Amana ACS7270A, ACS7280A User Manual
Owner's Manual
Covering Models ACS7270A and ACS7280A
Contents
Important Safety Information .................. 3
Cooking on the Smoothtop .................... 6
Cookware Recommendations ................7
Before Using the Oven .......................... 8
Using the Oven Control........................ 10
Self-Cleaning .......................................13
Display and Signals ............................ 14
Electric Slide-In
Smoothtop Range
Keep instructions for future reference.
Be sure manual stays with range.
Custom Features ................................ 15
Oven Temperature Adjustment .............15
Cooking
Baking ............................................. 16
Broiling ............................................ 19
Roasting .......................................... 20
Braising ........................................... 21
Care and Cleaning ............................... 22
Troubleshooting ...................................25
Amana Warranty ................................. 28
Part No.36-32062501-0
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check Troubleshooting section, which
is designed to help you solve problems
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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.
Remember to include model number
of your appliance and your daytime
phone number.
Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, Labels
DANGER
!
DANGERImmediate hazards which WILL result in severe personal injury
or death.
WARNING
!
WARNINGHazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe
personal injury or death.
CAUTION
!
CAUTIONHazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor
personal injury or product or property damage.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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(S) PACKED
WITH RANGE
SEE INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
CAUTION
!
DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS NEAR UNITSSurface
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.
CAUTION
!
DO NOT TOUCH HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR SURFACES OF
OVENOven heating elements may be hot though they are dark in color.
Interior surfaces of an oven may become hot enough to cause burns.
During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable
materials touch heating 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.
WARNING
!
To avoid personal injury, do not
sit, stand or lean on oven door or
oven drawer.
WARNING
!
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 manufacturers
instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION (cont'd)
ALL APPLIANCES
1. Proper InstallationBe sure
your appliance is properly
installed and grounded by a
qualified technician.
2. Never Use Your Appliance for
Warming or Heating the
Room.
3. Do Not Leave Children AloneChildren 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 ApparelLoose fitting or hanging
garments should never be worn while using
appliance.
5. User ServicingDo 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 ApplianceFlammable materials
should not be stored in an oven or near surface
units.
7. Do Not Use Water On Grease FiresSmother fire
or flame, or use dry chemical or foam-type
extinguisher.
8. Use Only Dry PotholdersMoist 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.
SURFACE
COOKING UNITS
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 clothing. 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
SettingsBoilover causes smoking and greasy
spillovers that may ignite.
3. Glazed Cooking UtensilsOnly 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 UnitsTo 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.
CAUTION
!
Do not store items of interest to children in
cabinets above a range or on the backguard of
a rangechildren climbing on the range to reach
items could be seriously injured.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
GLASS/CERAMIC
COOKING SURFACES
1. Do Not Cook on Broken CooktopIf 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 CautionIf 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.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION (cont'd)
OVENS
1. Use Care When Opening Door
Let hot air or steam escape before
removing or replacing food.
2. Do Not Heat Unopened Food
ContainersBuild-up of pressure
may cause container to burst and
result in injury.
3. Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed.
4. Placement of Oven RacksAlways 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 LinersDo 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 GasketThe door gasket is
essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not
to rub, damage, or move the gasket.
2. Do Not Use Oven CleanersNo 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 OvenRemove broiler pan,
oven racks, and other utensils.
5. Remove All Items From Rangetop and Backguard.
VENTILATION HOODS
1. Clean Ventilating Hoods FrequentlyGrease 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
1. Smother the fire with a nonflammable lid or baking
soda, or use a Class ABC or BC extinguisher. Not
water. Not salt. Not flour.
2. As soon as it is safe to do so, turn the surface
controls to OFF . Turn off power at main circuit
breaker or fuse box.
Oven Fires
1. If you see smoke from your oven, do not open oven.
2. Turn oven off.
3. As an added precaution, turn off power at main
circuit breaker or fuse box.
4. Turn on vent to remove smoke.
5. Allow food or grease to burn itself out in oven.
6. If smoke and fire persist, call fire department.
7. If there is any damage to components, call an
authorized servicer before using range.
Precautions
Do not cook food directly on
!
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 main top shattering or cracking.
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.
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.
rangetop surface, always use
cookware.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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Cooking on the Smoothtop
Cooking Safely with
Surface Elements
WARNING
!
To avoid risk of serious personal
injury, property damage, or fire,
do not leave surface elements
unattended while in operation.
Grease and spillovers can ignite
causing a fire.
WARNING
!
To avoid risk of electrical shock
or serious personal injury,
never cook on a broken
smoothtop cooking surface.
Spillovers can penetrate broken
surface and cause electric
shock.
never clean broken cooktop.
Cleaners can penetrate broken
surface and cause electric
shock.
If smoothtop cooking surface
breaks, discontinue use and
notify an authorized servicer
immediately.
WARNING
!
