Amana ACS4250A Electric Kitchen Range
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1. Help reduce the risk of foodborne illness Oven safe Thermometer Inserted before the meat is placed in the oven this thermometer stays with the meat while it cooks The internal temperature will rise slowly as the meat cooks Instant read Thermometer Not oven safe these thermometers are placed in the meat when it is removed from the oven While times may vary an accurate temperature is normally displayed within one to two minutes When using an instant read remember to clean the thermometer stem with warm soapy water between readings 17 Cooking cont d atorage Safety Once carved refrigerate unused portion immediately Keep hot foods hot and cold foods cold when serving meals Separate cooked foods into small portions for fast cooling Do not store cooked ground meats or meals containing ground meats for longer than 3 to 4 days in the refrigerator Do not allow cooked or uncooked meat juices to come into contact with ready to eat foods such as fruits or vegetables Tenderizing Braising is only one way to tenderize less tender cuts Before cooking you may pound cube marinate or use commercially prepared meat tenderizers You may then use a dry method to cook the meat Marinades are acidic liquids such as wine citrus or vinegar Marinades soften meat fibers but only penetrate about one fourth of an inch into the interior of the meat Do not marinate meat for longer than 24 hours Pound2. Cooking Baking Guidelines Remember when baking with a new oven temperatures vary from oven to oven Store bought thermometers are generally not accurate and cannot be used to evaluate oven temperatures Ingredients should be at ambient temperature prior to baking Hints for Cookies BAKING TIME GUIDELINES Shiny flat cookie sheets should Cake Pan Cups of Oven be used Avoid cookie pans with Type Pan size batter Temp Minutes high sides this will cause 7 7 7 uneven browning on the top Seal 7TAXS A 2 350 F 25 to 30 Cookie sheet should not touch 13 x9 34 8 350 F 25 to 30 the sides of the oven or door 6 2 350 F 25 to 30 Round 7 Cakes 2 layer 8 3 350 F 30 to 35 Determine pan size from recipe 44 10 350 F 50 to 55 directions Shiny pans work best for cakes Round 8 5 325 F 60 to 65 e Cake baked in too large a pan 3 layer 12 11 325 F 75 to 80 will be thin and dry Too small a pan results in undercooked or Half Round 18 9 325 F 60 to 65 unevenly cooked cake and batter 2 layer may spill Half Round o 3 layer 18 12 325 F 60 to 65 Pies 6 2 350 F 25 to 30 e Pies should be baked in dark or dull pans to increase browning Square 10 6 350 F 35 to 40 e Frozen pies should be heated on 16 15 1 2 350 F 45 to 50 an aluminum cookie sheet BAKEWARE GUIDELINES Bake Pan Placement Absorb more heat and result in darker e Keep
3. Extended Service Plan covering functional parts labor and travel charges is specially designed to supplement a strong warranty Call 1 800 528 2682 for information Rating Parts and Accessories Purchase replacement parts and additional accessories by phone To order accessories for your Amana product call 1 800 843 0304 inside USA or 319 622 5511 outside USA service is required after warranty expires Questions on cooking cleaning or usage Refer to Product Assistance at WWW amana com or call Consumer Affairs at 1 800 843 0304 What You Need to Know about Safety Instructions Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in this manual are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur Common sense caution and care must be exercised when installing maintaining or operating range Always contact your dealer distributor service agent or manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not understand Save Time and Money If something seems unusual please check Troubleshooting section which is designed to help you solve problems before calling service If you have a question call us at 800 843 0304 or write us at Consumer Affairs Department Amana Appliances 2800 220th Trail Amana Iowa 52204 Remember to include model number or your appliance and your daytime phone number Recognize Safety Symbols Words Labels DANGER DANGER Immediat
4. F 4to8 20 to 30 min lb Cornish Hens whole 325 to 350 F 1 to1 50 to 60 total Duck whole To reduce the risk of food borne illnesses 325 to 350 F 18 20 min Ib Goose whole poultry must be cooked to an internal 325 to 350 F 20 to 25 min lb temperature of 180 F 7 Pheasant whole 325 to 350 F 2 30 min lb Quail whole 325 to 350 F 20 minutes total Turkey 325 F 8 to 16 3 to 5 hours All times and recommended temperatures are provided by the USDA the Beef Industry Council the National Pork Producer s Council and the American Sheep Industry Council 19 Cooking cont d Braising Guidelines Less tender cuts such as those from the round chuck brisket and shank require moist cooking A longer cooking time at lower temperatures with moisture helps soften the meat If using the convection element less time may be required to braise the meat 1 Brown meat with a small amount of oil in heavy pan 2 Pour off excessive drippings season if desired 3 Add small amount of liquid 1 2 to 2 cups and cover tightly e Simmer gently over low heat on top of the range or in a 325 F oven until meat is fork tender Approximate Oven Weight pounds f Meat Cut Recommended Internal Temperature Temperature OR Thickness Cooking Time hours BEEF Blade Pot Roast 325 F 3to5 1 to2 Arm Pot Roast 325 F 3to5 2to3 Chuck Roast b
5. OVEN and HR display e When cooking time has elapsed an end of cycle signal sounds Oven automatically turns off and display returns to time of day Oven signal sounds 3 times then once every 3 seconds for 5 minutes or until OVEN CANCEL pad is pressed Press OVEN CANCEL pad when finished baking Delayed Baking Set oven to begin and end baking at later time Oven control automatically calculates starting time 1 2 3 Arrange racks to desired position and place food in oven Press STOP TIME pad e STOP TIME and current time of day display Press MORE or LESS pads until desired stop time displays e Stop time can be set up to 11 hours and 55 minutes ahead of current time of day Press COOK TIME pad e OVEN TIME and HR display e To view the cook time later press and hold COOK TIME pad Press MORE or LESS pads until desired cooking time displays e 10 minute minimum cooking time e Electronic oven control calculates start time Press BAKE pad e BAKE and display Press MORE or LESS pads until desired temperature displays DELAY OVEN TIME HR and BAKE display When start time is reached DELAY no longer displays and 9 displays Cooking begins automatically When cooking time has elapsed an end of cycle signal sounds Oven automatically turns off and display returns to time of day Oven signal sounds 3 times then once every 3 seconds for 5 minutes or until OVEN CANCEL pad is pressed 13 Wh
6. When Opening Door Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food 2 Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers Build up of pressure may cause container to burst and result in injury 3 Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed 4 Placement of Oven Racks Always place oven racks in desired location while oven is cool If rack is removed while oven is hot do not let potholder contact hot heating element in oven 5 Protective Liners Do not use aluminum foil to line drip bowls oven racks or oven bottoms Improper installation of these liners may result in a risk of electrical shock or fire SELF CLEANING OVENS 1 Do Not Clean Door Gasket The door gasket is essential for a good seal Care should be taken not to rub damage or move the gasket 2 DoNot Use Oven Cleaners No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the liner 3 Clean Only Parts Listed in Manual 4 Before Self Cleaning the Oven Remove broiler pan oven racks and other utensils 5 Remove All Items From Rangetop and Backguard VENTILATION HOODS 1 Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter 2 When flaming foods under the hood turn the fan on In Case of Fire Fires can occur as a result of over cooking or excessive grease Though a fire is unlikely if one occurs proceed as follows Surface Element Fire Smot
