Record in space below the Mods No. Manufacturing {MFG) No. and Serial No. recorded on the nameplate of your range. To locate nameplate, open oven door and look on frame above oven. Model No. MFG No Serial No, Date installed Selling Dealer Retain these numbers and your Sales Receipt for proof of purchase should warranty guest ions arise. Your Sales Receipt is required should warranty service be needed.
TO INSTALL: Your range must be properly grounded and installed by a qualified installer. It is the personal responsibility and obligation of the customer to contact a qualified electromagnetically and have the unit connected to a properly grounded circuit in accordance with the National Electric Code. IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS 2 FOR SAFE COOKING General cooking: + Don’t use range for warming or heating the room. * Don’t leave small children unattended near a range when iris in use.
CAUTION: Do not store items of interest to children in cabinets above your range — children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured. DO NOT TOUCH HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR SURFACES OF OVEN — Heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in color. Interior surfaces of an oven become hot enough to cause burns.
* Only certain types of earthenware, pottery, glass ovenware, stoneware or china are suitable for use on the range top. They may break due to sudden change of temperature unless their manufacturer states otherwise.
In case of grease fires NO! YES! When cleaning... NEVER mix cleaning products * Don’t use harsh abrasives, chemicals, commercial chemical-type oven cleaners or liner protective coatings on the interior of the range. If cleaners are not entirely removed (they are not always visible) a reaction may result with the oven interior at the high temperature of the self-cleaning cycle, causing etching of oven interior. * Clean only parts listed in this manual.
Range features NOTE: Use the photographs below to become familiar with your range. Features may vary, depending on which model you have. il Conventional Element Range Control Panel {High o tow backslash See page 7 for details ) Cooking Surface Light (Some modes) Conventional Colo Range top. Removable coil elements and reflector bowls. Oven vents through the right rear element, Nameplate with model, serial and manufacturing numbers. Oven Light Switch Plunger activates oven light in top fight rear of ova.
7 Conventional range top NOTE: Use the photographs below to become familiar with the range top controls on your range. Features may vary, depending on your model. Range top Control! Knobs are arranged to match Surface Indicator Lights are located on the left the locations of the range top areas they control. and right sides of the control panel. When either left Push in and turn knobs clockwise or element control is muted on, the left surface counterclockwise to operate range elements.
Conventional range top cooking Push in control knob and turn in either direction Remember: * Do not use aluminum foil or place fads packaged in aluminum foot directly on the range top for cooking. Aluminum foil can melt. * Do not use range top as a cutting board. * Do not put plastic, paper, or cloth Rems on range top. Such items can burn or mat on contact with hot surfaces.
9 How to care for and clean the conventional range top Carter beating mantle Do not use: Avoid abrasive, heavy-duty powders such as: AJAX® cleanser, COMET® cleanser — thee can scratch and duel, depending on their abrasiveness and the cleaning pressure applied in use. Avoid chemical oven cleaners — these can etch the porcelain enamel surface and are caustic. Avoid metal pads such as CHORE GIRL® pot cleaners, SURLY KATE pot cleaners, soap pads, PADDY® sap pads — these can scratch the porcelain enamel.
1 Smooth top range top 0 Beneath the glass-ceramic top of your Amanda range are three grid-like TempAssure™ heating elements, each with its awn exclusive built-in thermostat to give you more precise cooking than any other smooth top design ~ or any range. There's also one Multipan™ element for cooking feds that don't require critical temperatures. You enjoy precise temperature control, even heating, fast heat-up and cooler cooking. For a full explanation of how the elements work, see pages 14-15.
SMOOTH TOP not this not this not this Smooth top range top cooking You will find that your range top will serve you best if you remember some i of its special features when you start to cook, and follow the suggested steps that appear bestow. They can help you avoid unnecessary cleaning, prevent over-cooking and save on electrical power. Before using the range top for the first time, thoroughly clean and coat the . surface (see page 18) and follow these basic steps: ' 1.
Straight edge Ridge At space w Corning Ware® cookware: 12 When using Corning Ware® cookware, use the Multi pan heating area and a “LO" heat setting. Corning Ware pans will not work efficiently on the 3 Temp-Assure areas because the cookware has a slight ridge on the bottom and foods will take longer o cook. The glass-ceramic material is identical to that used in Cookmates® cookware, but Cook mates Cookware have smooth, flat-ground bottoms to give best cooking results.
#For long sow cocking and when you want to esp a simmer a simmer. *For just right browning without watching. Use the Multi pan heating area for: * Canning » Pressure cooking * Any high temperature cooking: frying, browning, boiling quantities of water, etc. While it may take a fettle longer to heat up than the 3 Temp Assure areas, it will reach a higher temperature on "HL Soaking directly on the surface: Although iris possible to cook directly on the heated cooking area, it is not recommended.
