Amana AGR6603SFB User Manual

GAS RANGE

USER INSTRUCTIONS

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Table of Contents
RANGE SAFETY..............................................................................	2
The Anti-Tip Bracket.....................................................................	3
FEATURE GUIDE.............................................................................	4
COOKTOP USE...............................................................................	5
Sealed Surface Burners................................................................	5
Grates............................................................................................	6
Burner Size...................................................................................	6
Cookware......................................................................................	7
Home Canning..............................................................................	7
OVEN USE.......................................................................................	8
Electronic Oven Controls..............................................................	8
Sabbath Mode..............................................................................	8
Warm.............................................................................................	9
Aluminum Foil...............................................................................	9
Positioning Racks and Bakeware.................................................	9
Oven Vent......................................................................................	9
Baking and Roasting....................................................................	9
Broiling........................................................................................	10
RANGE CARE................................................................................	10
Self-Cleaning Cycle....................................................................	10
General Cleaning........................................................................	11
Oven Light...................................................................................	11
TROUBLESHOOTING...................................................................	12
ACCESSORIES..............................................................................	14
WARRANTY...................................................................................	15

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RANGE SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety

safety alert symbol.

alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.” mean:

DANGER WARNING

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.

All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can happen if the instructions are not followed.

WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.

–Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.

–WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

•Do not try to light any appliance.

•Do not touch any electrical switch.

•Do not use any phone in your building.

•Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.

•If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.

–Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or the gas supplier.

WARNING: Gas leaks cannot always be detected by smell.

Gas suppliers recommend that you use a gas detector approved by UL or CSA.

For more information, contact your gas supplier.

If a gas leak is detected, follow the “What to do if you smell gas” instructions.

State of California Proposition 65 Warnings:

WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer.

WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm.

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The Anti-Tip Bracket

The range will not tip during normal use. However, the range can tip if you apply too much force or weight to the open door without the anti-tip bracket fastened down properly.

WARNING

Tip Over Hazard A child or adult can tip the range and be killed.

Verify the anti-tip bracket has been properly installed and engaged per installation instructions. Re-engage anti-tip bracket if range is moved.

Do not operate range without anti-tip bracket installed and engaged.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to children and adults.

Anti-Tip

Bracket

Range Foot

To verify the anti-tip bracket is installed and engaged:

•Slide range forward.

•Look for the anti-tip bracket securely attached to floor or wall.

•Slide range back so rear range foot is under anti-tip bracket.

•See installation instructions for details.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the range, follow basic precautions, including the following:

■ WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF TIPPING OF THE RANGE, THE RANGE MUST BE SECURED BY PROPERLY INSTALLED ANTI-TIP DEVICES. TO CHECK IF THE DEVICES ARE INSTALLED PROPERLY, SLIDE RANGE FORWARD, LOOK FOR ANTI-TIP BRACKET SECURELY ATTACHED TO FLOOR OR WALL, AND SLIDE RANGE BACK SO REAR RANGE FOOT IS UNDER ANTI-TIP BRACKET.

■ WARNING: NEVER use this appliance as a space heater to heat or warm the room. Doing so may result in carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating of the oven.

■ WARNING: NEVER cover any slots, holes or passages in the oven bottom or cover an entire rack with materials such as aluminum foil. Doing so blocks air flow through the oven and may cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Aluminum foil linings may also trap heat, causing a fire hazard.

■ CAUTION: 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.

■Proper Installation – The range, when installed, must be electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA 70. In Canada, the range must be electrically grounded in accordance with Canadian Electrical Code. Be sure the range is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician.

■This range is equipped with a three-prong grounding plug for your protection against shock hazard and should be plugged directly into a properly grounded receptacle. Do not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug.

■Disconnect power before servicing.

■Injuries may result from the misuse of appliance doors or drawers such as stepping, leaning, or sitting on the doors or drawers.

