oven is heated by the bake element located at the bottom of the oven and the broil element at the top of the oven The heated air moves around the oven to heat the food within the pans Note Only the bake element will glow red during baking Your new oven may smoke for the first half hour of operation burning off light protective oil on some parts A CAUTION To Reduce the Risk of Food Poisoning Due to Bacterial Growth and Production of Toxins Never hold meat poultry eggs or fish products more than 2 hours The safest foods to use are frozen casseroles and main dishes or non frozen soups or casseroles which do not contain meat milk eggs or fish Setting Time Bake to Start Now
10. ake for the Seoca length of time and then turn off automatically 1 Place food in oven 2 Check that clock is set at correct time of day See instructions on page 7 3 Set controls as follows e Push in and hold COOK TIME button while turning SET TIME knob to the amount of time needed to cook your food The display time will increase in one min ute increments e Push in and hold STOP TIME button while turning SET TIME knob to the time of day you wish the food to stop cooking Turn SELECTOR dial to TIME BAKE Turn TEMPERATURE dial to correct cooking temperature The start time for the delayed baking is automatically cal culated for you The oven will turn on when the start time is reached bake for the selected length of time and then shut off automatically when the selected stop time is reached e An intermittent tone will sound when the time has elapsed To turn off the tone push either COOK TIME or STOP TIME button once The display will show 0 00 momentarily then return to time of day To check the amount of baking time remaining push the COOK TIME button e To check the stop time push STOP TIME button e To return to time of day push both MIN SEC TIMER and COOK TIME buttons at the same time Both arrows will flash until baking time has elapsed if time of day is displayed Note The oven control can be set for delayed automatic cooking up to eleven hours fifty nine minutes Exampl
11. close as soon as the con trols are set It takes about 15 seconds for the lock to close The door can be opened before the oven temperature reaches 560 F see page 14 After the oven reaches this temperature and the CLEAN light comes on it cannot be _ opened until the oven cools below 560 F H 13 DISPLAY WILL SHOW fae To check the stop time push the STOP TIME button To return to time of day push in and hold both MINSEC TIMER and COOK TIME buttons Both arrows wi flash until cleaning time has elapsed if time of day is being displayed To check the amount of cleaning time remaining push CLEAN TIME button ONCE IF CLEAN TIME BUT TON IS PUSHED MORE THAN ONCE THE FUNCTION WILL BE CANCELLED Exterior surfaces of the wall oven will become hot during the self clean cycle Care should be taken to prevent burns See pages 14 15 for further self clean information To Start Self Clean Cycle Later Read previous section Before You Start the Self Clean Cycle before proceeding Check that clock is set to cor rect time of day 1 Close oven door 2 For delayed start Push CLEAN TIME button once If cleaning time other than 3 hours is desired tum SET TIME knob to desired clean time 3 Push in and hold STOP TIME button while turning SET TIME knob to time of day you want the self clean cycle to stop For example if you want the self clean cycle to finish at 8 o clock turn set time knob until 8 00 app
12. d cus tomer replaceable The following items are considered customer replaceable oven racks interior oven light and control knobs which can be removed by pulling off the control shaft e If oven does not heat check the power source fuse and circuit breaker e Check the suspected defect a second time _ Review use and care instructions If oven does not come on check to see that the SELEC TOR dial and the TEMPERATURE dial are set correctly e If the clock does not work properly do not use the self clean cycle Cail your authorized serviceperson for assistance When service is required The dealer from whom you purchased the appliance can give you the name of your nearest Authorized Service Center Help them give you prompt service by giving them Amana Is pleased to offer an important oppor tunity for long term service protection on your new Amana appliance The Amana 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 protecting coverage on your appliance for up to five full years covering parts labor and travel charges Your participating Amana dealer has details Or contact us Amana Refrigeration Inc Customer Service Department Amana IA 52204 319 622 5511 Monday through Friday 8 a m 4 30 p m Central Time Zone Amana A Raytheon Company 5 When the