7. button Temperature adjustment will be retained even through a power failure F UTE IRUN a Display and Signals Displays Timer Signal oeLay AOA es es A time of day When time elapses timer beeps OVEN ON pir timer and timed 3 times then approximately once cae Mi x x a every 6 10 seconds until TIMER TIMER ON OFF pad is pressed JRD Preheat Signal l After setting oven to bake and O Displays selecting a temperature oven Li temperature preheats When oven reaches set and cooking temperature 1 second signal ea coon q abe n sounds Magen End of Cycle Signal When a timed cooking cycle is complete three long signals sound DISPLAYS DESCRIPTION End of cycle signal continues to sound every 10 seconds for 5 TIME displays while current time of day is entered minutes or until OVEN CANCEL pad TIME or HR TIME HR flashes when time is entered for timed or is pushed There is no end of cycle signal for self clean delayed baking or delayed self cleaning temperature LOCK no longer displays and door can be opened TIMER Flashes in display while timer is set TIMER stops flashing and displays while time counts down BAKE flashes while bake oven temperature is BAKE entered A preheat signal will sound when oven cavity has reached the set temperature After oven has reached temperature BAKE displays ON Displays when oven is heating TIME BAKE Flashes then displa
8. determine if pan has a flat bottom 1 Rotate a ruler along bottom of pan If pan is not flat gaps between bottom of pan and edge of ruler can be seen 2 A small groove or mark on a pan does not affect cooking times However if a pan has a gap formed rings or an uneven bottom it does not cook efficiently and in some cases may not boil liquid Can I can Canning is not recommended with any of the Amana smoothtop ranges or cooktops due to the intense heat and large cookware required to can The heat generated by the canning cookware overheats both the elements and the smoothtop of the range This may cause the smoothtop to crack cause failure of the heating elements and may cause overheating of the surrounding walls Damage incurred by canning or attempting to can using the smoothtop cooktop is not covered under warranty Before Using the Oven cont a Aluminum Foil To avoid risk of personal injury property damage or fire do not line oven bottom racks or broiler pan and grid with aluminum foil When placed on the oven bottom or racks aluminum foil not only creates a hazard but also affects oven performance To minimize spills in the oven place a shallow pan or cookie sheet underneath food items that drip or spill Need help on how to cook that meat For your reference we have provided meat preparation handling safety and cooking suggestions in this manual Th
9. refrigerator fat side up in a shallow roasting pan 3 Insert ovenproof meat thermometer so tip is centered in thickest part of roast Make sure thermometer does not rest in fat or on bone 4 Remove roast 5 F below desired degree of finished internal temperature 5 Transfer roast to carving board and tent loosely with aluminum foil for approximately 15 minutes Approximate Meat Cut Recommended Internal Temperature oven Weight Cooking Time Temperature pounds z minutes BEEF Boneless Rump Roast 325 F 4to6 25 to 30 Tip Roast Very Rare 130 F 325 F 3 2t04 30 to 40 Eye Round Roast Raro 1400F 325 F 4to6 20 to 30 Medium Rare 145 F 2103 35 to 45 R o o Tenderloin Roast Medium 160 F 425 F 4to6 45 to 60 Well Done 170 F Rib Roast 325 F 4to6 26 to 42 Very Well Done 180 F 6t08 23 to 35 Rib Eye Roast 350 F 4to6 18 to 24 PORK Loin Roast bone in 350 F 3to5 All pork must be cooked to an internal Rib Roast boneless temperature of at least 160 F to reduce 350 F atoa 20 minutes Tenderloin the likelihood of Trichinosis and other 450 F Yr to 1 per pound food borne illnesses Ham bone in cook before eating 325 F 7 to 8 LAMB Shoulder 325 F 3 to6 35 to 40 Rib Roast Mediuin Rare 150 F 375 F 1 2 2 W2 30 to 35 Rib Crown Roast not stuffed Medium 160 F 375 F 2to3 25 to 30 Well Done 170 F Loin Roast 325 F 1 t0o1 45 to 55 a 5to7 15 to 20 Leg Frenched Style or Half Shank 325 F 7109 20 to 25 POULTRY unstuffed Capon 325 to 350
10. 5 1 2103 4to5 20 to 25 Filet Mignon Tenderloin to Yo 2to4 10 to 15 Flank Steak 1to1 2to3 12 to 14 Ground Beef Patties 160 F minimum to 1 1 3 to 4 10 to 15 PORK Chops bone in All pork must be cooked to an 4 6 to8 internal temperature of at least Chops boneless 160 F to reduce the likelihood of 4 6t08 Tenderloin Trichinosis Ya to1 4 15 to 25 Kabobs Failing to cook the meat to this 1 inch cubes 4 10 to 20 temperature could result in Lean Ground Pork Patties personal injury or illness v2 4 8 to 10 LAMB Loin Chops 1 3 to 4 10 to 15 Rib Chops 1 3 to 4 10 to 15 Sirloin Steaks 1 3 to 4 12 to 15 Top Round Steaks Medium 160 F 1 3to4 12 to 15 Well Done 170 F Center Leg Steaks 1 3 to 4 15 to 20 Cubes for Kabobs 1 pieces 3 to 4 10 to 15 Lamb Patties V2 x 4 inches Ya each 3to4 12 All times and recommended temperatures are provided by the USDA the Beef Industry Council the National Pork Producer s Council and the American Sheep Industry Council 18 Roasting Guidelines Tender cuts such as rib and loin cuts are best cooked by dry heat methods such as roasting When using convection to roast meat may roast more quickly To roast Cooking conta 1 Heat oven to desired temperature 2 Place roast directly from
11. Amana BUILT BETTER THAN IT HAS TO BE Owner s Manual Covering model ACS4250 Contents Important Safety Information Cooking on the Smoothtop Utensil Recommendations Before Using the Oven Custom Features Oven Temperature Adjustment Using the Oven Control 1 Self Cleaning Electric Display and Signals Cooking Smoothtop Range Bring r Roasting Keep instructions for future reference Braising Be sure manual stays with range Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Amana Warranty NNN 36 32060701 0 Thank you for buying an Amana Range Please take the time to complete the registration card and return promptly If registration card is missing call Amana Consumer Affairs Department Asure Extended Service Plan When contacting Amana provide product information from serial plate found on upper right hand corner of storage door opening Model Number Manufacturing P Number Serial Number S N Purchase Date Dealer Name Dealer Address Dealer Phone Keep this manual and your sales receipt together in a safe place for future reference or if warranty service is required For answers to questions or to locate an authorized servicer call 1 800 843 0304 inside USA or 319 622 5511 outside USA Warranty service must be performed by an authorized servicer Amana Appliances also recommends contacting an authorized servicer if Amana Appliances offers long term service protection for this new range Asure