■Maintenance – Keep range area clear and free from combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and liquids.

■Storage in or on the Range – Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven or near surface units.

■Top burner flame size should be adjusted so it does not extend beyond the edge of the cooking utensil.

For self-cleaning ranges –

■Before Self-Cleaning the Oven – Remove broiler pan and other utensils. Wipe off all excessive spillage before initiating the cleaning cycle.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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FEATURE GUIDE

This manual covers several models. Your model may have some or all of the items listed. Refer to this manual or the Frequently Asked Questions section of our website at www.amana.com for more detailed instructions. In Canada, refer to the Customer Service section at www.amanacanada.ca.

KEYPAD

FEATURE

INSTRUCTIONS

OVEN LIGHT

Oven cavity light

While the oven door is closed, press OVEN LIGHT to turn the light on and off. The oven light

will come on when the oven door is opened. The oven light will not come on during the Self-

Cleaning cycle.

CLEAN

Self-Cleaning

See the “Self-Cleaning” section.

(on some models)

cycle

CONTROL LOCK

Oven control

1.

Check that the oven is Off.

(Hold 3 Sec)

lockout

2.

Press and hold the CONTROL LOCK keypad for 3 seconds.

3.

A tone will sound and a lock will be displayed.

4.

Repeat to unlock. No keypads will function with the controls locked.

CLOCK

Clock

The Clock can use a 12-hour cycle.

1.

Check that the oven is off.

2.

Press CLOCK.

3.

Press the Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow keypad to set the hours. Press CLOCK to

switch to the minutes. Press the Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow keypad to set the

minutes.

4.

Press CLOCK or START.

TIMER SET•OFF

Oven timer

The Timer can be set in hours or minutes up to 9 hours and 59 minutes.

1.

Press TIMER SET•OFF.

2.

Press the Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow keypad to set the length of time.

3.

Press START to begin the countdown. If enabled, end-of-cycle tones will sound at end of

countdown.

4.

Press TIMER SET•OFF to cancel the Timer. Do not press OFF/CANCEL because the oven

will turn off.

BAKE	Baking and
	roasting

1.Press BAKE.

2.Press the Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow keypad until desired temperature is reached. A tone will sound if the minimum or maximum temperature is reached.

3.Press START.

4.To change the temperature, repeat Step 2. Press START.

5.Press OFF/CANCEL when finished.

NOTE: The convection fan will shut off when the oven door is opened. If the oven door remains open for too long, the heating elements will shut off until the oven door is closed. All timers, including any active Cook Time or Timed Cook functions, will continue to count down.

BAKE ASSIST	Baking and
TEMPS	roasting

1.Press desired Bake Assist Temp keypad.

2.Press the Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow keypad until desired temperature is reached. A tone will sound if the minimum or maximum temperature is reached.

3.Press START.

4.Press OFF/CANCEL when finished.

NOTE: The convection fan will shut off when the oven door is opened. If the oven door remains open for too long, the heating elements will shut off until the oven door is closed. All timers, including any active Cook Time or Timed Cook functions, will continue to count down.

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KEYPAD	FEATURE	INSTRUCTIONS
BROIL	Broiling	1.	Position cookware in oven and close the oven door.
		2.	Press BROIL.
		3.	Press the Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow keypad until desired temperature is reached.
			A tone will sound if the minimum or maximum temperature is reached.
		4.	Press START.
		5.	To change the temperature, repeat Step 3. Press START.
		6.	Press OFF/CANCEL when finished.

NOTE: The convection fan will shut off when the oven door is opened. If the oven door remains open for too long, the heating elements will shut off until the oven door is closed. All timers, including any active Cook Time or Timed Cook functions, will continue to count down.

