Amana 50.8 cm Use & Care Manual page 12

Excessive heat around cookware on cooktop
• Is the cookware the proper size?
Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking
area, element or surface burner. Cookware should not extend
more than 1/2"(1.3 cm) outside the cooking area.
Oven will not operate
• Is this the first time the oven has been used?
Turn any one of the surface burner knobs on to release air
from the gas lines.
• Is the oven temperature control knob set correctly?
See "Cooktop/Oven Temperature Controls" section.
• Is the main or regulator gas shutoff in the off position?
Contact a designated service technician or see the
Installation Instructions.
Oven makes muffled ticking noise when in use
• This is normal and occurs when the oven burner cycles on
and off to hold the set oven temperature.
Oven burner flames are uneven, yellow and/or noisy
• Is propane gas being used?
The range may have been converted improperly. Contact a
trained repair specialist.
• Is the air/gas mixture correct?
Contact a designated service technician to check the air/gas
mixture or see the Installation Instructions.
Cooktop cooking results not what expected
Is the proper cookware being used?
See "Cookware" section.
Is the control knob set to the proper heat level?
See "Cooktop/Oven Temperature Controls" section.
Baking results not what expected
• Was the oven preheated?
Wait for oven to preheat before placing food in oven.
• Are the racks positioned properly?
See "Positioning Racks and Bakeware" section.
• Is there proper air circulation around bakeware?
See "Positioning Racks and Bakeware" section.
• Is the batter evenly distributed in the pan?
Check that batter is level in the pan.
• Is the range level?
Level the range. See the Installation Instructions.
• Are baked items too brown on the bottom?
Decrease oven temperature 10°F to 30°F (5°C to 15°C).
• Are crust edges browning early?
Use aluminum foil to cover the edge of the crust and/or
reduce baking temperature.
Slow baking or roasting
• Was the oven preheated?
Wait for oven to preheat before placing food in oven.
• Is there proper air circulation around bakeware?
See "Positioning Racks and Bakeware" section.
• Is the proper length of time being used?
Increase baking or roasting time.
• Is the proper temperature set?
Increase temperature 25°F (15°C).
• Has the oven door been opened while cooking?
Peeking into the oven while cooking releases oven heat and
can result in longer cooking times.
Broiler burner fails to light
• Is the ignition system broken?
Contact a designated service technician to replace it.
• Is the oven pilot light lit?
See "Pilot Lights" section.
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