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Amana ACS4250 Owner's Manual

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Owner's Manual
Electric
Smoothtop Range
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Covering model ACS4250
Contents
Important Safety Information ................ 3
Cooking on the Smoothtop .................. 6
Utensil Recommendations .................. 7
Before Using the Oven ........................ 8
Custom Features ................................ 9
Using the Oven Control...................... 10
Self-Cleaning ..................................... 13
Display and Signals .......................... 14
Baking ........................................... 15
Broiling .......................................... 18
Roasting ........................................ 19
Braising ......................................... 20
Care and Cleaning ............................. 21
Troubleshooting ................................. 24
Amana Warranty ............................... 28
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  • Page 1: Table Of Contents

    Owner's Manual Covering model ACS4250 Contents Important Safety Information ....3 Cooking on the Smoothtop ....6 Utensil Recommendations ....7 Before Using the Oven ......8 Custom Features ........ 9 Oven Temperature Adjustment .... 9 Using the Oven Control...... 10 Electric Self-Cleaning ........

  • Page 2: Parts And Accessories

    Extended Please take the time to complete the registration card and return promptly. ™ If registration card is missing, call Amana Consumer Affairs Department. Service Plan When contacting Amana, provide product information from serial plate found Amana Appliances offers long-term on upper right hand corner of storage door opening: service protection for this new range.

  • Page 3: Important Safety Information

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING WARNING To reduce risk of the appliance tipping, it must be secured by a To avoid personal injury, do not properly installed anti-tip bracket. To make sure bracket has been sit, stand or lean on oven door or installed properly, remove the storage drawer or panel and look oven drawer.

  • Page 4: All Appliances

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION (cont'd) ALL APPLIANCES SURFACE COOKING UNITS 1. Proper Installation—Be sure your appliance is properly 1. Use Proper Pan Size— installed and grounded by a This appliance is qualified technician. equipped with one or more surface units of different 2.

  • Page 5: Ventilation Hoods

    IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION (cont'd) OVENS In Case of Fire 1. Use Care When Opening Fires can occur as a result of over cooking Door—Let hot air or steam or excessive grease. Though a fire is escape before removing or unlikely, if one occurs, proceed as follows: replacing food.

  • Page 6: Cooking On The Smoothtop

    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...

  • Page 7: Utensil Recommendations

    Wok with a ringstand on bottom Does not cover element Can I can? Canning is not recommended with any of the Amana smoothtop ranges or More than 1 inch overhang cooktops due to the intense heat and large cookware required to can.

  • Page 8: Before Using The Oven

    Before Using the Oven (cont'd) Aluminum Foil Oven Racks and Rack Positions Your range has 5 oven rack positions to accommodate all type of cooking and cookware . WARNING Oven Rack Placement To avoid risk of personal injury, Position oven rack before turning property damage or fire, do not oven on.

  • Page 9: Custom Features

    OVEN CANCEL or disconnecting power to the range. If the code continues to reoccur disconnect electrical supply to range Door lock error and contact an Amana authorized servicer. Door lock error DOOR Door lock error Oven temperature control adjustment Your new range is calibrated at the factory for temperature.
  • Page 10 Display and Signals Displays time-of-day, Timer Signal 8888 timer and timed DELAY When time elapses, timer beeps OVEN ON or delayed 3 times then approximately once CLEAN settings. STOP every 6-10 seconds until BAKE BROIL TIMER CLEAN LOCK TIMER ON/OFF pad is pressed. Preheat Signal Displays After setting oven to bake and...

  • Page 11: Using The Oven Control

    Using the Oven Control OVEN 8888 DELAY OVEN ON LIGHT CLEAN STOP BAKE BROIL TIMER CLEAN LOCK Flashing Display When power is connected or Setting Electronic Clock interrupted, oven display flashes. Press CLOCK to clear display. Clock The 12 hour clock does not display or military time.
  • Page 12 Using the Oven Control (cont'd) Preheating Baking In most cases, you should preheat the 1. Press BAKE pad. oven before baking. After the range • BAKE and ° display. control is set, the oven temperature will - - - 2. Press MORE or LESS pads until desired begin to rise until the desired cooking temperature is displayed.

  • Page 13: Timed Baking

    Using the Oven Control (cont'd) What's the difference Timed Baking between TIMED and Set oven to cook for desired amount of time. Oven automatically stops DELAYED cooking? heating after time elapses. When using TIMED cooking, the oven 1. Arrange racks to desired position and place food in oven. begins to heat immediately after the 2.

  • Page 14: Self-Cleaning

    Using the Oven Control (cont'd) CAUTION CAUTION CAUTION To avoid risk of fire or smoke To avoid fire or smoke damage, To avoid risk of personal injury, do damage, clean excess spills remove any flammable materials not touch oven vents or area before starting Self Clean.

  • Page 15: Cooking

    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 •...

  • Page 16: 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 3UREOHP &DXVH...

  • Page 17: Cooking Tips

    (cont'd) Meat Basics While 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 & Poultry Hotline at (800) 535-4555.

  • Page 18: Broiling

    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).

  • Page 19: Roasting

    Cooking (cont'd) 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: 1. Heat oven to desired temperature. 2.

  • Page 20: Braising

    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.

  • Page 21: Care And Cleaning

    Care and Cleaning Removing Oven Door 1. Make sure oven is cool. CAUTION 2. Open door fully. To avoid personal injury or 3. Remove screw on each side of property damage, handle oven lower portion of oven door. door with care. 4.

  • Page 22: Replacing Oven Light

    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.

  • Page 23: Some Models

    Damage to stainless steel finish due to improper use of cleaning products, or using non-recommended cleaning products, is not covered To prevent damage to the under warranty. For Amana recommended products, call our Consumer finish of your stainless Affairs division at (800) 843-0304.

  • Page 24: 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.
  • Page 25 Troubleshooting (cont'd) NOISE Normal Fan will cycle on and off during and after oven Fan noise (some models) use. Normal To maintain a temperature for baking, the oven Frequent cycling off and on of oven. cycles on and off. Frequent cycling off and on of surface Normal Smoothtop burners cycle on and off to maintain units...

  • Page 28: Amana Warranty

    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.

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