Amana ARR626 User's Manual
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1. ea eee ATARE ec thn Sie Important Safety Instructions 5 Donotuse aluminum foil to line the oven bottom Aluminum foil can cause a fire and will seriously affect baking results 6 Do not touch the interior surfaces of the oven during or immediately after use Do not let clothing or other flammable materials contact the bake or broil elements Although these surfaces may be dark in color they can still be hot enough to burn 7 Other areas of the oven can become hot enough to cause burns such as vent openings window oven door and oven racks 8 Do not use the oven cavity for storage space 9 Never use strong abrasives gritty cleaners oven liners commercial oven cleaners or steel wool to clean any part of the range or the oven interior 10 Do not drape towels or other materials on the oven door handle These items may contact a element or become too hot and ignite 11 Do not use aluminum foil to cover the broiler grid The foil can trap grease on top of the grid causing it to ignite 12 Do not attempt to clean the oven door gasket located on the inside of the oven door Cleaning the gasket may cause damage This gasket is required to seal the oven Due to the nature of cooking fires can occur as aresult of overcooking orexcessive grease Although a fireis unlikely if one occurs proceed as follows Surface Element Fires 4 Do not turn on the vent hood2. Therange mustbe installed and properly grounded by an authorized servicer Never use the range for warming or heating the room Do not store items on the rangetop Items stored on the rangetop can become hot and melt Loose fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using the range Do not repair or replace any part of the range yourself unless it is recommended in this manual Gasoline or other flammable vapors or liquids and combustible materials should not be stored near the range They may ignite causing a fire Use only dry potholders Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam Do not let a potholder touch an element Do not use a towel or a bulky cloth as a potholder Do not leave children unattended in an area where the range is in use Never sit stand orlean on any part of the range Surface Cooking 1 Use the proper pan size Select utensils with flat bottoms large enough to cover the element Undersized utensils will expose the element to direct contact with clothing To reduce the risk of burns ignition of flammable materials or spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil utensil handles must be turned inward andmustnotextend overadjacent surface elements Donottouch areas near surface elements during or immediately after use These areas can become hot enough to cause burns Do not store items of interest to children above the range Ch
3. Amana Self Cleaning Electric Range Use and Care Manual Model ARR624 ARR626 To the Installer Leave this manual and other literature with the consumer for future use To the Consumer Keep this manual for future reference Important Safety Instructions 3 Broiling 14 Clock and Timer 6 Self Cleaning 15 Choosing Cooking Utensils 7 Cleaning Other Range Parts 16 Operating the Surface Elements 8 Removing Storage Drawer 16 Oven Tips 9 Maintenance 17 Baking 10 Troubleshooting 18 Baking Chart 12 Service Information 19 Roasting Charts 13 Model Identification Complete the registration card and promptly return card to Amana Product Registration department If registration card is missing call Consumer Affairs Department at 1 800 843 0304 Ifoutsidethe U S A call 1 319 622 5511 When contacting Amana provide product information Product information is located on the appliance nameplate The nameplate is on the lower portion of the oven frame and can be seen by opening the storage drawer Record the following information Model Number Serial Number Manufacturing Number Date of purchase Name and address of Dealer Keep a copy of sales receipt for future reference or in case warranty service is required If you have questions concerning product usage installation or warranty call 1 800 843 0304 If you are Calling from outside the U S A call 1 319 622 5511 To locate an authorized servicer call 1