12. Do not allow pots to boil dry as this can cause damage to cooking surface and pan Do not use rangetop surface as a cutting board Do not use range for storage or as a display counter SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 5 Cooking on the Smoothtop Cooking Safely with Surface Elements To avoid risk of serious personal injury property damage or fire do not leave surface elements unattended while in operation Grease and spillovers can ignite causing a fire To avoid risk of electrical shock or serious personal injury e never cook on a broken smoothtop cooking surface Spillovers can penetrate broken surface and cause electric shock never clean broken cooktop Cleaners can penetrate broken surface and cause electric shock If smoothtop cooking surface breaks discontinue use and notify an authorized servicer immediately To avoid serious personal injury do not use a damp or wet cloth to clean up spills on a hot or warm cooktop Moist or damp cloths on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam Setting Surface Element Controls Push and turn the surface element control knobs in either direction to turn on the surface elements OFF Surface elements are located under the ceramic 1 9 cooking surface and radiate heat through the cooktop i i The controls have infinite settings between LO and HI 2 8 for fine temperature control 3 7 1 Push in and turn surface element control to de
13. MER pad to cancel timer signal e After time elapses timer beeps 3 times then approximately once every 6 to 8 seconds until TIMER pad is pressed 2 Resetting and Canceling Timer To reset the time when remaining time is displayed press MORE or LESS pads until desired time displays To cancel timer when remaining time is displayed or when signal is beeping press TIMER ON OFF pad and hold for approximately 5 seconds 11 CLEAN BROIL BAKE Flashing Display When power is connected or interrupted oven display flashes Press CLOCK to clear display Clock may need to be reset Making the Numbers Increase at a Faster Rate Time increases in larger increments the longer A or V pad is held Timer Signal When time elapses timer beeps 3 times then approximately once every 6 8 seconds until TIMER ON OFF pad is pressed End of Cycle Signal When a timed cooking cycle is complete three long signals sound End of cycle signal continues to sound until OVEN CANCEL pad is pushed Using the Oven Control conta Preheating In most cases you should preheat the oven before baking After the range control is set the oven temperature will begin to rise until the desired cooking temperature is reached When cooking temperature is reached oven signal beeps for approximately 1 second For delicate baking preheat approximately 15 20 minutes before placing food inside oven or wait 10 minutes after oven signal bee
14. Rinse and polish with a dry cloth If knobs are removed do not allow water to run down inside surface while cleaning For stainless steel models use warm soapy water or a commercially available stainless steel cleaner designed for kitchen appliance use DO NOT use steel wool abrasive powders or liquids or a citrus based cleaner Damage to finish of outside of range due to improper cleaning is not covered by warranty For heavy soil place oven racks in large plastic bag with ammonia and water in cup Seal tightly and allow to stand overnight Wash and rinse dry thoroughly For heavy soil clean by hand and rinse thoroughly Remove drawer for ease in cleaning Be sure drawer is dry before replacing 22 Can I use liquid cleaners on my stainless steel Just because a cleaner is a liquid does not mean it is Care and Cleaning cont a Cleaning Stainless Steel Bome models Stainless steel ranges have been factory finished for high shine and luster To maintain this quality appearance non abrasive Many liquid cleansers DO USE i DO NOT USE designed to be gentle on tile and j Warm soapy water for routine e Abrasive powders or liquids smoothtop ranges still damage stainless cleaning on a cool range e Citrus based cleaners steel Cosmetic damage from using e Dry with soft clean cloth f e Ammonia non recommended products is not e For heavy soil ONLY a stainless Steel wool pads covered under warranty steel cleaner desi
15. VENT SHALL AMANA BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may have others which vary from state to state For example some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages so this exclusion may not apply to you Part No 36 32060701 0 Printed in U S A 07 01 Amana Appliances Online http Iwww amana com 2001 Amana Appliances Amana lowa 52204
16. aning routine for your smoothtop Cooktops can be sensitive to certain cooking spillovers Unlike conventional ranges smoothtops should not be cleaned with a wet dishcloth when wiping down other counters Daily care is quick easy and can prevent damage To purchase Amana recommended cleaning products contact our Consumer Affairs department at 800 843 0304 6 Utensil Recommendations What Should I Consider in Cookware SELECT Flat bottomed cookware AVOID Cookware with rounded or warped bottoms Pans with aluminum disk bottoms Glass glass ceramic enamel porcelain or cast iron cookware canners or pressure cookers Heavy gauge metal cookware Light gauge metal cookware Handles that are secure that are not heavy enough to tilt pan Cookware with loose or broken handles Proper pan size Cookware that is smaller than or greater than heating element size by 1 inch Flat bottomed wok Wok with a ringstand on bottom Does not cover element COOKWARE MATERIAL Aluminum More than 1 inch overhang USES Heats and cools quickly Use for frying braising and roasting Heats and cools at moderate rate Use for soups Stainless Steel f sauces vegetables general cooking Copper Clad Tin Lined Heats and cools quickly Use for gourmet cooking wine sauces egg dishes Flat Pan Test For best cooking results use a pan with a flat bottom To
17. are first pressed Self clean starts approximately 5 seconds after last time input CLEAN TIME and 9 display during cycle LOCK flashes in display when automatic door latch is locking and displays throughout cycle When oven has cooled to a safe temperature the LOCK light flashes while the door latch opens When oven has cooled enough to open the LOCK light no longer displays and door can be opened No signal sounds at end of self clean cycle Delayed Self Clean Cycle Set oven to begin and end cleaning at later time using Range control calculates back from end time to determine starting time Prepare oven for self cleaning see left Press CLEAN pad e CLEAN and TIME display Press MORE or LESS pads until desired amount of cleaning time is displayed Press STOP TIME pad Press MORE or LESS pads until desired stopping time appears in display e Stop time can be set up to 11 hours and 55 minutes ahead of current time of day Starting time is automatically calculated based on amount of cleaning time and stop time Oven will start automatically CLEAN TIME and 9 display during cycle LOCK flashes in display when automatic door latch is locking and displays during cycle When oven has cooled to a safe temperature the LOCK light flashes while the door latch opens When oven has cooled enough to open the LOCK light no longer displays and door can be opened No signal sounds at end of self clean cycle STOP IME
