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Amana, Iowa 52204-0001
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EvenAir
Convection Plus
Self-Cleaning
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Owner's Manual
ARTC8600*
ARHC8700*
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- Page 1 Leave this manual and other literature with consumer for Consumer Communications/Spanish Manual future use. 2800 220th Trail PO Box 8901 Customer Amana, Iowa 52204-0001 Keep these instructions for future reference. If appliance changes ownership, be sure this manual accompanies Número de fax 1-319-522-8158 range.
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Page 2: Table Of Contents
Prepare for Self-clean and Asure™ Extended Service Plan Delayed Self-clean Cycle ........21 Self-cleaning ............21 Amana offers long-term service protection for this new Delayed Self-clean Cycle ........22 range. Asure™ Extended Service Plan is specially Cooking Guide designed to supplement Amana’s strong warranty. -
Page 3: Important Safety Information
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION CAUTION WARNING DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS NEAR UNITS—Surface units may be hot though they are dark To reduce the risk of the appliance tipping, it in color. Areas near surface units may become hot must be secured by a properly installed anti-tip enough to cause burns. -
Page 4: Surface Cooking Units
SURFACE COOKING UNITS SELF-CLEANING OVENS 1. Use proper pan size. This appliance is equipped with 1. Do not clean door gasket. The door gasket is one or more surface units of different size. Select essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the to rub, damage, or move the gasket. -
Page 5: Installation
Installation Minimum Clearances to Combustible Packing Material Surfaces Remove protective packing materials from range. Tape residue can be cleaned with a soft cloth and alcohol. Using dimensions, prepare cabinet opening. • Minimum clearance to rear wall is 0 inches. Range Location •... -
Page 6: Irregular Cabinet And Countertop Heights
Irregular Cabinet and Countertop Heights Power Cord Requirements Countertops such as ceramic tile tops cause cabinet and Power cord is not supplied with range. Power cord must countertop to be higher than 36 inches. Follow instructions be U.L. Listed and meet NEC and Mobile Home below when countertop is higher than 36 inches. -
Page 7: Installing 3-Wire Power Cord
Installing 3-Wire Power Cord Range has been grounded at the factory to the center Refer to power cord instructions if available for additional (nickel plated) terminal of the terminal block in information. accordance with the National Electrical Code (section Remove rear wire cover on rear of range. 2560). -
Page 8: Installing 4-Wire Power Cord
Installing 4-Wire Power Cord Wires from range (Number of wires on each terminal can vary) WARNING To avoid the risk of severe electrical shock or death, ground wire must be attached to frame of range, using ground screw provided. Ground wire must not contact any other terminal. -
Page 9: Converting 3-Wire To 4-Wire Power Cord
4. Drill 2 holes. Converting 3-Wire to 4-Wire Power Cord • If drilling into wood, use a -inch drill bit. 1. Remove rear wire cover. • If drilling into concrete, use a -inch masonry drill Remove bottom strain relief screw and retain for bit and insert plastic anchors. -
Page 10: Operation
Operation Range Features Shaded areas can become hot while cooking, baking, broiling, or self-cleaning. A—Surface Element Control Knob B—Electronic Range Control C—Surface Element Indicator Lights D—Surface Elements E—Dual Size Surface Element F—Oven Door Window G—Storage Drawer Range Features... -
Page 11: Preparing To Cook With Smoothtop Elements
Preparing to Cook with Smoothtop Cooking with Surface Elements Elements WARNING WARNING To avoid risk of serious personal injury, property damage, or fire, do not leave surface elements To avoid risk of serious personal injury never cook on unattended while in operation. Grease and spillovers a broken smoothtop cooking surface. -
Page 12: Cooking With Dual Radiant Element
Halogen Element (ARHC8700) Cooking with Dual Radiant Element Halogen element is able to provide constant without Dual Element can be operated using inner element only or cycling power. LO setting allows excellent simmer both elements. Double lines between settings on dual capabilities. -
Page 13: Cooking Utensils
Cooking Utensils Utensil Material Characteristic • Use proper pan size. Do not use a pan that has a Type Temperature Uses bottom smaller than element. Do not use utensils that Response overhang element by more than 1 inch. Aluminum Heats and Frying, cools quickly braising,... -
Page 14: Oven Cooking Methods
Oven Cooking Methods Oven Element and Fan Locations A—Upper Element (Broil) B—Lower Element (Bake) C—Rear Element (Convection) D—Convection Fan Bake Upper and lower elements operate during bake. Upper element is only used to heat oven quickly and brown top of food. Bake can be used to cook foods which are normally baked. -
Page 15: Electronic Oven Control
Electronic Oven Control 8888 8888 CONV BROIL DELAY TIMED BAKE CLEAN LOCKED ON CLEAN OVEN 1 2 STOP ON TIM ER BAKE Electronic Oven Control Description PANEL LIGHT Turns control panel light on and off. OVEN LIGHT Turns light on and off in oven. MINUTE TIMER Use to time any kitchen function or cancel timer. - Page 16 Display Some items in display can be seen but will not glow. 8888 8888 Displays time-of-day, timer and timed or delayed settings. CONV BROIL DELAY TIMED BAKE CLEAN LOCKED ON CLEAN OVEN 1 2 STOP ON TIMER 8888 8888 Displays temperature and cooking method or function for oven.