4. Soap and Water Removing Storage Drawer Storage Drawer The storage drawer canbe removed for cleaning or to make it easier to clean under the range 4 Pull the drawer out to the first stop Lift the front of the drawer and pull it out to the second stop 2 Let the drawer rest on the floor Place hands toward the back of the drawer and lift it out Pull off knobs Wash gently but do not soak Dry and return knobs to oven making sure to match flat area on the knob to the flat area on the shaft Clean the outside of the door and the window area with warm soapy water Do not clean the oven door gasket The gasket should not be moved while cleaning Avoid getting any cleaning materials on the gasket Inside Oven Door Oven Interior Surfaces Cool before cleaning Frequent wiping with mild soap and water will prolong the time between major cleanings Be sure to rinse throughly Oven Racks and Storage Drawer For heavy soil clean by hand and rinse throroughly Remove the drawer and racks for ease in cleaning Be sure the drawer is dry before replacing it Outside Finish Rangetop and Backguard Wash all glass and other surfaces with cloth dampened in soapy water Rinse and polish with a dry cloth If knobs are removed do not allow water to run down inside the surface of glass while cleaning To Replace the Drawer 4 Place the set of rollers on the drawer behind the rollers on the range as shown
5. 800 NAT LSVC 1 800 628 5782 If outside U S A call 4 319 622 5511 We recommend contacting an authorized servicer if service is required Important Safety Instructions A Recognize this symbol as a safety precaution To reduce the risk of the appliance tipping it must be secured by properly installed anti tip bracket s To make sure bracket s have been installed properly remove the storage drawer and look under the range with a flashlight Bracket s must be engaged in the rear corner of the range ALL RANGES CAN TIP INJURY TO PERSONS COULD RESULT INSTALL ANTI TIP BRACKET S PACKED WITH RANGE SEE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS To avoid the possibility of electrical shock disconnect the power supply before servicing this unit To avoid personal injury do not sit stand or lean on the oven door or oven drawer For your safety do not obstruct the flow of ventilation air to the range This appliance contains or produces a chemical or chemicals which can cause death or serious illness and which are known to the state of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm To reduce the risk from substances generated during self cleaning make sure this appliance is installed operated and maintained according to the instructions in this book and the installation instructions Important Safety Instructions General Wear proper apparel
6. baking or roasting Do not try to measure temperature with a regular thermometer Check for blocked air vents Aluminum foil will alter oven temperature Confirm correct utensil is being used Oven Temperature Not Accurate Adjusting the Thermostat The thermostat has been adjusted during manufacturing However if the oven consistently overcooks or undercooks food make the following adjustment 1 Remove the temperature control knob 2 Loosen the metal plate using a screw driver 3 Turn the adjustment plate to adjust the temperature Each line is equal to 10 F To avoid over adjusting do not turn the plate more than one line at a time 4 Tighten the screws and replace the knob 18 Thermostat Knob When Ser Yourdealer Authorized prompt sen 1 An accur 2 Complet numbers namepla Itcan be 3 Proof of Keep an ac what was c and the dat We have a Centers in problem the Con A To locate i NAT LSVC concerning warranty Ci
7. light bulb with a 120 volt 40 watt appliance bulb Do not overtighten the bulb A bulb that has been overtightened can become difficult to remove Oven Light ah WD 9 Replace the bulb cover Do not overtighten the bulb cover A bulb cover that has been overtightened can become difficult to remove Replace the oven door Reconnect the electrical supply To avoid the risk of burns or electrical shock disconnect the electrical supply to the oven when replacing the oven light Before attempting to replace the bulb make sure it is cool Wear protective gloves Do not operate the oven without the bulb cover in place Troubleshooting Trouble Shooting Guide Check bulb for looseness Check to see if bulb is burned out If bulb is burned out replace it with a 40 watt appliance bulb Oven Light Not Working Make sure range is connected to electrical power Make sure Oven control knob is set Make sure Start and Stop knobs are not in locked position Oven Not Heating Clock must be set to correct time of day Oven door must be closed Make sure a delayed cycle has not been set Self Clean Cycle Not Working Wait for oven to cool Door lock will automatically release Unlock door latch Oven Door Will Not Open Rangetop Gets Warm During Use This is normal Oven Element Cycles On and Off This is normal when