13. desired adjustment is reached tighten the screws 6 Replace the TEMPERATURE control knob onto the shaft on the control panel Push the knob into place ka NOTE Once an adjustment is made the OFF position _ will vary slightly from the reference mark on the control panel depending on the amount of adjustment 1 An accurate description of the trouble 2 Complete modei and serial numbers located on the left side of oven frame open oven door to see the nameplate a 3 Proof of purchase sales receipt on request Repair by an unauthorized servicer that results in subse quent failure will void the warranty Warranty details are contained in the warranty certificate enclosed with this manual Keep an accurate record of any service calls what was done who serviced the appliance and the date Amana has a large network of Authorized Service Centers in the U S However if you should have a service problem that is not resolved locally Write Customer Relations Department Amana Refrigeration Inc Amana lowa 52204 or Dial 319 622 5511 Monday through Friday 8 a m 4 30 p m Central Time Zone and ask for Customer Relations Please include model and serial numbers date of pur chase and selling dealer Amana m uvre EXTENDED SERVICE PLAN For questions concerning product usage installation and warranty CONSUMER INFORMATION LINE AMANA TOLL FREE NUMBER 1 800 843
14. e if the time of day is 3 00 p m and food is to be cooked at 350 F for 2 hours and should be ready to serve at 6 00 p m here s what to do e Push in and hold COOK TIME button while turning SET TIME knob to 2 00 two hours e Push in and hold STOP TIME button while turning SET TIME knob to 6 00 six o clock e Turn SELECTOR dial to TIME BAKE e Turn TEMPERATURE dial to 350 F DISPLAY WILL SHOW i ese cook STOP CLEAN ks TIMER TIME TIME TIME eose Here is what happens e At 4 00 p m start time setting will turn oven on and the BAKE indicator light will glow e When the selected temperature at 350 F is reached the BAKE indicator light begins cycling on and off indicating that temperature is being maintained e At 6 00 p m the oven will turn off automatically the BAKE indicator light will turn off and a tone will sound After Time Bake is Complete 1 Turn TEMPERATURE dial and SELECTOR dial to OFF BROILING Helpful Hints e Always use grid with broiler pan as it allows fat to drain away from meat as it cooks A small amount of water 4 to cup placed in the broiler pan under the grid also helps to reduce spattering and smoking e For best results use rack position recommended in chart on page 12 e For even cooking on both sides always start meat on a cold broiler grid Trim the outer layer of fat from steaks and chops and slit fatty edge
15. e is always a fire hazard The best prevention is to keep your oven clean and free of excess grease build up OVEN PLACEMENT AND INSTALLATION Refer to the detailed installation instructions included with your appliance for complete information To Install Your oven must be properly grounded and installed by a qualified installer It is the personal responsibility and obliga tion of the customer to contact a qualified electrician instal ler and have the unit connected to a properly grounded cir cuit in accordance with the National Electric Code For your safety we recommend that the oven be secured to the house structure information regarding anchoring is contained in the Installation Instructions and it is the responsibility of the installer to see that this appliance is installed in accordance with the recommended installation procedure Anchoring is required in order to prevent tip ping while subjecting the oven to improper use This wall oven is not for mounting under a counter or any closer to the floor than indicated in the Installation Instructions Oven Vent The oven is vented on the top of the contro panel trim When the oven is on warm air is released through the vent This venting is necessary for proper air circulation in the oven and good baking results Never obstruct the vent Oven Placement The AO24SE1 SEW wall oven may be installed with one of many Amana Radarange Microwave Ovens by using a
16. e surface even though it may not appear dirty The reason is that heat will cause sometimes unnotice able soil and spatters to bake on and they will be more difficult to remove after the self clean cycle IMPORTANT Do not clean the broiler pan broiler grid or cooking utensils in the oven self clean cycle Heavy grease buildup on these items can produce smoke and fumes which can be discharged into the kitchen Also high cleaning omperatures could cause damage to cook ing utensils A smoke eliminator in the oven vent converts most of the soil into an essentially colorless vapor However if heavy spillovers are not wiped up before cleaning they may cause more smoke and odor than usual This is normal and safe and should not cause alarm If available use an exhaust fan during the self cleaning cycie Oven Self Cleaning Hints e A convenient time to self clean the oven is in the eve ning when normal oven use is completed e It is normal to notice a slight amount of smoke escaping around upper part of door during self cleaning when soil is heavy Excessive smoke may indicate excessive spill overs have not been wiped up or there may be a faulty gasket which should be checked by an authorized serv ice person e The oven should be cleaned before it gets excessively dirty which means something different to every cook If the oven is not clean after one cycle repeat cleaning cycle or increase the length of clean ti
