Broiling; Self-Cleaning; Delayed Self-Cleaning; Interrupt Self-Clean Cycle - Amana ARGS7650 Service Manual

Programming Instructions

Broiling

Preheating is not required when using broil.
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• To avoid risk of fire, do not line the broiler grid with
foil. Foil may trap grease on top of grid close to
element causing a fire.
• Never leave oven unattended while broiling.
Overcooking may result in a fire.
• Oven door must be closed while broiling.
• Remove excess fat from meat before broiling. Cut
edges of meat to prevent curling.
• Place food on a cold ungreased broiling pan. If pan is
hot, food sticks.
• Season meat after it has browned.
• Begin cooking using suggested rack levels in "Broiling
Guide" section to test broiler results. If food is not
browned enough, cook on a higher rack position. If
food is too browned, cook on a lower rack position.
• All foods should be turned at least once except fish,
which does not need to be turned.
1. Center food on broiling grid and pan, and place in
oven.
• Oven door must be closed while broiling.
2. Press BROIL pad.
• "BROIL" and "---" displays.
3. Press or .
• Oven begins to broil automatically. "BROIL", "
and "HI" display.
4. Press OVEN CANCEL pad when finished.

Self-Cleaning

• A small amount of smoke is normal when cleaning.
Excessive smoke may indicate too much food residue
has been left in oven or a failed gasket .
• Clean oven before it gets too dirty. Wipe up large spills
before self-cleaning.
• Do not use cleaning cycle if oven light cover is not
properly in place.
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To avoid risk of smoke damage or fire, clean excess
spills from oven interior and under oven bottom
before self-cleaning range. Wear hand protection to
avoid injury from sharp edges.
1. Pull oven bottom forward and lift out of range.
2. Wipe out burner area with a cloth and warm
soapy water.
3. Dry area thoroughly and replace oven bottom.
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WARNING
WARNING
To avoid risk of personal injury, do not touch oven
vents or areas around vents during self-cleaning.
These areas can become hot enough to cause burns.
1. Prepare oven for self-cleaning.
• Remove oven racks and cooking utensils from
oven.
• Clean excess spills from oven interior.
• Remove items from range top and backguard.
These areas can become hot during self-cleaning
cycle.
2. Press CLEAN pad.
• "CLEAN", "TIME", and "----" display.
3. Press or
• "3:00" displays when
• Increase or decrease cleaning time by 5 minute
increments.
• Clean can be set from 2 to 4 hours. Minimum
recommended cleaning time is 3 hours.
• Oven begins to clean. "HR", "CLEAN, "TIME",
"CLEAN", "LOCK", and "
in display when automatic door latch is locking.
• When cleaning time has elapsed, oven
automatically turns off and display returns to
time-of-day. Ther is no signal end of clean cycle.
• When oven cools to a safe temperature, door latch
opens and "LOCK" light flashes while opening.
After door latch opens, "LOCK" light no longer
displays and door can be opened.
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Interrupt Self-Clean Cycle

1. Press OVEN CANCEL pad.
2. When oven has cooled to a safe temperature, door
will unlock and can be opened.Delayed Self-
Cleaning

Delayed Self-Cleaning

• A small amount of smoke is normal when cleaning.
Excessive smoke may indicate there is a faulty gasket
or too much food residue has been left in oven.
• Clean oven before it gets too dirty. Wipe up large spills
before self-cleaning.
• Do not use cleaning cycle if oven light cover is not
properly in place.
To avoid risk of smoke damage or fire, clean excess
spills from oven interior and under oven bottom
before self-cleaning range. Wear hand protection to
avoid injury from sharp edges.
1. Pull oven bottom forward and lift out of range.
2. Wipe out burner area with a cloth and warm
soapy water.
3. Dry area thoroughly and replace oven bottom.
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CAUTION
pad to adjust cleaning time.
or is pressed.
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