8. right 2 Alignthe guides on the drawer with the guides on the range and push the drawer back into position 16 Maintenance Removing the Oven Door Oven Door The oven door can be removed for ease in cleaning 1 Open the door to the first stop 2 Grasp the door firmly on each side and lift it upward off the hinges Do not push the hinges closed once the oven dooris removed The oven hinges are difficult to open without the door in place Replacing the Oven Door 1 Make sure the hinges are open to the first stop position If the hinges have been closed carefully pull them open to the first stop Align the door with the hinge arms 2 Slide the door down and into place Be sure the door is completely down on the hinges CAUTION To avoid personal injury or property damage handle the oven door with care The door is heavy and can be damaged if it is dropped Do not place hands in hinge area when the door is removed The hinge can snap closed and pinch your hands The door contains tempered glass If the glass is scratched chipped twisted or impacted it may break suddenly If the door glass appears damaged it should be replaced immediately Replacing the Oven Light Protective gloves must be worn when changing the light bulb Disconnect the electrical supply Remove the oven door if desired Unscrew the bulb cover counterclockwise Unscrew the light bulb counterclockwise Replace the
9. should be turned at least one time 4 Season the meat after it has browned 5 Broiling does not require pre heating Operating the Broiler 1 Center the food on the broiling grid and pan and place in oven 2 The oven door must be closed completely 3 Turn the selector knob to BROIL 4 Push in and turn the temperature control knob to BROIL When Finished Turn temperature control knob and selector knob to OFF NOTICE Do notlock door lock lever during broiling The oven door may lock at normal broil temperatures If the door is accidentally locked turn the oven off and wait for it to cool Do not force the door lock open Forcing the lock lever can damage the locking mechanisim To avoid risk of fire do not line the broiler grid with foil Foil may trap grease on top of the grid close to the burner causing a fire Do not broil on the top rack position Never leave the oven unattended while broiling Overcooking could result in a fire Temperature Control Knob Selector Knob BROIL tey Da ONG Approximate Broiling Time Thickness doneness 1 thick med 1 thick well 1 1 2 thick med 1 1 2 thick well 3 4 to 1 thick Food Beef Steak Beef Steak Beef Steak Beef Steak Hamburgers Fish Fillets and Steaks Pork Chops or Steak Pork Chops or Steak Ham Slice pre cooked Ham Slice pre cooked Minutes Setting the Oven to Self Clean Remove the oven racks and cooking u
10. the oven selector knob to TIMED BAKE 4 Turn the oven temperature control knob to the desired temperature setting 5 Push in and turn the START knob to the desired starting time 6 Push in and turn the STOP knob to the desired stopping time The ovenwill begin cooking when the time of day reaches the time seton the START knob and the START knob will pop out of the locked position When the time of day reaches the time seton the STOP knob the oven will automatically stop baking and the STOP knob will pop out of the locked position When Finished Turn all controls to OFF To Cancel the Automatic Bake Function 1 Turn the START knob until the knob pops out of the locked position 2 Turn the STOP knob until the knob pops out of the locked position 3 Turn the oven selector knob to OFF 4 Turn the oven temperature contro knob to OFF 11 Oven Temperature Oven Control Knob Selector Knob TED BAe 5 3 NAA Clock Set Baking Time Using Start and Stop Knob NOTICE Do not lock door lever during baking The oven door may lock at normal baking tem peratures If the door is accidentally locked turn the oven off and wait for it to cool Do not force the door lock lever open Forcing the lever can damage the locking mechanisim Baking Chart Baking time and temperature will vary with temperature of ingredients and size and type of utensil being used For best results always check food at minimu
11. The fan can spread the flames 2 If itis safe to do so turn the surface element to OFF 3 Smother the fire with a non flammable lid or use a Class ABC or BC fire extinguisher Oven Fires 1 Do not open the oven door 2 Turn all controls to OFF 3 As an added precaution turn off the electricity at the main circuit breaker or fuse box 4 Allow the food or grease to burn itself outin the oven If smoke or fire persist call your local fire department Clock and Timer Enana e a E M ee ee ee eee Setting the Time of Day 1 Push in the set knob 2 Rotate the knob to the desired time of day and release the knob Setting the Minute Timer 1 Rotate the set knob to the desired time Timer can be set up to 60 minutes 2 Buzzer will sound when time has elapsed 3 Buzzer will sound until set knob is turned to OFF position Minute Timer Indicator ge eg S Choosing Cooking Utensils Sea a TS Cooking Utensils 1 Use the proper pan size Do not use a pan that has a bottom smaller than the element Do not use a pan that overhangs the element by more than 1 2 Care should be taken when using glazed cooking utensils Some glass glass ceramic earthenware or other glazed utensils will break due to sudden temperature changes 3 Select utensils without broken or loose handles The handle should not be heavy enough to tilt the pan 4 Sele