17. ears in display The self clean cycle can be delayed up to eleven hours fifty nine minutes 4 Turn TEMPERATURE dial to CLEAN 5 Turn SELECTOR dial to CLEAN MIN SEC COOK STOP CLEAN TIMER TIME TIME TIME ease A three hour self cleaning cycle has automatically been programmed for a moderately soiled oven Tre length of iime can be changed if you desire by pushing in CLEAN TIME button while turning the SET TIME knob to select the length of time desired Recommended cleaning time is 3 4 hours depending on the amount of soil in the oven The maximum length of time for self cleaning is 4 hours The oven is now set for delayed self cleaning The oven control automatically locks the oven door as well as auto matically calculates the time of day when the oven will turn on At this time the self clean cycle will operate for the selected length of time and then automatically turn off at the stop time you selected To check the stop time push the STOP TIME button To return to time of day push in and hold both MIN SEC TIMER and COOK TIME buttons Both arrows will flash until cleaning time has elapsed if time of day is being displayed To check the amount of cleaning time remaining push CLEAN TIME button ONCE IF CLEAN TIME BUT TON IS PUSHED MORE THAN ONCE THE FUNCTION WILL BE CANCELLED Exterior surfaces of the wall oven will become hot during the self clean cycle Care should be taken to prevent
18. en you set the timer for one minute the solid arrow shows you that you are using the minute second timer function er ae MIN SEC COOK STOP CLEAN DISPLAY WILL SHOW TIMER TIME TIME TIME TERE N tions you can check while you are using another function Example When you program time bake for 2 hours MIN SEC COOK STOP CLEAN Se 7 TIMER TIME TIME TIME DISPLAY WILL SHOW U oe To find out what the stop time is push the button below the flashing arrow STOP TIME button My MIN SEC COOK STOP CLEAN TIMER TIME TIME TIME Oog o HOW TO SET THE CLOCK Immediately after your range is powered 88 88 will flash in the display until time of day is set DISPLAY WILL SHOW MIN SEC COOK STOP CLEAN u TIMER TIME TIME TIME DISPLAY WILL SHOW A flashing arrow shows you the Te DISPLAY WILL SHOW To return to the amount of cooking time remaining push the button under the flashing arrow COOK TIME button MIN SEC COOK STOP CLEAN TIMER TIME TIME TIME Oto o If you want to check the time of day push the MIN SEC TIMER and COOK TIME buttons at the same time MIN SEC COOK STOP CLEAN TIMER TIME TIME TIME e0e060 Both arrows will flash when you return to or check the time of day This is to remind you that you have pro grammed your oven for TIME BAKE or CLEAN You can check the cook time stop time or time of day through
19. fore the oven is used again These spots are a salt residue which cannot be removed ane the self clean cycle 5 Remove any baked on soil from seus oven door and oven frame with damp cloth and cleanser Remember Do not try to force the oven door open or closed This can damage the automatic SS aik Special Information If the door has been opened or closed before the door focking mechanism was completely finished moving the door may not be able to be opened or closed properly If the door won t open 1 Turn the TEMPERATURE dial and SELECTOR dial to CLEAN ts 2 Wait about 15 seconds for the door to completely lock 3 Turn the SELECTOR dial to OFF Wait for the CLEAN light to go off The door will not unlock until the oven temperature drops below 560 F 4 After the door is unlocked turn the TEMPERATURE dial to OFF If the door won t close 1 Turn the TEMPERATURE dial and SELECTOR dial to CLEAN 2 Open the oven door and push in the oven light switch upper left corner of oven frame for about 15 seconds the door locking latch will move to the closed locked position 3 Release the oven light switch Turn the SELECTOR dial to OFF 4 Push in and hold the oven light switch for another 15 It is normal for some soil to remain at the bottom front and seconds The door locking latch will return to the open corners of the oven This remaining soil may be difficult to position Wait until the
