Advertisement
Quick Links
TM
TM
Important Safety Information .............. 3
Cooking on the Smoothtop ................. 6
Cookware Suggestions ...................... 8
Oven Cooking Methods ...................... 9
Before Using the Oven ..................... 10
Features ........................................... 11
Displays and Signals ........................ 13
Using the Oven Control .................... 14
Cooking
TM
Baking .............................................. 19
Broiling ............................................. 22
Roasting ........................................... 23
Braising ............................................ 24
Care and Cleaning ............................ 25
Troubleshooting ................................ 29
Amana Warranty .............................. 32
Part No.36-32066601-0
Advertisement
Related Manuals for Amana The BigOven ACF4255A
Summary of Contents for Amana The BigOven ACF4255A
- Page 1 Features ........... 11 Displays and Signals ......13 Using the Oven Control ....14 Cooking Baking ..........19 Broiling ..........22 Roasting ........... 23 Braising ..........24 Care and Cleaning ......25 Troubleshooting ........ 29 Amana Warranty ......32 Part No.36-32066601-0...
- Page 2 Please take the time to complete the registration card and return promptly. If the registration card is missing, call Amana Consumer Affairs Department. 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 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 verify bracket has been sit, stand or lean on oven door installed properly, remove the storage drawer or panel and look under or oven (storage) drawer.
- Page 4 1. Proper Installation—Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a 1. Use Proper Pan Size— qualified technician. This appliance is equipped with one or more 2. Never Use Your Appliance for surface units of different sizes. Select utensils Warming or Heating the Room.
- Page 5 4. If there is any damage to components, call an 5. Protective Liners—Do not use aluminum foil to line authorized Amana servicer before using range. oven racks or oven bottoms. Improper installation of these liners may result in a risk of electrical Oven Fires shock, or fire.
- Page 6 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 Your new range is equipped with a convenient warming zone. The warming zone is designed to keep hot foods hot until serving time. When cooking such foods as pancakes, fried chicken, or even stir-fry the warming zone can keep cooked foods hot as other portions are cooked. All food placed on the warming zone should be covered with aluminum foil or a lid to maintain quality.
- Page 8 Heats and cools at moderate rate. Use for soups, Canning is not recommended with any sauces, vegetables, general cooking. of the Amana smoothtop ranges or Copper Clad / Heats and cools quickly. Use for gourmet cooking, cooktops due to the intense heat and Tin Lined wine sauces, egg dishes.
- Page 9 Bake (lower) and broil (upper) elements operate during bake. Bake element is not visible on oven bottom. Broil element will cycle on and off during bake and is only used to heat oven quickly and brown top of food. Broil element will not glow red during a bake cycle.
- Page 10 Your range has 6 oven rack positions to accommodate many types of cooking and cookware. WARNING Position oven rack before turning To avoid risk of personal injury, oven on. property damage or fire, do not 1. Pull rack forward to stop line oven bottom, racks, or broiler position.
- Page 11 This safety feature prevents oven from continuing to operate if it has been left on for over 12 hours. If a cooking function continues longer than 12 hours without any options on oven control being touched, this feature turns oven off.
- Page 12 Your range is calibrated at the factory for proper temperature. Due to individual variances and preferences, it may be necessary to adjust ovens once they have been installed. When first using the oven, follow recipe times and temperatures. Before adjusting oven baking temperature, test a recipe, such as ready-to-bake biscuits, by setting oven temperature higher or lower than the suggested temperature.
- Page 13 Displays time-of-day, timer and timed or delayed setting. CONV Also displays function for oven. BROIL BAKE COOK START TIMER DOOR STOP CLEAN LOCK Displays oven CONV temperature and cooking method. BROIL BAKE COOK START TIMER DOOR STOP CLEAN LOCK ISPLAY ESCRIPTION Displays when cook time is being set for a timed bake.
- Page 14 12 hour clock does not display or military time. When power is connected or restored, display flashes until CLOCK or CANCEL pad is When power is connected pressed. or interrupted, oven display flashes. Press CLOCK to reset display. 1. Press CLOCK pad. 2.
- Page 15 WARNING While oven is still cool, remove any stored items from the To avoid risk of personal injury, oven cavity. property damage or fire, do not 1. Place racks in desired position and close oven door. line oven bottom, racks, or broiler 2.
- Page 16 Set oven to cook for desired amount of time. Follow recipe directions for preheating the oven. When using TIMED cooking, the oven 1. Place racks in desired position, place food in oven, begins to heat immediately after the and close oven door. oven control is set.
- Page 17 CAUTION Self-clean feature uses high oven temperature to clean oven interior. To avoid fire or smoke damage, For the oven to operate through a complete self-clean cycle, the • remove any flammable self-clean must be set when the oven is cool. materials from storage drawer.
- Page 18 WARNING To avoid risk of personal injury, Self-clean feature uses high oven temperature to clean oven interior. do not touch range top, oven Set oven to begin and end cleaning at later time. Oven control door, oven vents, or area around calculates start time automatically.
- Page 19 When baking with a new oven, keep in mind temperatures vary from oven to oven. Store-bought thermometers are generally not accurate and should not be used to calibrate oven temperatures. BAKING TIME GUIDELINES • Shiny, flat cookie sheets should Cake Pan Pan size Cups of Oven...
- Page 20 If you begin to notice consistent problems refer to the chart below for possible solutions. If results are still poor, contact Amana Consumer Affairs at (800) 843-0304. while they are still in the oven. Because of variances across individual ovens, it Lopsided cakes Pans touching each other or oven walls.
- Page 21 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 (United States Department of Agriculture) Meat & Poultry Hotline at (800) 535-4555.
- Page 22 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 23 Tender cuts such as rib and loin cuts are best cooked by dry heat methods, such as roasting. To roast: 1. Heat oven to desired temperature. 2. Place roast directly from refrigerator fat side up in a shallow roasting pan. 3.
- Page 24 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. 1. Brown meat with a small amount of oil in heavy pan. 2.
- Page 25 CAUTION 1. Fully open oven door. 2. Push hinge locks down toward door To avoid personal injury or frame, to the unlocked position. property damage, handle oven • This may require a flatblade door with care. screwdriver. • Do not lift door by handle. 3.
- Page 26 To keep your smoothtop 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 the Consumer Affairs department at 800-843-0304.
- Page 27 For routine cleaning, allow top to cool before cleansing. Wash surface with a dampened cloth and smoothtop cleaner conditioner. Use another clean damp paper towel to wipe off the cleaner. Use a dry paper towel, buff the smoothtop to make sure all the cleaner conditioner is removed. The smoothtop cleaner conditioner provides a thin layer of protective polish that helps to prevent scratching.
- Page 28 For Amana recommended products, call Consumer Affairs at 1(800) 843-0304 or online at www.amana.com. Our stainless steel appliances have been factory finished for high shine and luster. To maintain this quality appearance: •...
- Page 29 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 30 NOISE Frequent cycling off and on of oven. Normal To maintain a temperature for baking, the oven cycles on and off. Cracking or popping sound Normal Wet cooking utensils or possible spillage. Expansion and contraction or metal components. APPEARANCE Scratches Gritty dirt or rough surface on Use recommended smoothtop cleaner cooking utensils...
- Page 32 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.
Need help?
Do you have a question about the The BigOven ACF4255A and is the answer not in the manual?
Questions and answers
Hello, what replacement leveling legs would i need for The Big Oven, Amana brand electric smooth-top stove? Our renters threw them away... Thanks for your help determining if the replacements are plastic or metal peg looking things or if it matters at all. Blocks of wood don't look great. :)