18. at s the difference between TIMED and DELAYED cooking When using TIMED cooking the oven begins to heat immediately after the oven control is set Then the oven cooks for the desire length of time set When using DELAYED cooking the oven begins to cook later in the day Set the time that you want to end cooking and the how long you want to cook The oven control calculates when to start cooking from those times How Far Ahead Can I Set the Time Cook time and stop time can be set up to 11 hours and 55 minutes ahead To view cook time press and hold COOK TIME pad When cooking time has elapsed an end of cycle signal sounds oven automatically turns off and display returns to time of day Oven signal sounds 3 times then once every 3 seconds for 5 minutes or until OVEN CANCEL pad is pressed Broil can not be set to Timed or Delayed 44 CAUTION To reduce the risk of food poisoning due to bacterial growth and production of toxins never hold meat milk fish or eggs for more than 2 hours before cooking Using the Oven Control cont a 44 CAUTION To avoid risk of fire or smoke damage clean excess spills before starting Self Clean A CAUTION To avoid fire or smoke damage remove any flammable materials CAUTION To avoid risk of personal injury do not touch oven vents or area How Long Should the Self Clean Cycle Last The self clean cycle can be set from 2 to 4 hours M
19. ating the Room 3 Do Not Leave Children Alone Children should not be alone or unattended in the area where the appliance is in use They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance 4 Wear Proper Apparel Loose fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using appliance 5 User Servicing Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in the manual All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician 6 Storage in or on Appliance Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven or near surface units 7 Do Not Use Water On Grease Fires Smother fire or flame or use dry chemical or foam type extinguisher 8 Use Only Dry Potholders Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam Do not let potholder touch elements Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth 44 CAUTION e Do not store items of interest to children in cabinets above a range or on the backguard of a range children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured SURFACE COOKING units lt Se 1 Use Proper Pan Size This appliance is equipped with one or more surface units of different size Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating element The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the heating element to direct contact and may result in ignition of cl
20. ause cake structure to break down and excessive shrinkage of the cake Underbeating can result in lumpy cakes that may not be cooked thoroughly All ingredients Cakes not done in center should be at room temperature not out of the refrigerator Make sure to follow the recipes directions for how long the batter should be mixed and recommended times Incorrect rack position Using shiny metal pans Temperature set too low Pies don t brown Temperature too high Pan too small Baking time too short Pan not centered in oven Too much shortening or sugar Too much or too little liquid Temperature too low Old or too little baking powder Pan too small Oven door opened frequently peeking Insufficient baking Cakes fall Stuck cake Allow cake to cool in cake pan on a rack for 10 minutes before removing Larger cakes over 14 inches in Excessive shrinkage diameter may take 15 minutes If the cake has cooled too long reheat in the oven at 250 F for a few minutes Too little leavening Mixing batter too long Pan too large Oven temperature too high Baking time too long Temperature set too high Overmixing Too much flour Pans touching each other or oven walls Cakes high in middle or cracked Better with butter Make sure to follow recipe directions and use butter or margarine when it is listed Using a low fat substitute will cause a recipe to fail 16 Meat Basics Whi
21. calibrated at the factory for temperature Due to individual variances and preferences it may be necessary to adjust individual ovens once they have been installed When first using the oven follow recipe times and temperatures Before adjusting oven baking temperature test a recipe by setting oven temperature higher or lower than the suggested temperature The baking results should help you to decide how much of a temperature adjustment is needed An accurate digital thermometer is necessary to calibrate oven Store purchased oven thermometers do not accurately measure oven temperature Oven temperature can be increased or decreased 35 F To avoid over adjusting oven move temperature 5 F each time NOTE Remove aluminum foil from oven it will alter oven performance Check for blocked heat vents If it still appears the oven is not performing as expected a calibration may be done Press BAKE pad Press up arrow pad until an oven temperature more than 500 F displays Immediately press and hold BAKE pad for approximately 5 seconds A double digit will display ranging from 35 to 35 For acooler oven decrease oven temperature press down arrow pad until negative numbers appear Oven can be adjusted from 05 to 35 F For a warmer oven increase oven temperature press up arrow pad until positive numbers appear Oven can be adjusted from 5 to 35 F higher 6 Once desired temperature change has been selected press OVEN CANCEL
22. e hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury or death WARNING Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death CAUTION CAUTION Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury or product or property damage IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION 44 WARNING To reduce risk of the appliance tipping it must be secured by a properly installed anti tip bracket To make sure bracket has been installed properly remove the storage drawer or panel and look under the range with a flashlight Bracket must be engaged in the rear corner of the range ALL RANGES CAN TIP INJURY TO PERSONS COULD RESULT INSTALL ANTI TIP BRACKET PACKED WITH RANGE SEE INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS 44 CAUTION DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS ORAREAS NEAR UNITS Surface units may be hot though they are dark in color Areas near surface units may become hot enough to cause burns During and after use do not touch or let clothing touch or other flammable materials contact surface units or areas near surface units until they have had enough time to cool These areas include the rangetop and backguard a CAUTION DO NOT TOUCH HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR SURFACES OF OVEN Oven heating elements may be hot though they are dark in color Interior surfaces of an oven may become hot enough to cause burns During and after use do not touch or let clothing or other flammable mat
23. e the odor Oven starts self clean when should be baking or roasting Improperly programmed Press Oven Cancel Allow oven to cool if necessary before opening oven door Do not force door Not boiling or cooking fast enough Improperly sized cooking utensils Make sure pans fit heating elements See Cookware Requirements 24 Troubleshooting onta NOISE Fan noise some models Normal el will cycle on and off during and after oven Frequent cycling off and on of oven Normal To maintain a temperature for baking the oven cycles on and off Frequent cycling off and on of surface Normal Smoothtop burners cycle on and off to maintain units proper heating temperature Cracking or popping sound Normal Wet cooking utensils or possible spillage APPEARANCE Gritty dirt or rough surface on cooking utensils Scratches Shiny scratches Use recommended smoothtop cleaner conditioner May be a metal mark Make sure surface is cool Use a single edged razor blade or disposable scraper to carefully scrape off the mark Apply smoothtop cleaner conditioner and gently rub with nonabrasive nylon pad Dirt Discoloration Water spots marks Use recommended smoothtop cleaner conditioner to remove dirt from smoothtop Make sure surface is cool Put a small amount of white vinegar on the spot and let sit for a few minutes Rub with nonabrasive nylon pad Wipe off any excess with damp paper towe