	WARM	Hold warm	Food must be at serving temperature before placing it in the warmed oven.
			1.	Press WARM.
			2.	Temperature is set at 170°F (75°C). Press the Temp/Time “up” and “down” arrow keypad
				until desired temperature is reached. A tone will sound if the minimum or maximum
				temperature is reached.
			3.	Press START.
			4.	Press OFF/CANCEL when finished.
			NOTE: The oven will automatically turn off after 60 minutes.
			NOTE: The convection fan will shut off when the oven door is opened. If the oven door
			remains open for too long, the heating elements will shut off until the oven door is closed. All
			timers, including any active Cook Time or Timed Cook functions, will continue to count down.
	START	Cooking start	The Start keypad begins any oven function. If Start is not pressed within 5 seconds, a tone
			will sound and Start will blink until pressed or canceled. If Start is not pressed within 1 minute
			after pressing a keypad, the function is canceled and the time of day is displayed.
	OFF/CANCEL	Range function	The Off/Cancel keypad stops any function except the Timer, and Oven Control Lockout.
	Temp/Time	Temperature and	The Temp/Time “up” and “down” arrow keypads are used to adjust time and temperature
		time adjust	settings.

COOKTOP USE

WARNING

Fire Hazard

Do not let the burner flame extend beyond the edge of the pan.

Turn off all controls when not cooking.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire.

To Set:

1.Push in and turn knob counterclockwise to LITE.

IMPORTANT: All surface burners will click. Only the burner with the control knob turned to LITE will produce a flame.

2.Turn knob to anywhere between High and Low.

REMEMBER: When range is in use or (on some models) during the Self-Cleaning cycle, the entire cooktop area may become hot.

Power Failure

In case of prolonged power failure, the surface burners can be lit manually. Hold a lit match near a burner, and then turn knob

counterclockwise to LITE. After burner lights, turn knob to setting.

Electric igniters automatically light the surface burners when control knobs are turned to LITE.

Before setting a control knob, place filled cookware on the grate. Do not operate a burner using empty cookware or without cookware on the grate.

The flame should be adjusted so it does not extend beyond the edge of the pan.

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Sealed Surface Burners

A

B	D
	E
C
A. Burner cap	D. Igniter
B. Burner base	E. Gas tube opening
C. Alignment pins

IMPORTANT: Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air around the burner grate edges.

Burner Cap: Always keep the burner cap in place when using a surface burner. A clean burner cap will help avoid poor ignition

and uneven flames. Always clean the burner cap after a spillover and routinely remove and clean the caps according to the “General Cleaning” section.

Gas Tube Opening: Gas must flow freely throughout the gas tube opening for the burner to light properly. Keep this area free of soil and do not allow spills, food, cleaning agents, or any other material to enter the gas tube opening. Keep spillovers out of the gas tube opening by always using a burner cap.

A

B

A.1" to 11/2" (2.5 cm to 3.8 cm)

B.Burner ports

Burner Ports: Check burner flames occasionally for proper size and shape as shown in the previous illustration. A good flame is blue in color, not yellow. Keep this area free of soil and do not allow spills, food, cleaning agents, or any other material to enter the burner ports.

To Clean:

IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are OFF and the cooktop is cool. Do not use oven cleaners, bleach, or rust removers.

1.Remove the burner cap and the burner base, and clean according to the “General Cleaning” section.

2.Clean the gas tube opening with a damp cloth.

3.Clean clogged burner ports with a straight pin as shown. Do not enlarge or distort the port. Do not use a wooden

toothpick. If the burner needs to be adjusted, contact a trained repair specialist.

4.Replace the burner cap, making sure the alignment pins are properly aligned with the burner cap.

A

B

A.Incorrect

B.Correct

5.Turn on the burner. If the burner does not light, check cap alignment. If the burner still does not light, do not service the sealed burner yourself. Contact a trained repair specialist.

Grates

The grates on this range cover the full width of the cooktop. The 2 grates may interlock (on some models), using the hook formed into 1 end of both grates. The flat end of 1 grate drops onto the hook on the other grate as shown in the following illustration.