20. hen cooking time has expired or it will tend to overcook When you remove the food turn the TEMPERATURE dial and the SELECTOR dial to OFF To Stop or Interrupt Automatic Time Bake 1 Push in and hold COOK TIME button while turning SET TIME knob to 0 00 The display will return to time of day after a few seconds 2 Turn TEMPERATURE dial and SELECTOR dial to OFF Broil Stop Position Leave door ajar as shown for all oven broiling To Use the Oven for Broiling 1 Slide oven rack into correct position Place food on grid of broiler pan and set broiler pan on oven rack See broil chart on page 12 for time and rack suggestions 2 Turn TEMPERATURE diat to BROIL 3 Turn SELECTOR dial to BROIL 4 Open door to broil stop position 5 When broiling is completed turn TEMPERATURE dial and SELECTOR dial to OFF To Use the Oven for Preheated Broiling Most foods do not need preheated broiling However if broiling instructions indicate preheating set oven control dials as described in steps 2 and 3 Close oven door and allow oven to preheat If recipe does not indicate length of preheat time try three minutes Then place broiler pan with food on oven rack and leave door open to broil stop Position Use the minute timer and these broil chart suggestions to assist you in broiling Position broiler pan so that it is cen tered directly
21. hout preheating If preheating is necessary as for most baked goods keep an eye on the Bake Indicator Light and put food in the oven promptly after the light goes out e During baking avoid frequent door openings Keep door closed as much as possible Use the oven light and check food through the oven window e Cook complete oven meals instead of just one food item Potatoes other vegetables and some desserts will cook together with a main dish casserole meat loaf chicken or roast Choose foods that cook at the same tempera ture and in approximately the same amount of time e Turn the oven OFF immediately after use Develop the habit of turning the controis to OFF before removing foods from the oven AMANA BUILT IN OVEN FEATURES Electronic Control Control Panel Detailed on page 6 Oven Lock a a Broil Element Self Cleaning Oven L N Oven Light Oven Rack Supports nt Me Ti j N Broiler Pan a a meer Standard Oven Rack Serial Number Plate b f E ee pe EY bs b SR a oe AN S Bake Element i nenu HE UARN y i Offset Oven Rack HOE SEE CE 0 SRE Pees a ae DOO Handle CONTROL PANEL FEATURES E Dial BAKE Indicator Light SELECTOR Dial TEMPERATUR SKE TERIPERA TORE o CIE SELF CLEAN OVEN CLEAN Indicator Light Solid State Timer Control The Solid State Timer is used to program and control all timing functions The control has five display and program ming modes tha
22. ing NOTE The oven is vented through the vent above the con trol panel so this area may become warm during oven use BAKING Before baking always slide oven racks into desired position while oven is cool Use the minute timer to help make baking easier To Use For Regular Baking 1 Set the TEMPERATURE dial to the desired temperature 2 Turn the SELECTOR dial to BAKE 3 When baking is completed turn TEMPERATURE dial and SELECTOR dial to OFF i Preheating the Oven If a recipe recommends using a preheated oven set the TEMPERATURE and SELECTOR dials and allow the oven to heat until the BAKE indicator light goes out A cold start without preheat may be used for meats oven meals clock controlled operations and when the recipe specifies AUTOMATIC TIME BAKE You can program the oven to come on now or automat ically turn on later in the day and then turn off automatically A CAUTION To Avoid the Risk of Fire or Property Damage Never attempt to broil using the automatic setting Inaccuracies in setting dials could result in overcook ing Broiling should NEVER be done unattended Planning Automatic Oven Meals The suggestions below will give you an idea of the types of foods to use when planning an automatic oven meal The different foods must cook in the same length of time and at one oven temperature Foods that work most successfully are those commonly done in the oven
23. knob to adjust cooking time Example if the time of day is 2 00 p m and the food is to be cooked 2 4 hours at 325 F here s what you do Push in COOK TIME button while turning SET TIME knob to 2 30 2 hours and thirty minutes Turn SELECTOR dial to TIME BAKE Turn TEMPERATURE dial to 325 F MIN SEC COOK STOP CLEAN TIMER TIME TIME TIME esoc0e Here is what happens e The oven comes on and the BAKE indicator light will glow e When the selected temperature of 325 F is reached the BAKE indicator light cycles off and on indicating oven temperature is being maintained e At 4 30 the oven turns off automatically the BAKE indi ___ cator light turns off and a tone sounds After Time Bake is Complete 1 Turn TEMPERATURE dial and SELECTOR dial to OFF 2 Promptly remove food from oven Food should be removed when cooking time has expired or it will tend to overcook When you remove the food turn the TEMPERATURE dial and the SELECTOR dial to OFF To Stop or Interrupt Automatic Time Bake 1 Push in and hold COOK TIME button while turning SET TIME knob to 0 00 The display will return to time of day after a few seconds 2 Turn TEMPERATURE dial and SELECTOR dial to OFF 10 Setting Time Bake to Start Later Recommended for cured or frozen meats and most fruits and vegetables The oven will turn on automatically later in the day b