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Page 17: Flashing Display
Other Features 12-hour This safety feature prevents oven from continuing to operate if it has been left on for over automatic 12 hours. If a cooking function continues longer than 12 hours without any options on oven cancel control being touched, this feature turns oven off. Any time an option is touched, 12-hour automatic cancel is reset. - Page 18 Bake Pan Placement Oven Racks • Keep pans and baking sheets 2 inches from oven walls. Range includes 3 oven racks. The EvenAir™ convection • Stagger pans placed on different racks so one is not baking feature allows you to use all 3 racks directly over the other.
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Page 19: Baking, Convection, Or Convection Baking
Baking, Convection, or Convection Baking Delayed Baking, Convection, Open oven door to confirm nothing is stored in oven cavity or Convection Baking and set racks to proper height before baking. For delicate Set oven to begin and end baking at later time. Oven baking, preheat approximately 15–20 minutes before control automatically calculates starting time. -
Page 20: Prepare For Broiling
Prepare for Broiling 3. Press pad to set HI broil or pad to set lower broil temperature. • Temperature sets to HI or from 170°F to 545°F. WARNING Broiler Setting To avoid risk of fire, do not line the broiler grid with foil. Cooking red meats •... -
Page 21: Prepare For Self-Clean And Delayed Self-Clean Cycle
Dehydration Tips Prepare for Self-clean and Delayed Self-clean Cycle Fruits • Always start with fresh fruit. • Cut fruit in equal pieces approximately ” thick. WARNING Thinner pieces will dry quicker. To avoid risk of personal injury, do not touch oven vents •... -
Page 22: Delayed Self-Clean Cycle
Delayed Self-clean Cycle Self-clean feature uses high oven temperature to clean oven interior. Set oven to begin and end cleaning at later time using. Range control calculates back from end time to determine starting time. 1. Prepare oven for self-cleaning. 2. -
Page 23: Cooking Guide
Cooking Guide Baking Guide Follow these recommendations only as a guide for times and temperatures. Times, rack position, and temperatures may vary depending on conditions and food type. For best results, always check food at minimum time. Food Oven Temperature Cooking Time (°Fahrenheit) (Minutes) -
Page 24: Beef And Pork Roasting Guide
Beef and Pork Roasting Guide Follow these recommendations only as a guide for times and temperatures. Times, rack position, and temperatures may vary depending on conditions and food type. For best results, always check food at minimum time. Food Oven Temperature Cooking time (°Fahrenheit) (Minutes per pound) -
Page 25: Convection Baking Guide
Convection Baking Guide Follow these recommendations only as a guide for times and temperatures. Times, rack position, and temperatures may vary depending on conditions and food type. For best results, always check food at minimum time. Food Oven Temperature Cooking Time (º... -
Page 26: Convection Poultry Roasting Guide
Convection Poultry Roasting Guide Follow these recommendations only as a guide for times and temperatures. Times, rack position, and temperatures may vary depending on conditions and food type. For best results, always check food at minimum time. Food Cooking time Oven temperature (°Fahrenheit) (Hours) Whole chicken (4 lbs to 5 lbs) -
Page 27: Care And Cleaning
Care and Cleaning Removing Oven Door Replacing Oven Light CAUTION WARNING To avoid personal injury or property damage, handle To avoid risk of burns or electrical shock, disconnect oven door with care. electrical supply to oven before changing light bulb. •... -
Page 28: Cleaning
For extra dried on soil, scrub surface with conditioner smoothtop cleaner conditioner available from an Amana Dealer. A single edge razor blade can be used to scrape off dried on soil. Do not use a harsh cleanser or steel wool pad. Metal markings should be cleaned after each use. -
Page 29: Cleaning Smoothtop Rangetop
Cleaning Smoothtop Rangetop Problem Cause To Prevent To Remove Brown streaks Cleaning with a sponge or Use smoothtop cleaner Use light application of and specks cloth containing soiled conditioner with clean damp smoothtop cleaner detergent water. paper towel. conditioner with clean damp paper towel. -
Page 30: Before Calling For Service
Before Calling for Service Problem Check Oven light does work. Check for loose bulb. Check for burned out bulb; replace with 40-watt appliance bulb. Oven does not heat. Confirm range is plugged in. If both oven and surface elements do not heat, check circuit breaker. -
Page 31: Warranty
? @ e 3 @ ) X e S @ @ @ ( Y e ? V ' @ ( Y e W & @ 5 e @ ? Amana Appliances will repair or replace, including related labor and travel, any part (f.o.b. Amana, Iowa) which proves to be ? @ e V ' @ ) K O &... -
Page 32: Quick Reference Instructions
5. Press pad until desired temperature is displayed. 6. Press OVEN CANCEL pad when finished. To Cancel Remaining Cooking Time Press OVEN CANCEL pad. © 6/98 Amana Appliances Part No. 36-31810701-0 Amana, Iowa 52204 Printed in U.S.A.