On some models, the 2 grates are identical and can be used on either the left or right side of the cooktop. Grates that are designed for use on only 1 side of the cooktop will have either “LEFT” or “RIGHT” embossed on the bottom side of the grate.

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Burner Size

Select a burner that best fits your cookware. See the following illustration and chart.

Back of Range

Medium

Small

	Large	Large
		Front of Range
Burner Size	Recommended Use
Small	■■	Low-heat cooking
	■■ Melting chocolate or butter
Medium	■■	Multipurpose cooker
Large	■■	For large cookware

Cookware

IMPORTANT: Do not leave empty cookware on a hot surface cooking area, element, or surface burner.

Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides, and a well-fitting lid, and the material should be of medium-to-heavy thickness.

Rough finishes may scratch the cooktop or grates. Aluminum and copper may be used as a core or base in cookware.

Cookware material is a factor in how quickly and evenly heat is transferred which affects cooking results.

Cookware with nonstick surfaces should not be used under the broiler.

Check for flatness by placing the straight edge of a ruler across the bottom of the cookware. While you rotate the ruler, no space or light should be visible between it and the cookware.

1 2

	3
1	4
	5
	2

3 1 4

1 5
6	1	6
		1 7

	1 8
7	1	9
		2 0

Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material characteristics.

Cookware	Characteristics
Aluminum	■■	Heats quickly and evenly.
	■■ Suitable for all types of cooking.
	■■ Medium or heavy thickness is best for
		most cooking tasks.
Cast iron	■■	Heats slowly and evenly.
	■■ Good for browning and frying.
	■■ Maintains heat for slow cooking.
Ceramic or	■■	Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
ceramic glass	■■	Heats slowly but unevenly.
	■■ Ideal results on low-to-medium heat
		settings.
Copper	■■	Heats very quickly and evenly.
	■■ May leave copper residues which may
		be diminished if cleaned immediately
		after cooking.
Earthenware/	■■	Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
Stoneware	■■	Use on low heat settings.
Porcelain	■■	See stainless steel or cast iron.
enamel-on-steel
or cast iron
Stainless steel	■■	Heats quickly but unevenly.
	■■ A core or base of aluminum or copper
		on stainless steel provides even
		heating.

For best results, the cookware should be centered above the burner with the bottom sitting level on the grate. The flame should be adjusted so that it does not extend up the sides of the pan.

Home Canning

When canning for long periods, alternate the use of surface burners between batches. This allows time for the most-recently used areas to cool.

■■ Center the canner on the grate above the burner.

■■ Do not place canner on 2 surface burners at the same time.

■■ For more information, contact your local agricultural extension office or refer to published home canning guides. Companies that manufacture home canning products can also offer assistance.

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OVEN USE

The normal operation of the range will include several noises that may be heard each time the Bake or Broil burners ignite during the cooking cycle:

■■ Gas valves may make a “popping” sound when opening or closing.

■■ Igniters will “click” several times until a flame is sensed. A “poof” sound is heard when a bake or broil burner ignites.

Odors and smoke are normal when the oven is used the first few times or when it is heavily soiled.

IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off. Exposure to the fumes may result in death to certain birds. Always move birds to another closed and well-ventilated room.

NOTE: The convection fan will shut off when the oven door is opened. If the oven door remains open for too long, the heating elements will shut off until the oven door is closed. All timers, including any active Cook Time or Timed Cook functions, will continue to count down.

Electronic Oven Controls

Control Display

The display will flash when powered up or after a power loss. Press OFF/CANCEL to clear. When oven is not in use, the time of day is displayed. Indicator lights show functions that are in use.

Tones

Tones are audible signals, indicating the following:

Basic Functions

One Tone

■■ Valid keypad press

■■ Oven is preheated (long tone) ■■ Function has been entered

■■ Reminder, repeating every 20 seconds after the end-of-cycle tones

Three Tones

■■ Invalid keypad press

Four Tones

■■ End of cycle

Fahrenheit and Celsius

The temperature is preset to Fahrenheit but can be changed to Celsius.