12. ct utensils with flat bottoms Determining If a Pan Has a Flat Bottom 1 Rotate a ruler along the bottom of the pan If the pan is not flat there will be gaps between the bottom of the pan and the edge of the ruler 2 A small grove or mark on a pan will not effect cooking times However if a pan has a large gap or an extremely uneven bottom it will not be energy efficient Cooking Utensil Specifications Response To Temperature Changes Recommended Usage Heats and Cools Quickly Frying Braising Roasting Heats and Cools Slowly Low Heat Cooking Frying Copper Tin Lined Heats and Cools Quickly Gourmet De eae Response Depends on Base Metal Low Heat Cooking Heats and Cools Slowly Low Heat Cooking Soups Sauces Vegetables Stainless Steel Heats and Cools at Moderate Rate General Cooking Operating Surface Elements Operating the Surface Elements Push in and turn the surface element control to the desired setting AWARNING To avoid the risk of serious personal When Finished injury property damage or fire do not Turn the control to OFF leave the surface elements unattended while in operation Grease and spillovers can ignite causing a fire Surface Element Settings Cooking Guide LO should be used for food that is prepared at less than boiling temperatures or to simmer 2 through 4 can be used to maintain boiling in moderate amounts of liquid 5 through 6 should be used to maintain boi
13. d in the oven 2 The clock must be set at the correct time of day 3 Turn the oven selector knob to TIMED BAKE 4 Turn the oven temperature control knob to the desired temperature 5 Turn the STOP knob to the desired stopping time The oven will begin to bake in approximately 60 seconds When the time of day clock reaches the time set on the STOP knob the oven will Set Time Using STOP Knob automatically stop baking When Finished Turn all controls to OFF Ioer Setting the Oven to Start Automatically 1 Place food in the oven 2 The clock must be set at the correct time of day 3 Turn the oven selector knob to TIMED BAKE 4 Turn the oven temperature control knob to the desired temperature 5 Push in and turn the START knob to the A desired starting time Set Time Using START Knob The ovenwill begin cooking when the time of day Z WARNING clock reaches the time set on the START knob To reduce the risk of food poisoning due to The oven will continue to cook until the oven temperature and oven selector control knobs bacterial growth and production of toxins never keep meat poultry milk egg or fish are turned to OFF products in the oven for more than two hours before cooking When Finished Turn all controls to OFF 10 es p Baking Setting the Oven to Start and Stop Baking Automatically 1 Place food in the oven 2 The clock must be set at the correct time of day 3 Turn
14. e cleaned before it gets too dirty Wipe up excess food residue 3 Do not use the cleaning cycle if the oven light cover is not properly in place Self Cleaning the Oven Oven Selector Knob Clock ta Ce A rye aes NN Pop 3 9 3 an AA Feat Ta ee lsir ae A STOP Set Clean Time Using Start and Stop Knob Door Lock Lever Unlocked To avoid the risk of personal injury do not touch the oven vents or areas around the vents during self cleaning These areas can become hot enough to cause burns Do not try to force the door lock lever open Forcing the lock lever can cause damage to the locking mechanism 15 Cleaning Other Range Parts Materials to Use General Directions Do not clean the surface elements bake element or broil element Any soil will burn off when the element is heated The bake element is hinged and can be lifted to clean the oven bottom Soap anda Drain fat cool pan and grid slightly Do not let soiled pan and Nonabrasive Plastic grid stand in oven to cool Sprinkle with soap Fill the pan with Scouring Pad warm water Let pan and grid stand for a few minutes Wash scour if necessary Rinse and dry Option The broiler pan and grid may also be cleaned in the dish washer Surface Bake and Broil Elements Broiler Pan and Grid Oven Control Knobs Mild Soap and Water Soap and Water Soap and Water Soap and Water