24. latch is completely opened remove because it was exposed to high heat To remove 5 Close the oven door Turn the TEMPERATURE dial to scrub with a new steel wool pad such as S OS or Brillo OFF Or for difficult spots use a mild cleanser such as Bon Ami or Barkeeper s Friend _CARE AND CLEANING OF OTHER PARTS Wash all surfaces frequently with detergent and hot water to minimize overall cleaning To preserve the original appear ance rinse and wipe the surfaces dry after washing Several different materials have been used in the construction of your oven Each material is well suited to its specific purpose but care and cleaning of these materials differ Some materials are harmed by cleaning agents that work well on others Material or Finish Oven Part To Remove Soil Porcelain Enamel Broiler Pan and Grid e Detergent and hot water i e Use non abrasive plastic nylon scouring pads Chrome Oven Racks Detergent and hot water e Cleaners recommended for use with chrome e Chrome racks may be soaked in an ammonia solution of 1 cup ammonia to 2 gallons water to loosen soil Painted Aluminum Vent Trim e Detergent and hot water Control Panel Trim Never allow commercial oven cleaners to contact aluminum Door Trim parts The aluminum will become permanently dulled or Oven Frame darkened by these products Glass Plastic Control Dials and Buttons To remove control knobs and buttons pull
25. ler than a 40 watt household bulb There are a series of small indicator notches near the 3 Place cover into groove of lamp receptacle Pull wire bottom One of these notches is positioned on a pointer holder forward to center of cover until it snaps into Note the position of the pointer place When in place wire holds cover firmly Be certain 3 Using a screwdriver loosen but do not remove the two wire is in depression in center of cover The glass cover screws located on the face of the dial must be in place whenever the oven is in use 4 Reconnect power to oven 15 Part No B5035521S tinted in U S A 4 To increase or decrease the temperature turn the dial using the tip of a pen or the tip of a screwdriver to move the plastic plate moving the pointer in the direction of RAISE to increase the temperature or LOWER to decrease the temperature Each notch increases or decreases the temperature approximately 10 F The pointer will click into place on each notch as the dial is turned CALLING FOR SERVICE Before calling for service Make sure you have followed instructions in your Use and Care Manual Avoid unnecessary service calls for diffi culties that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials You will be charged for a serviceperson s travel expenses and labor even though the product may be under warranty if the difficulty is not caused by workman ship or materials or if that component is considere
26. me n the next cycle If oven racks do not glide easily after the self clean cycle lightly wipe sides of oven racks with cooking oi after cleaning cycle is completed This helps racks slide eas ily and avoids damaging the porcelain oven interi Use only a small amount of oil too much can soil the oven HOW TO START THE SELF CLEAN CYCLE To Start Self Clean Cycle Now Read previous section Before You Start the Self Clean Cycle before proceeding Check that the clock is set to correct time of day 1 Close oven door 2 Turn TEMPERATURE dial to CLEAN 3 Turn SELECTOR dial to CLEAN 4 To start cleaning now Push CLEAN TIME button once MIN SEC COOK STOP CLEAN TIMER TIME TIME TIME LE M H NOTE The solid arrow indicates you are using the self clean function The cleaning time is shown as hours minutes in the display A three hour self cleaning cycle has automatically been programmed for a moderately soiled oven The length of time can be changed if you desire by turning the SET TIME knob to select the length of time desired Recom mended cleaning time is 3 4 hours depending on the amount of soil in the oven ee oto tae E NOTE The maximum length of time for self cleaning i is 54 hours The oven is now set for self cleaning The BAKE indicator tight will glow When cleaning is finished or interrupted the BAKE indicator light will turn off The motor driven lock begins to