24. erials touch heating elements or interior surfaces of oven until they have had enough time to cool Other range surfaces that may become hot enough to cause burns are the oven door oven cavity and oven vent To avoid personal injury do not sit stand or lean on oven door or oven drawer To avoid risk of electrical shock personal injury or death make sure your range has been properly grounded and always disconnect it from main power supply before servicing California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act Proposition 65 The Governor of California is required to publish a list of substances known to the state of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm and requires business to warn customers of potential exposures to such substances Some appliances contain or produce a chemical or chemicals which can cause death or serious illness and which are known to the State of California to cause cancer birth defects or other reproductive harm To reduce the risk from substances released during the self cleaning cycle make sure this appliance is installed operated and maintained according to the manufacturer s instructions SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION ccona lt lt gt ALL APPLIANCES 1 Proper Installation Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician 2 Never Use Your Appliance for Warming or He
25. ese recommendations are furnished by the USDA as well as several meat producer associations See the individual sections for the information Oven Racks and Rack Positions Your range has 5 oven rack positions to accommodate all type of cooking and cookware Oven Rack Placement Position oven rack before turning oven on 1 Pull rack forward to stop position 2 Raise front edge of rack and pull until rack is out of oven 3 Place rack in new rack position e Curved edge of rack must be toward rear of oven RACK POSITION FOOD TYPE 1 and 2 For large cuts of meat such as roasts or turkeys For baked foods such as frozen pies or angel food cakes 3 For most baked foods on a cookie sheet or shallow pan 4and5 For broiled or toasted foods Different Cooking Bake Broil upper and bake lower elements operate during bake Broil element cycles to heat oven quickly and brown top of food Bake can be used to cook foods which are normally baked or roasted Oven should be preheated Broil Broil upper element operates during broil Broil can be used to cook foods which are normally broiled Preheating is not required when using broil All foods should be turned at least once except fish which does not need to be turned Different Elements Bake Broil ip ap Broil Custom Features 12 hour automatic cancel This safety feature turns off the oven if it has been left on f
26. gned for e Abrasive cloths Citric Acid To prevent damage to the finish of your stainless steel range do not allow mustard tomato juice marinara sauce or other citrus based sauces or products to remain on stainless steel surface Citric acid permanently discolors stainless steel kitchen appliance use e Oven cleansers e Acidic or vinegar based cleaners Damage to stainless steel finish due to improper use of cleaning products or using non recommended cleaning products is not covered under warranty For Amana recommended products call our Consumer Affairs division at 800 843 0304 Caring for the smoothtop For routine cleaning allow top to cool before cleansing Wash surface with a dampened cloth and smoothtop cleaner conditioner Use another clean damp paper towel to wipe off the cleaner Use a dry paper towel buff the smoothtop to make sure all the cleaner conditioner is removed The smoothtop cleaner conditioner provides a thin layer of protective polish that helps prevent scratching Do not use a harsh cleanser or steel wool pad For specific problems see below PROBLEM CAUSE REMOVAL Brown streaks Cleaning with sponge or cloth containing soiled Normal cleansing provided above and specks detergent water gp Blackened burnt on spots Spatters or spillovers on a hot cooking area or accidental melting of plastic like a bread bag Clean area with smoothtop cleaner conditioner with clean damp paper towel
27. her the fire with a nonflammable lid or baking soda or use a Class ABC or BC extinguisher Not water Not salt Not flour As soon as it is safe to do so turn the surface controls to OFF Turn off power at main circuit breaker or fuse box Oven Fires 1 2 3 NOS If you see smoke from your oven do not open oven Turn oven off As an added precaution turn off power at main circuit breaker or fuse box Turn on vent to remove smoke Allow food or grease to burn itself out in oven If smoke and fire persist call fire department If there is any damage to components call an authorized servicer before using range Precautions e Do not cook food directly on rangetop surface always use cookware Do not mix household cleaning products Chemical mixtures may interact with objectionable or even hazardous results Do not put plastic items on warm cooking areas They may melt and stick Do not lift or move range by grasping main cooktop This can result in cooktop cracking or shattering Do not lift or move range by grasping oven door This can result in door glass breaking or shattering Oven door contains a glass window While this glass is built to be sturdy and resistant it is glass and should be treated with care Do not slide rough metal objects across rangetop surface Scratching or metal marking can result Do not leave fat heating unless you remain nearby Fat can ignite if overheated by spilling onto hot surfaces
28. hip glass or snap closed twist door Glass may break suddenly e Replace door glass if damaged Cleaning Oven Door Not all areas of the oven are cleaned by the self clean cycle The oven door gasket and the area surrounding the TTT gasket will not be cleaned effectively H Jil ANANN by the self clean cycle DO NOT clean the gasket Do not wet rub soak or use any type of cleaning material to clean the oven gasket Any damage or defect incurred from attempting to clean or remove the gasket is not covered by warranty To clean the area around the gasket make sure oven is cool to the touch Using a cloth with a mild soap wipe area needing to be cleaned Avoid gasket Gasket should not be removed while cleaning Do not allow Door Gasket water or cleaning solution to spill or drip onto gasket Removing Storage Drawer 1 Slide drawer out until it stops Remove stored items 3 Grasp drawer sides near back of drawer 4 Lift up and out Reverse to reinstall Care and Cleaning cont a Replacing Oven Light 1 Disconnect electrical supply To avoid risk of burns or electrical 2 Remove oven door if desired shock 3 While wearing protective e disconnect electrical supply to gloves unscrew light oven before changing light bulb bulb cover located in e before replacing light bulb make rear of oven cavity sure oven and bulb are cool Then turn light bulb e Do not operate