15. ildren climbing on the range to reach the items may become seriously injured Only certain types of glass glass ceramic ceramic earthenware or other glazed utensils are suitable for rangetop use Unsuitable utensils may break due to the sudden temperature change Neverleave surface elements unattended athighheat settings Boilovers can cause smoking and may ignite 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 Do not place aluminum foil or foods packaged in aluminum foil directly on the element Avoidunstable pans that are easily tipped Handles should not be loose or twist and should remain cool If a utensil handle twists or becomes hot during cooking discard the pan Do not use the surface elements without the burner bowls in place If burner bowls are not in place components under the cooktop may be damaged Donotsoak removable surface elements The surface elements should never be immersed in water or cleaning solutions Oven 4 Use care when opening the oven door Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food Do not heat unopened food containers in the oven Build up of pressure may cause acontainer to burst and resultin an injury Keep the oven vent ducts unobstructed Place oven racks in desired location while the oven is cool If a rack must be moved while the oven is hot use a dry potholder
16. ling of larger amounts of food low temperature frying and to maintain correct pressure in a pressure cooker 7 through 9 can be used to fry meat and poultry or to maintain deep fat frying temperatures HI should be used to bring food to boiling temperatures When the food is boiling the temperature should be reduced to 4 5 or 6 THE KNOBS ON THE UNIT Nave LO MED LO MED MEO HTH Awd Ht On Fear PPE EEE Sigs eked Oven Tips Oven Rack Placement Oven racks should be positioned before the Oven Rack oven is turned on 1 Pull rack forward to the stop position 2 Raise the front edge and pull it out of the oven Note The curved edge of the rack must be toward the rear of the oven ae Th crt Pan Placement Baking pans and cookie sheets should be kept two inches from the side and rearwalls If baking pans are placed on different racks they should be staggered so that one is not located directly under another This will prevent uneven brown ing of foods Baking Temperature k Control Knob Selector Kno BAKE To Bake 1 Turn the oven temperature control knob to the desired setting 2 Turn the oven selector knob to BAKE 3 Preheat the oven approximately 10 minutes before placing food inside Minor smoking may occur when using the oven the first few times TRED Bake oS When Finished Turn all controls to OFF Setting the Ovento Stop Baking Automatically Clock 1 Place foo
17. m time Follow this chart only as a guide for time and temperature Oven Baking Chart Oven Temp Degrees F Yeast Rolls 375 25 30 Baking Powder Biscuits 450 10 12 Muffins 20 25 Popovers In Muffin Cup 450 20 25 Nut Bread 350 55 65 Corn Bread 25 30 Rolled Cookies 375 400 8 12 Drop Cookies 375 Sliced Cookies 350 7 9 Brownies 350 30 35 Pastry Pie Shells 350 8 10 Graham Cracker Pie Shell 350 10 12 Berry Pie 425 35 45 Apple Pie 425 40 50 8 Layer Cake 350 35 40 9 Layer Cake 350 30 35 Cup Cakes 350 20 25 Loaf Cakes 350 65 70 Jeweled Fruit Cake Loaf 300 toe Hours Angel Food Cake 350 40 50 12 Roasting Charts Roasting time and temperature will vary with temperature of meat and size and type of utensil being used Follow these charts only as a guide for time and temperature Poultry Oven Roasting Chart Oven Temp Degrees F Whole Chicken 4 Ibs to 5 Ibs 1 1 2 to 1 3 4 Whole Chicken Over 5 Ibs Turkey 6 Ibs to 8 Ibs 3 1 2 to 4 25 Beef and Pork Oven Roasting Chart 25 Pork Picnic Shoulder Mild Cured Ham Picnic Shoulder 30 35 13 Broiling rghit Tips Remove excess fat from meat before broiling Cut the edges of the meat to prevent curling 2 Place the food on a cold ungreased broiling pan If the pan is hot the food will stick 3 Fish should be broiled with the skin side down All food except fish
18. tensils from the oven Clean excess spills from oven interior Items should not be stored on the rangetop or backguard Lock the oven door lock lever Set the clock to the correct time of day Turn the oven selector knob to CLEAN Pushinandtumthe START knob to the desired starting time Cleaning begins immediately if a Start time is not set 5 Push in and turn the STOP knob to desired hod stopping time A stop time must be set to operate the cleaning cycle Set clean cycle from 2 to 4 hours If oven is lightly soiled clean for approximately 2 hours If oven is heavily soiled clean for 3 to 4 hours The oven will begin cleaning when the time on clock reaches the time set on the START knob If a start time has not been set the oven will begin to clean immediately When the cleaning cycle begins the clean indicator will light When the time on the clock reaches the time set on the STOP knob the oven will automatically stop and the STOP knob will pop out of the locked position When Finished Turn the selector knob to OFF To Interrupt Cleaning Cycle 1 Turn the START and STOP knobs until they pop out of the locked position 2 Tum the oven selector knob to OFF 3 Allow the oven to cool Unlock the door Tips For Self Cleaning 1 A small amount of smoke is normal when cleaning Excessive smoke may indicate there is a faulty gasket or too much food has been left in the oven 2 The oven should always b
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