To avoid serious personal injury,
do not use a damp or wet cloth
to clean up spills on a hot or
warm cooktop. Moist or damp
cloths on hot surfaces may
result in burns from steam.
Setting Surface Element Controls
Push and turn the surface element control knobs in
either direction to turn on the surface elements. Surface
elements are located under the ceramic cooking surface
and radiate heat through the cooktop. The controls have
infinite settings between LO and HI for fine temperature
control.
1. Push in and turn surface element control to desired
setting.
You will see the element turn on and off while
you are cooking. This is the element cycling to maintain proper
temperature.
2. When finished cooking, turn control to OFF position.
Dual Surface Elements
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.
SURFACE ELEMENT
CONTROL SETTINGS WHEN TO USE SETTING
LO
MED
HI
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.
Use to prepare food at less than boiling
temperatures or to simmer.
Use to maintain boiling of larger amounts of food,
low temperature frying.
Use to bring food to boiling temperatures. When
food is boiling temperature setting should be
reduced to LO through MED.
After you cook...
...remember to establish a cleaning routine for your smoothtop. Cooktops can be
sensitive to certain cooking spillovers. Unlike conventional ranges, smoothtops
should not be cleaned with a wet dishcloth when wiping down other counters.
Daily care is quick, easy and can prevent damage. To purchase Amana
recommended cleaning products, contact our Consumer Affairs department
at (800) 843-0304.
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Utensil Recommendations
What Should I Consider in Cookware?
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Flat bottomed cookware.
Pans with aluminum disk
bottoms.
Heavy gauge metal cookware. Light gauge metal cookware.
Handles that are secure, that are
not heavy enough to tilt pan.
Proper pan size.
Flat bottomed wok Wok with a ringstand on bottom
Cookware with rounded or warped
bottoms.
Glass, glass-ceramic, enamel
porcelain or cast iron cookware,
canners or pressure cookers.
Cookware with loose or broken
handles.
Cookware that is smaller than or
greater than heating element size
by 1 inch.
Flat Pan Test
For best cooking results, use a pan
with a flat bottom. To 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.
Does not
cover element
More than 1 inch
overhang
COOKWARE
MATERIAL USES
Aluminum
Stainless Steel
Copper Clad /
Tin Lined
Heats and cools quickly. Use for frying, braising,
and roasting.
Heats and cools at moderate rate. Use for soups,
sauces, vegetables, general cooking.
Heats and cools quickly. Use for gourmet cooking,
wine sauces, egg dishes.
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.
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Before Using the Oven
Oven Cooking Methods
This oven provides conventional Baking, Broiling, and EvenAir Plus
Convection Cooking. During EvenAir Plus Convection Cooking, the oven
fan in the rear of the oven cavity circulates air while the oven cooks. The
circulating air provides even browning and faster baking times.
Bake
Broil (upper) and bake (lower) elements operate during bake. Broil
element is only used to heat oven quickly and brown top of food
this element will cycle on and off during the baking period. Bake can
be used to cook foods which are normally baked. Oven should be
preheated.
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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.
EvenAir Plus Convection
Convection (rear) element and fan operate during convection.
Convection should be used for cooking pastries, souffles, yeast
bread, cakes and cookies. Oven should be preheated for best
results when using convection. Upper and lower elements operate
during preheat. Pans do not need to be staggered.
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Before Using the Oven (cont'd)
Oven Racks and Rack Positions
Your range has 5 oven rack positions to accommodate all type of cooking and
cookware . The EvenAir Plus convection baking feature allows you to use
multiple racks simultaneously while providing even browning and faster baking
times.
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.
Curved edge of rack must be
toward rear of oven.
RACK POSITION FOOD TYPE
1 and 2
3
4 and 5
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.
Aluminum Foil
WARNI NG
!
To avoid risk of personal injury,
property damage or fire, do not
line oven bottom, racks, or broiler
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pan and grid with aluminum foil.
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When placed on the oven bottom or
3
racks, aluminum foil not only creates
a hazard, but also affects oven
2
performance. To minimize spills in the
1
oven, place a shallow pan or cookie
sheet underneath food items that drip
or spill.
Convection Broiler Rack
Oven includes a special convection
roasting rack. This rack should be
placed on top of broiler pan and grid.
This allows air to circulate around food
and cook evenly without turning. If
convection roasting rack is not used,
foods must be turned at least once
during cooking.
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WARNING
!
To avoid risk of personal injury,
property damage or fire, never
leave oven unattended while
broiling
Broiling Hints
Remove excess fat from meat
before broiling. Cut edges of meat
to prevent curling.
Place food on a cold ungreased
broiling pan. If pan is hot, food
sticks.
All food except fish should be
turned at least one time. Begin
broiling with skin side down.
Season meat after it has browned.
Broiling does not require
preheating.
Begin cooking using suggested
rack levels in 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.
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