To change: Press and hold the Temp/Time “up” arrow keypad for 5 seconds. “°C” or “°F” will appear on the display. Repeat to change back.

To exit mode, press OFF/CANCEL.

Key Press Tones

Activates or turns off the tones when a keypad is pressed.

To change: Press and hold OVEN LIGHT for 5 seconds. Repeat to change back.

To exit mode, press OFF/CANCEL.

Demo Mode

IMPORTANT: This feature is intended for use on the sales floor with 120 V power connection and permits the control features to be demonstrated without heating elements turning on. If this feature is activated, the oven will not work.

To change: Press OFF/CANCEL, OFF/CANCEL, the Temp/Time “up” arrow keypad, TIMER SET•OFF. Repeat to change back and end Demo mode.

Oven Temperature Control

IMPORTANT: Do not use a thermometer to measure oven temperature. Elements will cycle on and off as needed to provide consistent temperature but may run slightly hot or cool at any point in time due to this cycling. Most thermometers are slow

to react to temperature change and will not provide an accurate reading due to this cycling.

The oven provides accurate temperatures; however, it may cook faster or slower than your previous oven, so the temperature can be adjusted to personalize it for your cooking needs. It can be changed to Fahrenheit or Celsius.

To Adjust Oven Temperature:

1.Press and hold the Temp/Time “down” arrow keypad for

5 seconds until the oven display shows the current setting, for example “0°F CAL” or “00.”

2.Press the Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow keypad to increase or to decrease the temperature in 5°F (3°C) amounts. The adjustment can be set between 30°F (18°C) and -30°F (-18°C).

3.Press START.

Sabbath Mode

(on some models)

For guidance on usage and a complete list of models with Sabbath mode, visit www.star-k.org.

The Sabbath mode sets the oven to remain on in a Bake setting until turned off. A Timed Bake can also be set to keep the oven on for only part of the Sabbath. The Oven Control Lockout feature will be disabled during the Sabbath mode. After the Sabbath mode is set, no tones will sound, the display will not show the temperature, the Kitchen Timer mode will be canceled (if active) and only the following keypads will function:

■■ Temp/Time “up” and “down” arrow keypads

■■ Off/Cancel

When the oven door is opened or closed, the oven light will not turn on or off and the heating elements will not turn on or off immediately.

When power is restored after a power failure, the oven will return to Sabbath mode and remain Sabbath compliant with the bake elements off until the Off/Cancel keypad is pressed.

Pressing the Off/Cancel keypad at any time returns the oven to the normal cooking mode (not Sabbath compliant).

Before entering the Sabbath mode, it must be decided if the oven light is to be ON or OFF for the entire Sabbath mode period. If the light is ON when entering Sabbath mode, it will remain on for the entire time Sabbath mode is in use. If the light is OFF when entering Sabbath mode, it will remain off for the entire time Sabbath mode is in use. Opening the oven door or pressing the Oven Light keypad will not affect the oven light once Sabbath mode has been entered.

On the Holiday, the oven temperature can be changed once the oven is in Sabbath mode by pressing the Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow keypad. The oven temperature will change 25°F (14°C) each time the Temp/Time “up” and “down” arrow keypads are pressed. Press START to activate the new temperature. The display will not change, and there will be no sounds during this adjustment.

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To Activate and Bake Using Sabbath Mode:

1.Press BAKE.

2.Press the Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow keypad.

3.Press START.

4.Press and hold TIMER SET•OFF for 5 seconds. “SAb” will flash in the display.

5.Press START while “SAb” is flashing to enter Sabbath mode; otherwise, the entire cycle cancels out. “SAb” will stop flashing and remain on in the display. The oven is now in Sabbath mode and is Sabbath compliant.