29. ing instructions Oven door will not unlock Oven is self cleaning Oven still hot Ventilate room and allow cycle to complete Will not unlatch until a cooler temperature has been reached Do not force door open will void warranty May blow cooler air on latch area with hair dryer at cool setting to quicken process Oven not clean after a self clean cycle Too much soil grime Soot remains in oven after cycle Wipe out and remove excess soil prior to running self clean cycle Normal Locked door display Door locked If oven is hot allow to cool DO NOT force open Display flashing Power failure reset clock Press Oven Cancel F numeric display Service code Shut off power to oven for one to two minutes by switching off circuit breaker Reset breaker If continues contact service department Oven smokes the first few times used Normal Minor smoking is normal the first few times the oven is used COOKING Food not baking properly Various causes See Cooking Common Baking Problems Food not roasting properly Various causes See Cooking Roasting Food not broiling properly Various causes See Cooking Broiling Oven temperature too hot or cold Calibrate oven temperature See Using the Oven Control Oven Temperature Control Adjustment Oven has strong odor Normal Ovens will have a new odor Run a self clean cycle to remov
30. ing with a heavy meat mallet breaks down the connective tissue to tenderize meat Cubing breaks down the structure more than pounding Cubing is done at the meat counter Commercial tenderizers are primarily enzymes that work on the outer fourth inch on a meat cut Make sure to follow the manufacturer s directions Cooking cont d Broiling Guidelines Broiling is a dry heat cooking method that allows a restaurant quality charbroiled flavor Meat is exposed directly to the heating element at high temperatures 1 Place meat on rack in broiler pan with the surface of cuts the specified distance from the heating element Specified below wn 4 Season if desired Broil for half the recommended time or until the surface is browned Turn meat and continue broiling to desired internal temperature gt Distance Approximate Meat Cut Or eee inene Varala From Heat Cooking Time p p inches minutes BEEF VA to 1 2to3 12 to 14 Chuck Shoulder Steak 1 itoi 3t04 8 to 12 34 Ye 2to3 8 to 12 Rib Eye Steak 5 1 V2 to 34 3to4 10 to 15 Very Rare 130 F 11 34 to 1 4to5 20 to 25 Rare 140 F 3 3 oe Medium Rare 145 F 4 1t01 2t03 10 to 15 Sirloin Steak 1 1 to3 3to4 16 to 21 Medium 160 F 1 2 to4 4to5 21 to 25 Well Done 170 F to 1 2to3 8 to 12 Porterhouse Steak Very Well Done 180 F 1 1 to2 3 to 4 10 to 1
31. inimum recommended cleaning time is 3 hours After the self clean cycle ends the oven must cool before the oven door can be opened When the LOCK light no longer glows in the display you can safely open the oven door DO NOT force the oven door open while the LOCK light shows in the display The oven door lock can be damaged Do I need to prepare To get the best results from self clean cycle follow these steps e Remove birds or animals susceptible to smoke or other fumes from the room or adjoining room e Make sure oven light cover is properly in place Do not use cleaning cycle if it is not e Remove oven racks and all cooking utensils from oven e Clean excess spills from oven interior e Remove items from range top and backguard These areas can become hot during self cleaning cycle Interrupt Self Clean 1 Press OVEN CANCEL pad 2 When oven has cooled toa safe temperature door will unlock and can be opened DO NOT force door This can cause damage to the latch from storage drawer Items like plastic containers and paper manuals can melt or burn around vents during self cleaning These areas can become hot enough to cause burns Self cleaning Self clean feature uses high oven temperature to clean oven interior 1 Prepare oven for self cleaning see below left 2 Press CLEAN pad e CLEAN and TIME display 3 Press MORE or LESS pads to adjust cleaning time e 3 00 displays when arrows
32. itioner with water and apply thick paste to stained area Scrub vigorously If stain is not removed reapply cleaner and repeat process OR make sure the surface is cool and put a small amount of white vinegar on the spot and let it sit a few minutes Use a nonabrasive nylon pad and gently rub the spot Wipe off any excess with a damp paper towel then dry Troubleshooting You may save time and money by checking items below before calling for service List includes common concerns that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials If your question is not explained below contact Amana Consumer Affairs Department at 800 843 0304 Topic OPERATION Possible Cause Solution Appliance not working Power outage Make sure appliance is plugged in Verify that circuit breaker is not tripped Replace household fuse but do not change fuse capacity Oven not working Programming error Shut off power to oven for five minutes by switching off circuit breaker Reset circuit breaker and try oven again Clock and timer not working Power outage Make sure appliance is plugged in Verify that circuit breaker is not tripped Replace fuse but do not change fuse capacity Oven light not working Loose bulb Burnt out bulb Check for loose bulb Tighten Check for burnt out bulb Replace if necessary with an appliance bulb Self clean not working Program not set correctly Refer to self clean programm
33. l Hot sugar or plastic melted to surface Warm slightly and remove with safety scraper Pattern fading wearing off Erin Eola Use recommended cleaner conditioner to remove build up and dirt from smoothtop 25 26 27 Amana Warranty Full ONE Year Warranty Amana Appliances will repair or replace including related labor and travel any part f o b Amana lowa which proves defective as to workmanship or materials Limited Warranty After one year from the date of original retail purchase Amana will provide a free part as listed below to replace any part that fails due to a defect in materials or workmanship The owner will be responsible for paying all other costs including labor mileage and transportation Second through Fifth Year Amana will provide replacement glass ceramic cooktop part only f o b Amana lowa which proves defective as to workmanship or materials Amana will provide replacement electric surface elements or gas surface burners part only f 0 b Amana lowa which prove defective as to workmanship or materials What is not covered by these warranties e Replacement of household fuses resetting of circuit breakers or correction to household wiring or plumbing e Normal product maintenance and cleaning To Receive Warranty Service Service must be performed by an authorized Amana service representative To schedule service contact the Amana dealer where you purchased your applia
34. le cooking has always been a talent it is now becoming a science also Amana provides this information as a guide to aid in preparation For specific questions regarding meat preparation handling or storage contact USDA Meat amp Poultry Hotline at 800 535 4555 Handing Hints When shopping put meat in its own separate plastic sack to keep drips off other foods Defrost frozen meats in refrigerator not at room temperature Keep meat cool and covered until it is time to cook Wash hands with warm soapy water before and after handling meat or raw egg Thoroughly wash any surface or utensil raw meat or egg touched Do not put cooked meat on the same plate that held raw meat Gookmg Tips Marinate meat in the refrigerator Throw out excess marinade that came into contact with meat Use an oven proof meat thermometer Cook meat to internal temperature recommended by USDA When reheating foods heat to an internal temperature of at least 165 F While cooking meats turn over at least once Using a Meat Thermometer When using a meat thermometer remember to insert it at a slight angle in the thickest part of the meat away from fat and bone The meat should be removed from oven when 5 F below the desired final temperature While the meat sits before carving it will continue to cook internally raising the last 5 F by itself A meat thermometer can Take the guesswork out of cooking to a desired doneness