27. mperature of the self cleaning cycle causing etching of oven interior BROIL CHART TEE ar eee Hamburgers Beef Steaks 4 1 inch Rare Medium Well Beef Steaks 1 1 h inch Rare Medium Well Pork Chops 7 1 inch Pork Chops inch Ham Slice 42 inch Chicken Breasts boneless skinless Chicken Breasts split with ribs Fish Fillets 2 Y4 inch Fish Fillets inch Lamb Chops Spray broiler grid with non stick cooking spray to prevent sticking if desired RO PO PO GC NP PO PO WW amp GC NA CG NM PO PO Before You Start the Self Clean Cycle 1 Remove all articles from inside the oven Remove all pots pans broiler pans and anything else that may be stored in the oven Remove oven racks If the oven racks are left in the oven during self cleaning they will permanently dis color Therefore it is recommended that oven racks be removed before starting the self clean cycle 2 Wipe up large spillovers and excessive grease Wipe excessive grease and spillovers from bottom of oven Heavy spillovers that can be readily wiped up should be removed from the oven before the cleaning cycle is started These thick spillovers keep the clean ing heat from reaching the bottom of the spillover and could leave small dark uncleaned spots Removing the heavy spillovers also helps eliminate excessive smoking during the self clean cycle The lower heating elemen
28. off of control shaft from the OFF position Control Panel Detergent and hot water only Avoid getting liquid into oo l Oven Door _ openings Dry thoroughly before replacing To replace oven light bulb Oven Temperature Adjustment The temperature in the oven has been set at the factory When first using the oven be sure to follow recipe times and temperatures Then if you think the oven should be hotter or cooler the temperature control can be adjusted Before adjusting the control test a recipe by using a tem perature 10 F higher or lower than the temperature rec ommended The baking results should help you to decide how much of an adjustment is needed The control should e Make sure oven is cool before starting be adjusted in increments of 10 F at one time 1 Hold hand under cover so it doesn t fall when released With fingers of same hand firmly push wire holder To adjust the TEMPERATURE contro knob down until it clears cover Lift off cover Do not remove 1 With the TEMPERATURE control in the OFF position ACAUTION To avoid the risk of burns or electrical shock Disconnect electrical current to the appliance at the wall outlet fuse or breaker box Wait until the oven and light are cool any screws to remove cover pull the knob straight off the shaft 2 Replace bulb with 40 watt appliance light bulb This 2 Look at the dial area behind the knob where the shaft is bulb is smal
29. on while oven is cool If rack must be moved while oven is hot do not let potholder contact hot heating ele ment in oven 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 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 oven Clean Only Parts Listed in Manual Before Self Cleaning the Oven Remove broiler pan racks and other utensils A WARNING This product contains or produces a chemi cal or chemicals which may cause serious illness or death and which are known to the State of California to cause cancer birth 44 CAUTION To Avoid the Risk of Burns Personal Injury or Property Damage Due to the nature of cooking fires can occur as a result of overcooking excessive grease or component failure Though a fire is unlikely if one occurs proceed as follows OVEN FIRES 1 If you see smoke from your oven do not open the door 2 Turn the oven controls 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 OF COURSE IF SMOKE AND FIRE PER SIST CALL THE LOCAL FIRE DEPART MENT If there is any damage to components call your repair service before using the oven again Remember excessive greas
30. ou are using the timer function The timer is shown as minute seconds in the display The display will increase in one second increments as you turn the set time knob for settings of up to one minute by OVEN HINTS Oven Racks Arrange the oven racks while the oven is cool To remove pull rack forward until it stops Lift up at front and slide out To replace fit rack onto guides Tilt front upward and slide into place There is one flat and one offset rack Place the offset rack in the lower position When changing locations be sure to reinsert the offset rack with its rungs in the raised position To bake on one rack place rack on the second or third guide from the bottom of the oven To bake on two racks place one rack on the second guide from the top and the other on the bottom guide NOTE Always use the offset rack in the bottom lowest position f ten second increments for settings from one minute to ten minutes and by one minute increments for settings over ten minutes The timer can be programmed for up to 99 minutes After you set the time a lapse of a couple of seconds will occur before your entry actually begins to count down An intermittent tone will sound for about 2 minutes when the time has elapsed To turn off the tone push the MIN SEC TIMER button once The display will show 0 00 momentarily then return to time of day To change the timer Turn the SET TI