Pressing the Off/Cancel keypad at any time returns the oven to the normal cooking mode (not Sabbath compliant).

NOTE: If “SAb” does not appear in your display, the Sabbath mode is not active. After Sabbath mode is deactivated, you must activate Sabbath mode by completing steps 1 through 5.

Warm

WARNING

Food Poisoning Hazard

Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before or after cooking.

Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.

NOTE: The convection fan will shut off when the oven door is opened. If the oven door remains open for too long, the heating elements will shut off until the oven door is closed. All timers, including any active Cook Time or Timed Cook functions, will continue to count down.

IMPORTANT: Food must be at serving temperature before placing it in the warmed oven. Food may be held up to 1 hour; however, breads and casseroles may become too dry if left in the oven during the Warm function. For best results, cover food.

The Warm feature allows hot cooked foods to stay at serving temperature.

To Use:

1.Press WARM.

2.Press Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow keypad until desired temperature is reached. A tone will sound if the minimum or maximum temperature is reached.

3.Press START.

4.Place food in the oven.

5.Press OFF/CANCEL when finished.

NOTE: The temperature may be changed at any time by pressing the Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow keypad to the desired temperature and then START.

Aluminum Foil

IMPORTANT: To avoid permanent damage to the oven bottom finish, do not line the oven bottom with any type of foil or liner.

For best cooking results, do not cover entire oven rack with foil because air must be able to move freely.

Positioning Racks and Bakeware

IMPORTANT: To avoid permanent damage to the porcelain finish, do not place food or bakeware directly on the oven door or bottom.

Bakeware

To cook food evenly, hot air must be able to circulate. Allow

2" (5 cm) of space around bakeware and oven walls. Make sure that no bakeware piece is directly over another.

Racks

■■ Position racks before turning on the oven.

■■ Do not position racks with bakeware on them. ■■ Make sure racks are level.

To move a rack, pull it out to the stop position, raise the front edge, and then lift out. Use the following illustration and charts as a guide.

5

4

3

2

1

Rack Positions

Rack 5: 2-rack baking.

Rack 4: Use for broiling and toasting.

Rack 3: Most baked goods on a cookie sheet, jelly roll pan or muffin pan; casseroles; frozen convenience foods.

Rack 2: Roasting small cuts of meat and poultry, pies, bundt and angel food cakes, yeast bread; quick breads; and 2-rack baking.

Rack 1: Roasting large cuts of meat and poultry.

Multiple Rack Cooking

2-rack: Use rack positions 2 and 5 for regular and convection baking.

Baking Layer Cakes on 2 Racks

For best results when baking cakes on 2 racks, use racks 2 and 5 with regular baking. Place the cakes on the racks as shown.

Baking Cookies

For best results when baking cookies on 2 racks, use racks 2 and 5.

Oven Vent

A

A. Oven vent

The oven vent releases hot air and moisture from the oven

and should not be blocked or covered. Blocking or covering the oven vent will cause poor air circulation, affecting cooking and cleaning results. Do not set plastics, paper, or other items that could melt or burn near the oven vent.

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Baking and Roasting

NOTE: The convection fan will shut off when the oven door is opened. If the oven door remains open for too long, the heating elements will shut off until the oven door is closed. All timers, including any active Cook Time or Timed Cook functions, will continue to count down.

The bake and broil burners cycle on and off in intervals. This feature is automatically activated when the oven is in use.

Before baking and roasting, position racks according to “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section. When roasting, it is not necessary to wait for the oven preheat cycle to end before putting food in unless it is recommended in the recipe.

Preheating

When Start is pressed, the oven will begin preheating. Once 100ºF (38ºC) is reached, the display temperature will increase as the actual temperature of the oven increases. When the preheat temperature is reached, a tone will sound, and the selected temperature will appear on the display.

