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ELECTRIC RANGE Use & Care Guide For questions about features, operation/performance, parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-843-0304 or visit our website at... www.amana.com Table of Contents ... 2 W10180837A...
RANGE SAFETY ...3 The Anti-Tip Bracket ...3 COOKTOP USE ...5 Cooktop Controls...5 Ceramic Glass ...5 Home Canning ...6 Cookware ...6 ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROLS...7 Display...7 Start ...7 Cancel/Off ...7 Clock ...7 Range Lights ...7 Tones...7 Fahrenheit and Celsius...7 Timer...8 Control Lockout...8 12-Hour Shut-Off ...8 Oven Temperature Control ...8 TABLE OF CONTENTS...
Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER”...
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.
A. Left front control knob B. Left rear control knob C. Electronic oven control Cooktop Controls WARNING Fire Hazard Turn off all controls when done cooking. Failure to do so can result in death or fire. The control knobs can be set to anywhere between HI and LO. Push in and turn to setting.
Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking area. Cookware should not extend more than ½" (1.3 cm) outside the area. A. Surface cooking area B. Cookware/canner C. ½" (1.3 cm) maximum overhang Use flat-bottomed cookware for best heat conduction and energy efficiency.
ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROLS Display When power is first supplied to the appliance, a flashing time will appear on the display. Press CANCEL/OFF to clear the display. If a flashing time appears at any other time, a power failure has occurred. Press CANCEL/OFF and reset the clock if needed. When the oven is not in use, the display shows the time of day.
Timer The Timer can be set in hours or minutes up to 12 hours and 59 minutes, and counts down the set time. The Timer does not start or stop the oven. To Set: 1. Press TIMER. The timer indicator light will light up on some models.
BAKEWARE Hot air must be able to circulate around food to cook evenly, so allow 2" (5 cm) of space around bakeware and oven walls. Use the following chart as a guide. NUMBER OF POSITION ON RACK PAN(S) Center of rack. Side by side or slightly staggered.
Oven Vent A. Oven vent (ceramic glass model) The oven vent releases hot air and moisture from the oven, and should not be blocked or covered. Blocking or covering the vent will cause poor air circulation, affecting cooking and cleaning results.
BROILING CHART For best results, place food 3" (7 cm) or more from the broil element. Times are guidelines only and may need to be adjusted for individual tastes. Recommended rack positions are numbered from the bottom (1) to the top (5). For diagram, see the “Positioning Racks and Bakeware”...
Cleaning Method: Light to moderate soil Paper towels or clean damp sponge. Sugary spills (jellies, candy, syrup) Cooktop Scraper: Clean while the cooktop is still warm. You may want to wear oven mitts while doing so. Cooktop Polishing Creme and clean damp paper towel: Clean as soon as cooktop has cooled down.
Oven Door For normal range use, it is not suggested to remove the oven door. However, if removal is necessary, make sure the oven is off and cool. Then, follow these instructions. The oven door is heavy. To Remove: 1. Open oven door all the way. 2.
Try the solutions suggested here first in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call. Nothing will operate Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker tripped? Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem continues, call an electrician.
Factory specified replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are made with the same precision used to build every new Amana appliance. To locate factory specified replacement parts in your area, call us or your nearest designated service center.
If you need service, first see the “Troubleshooting” section of the Use & Care Guide. After checking “Troubleshooting,” you may find additional help by checking the “Assistance or Service” section or by calling Amana. In the U.S.A., call 1-800-843-0304. In Canada, call 1-800-807-6777.