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ELECTRIC RANGE

USER INSTRUCTIONS

THANK YOU for purchasing this high-quality product. If you should experience a problem not covered in

TROUBLESHOOTING, please visit our website at www.amana.com for additional information. If you still need assistance,

call us at 1-800-843-0304.

You will need your model and serial number located on the upper-right corner of the front frame.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

W11256486B

ELECTRIC RANGE

USER INSTRUCTIONS

RANGE SAFETY .......................................................................... 2

The Anti-Tip Bracket ................................................................. 2

COOKTOP USE ........................................................................... 4

Cooktop Controls ....................................................................4

Coil Elements and Burner Bowls ..............................................4

Home Canning .......................................................................... 5

Cookware ..................................................................................5

OVEN USE ...................................................................................5

Oven Temperature Control ........................................................5

Aluminum Foil ...........................................................................5

Positioning Racks and Bakeware .............................................6

Bakeware ..................................................................................6

Meat Thermometer ...................................................................6

Oven Vent .................................................................................7

Baking and Roasting ................................................................7

Broiling ...................................................................................... 7

RANGE CARE ..............................................................................8

General Cleaning ......................................................................8

Oven Light ................................................................................9

Oven Door .................................................................................9

TROUBLESHOOTING .................................................................9

ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE ...................................................... 10

In the U.S.A. ............................................................................10

WARRANTY ............................................................................... 11

Summary of content (12 pages)

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ELECTRICRANGE RANGE ELECTRIC USERINSTRUCTIONS INSTRUCTIONS USER THANK YOU for purchasing this high-quality product. If you should experience a problem not covered in TROUBLESHOOTING, please visit our website at www.amana.com for additional information. If you still need assistance, call us at 1-800-843-0304. You will need your model and serial number located on the upper-right corner of the front frame.
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RANGE SAFETY Your safety and the safety of others are very important. We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety messages. This is the safety alert symbol. This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others. All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the range, follow basic precautions, including the following: ■ WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF TIPPING OF THE RANGE, THE RANGE MUST BE SECURED BY PROPERLY INSTALLED ANTI-TIP DEVICES. TO CHECK IF THE DEVICES ARE INSTALLED PROPERLY, SLIDE RANGE FORWARD, LOOK FOR ANTI-TIP BRACKET SECURELY ATTACHED TO FLOOR OR WALL, AND SLIDE RANGE BACK SO REAR RANGE FOOT IS UNDER ANTI-TIP BRACKET.
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COOKTOP USE This manual covers several different models. The range you have purchased may have some or all of the items listed. The locations and appearances of the features shown here may not match those of your model. C B E D G F H A I A. Oven light (on some models) B. Surface heating indicator light C. Left front control knob D. Left rear control knob E. Right rear control knob F. Right front control knob Cooktop Controls WARNING G. Oven temperature control knob H.
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To Replace: 1. Line up openings in the burner bowl with the coil element receptacle. 2. Holding the coil element as level as possible, slowly push the coil element terminal into the receptacle. 3. When the terminal is pushed into the receptacle as far as it will go, push down the edge of the coil element opposite the receptacle. Cookware material is a factor in how quickly and evenly heat is transferred, which affects cooking results. A nonstick finish has the same characteristics as its base material.
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Positioning Racks and Bakeware IMPORTANT: To avoid permanent damage to the porcelain finish, do not place food or bakeware directly on the oven door or bottom. Racks ■■ Position racks before turning on the oven. ■■ Do not move racks with bakeware on them. Make sure racks are level. To move a rack, pull it out to the stop position, raise the front edge, then lift out. Use the following illustration and chart as a guide. ■■ 5 4 3 2 1 Bakeware The bakeware material affects cooking results.
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Oven Vent A To Broil: 1. Position food on grid in the broiler pan then place it in the center of the oven rack. 2. Close the door. 3. Push in and turn oven control knob to BROIL. 4. After broiling, turn the oven control knob to OFF. BROILING CHART A Oven vent The oven vent releases hot air and moisture from the oven, and should not be blocked or covered. Blocking or covering the oven vent will cause poor air circulation, affecting cooking and cleaning results.
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RANGE CARE General Cleaning IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the oven and cooktop are cool. Always follow label instructions on cleaning products. Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless otherwise noted. EXTERIOR PORCELAIN ENAMEL SURFACES Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should be cleaned as soon as the entire range is cool. These spills may affect the finish.
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2. Grasp the door on the sides with your fingers on the front of the door and your thumbs on the inside surface. Oven Light The oven light is a standard 40 W maximum appliance bulb. Before replacing, make sure the oven and cooktop are cool and the control knobs are in the Off position. To Replace Oven Light: 1. Unplug range or disconnect power. 2. Remove screw and clip to release bulb protector in the back of the oven. A 3. Pull door straight up, then toward you.
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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. ■■ Cooktop cooking results not what expected 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.
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AMANA® MAJOR APPLIANCE LIMITED WARRANTY ATTACH YOUR RECEIPT HERE. PROOF OF PURCHASE IS REQUIRED TO OBTAIN WARRANTY SERVICE. Please have the following information available when you call the Customer eXperience Center: ■ Name, address, and telephone number ■ Model number and serial number ■ A clear, detailed description of the problem ■ Proof of purchase, including dealer or retailer name and address IF YOU NEED SERVICE: 1.