Oven Temperature

While in use, the oven elements will cycle on and off as needed to maintain a consistent temperature, but they may run slightly hot or cool at any point in time due to this cycling. Opening the oven door while in use will release the hot air and cool the oven which could impact the cooking time and performance. It is recommended to use the oven light to monitor cooking progress.

NOTE: On models with convection, the convection fan may run in the non-convection bake mode to improve oven performance.

Temperature Management System

The Temperature Management System electronically regulates the oven heat levels during preheat and bake to maintain a precise temperature range for optimal cooking results. The bake and broil elements or burners cycle on and off in intervals. On convection range models, the fan will run while preheating and may be cycled on and off for short intervals during bake to provide the best results. This feature is automatically activated when the oven is in use.

Broiling

NOTE: The convection fan will shut off when the oven door is opened. If the oven door remains open for too long, the heating elements will shut off until the oven door is closed. All timers, including any active Cook Time or Timed Cook functions, will continue to count down.

Position food on grid in a broiler pan, and then place it in the center of the oven rack.

Changing the temperature when broiling allows more precise control when cooking. The lower the broil setting, the slower the cooking. Thicker cuts and unevenly shaped pieces of meat, fish, and poultry may cook better at lower broil settings. Use racks 4 or 5 for broiling. Refer to the “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section for more information.

■■ For best results, use a broiler pan and grid. It is designed to drain juices and help avoid spatter and smoke.

If you would like to purchase a broiler pan, one may be ordered. See the “Accessories” section.

NOTE: Odors and smoke are normal the first few times the oven is used or if the oven is heavily soiled.

RANGE CARE

Self-Cleaning Cycle

(on some models)

WARNING

Burn Hazard

Do not touch the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle.

Keep children away from oven during Self-Cleaning cycle.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in burns.

IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Exposure to the fumes may result in death to certain birds. Always move birds to another closed and well-ventilated room.

Do not block the oven vent during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Air must be able to move freely. Depending on your model, see the “Oven Vent” section.

Do not clean, rub, damage, or move the oven door gasket.

Prepare Range

■■ Remove the broiler pan, grid, cookware and bakeware, all cooking utensils, oven racks and aluminum foil and, on some models, the temperature probe from the oven.

■■ Use a damp cloth to clean inside door edge and the

11/2" (3.8 cm) area around the inside oven cavity frame, being certain not to move or bend the gasket.

■■ Remove plastic items from the cooktop because they may melt.

■■ Remove all items from the storage drawer.

How the Cycle Works

IMPORTANT: The heating and cooling of porcelain on steel in the oven may result in discoloring, loss of gloss, hairline cracks, and popping sounds.

Before Self-Cleaning, make sure the door is completely closed or the door will not lock and the Self-Cleaning cycle will not begin.

Once the oven has completely cooled, remove ash with a damp cloth. To avoid breaking the glass, do not apply a cool damp cloth to the inner door glass before it has completely cooled.

To stop the self-cleaning cycle at anytime, press OFF/CANCEL. If the temperature is too high, the oven door will remain locked and “cool” and “locked” will be displayed. The cooling fan may continue to run.

Once the cleaning temperature has been reached, the electronic control requires a 12-hour delay before another Self-Cleaning cycle can be started.

The oven light will not function during the Self-Cleaning cycle.

Electronic Oven Control with Adjustable Clean Time (on some models)

The Self-Cleaning cycle is time adjustable between 2 hours 30 minutes and 4 hours 30 minutes in 30-minute increments.

Suggested clean times are 2 hours 30 minutes for light soil and 4 hours 30 minutes for heavy soil.

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To Self-Clean:

1.Press CLEAN.

2.Press the Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow keypad to enter the desired Self-Cleaning cycle time.

3.Press START.

The oven door will automatically lock. The Door Locked and Clean indicator lights will be displayed. The time remaining will also be displayed.

4.When the Self-Cleaning cycle is complete and the oven cools, the Door Locked and Clean indicator lights will turn off.

5.When the oven is completely cooled, remove ash with a damp cloth.