35. nce or contact Amana Appliances Factory Service including light bulbs Products with original serial numbers removed altered or not readily determined Products purchased for commercial industrial rental or leased use Products located outside of the United States or Canada Premium service charges if the servicer is requested to perform service in addition to normal service or outside normal service hours or area Adjustments after the first year Repairs resulting from the following Improper installation exhaust system or maintenance Any modification alteration or adjustment not authorized by Amana Accident misuse abuse fire flood or acts of nature Connections to improper electrical current voltage supply or gas supply Use of improper pans containers or accessories that cause damage to the product Amana Appliances Factory Service 1 800 628 5782 inside USA For more information Amana Appliances Consumer Services Amana Appliances 2800 220th Trail Amana lowa 52204 1 800 843 0304 inside USA 319 622 5511 worldwide When contacting Amana Appliances please include the following information Your name address and telephone number Model number and serial number of your appliance found on upper right hand corner of storage drawer opening The name and address of your dealer and the date of purchase A clear description of the problem Proof of purchase sales receipt IN NO E
36. nonabrasive nylon pad or scouring brush If spot is not removed on cool cooktop carefully scrape area with a safety scraper held at a 30 degree angle Fine brown gray lines fine scratches or abrasions Course particles like salt become embedded in top if trapped under pan Using abrasive cleaning materials Scratches from rough ceramic glass or ceramic coated cookware Fine scratches are not removable but can be minimized by daily use of smoothtop cleaner conditioner Smearing or Using too much smoothtop cleaner conditioner or Follow label instructions carefully See Routine streaking using a soiled dish cloth Cleaning above Remove marks before top is used again If marks are Metal or not removed by normal cleaning use a safety scraper at silver gray marks Sliding or scraping metal utensils across top a 30 angle and cooktop cleaner conditioner to carefully scrape off the mark Pitting or flaking Boilovers of sugar syrup on a hot smoothtop can cause pitting if not removed immediately Turn control to LOW setting Wipe up excess spill with dry cloth Allow top to cool and carefully scrape area with a safety scraper held at a 30 degree angle Hard water spots Condensation from cooking can cause minerals found in water and acids in food to drip onto smoothtop and cause gray deposits Spots are often so thin they appear to be in or under smoothtop 23 Mix smoothtop cleaner cond
37. oneless 325 F 3to5 2to3 Meat should be cooked to a A temperature of at least 160 F 2 inches Short Ribs to reduce the likelihood of food 325 F x2inches 1 to2 borne illnesses x 4 inches thick Round Steak 325 F to 1 inch thick 1to1 1 i Flank Steak 325 F 12 to2inches 14102 thick LAMB aay Chops Round Bone or 325 F 1 inch thick 1t0114 Meat should be cooked to a Riblets temperature of at least 160 F 325 F 3 pounds 1 2t02 to reduce the likelihood of food Shanks borne illnesses 325 F 3 pounds 1to1 1 inch pieces Stew Cubes 325 F j j 1 to1 ve 1 1 4 Ibs All times and recommended temperatures are provided by the USDA the Beef Industry Council the National Pork Producer s Council and the American Sheep Industry Council 20 Care and Cleaning Removing Oven Door 1 Make sure oven is cool A CAUTION 2 Open door fully 3 Remove screw on each side of To avoid personal injury or lower portion of oven door property damage handle oven 4 Close door to first stop grasp door with care door firmly on each side and lift e Do not lift door by handle upward until door is off hinges e Door is heavy and can be Do not lift door by handle damaged if dropped Glass can break e Avoid placing hands in hinge e fnecessary push hinges area when door is removed closed once oven door is Hinge can snap closed and removed Use both hands pinch hands when closing hinges Hinges e Do not scratch or c
38. or over 12 hours To prevent the oven from shutting off after 12 hours of use simply press any option Any time a pad is touched 12 hour automatic cancel is reset Child lockout This safety feature prevents children from accidentally programming oven by QO disabling electronic oven control It is also useful when cleaning the oven J control by preventing accidental programming Press and hold BAKE and ge CLOCK pads for approximately 5 seconds OFF displays where the temperature normally appears To reactivate control press and hold BAKE and CLOCK pads for approximately 5 seconds on the oven control Child lockout must be reset after a power failure F Code Cause Cc i F1 Shorted pad button Service codes and tones F2 Oven cavity over Electronic oven control is equipped with a self diagnostic system Self temperature diagnostic system alerts you if there is an error or problem with the unit If F3 Open sensor electronic range control sounds a series of short rapid beeps for over 16 F4 Shortodisensor seconds and displays an F code record the F code shown Some F codes can be cleared by touching OVEN CANCEL or disconnecting power to the FS Failed control range If the code continues to reoccur disconnect electrical supply to range F7 Door lock error and contact an Amana authorized servicer F9 Door lock error DOOR Door lock error Oven temperature control adjustment Your new range is
39. othing Use of oversized utensils concentrates heat on cooking surface and can cause damage to range Proper relationship of utensil to burner improves efficiency 2 Never Leave Surface Units Unattended at High Heat Settings Boilover causes smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite 3 Glazed Cooking Utensils Only certain types of glass ceramic earthware or other glazed utensils are suitable for rangetop service without breaking due to sudden change in temperature 4 Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Not Extended Over Adjacent Surface Units To reduce the risk of burns ignition of flammable materials and spillage 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 units 5 Do Not Soak Removable Heating Elements Heating elements should never be immersed in water GLASS CERAMIC COOKING SURFACES 1 Do Not Cook on Broken Cooktop lf cooktop should break cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electrical shock Contact a qualified technician immediately 2 Clean Cooktop With Caution lf a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area be careful to avoid a steam burn Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION onra OVENS 1 Use Care
