Operating The Oven; Maintenance; Removing Oven Door; Changing Oven Light - Amana AGS730 Service Manual

General Use

Operating the Oven

Oven operation for baking, broiling, timed bake and
self-cleaning can be found in the Clock Timer Opera-
tion section.
Important Note: Do not move the door lock lever to
the lock position while baking or broiling on models
with a manual, self-clean door lock. The oven door
may lock at normal baking temperatures. If the door is
accidentally locked, turn the oven off and wait for it to
cool. Do not force the door lock lever open. Forcing
the lock lever can damage the locking mechanism.
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WARNING
To avoid risk of fire, do not line broiler grid with foil.
Foil may trap grease on top of the grid close to the
burner, causing a fire.
Never leave oven unattended while broiling. Over-
cooking could result in a fire.

Maintenance

Removing Oven Door

Remove the oven door for easier access when clean-
ing.
1. Open door to first stop position.
Note: Inspect inner door panel to determine if door is
secured to hinges. Remove screws prior to lift-
ing door from hinges.
2. Grasp door firmly on each side. Lift door upward
off hinges.
Replace the door by:
1. Align door with hinge arms.
2. Slide door down and into place. Door must be
completely down on hinges.
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CAUTION
To avoid personal injury or property damage, handle
oven door with care. The door is heavy and can be
damaged if dropped.
Do not place hands in hinge area when door is
removed. Hinge can snap close and pinch hands.
The door contains tempered glass. If the glass is
scratched, impacted, chipped or twisted it may break
suddenly. If the door glass appears damaged, it
should be replaced immediately.
RB231001 Rev. 4

Changing Oven Light

1. Wear gloves to protect hands when changing the
bulb.
2. Disconnect power to range.
3. Remove oven door.
4. Unscrew (turn counterclockwise) bulb cover.
5. Unscrew counterclockwise light bulb.
6. Replace bulb with a 120-volt, 40-watt appliance
bulb.
7. Replace light bulb cover. Do not overtighten bulb
cover. An overtightened bulb cover can become
difficult to remove.
8. Replace oven door.
9. Reconnect power.
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WARNING
To avoid the risk of severe personal injury or electri-
cal shock, turn the power off at the main circuit
breaker before changing the bulb. Make sure the
oven and light bulb are cool before replacing. Wear
protective gloves. Do not operate oven without bulb
cover in place.
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