31. out the cooking time by following the steps given previously The heated casserole dish indicates that the oven is operating sa The C indicates the self cleaning L function has been programmed Throughout the rest of this manual these control symbols will be used to help you program the oven control The buttons and knobs which you will be instructed to use will be shaded To set the time of day Push in and hold MIN SEC TIMER button and COOK TIME button at the same time while turning SET TIME knob until the correct time of day is displayed Then release both buttons The time of day is now set To change the time of day repeat the procedure given NOTE Time of day cannot be changed when the TIME BAKE or CLEAN functions have already been pro grammed This is a 12 hour clock which does not distin guish between AM and PM To check the time of day whenever another function has been programmed Push in both the MIN SEC TIMER button and COOK TIME button at the same time DISPLAY WILL SHOW HOW TO SET THE TIMER The minute second timer can be used by itself as well as when BAKE TIME BAKE BROIL or CLEAN functions are being used To set the Minute Second Timer Push in and hold the MIN SEC TIMER button while turning SET TIME knob to select length of time desired MIN ISEC COOK STOP CLEAN TIMER TIME TIME TIME NOTE The solid arrow indicates y
32. r near oven Do Not Use Water on Grease Fires Smother fire or flame by closing oven door and turning oven off or using dry chemical or foam type _ extinguisher Use Only Dry Potholders Moist or damp pothoiders on hot surfaces can result in steam burns Do not let potholder touch hot heating elements Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth l CAUTION To Avoid the Risk of Burns or Personal Injury DO NOT TOUCH HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR SURFACES OF OVEN Heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in color Interior surfaces of an oven become hot enough to cause burns During and after use do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials con tact heating elements or interior surfaces of oven until they have had sufficient time to cool Other surfaces of the appliance may become hot enough to cause burns among these surfaces are oven vent open ings surfaces near these openings oven door area of oven door near window and area behind door handle defects or other reproductive harm saree Use Care When Opening Door Stand away eae oven to let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food Steam can cause burns to hands face and or eyes Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers Build up of pressure may cause container to burst resulting in injury Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed Placement of Oven Racks Always place oven racks in desired locati
33. rns off after the oven temperature has dropped to a safe temperature BAKE Indicator Light This glows until the oven reaches the selected temperature setting and will cycle off and on as the selected temperature is maintained The oven is used for baking broiling and offers self clean ing It has two controls the TEMPERATURE dial and the SELECTOR dial These must both be set for the oven to operate TEMPERATURE Dial Use to select the desired oven temperature by turning the temperature dial SELECTOR Dial The selector dial has the following positions moe eects a a tke Ames BAKE Use for baking roasting broiling and oven meals Bake and broil elements heat TIME BAKE Use for automatic cooking controlled by the clock CLEAN Use this when setting the oven for the self clean cycle BROIL Use for broiling operation Only broil upper element will heat during broiling OFF Turn dial to this position whenever oven is not in use SELECTOR Solid State Timer SET TIME Knob DISPLAY WILL SHOW SYMBOL KEY The symbols shown below are used in this Use and Care Manual and are a part of the clock display on the oven control panel To get the most from your oven read through the following descriptions and become familiar with the symbols A solid arrow indicates which function min sec timer cook time stop time or clean time is being shown Vv in the display Wh
34. s to prevent the meat from curling To retain juices avoid piercing meat with fork or knife use tongs instead e Broil food on one side then season and turn it Season the second side just before you remove it from the broiler Also season foods after broiling since salt etc can dry out the meat by drawing juices from the meat Broil element upper oven element operates alone for _ broiling _ Brush food with butter or margarine if desired Brush top of chicken or fish several times as it broils When broiling fish spray broiler grid with non stick cooking spray to avoid sticking e When broiling is completed remove broiler pan from oven if pan and grid are left in heated oven they will be more difficult to clean e Always broil poultry skin side down first split and break joints so the meat will lie as flat as possible e if putting barbeque or other sauces on the food do so in the last 5 to 7 minutes of broiling to prevent burning Ay CAUTION To Avoid the Risk of Fire Never Place Foil Over the Broiler Grid To minimize clean ups the broiler pan may be lined with foil but foil should NEVER be placed to cover top of the grid during broiling it will trap grease near the heating element and may cause it to smoke or catch fire NOTE Do not use abrasive cleaners to clean the broiler pan or grid since these may scratch the finish 2 Promptly remove food from oven Food should be removed w