40. oven without counterclockwise to bulb and cover in place remove 4 Replace light bulb with 120 volt 40 watt A CAUTION over tighten bulb or bulb cover Over appliance bulb Do not Wear gloves to protect hands from tightening may make cover or bulb difficult to remove later accidental bulb breakage 5 Replace light bulb cover and oven door before use 6 Reconnect power supply To keep your range looking like new Amana recommends routine cleaning The following general instructions for routine and tough spot cleaning are based on the performance of Amana recommended products To order these products contact our Consumer Affairs department at 800 843 0304 PART GENERAL DIRECTIONS Bake and broil element Broiler pan and grid Control knobs Outside finish Storage drawer 7 DO NOT clean bake element or broil element Any soil will burn off when element is heated Bake element is hinged and can be gently lifted approximately 3 inches to clean oven bottom Do not force Drain fat cool pan and grid slightly Do not stand soiled pan and grid in oven to cool Sprinkle with soap Fill the pan with warm water Let pan and grid stand for a few minutes Pull off knobs Wash gently with mild soap and water but do not soak Dry and return knobs to oven making sure to match flat area on the knob to the flat area on the shaft Wash all glass with cloth dampened in soapy water
41. pans and baking sheets 2 inches from Dark or dull browning oven walls pans Recommended for e Stagger pans placed on different racks so pies and breads one is not directly over the other Shiny pans Recommended for no sides cookies Shiny pans Recommended for sides cakes Lower recommended Glass pans oven temperature by 25 F 15 Cooking cont d Common Baking Problems Adjusting to a new oven can be hard especially making a change to a convection oven If you begin to notice consistent problems refer to the chart below for possible solutions If baking results are still poor contact Amana Consumer Affairs at 800 843 0304 Test your cakes for doneness Problem Cause While they are still in the oven Because of variances across individual ovens it Pans touching each other or oven walls is best to test for the proper consistency Lopsided cakes Batter spread unevenly in pan bake unevenly Incorrect use of aluminum foil rather than solely relying on time and Oven is not level visual appearance as an indicator Oven not preheated Pans touching each other or oven walls Using glass darkened warped or dull finish metal pans Rack position too high or low Incorrect use of aluminum foil Oven temperature too high Cakes cookies biscuits too brown on bottom or top It may not be the oven Cake problems may be in the mixing of the batter Overbeating can c
42. ps before placing food in oven The extra time creates a more stable oven temperature How High or Low Can I Set the Temperature For baking oven temperature can be set from 170 F to 550 F in 5 increments Temperature starts at 100 F and increases in 5 increments until reaching the set temperature Some minor smoking is normal when using oven for first few times Broiling Hints Never leave oven unattended while broiling Overcooking may result in afire e Remove excess fat from meat before broiling Cut edges of meat to prevent curling e Place food on a cold ungreased broiling pan If pan is hot food sticks All food except fish should be turned at least one time Begin broiling with skin side down e Season meat after it has browned e Broiling does not require preheating e Begin cooking using suggested rack levels in Broiling section to test broiler results If food is not brown enough cook on a higher rack position If food is too brown cook on a lower rack position Baking 1 Press BAKE pad e BAKE and display 2 Press MORE or LESS pads until desired temperature is displayed BAKE 9 and baking temperature are displayed Press OVEN CANCEL pad when finished Remove food from oven when cooking time has elapsed Food left in oven can overcook Broiling Broiling system generates immediate intense heat using a special reflector This reflector focuses hea
43. sired setting 4 6 e You will see the element turn on and off while eS you are cooking This is the element cycling to maintain proper temperature 2 When finished cooking turn control to OFF position Dual Surface Elements SMALL Dual surface elements have an inner and outer element that can be set according to the pan size The outer edge of your pan should always cover the element graphic with a maximum overhang of 1 inch To use inner and outer element simultaneously depress switch to LARGE position To use inner element only turn switch to SMALL position LARGE SURFACE ELEMENT CONTROL SETTINGS WHEN TO USE SETTING Lo Use to prepare food at less than boiling temperatures or to simmer MED Use to maintain boiling of larger amounts of food low temperature frying HI Use to bring food to boiling temperatures When food is boiling temperature setting should be reduced to LO through MED Indicator Lights Surface elements are indicated by an indicator light that glows when the element is turned on The location and number of indicator lights vary with each model After a surface control is turned off the surface indicator light will continue to glow until surface elements have cooled to approximately 145 F The length of time the light remains on will vary If there is more than one surface element light do not expect the lights to shut off at the same time After you cook remember to establish a cle
44. t directly on the food searing in natural juices and providing restaurant quality charbroiled flavor Center food on broiling grid and pan and place on rack in oven Oven door should be closed Broiling does not require preheating 1 Press BROIL pad e BROIL and display 2 Press MORE pad to set HI broil or LESS pad to set lower broil temperature e Temperature setting can be set to HI and 1 through 5 e Oven begins to broil within 5 seconds BROIL and heat setting display Press OVEN CANCEL pad when finished RACK POSITION FOOD TYPE For large cuts of meat such as roasts or turkeys For baked foods such as frozen pies or angel food cakes For most baked foods on a cookie sheet or shallow pan For broiled or toasted foods BROILER APPROXIMATE SETTING TEMPERATURE USE TO COOK Red meats Pork Poultry Seafood Fruits and vegetables Toasting and warming breads 12 Using the Oven Control conta Timed Baking Set oven to cook for desired amount of time Oven automatically stops heating after time elapses 6 Arrange racks to desired position and place food in oven Press COOK TIME pad OVEN TIME and HR display e 10 minute minimum cooking time Press MORE or LESS pads until desired length of time is displayed Press BAKE pad e BAKE and display Press MORE or LESS pads until desired temperature is displayed e Cooking begins automatically BAKE pj TIME
45. ys when a timed baking cycle is set DELAY BAKE or Displays when delayed bake or delayed DELAY self clean cycle is set CLEAN STOP Displays when setting the stop time for a delayed baking or self clean cycle BROIL Flashes then displays when a broil is set CLEAN Displays when self clean cycle is entered and set LOCK flashes while oven door is locking and remains in display while door is locked After cycle LOCK is complete and oven has cooled to a safe 10 Using the Oven Control OVEN LAL BAKE BROIL CLEAN LOCK o TOT Zo LIGHT OVEN CANCEL TIMER ON OFF Setting Electronic Clock The 12 hour clock does not display AM PM or military time When power is connected or restored display flashes until pad is pressed Press CLOCK pad STOP TIME COOK TIME e TIME displays in lower left corner Press MORE or LESS pads until correct time of day displays Press CLOCK pad to set time e If CLOCK pad is not pressed approximately 60 seconds after last entry TIME disappears and clock is set Setting Minute Timer The timer is a timer only Electronic timer does not control bake broil or self clean function Timer can be set from 5 seconds to 9 hours and 50 minutes 1 Press TIMER pad e TIMER displays in lower left corner Press MORE or LESS pads until desired amount of time displays e Timer begins counting down automatically after time is entered Press and hold TI
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