Owner`s manual

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Contents
Model Identification ................................................. 2
Parts and Accessories............................................ 2
Service .................................................................... 2
Asure™ Extended Service Plan .............................. 2
Important Safety Information
ALL APPLIANCES .................................................. 3
SURFACE COOKING UNITS .................................. 4
GLASS/CERAMIC COOKING SURFACES ............. 4
OVENS................................................................... 4
SELF-CLEANING OVENS ...................................... 4
VENTILATION HOODS............................................ 4
In Case of Fire ........................................................ 4
Precautions ............................................................ 4
Installation
Packing Material ..................................................... 5
Range Location ....................................................... 5
Cabinet Opening ..................................................... 5
Minimum Clearances to Combustible Surfaces ....... 5
Irregular Cabinet and Countertop Heights ................ 6
Line Voltage Requirements ..................................... 6
Power Supply Location ........................................... 6
Power Cord Requirements ...................................... 6
Range Terminal Block ............................................. 6
Installing 3-Wire Power Cord ................................... 7
Installing 4-Wire Power Cord ................................... 8
Converting 3-Wire to 4-Wire Power Cord ................. 9
Anti-tip Bracket Installation ..................................... 9
Level Range ............................................................ 9
Removal and Replacement of Range ....................... 9
Operation
Range Features ...................................................... 10
Preparing to Cook with Smoothtop Elements .......... 11
Cooking with Surface Elements .............................. 11
Cooking with Dual Radiant Element ........................ 12
Halogen Element (ARHC8700) ................................ 12
Cooking Utensils ..................................................... 13
Oven Cooking Methods ........................................... 13
Electronic Oven Control .......................................... 15
Flashing Display ..................................................... 17
Setting Electronic Clock ......................................... 17
Setting Electronic Timer .......................................... 17
Prepare for Bake, Timed Bake, and Delayed Bake .. 17
Baking, Convection, or Convection Baking .............. 19
Timed Baking, Convection, or Convection Baking .... 19
Delayed Baking, Convection, or Convection Baking . 19
Prepare for Broiling ................................................. 20
Broiling or Convection Broiling ................................. 20
Dehydration ............................................................ 20
Prepare for Self-clean and
Delayed Self-clean Cycle ........................................ 21
Self-cleaning ........................................................... 21
Delayed Self-clean Cycle ........................................ 22
Cooking Guide
Baking Guide .......................................................... 23
Poultry Roasting Guide ........................................... 23
Beef and Pork Roasting Guide ................................ 24
Broiling Guide ......................................................... 24
Convection Baking Guide ........................................ 25
Convection Broiling Guide ....................................... 25
Convection Poultry Roasting Guide ......................... 26
Convection Beef and Pork Roasting Guide .............. 26
Care and Cleaning
Removing Oven Door ............................................... 27
Removing Storage Drawer ....................................... 27
Replacing Oven Light .............................................. 27
Replacing Fluorescent Backguard Light Bulb .......... 27
Cleaning.................................................................. 28
Cleaning Smoothtop Rangetop ................................ 29
Before Calling for Service............................................ 30
Warranty ....................................................................31
Quick Reference Instructions ..................................... 32
Model Identification
Complete enclosed registration card and promptly return.
If registration card is missing, call Consumer Affairs
Department at 1-800-843-0304 inside U.S.A.
319-622-5511 outside U.S.A. When contacting Amana,
provide product information located on rating plate. Rating
plate is located on the oven frame. Record the following:
Model Number: ______________________________
Manufacturing Number: ________________________
Serial or S/N Number: _________________________
Date of purchase:_____________________________
Dealer’s name and address: ____________________
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
Parts and Accessories
Purchase replacement parts and additional accessories
(e.g., refrigerator shelves, dryer racks, or cooktop
modules) over the phone. To order accessories for your
Amana product, call 1-800-843-0304 inside U.S.A. or
319-622-5511 outside U.S.A.
Service
Keep a copy of sales receipt for future reference or in
case warranty service is required. Any questions or to
locate an authorized servicer, call 1-800-NAT-LSVC
(1-800-628-5782) inside U.S.A. 319-622-5511 outside
U.S.A. Warranty service must be performed by an
authorized servicer. Amana, also recommends contacting
an authorized servicer if service is required after warranty
expires.
Asure™ Extended Service Plan
Amana offers long-term service protection for this new
range. Asure™ Extended Service Plan is specially
designed to supplement Amana’s strong warranty.
This plan covers parts, labor, and travel charges.
Call 1-800-528-2682 for information.