To exit the Self-Cleaning cycle before completed, press OFF/CANCEL. The door will unlock once the oven cools.

General Cleaning

IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the oven and cooktop are cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning products. For additional information, you can visit the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section of our website at www.amana.com. In Canada, reference the Customer Service section at www.amanacanada.ca.

Soap, water, and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless otherwise noted.

EXTERIOR PORCELAIN ENAMEL SURFACES (on some models)

Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should be cleaned as soon as the entire range is cool. These spills may affect the finish.

Cleaning Method:

■■ Glass cleaner, mild liquid cleaner, or nonabrasive scrubbing pad:

Gently clean around the model/serial/rating plate because scrubbing may remove numbers.

■■ affresh® Kitchen and Appliance Cleaner Part Number W10355010 (not included):

See the “Accessories” section for more information.

STAINLESS STEEL (on some models)

NOTE: To avoid damage to stainless steel surfaces, do not use soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop Cleaner, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths, or abrasive paper towels.

Damage may occur to stainless steel surfaces, even with one-time or limited use.

Cleaning Method:

Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.

■■ affresh® Stainless Steel Cleaner Part Number W10355016 (not included):

See the “Accessories” section for more information.

METALLIC PAINT (on some models)

Do not use abrasive cleaners, cleaners with bleach, rust removers, ammonia, or sodium hydroxide (lye) because paint surface may stain.

PORCELAIN-COATED GRATES AND CAPS

Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should be cleaned as soon as the cooktop, grates, and caps are cool. These spills may affect the finish.

To avoid chipping, do not bang grates and caps against each other or hard surfaces such as cast iron cookware.

Do not reassemble caps on burners while wet. Do not clean in the Self-Cleaning cycle.

Cleaning Method:

■■ Nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and mildly abrasive cleanser:

Clean as soon as cooktop, grates, and caps are cool.

■■ Dishwasher (grates only, not caps):

Use the most aggressive cycle. Cooked-on soils should be soaked or scrubbed before going into a dishwasher.

■■ Gas Grate and Drip Pan Cleaner Part Number 31617 (not included):

See the “Accessories” section for more information.

SURFACE BURNERS

■■ See the “Sealed Surface Burner” section.

COOKTOP CONTROLS

To avoid damage to the cooktop controls, do not use steel wool, abrasive cleansers, or oven cleaner.

To avoid damage, do not soak knobs. When replacing knobs, make sure knobs are in the Off position.

On some models, do not remove seals under knobs.

Cleaning Method:

■■ Soap and water:

Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove.

CONTROL PANEL AND OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR

To avoid damage to the control panel, do not use abrasive cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths, or abrasive paper towels.

Cleaning Method:

■■ Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge:

Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on panel.

■■ affresh® Kitchen and Appliance Cleaner Part Number W10355010 (not included):

See the “Accessories” section for more information.

OVEN RACKS

Cleaning Method:

■■ Steel-wool pad

■■ For racks that have discolored and are harder to slide,

a light coating of vegetable oil applied to the rack guides will help them slide.

STORAGE DRAWER

Check that storage drawer is cool and empty before cleaning.

Cleaning Method:

■■ Mild detergent

OVEN CAVITY

Do not use oven cleaners.

Food spills should be cleaned when oven cools. At high temperatures, foods react with porcelain and staining, etching, pitting or faint white spots can result.

Cleaning Method:

■■ Self-Cleaning cycle (on some models): See “Self-Cleaning Cycle” first.

Oven Light

The oven light is a standard 40-watt appliance bulb. Before replacing, make sure the oven and cooktop are cool and the control knobs are in the Off position.

To Replace:

1.Unplug range or disconnect power.

2.Turn the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven counterclockwise to remove.

3.Turn bulb counterclockwise to remove from socket.

4.Replace bulb, then bulb cover by turning clockwise.

5.Plug in range or reconnect power.

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