Ventilating Hoods; Cleaning Safety; Self-Clean Oven - Amana AER5735QAQ Use & Care Manual

Utensim Safety
Follow the manufacturer's directions when using oven
cooking bags.
This appliance has been tested for safe performance
using conventional cookware. Do not use any devices or
accessories that are not specifically recommended in this
guide. Do not use add-on oven convection systems. The
use of devices or accessories that are not expressly
recommended in this guide can create serious safety
hazards, result in performance problems, and reduce the
life of the components of the appliance.
If pan is smaller than element, a poRion of the element
will be exposed to direct contact and could ignite clothing
or potholder.
Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic,
earthenware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for
cooktop or oven service without breaking due to the
sudden change in temperature. Follow utensil
manufacturer's instructions when using glass.
Turn pan handle toward center of cooktop, not out into
the room or over another surface element. This reduces
the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, or
spillage if pan is accidently bumped or reached by small
children.
Deep Fat Fryers
Use extreme caution when moving the grease pan or
disposing of hot grease. Allow grease to cool before
attempting to move pan.
Ventilating Hoods
Clean range hood and filters frequently to prevent grease
or other flammable materials from accumulating on hood
or filter and to avoid grease fires.
When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.
Cleaning Safety
Clean cooktop with caution. Turn off all controls and wait
for appliance pars to cool before touching or cleaning.
Clean with caution. Use care to avoid steam burns if a wet
sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot surface.
Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to a
hot surface.
Clean only pars listed in this guide.
Self-Clean Oven
NEVER leave surface units unattended especially when
using high heal An unattended boilover could cause
smoking and a greasy spillover can cause a fire.
This appliance is equipped with different size surface
elements. Select pans with flat bottoms large enough to
cover elemenL Fitting pan size to element will improve
cooking efficiency.
GLASS_CERAMUC SURFACE: NEVER cook on broken
cooktop. If cooktop should break, cleaning solutions and
spillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a
risk of electric shock Contact a qualified technician
immediately.
utensils, etc. in the oven during the self-clean cycle,
Do not clean door gaskeL The door gasket is essential for
a good seal Care should be taken not to rub, damage, or
move the gaskeL
Do not use oven cleaners or oven liners of any kind in or
around any par of the self-clean oven.
Before self-cleaning the oven, remove broiler pan, oven
racks and other utensils, and wipe off excessive spillovers
to prevent excessive smoke or flare ups.
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