35. t are activated by the four push buttons Time of day The present time of day is displayed or pro grammed by pressing the minute second timer button and cook time button simultaneously After program ming the display will show the present time of day AM and PM are not indicated since this is a 12 hour clock See page 7 for instructions on setting the clock MINUTE SECOND TIMER Convenient for timing kitchen tasks See page 8 for instructions on setting the timer COOK TIME and STOP TIME buttons allow you to bake automatically by starting and stopping the oven for you The stop time button can also be used to program your oven for a delayed self clean cycle CLEAN TIME button is used to set the self clean cycle The 3 hour cycle is already preprogrammed for you See pages 12 15 for detailed instructions on the self clean cycle SET TIME knob Located just to the right of the electronic display the set time knob is used to program desired times OVEN LIGHT button Push in to turn on the oven light when you wish to check food without opening the oven door The light will also turn on automatically when the oven door is opened TEMPERATURE OVEN Interior Light LUGHT MIN SEC Timer Button COOK TIME Button STOP TIME Button CLEAN Indicator Light This light glows when the oven reaches the self cleaning temperature The oven door will lock automatically Following the self clean cycle the clean light tu
36. t lifts up for ease in removing these spillovers Wipe soil from oven frame and oven door sur rounding gasket while the oven is cool The oven front frame and the edge of the oven door that is outside the door seal may not be cleaned by the heat Do not scrub or clean oven door gasket D Clean spat ters or spills on oven front frame A and oven door sur rounding the gasket B using a cloth dampened with detergent and hot water Also clean just inside the oven cavity about 2 inches where the door will rest inside the oven Rinse well being careful not to allow water to run into openings in top of door C See diagram at left It s easiest to clean these areas before the self clean cycle Use detergent and hot water or a non scratch scouring pad and rinse well Never use a commercial oven cleaner on or around the seif clean oven For Model AO24SEW only Be sure to clean the oven door frame E both before and after the self clean cycle and as soils occur to prevent discoloration of the white frame surface Always wait until oven has cooled before cleaning Use a mild detergent in warm water or mild cleanser such as Bon Ami or Soft Scrub and a soft sponge or cloth or non abrasive cleaning pad such as Ww DISPLAY WILL SHOW O Cel O scrub and Tutty Plastic mesh ball Be sure to rinse the area well Use care to prevent liquids from run ning into vent openings Do not use harsh detergents or abrasives Wipe entir
37. te nameplate open oven door and look on left edge of frame Model No _AQ24SE1 or AO24SEW Mfg No Serial No Date Installed Selling Dealer Retain these numbers and your Sales Receipt for proof of purchase should warranty questions arise Your Sales Receipt is required should warranty service be needed Complete the registration card which is included with the packet that comes with the oven This must be filled out and returned to Amana Refrigeration Inc Amana lowa 52204 _ SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS TO AVOID A CAUTION PERSONAL INJURY OR PROPERTY DAMAGE Use this appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this manual Proper Installation Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a quali fied technician Never Use Your Appliance for Warming or Heating the Room Do Not Leave Children Alone Children should not be left alone or unattended in area where appliance is in use They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance Wear Proper Apparel Loose fitting or hang ing garments should never be worn while using the appliance User Servicing Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically rec ommended in the manual All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician Storage in or Near Appliance Flammable materials should not be stored in o
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