How the 3+1™ glass-ceramic Surface Cooking Panel made of glass ceramic material which is durable, nonporous and withstands any temperature change which occurs in cooking. The surface is flat to transfer even heat to the flat-bottomed cookware. Surface Cooking Areas — each is marked by a burst design on the cooking panel. The entire surface of each cooking area heats at any setting. The range top has one large Temp-Assure cooking area (B-inch) and two small Temp-Assure areas (B-inch}.
SMOOTH TOP ), 4 Unit heats rapidly until desired setting When the dial is set electricity comes is reached, (_NOTE: The on. Thermostats cycle digit numbers on heat on and off to the dials are maintain exact numbers only and setting da into indicate temperature. For instance, water will ot boil at "225”, Use “Brit” instead.} { Unit heats more slowly by cycling on and oft, on and off. etc., to reach desired setting. When the dial electricity comas is set... on...
Do use a razor blade to remove excess burn-nos. Hold blade so entire edge angle. How to care for and clean 16 the smooth top range top 1. Save on clean-up time: * Make sure bottom of cookware and cooking area are clean and dry. * Select correct heat settings and use cookware large enough to accommodate food and liquid to eliminate rollovers and spattering. #If possible, wipe up food spills and spatters from adjacent heating areas before using such areas for cooking.
17 Smooth top range top cleaning chart for special problems Problem Brown streaks and specks. Blackened buried-on spots. Fine “homegrown lines” {tiny scratches or abrasions which have collected soil). L o hospitable) Metal marking {gray or black marks}. Pitting or Hawking. Hard water spots. Cause » Cleaning with a sponge or dishcloth that has been used for other kitchen cleaning tasks and may contain soil-laden detergent water. * Spatters or spillovers onto a hot cooking area.
What range top heat settings to use {Temp-Assure settings were developed using Cookmates® cookware. You may adjust them to suit other cookware} 18 Conventional Element? and Cooking Method Foods ‘Temp-Assure™ Setting' Muttipan™ Setting Blanching Fruits. Vegetables, Nuts — Hi Booting Cereals — oil water HI Hl GOOK 250 -275 Lo Pastas Hi Hl Vegetables — boil water H HI — COOK 250 275 LO-MED LO Braising Meats and Poultry 250 -275 MED LO Deep Fat Frying? Vegetables, Meats, Pastry. etc.
19 Oven controls Locate the oven controls on your Amanda range. Oven Operating Light: this light glows until the oven heats to the desired temperature setting. it then cycles on and off during baking to indicate power is cycling on and off 1o maintain oven temperature. In recipes calling for the oven to be “preheated” wait for this light to turn off before placing food in the oven. Oven Lock Light {all serif-cleaning models): This light glows when the oven reaches self-cleaning temperatures.
Remember: = Do not obstruct oven vent when oven is heating + Do not place aluminum golf directly on oven bottom, on heating element or cover entire oven shell, This will interfere with proper heat circulation « if oven shelves remain in oven during cleaning cycle, wipe shelf sides with cooking oil after cleaning to prevent damage to the porcelain oven interior.
21 This is how oven operates during baking or roasting: Bake element comes on at full power and cycles off and on during baking. The broiler element cycles on one-fourth power t¢ help maintain even distribution of heat for best baking or roasting results. Note: Only the bake element will grow red, Automatic baking and roasting Setting automatic oven to start “now’: 1. Place food in oven. 2. Check that cork is set at correct time of day. 3.
Setting automatic oven to start “later”: 22 1. Place food in oven 2. Check that clock is set at correct time of day. 3. Set controls as folios: # For all medals, push in and turn start time knob to the time of day the food is to start cooking. # Push in and turn stop time knob to time you wish food to stop cooking. * Turn oven temperature control knob to correct cooking temperature. * Turn oven operation control knee to “TIMED BAKE' (“BAKE" on Model ARR-201), Example: I the time of day is 1:00 p.m.
Note: Leave door ajar as shown for all oven broiling. Broiling: Prior to broiling: * Arrange food on grid of rolled pan. Always use grid as it allows fats to drip away from the meat as it cooks, thus reducing smoking. A small amount of water in the bottom of the broiler pan (under rack) also helps cut down on smoke, To broil: Before turning oven temperature control knob to "BROIL,” check that: * Oven operation control knob is on “BROIL.
Remember: Do not use harsh abrasives, chemicals or any of the commercial chemical-type cleaners on the exterior of the range. How to care for and clean the 24 non-self-cleaning oven Remove shelves. Be sure oven interior is cool before you start. Do not touch the thermostat tube at the tap of the oven at any time. 1. Remove shelves and ali other terns from oven. 2.
How to care for and clean the self cleaning oven Before operating self-cleaning cycle: 1. Remove all pots, pans, broiler pans, and anything fees that may be stored in the oven. Remove shelves. Shaves may be left in the oven if they need cleaning, but will permanently change color with heat and may stick after cleaning. Most color change scours during the first few cleaning operations and does not affect oven performance. n 3. Wipe excessive grass and spillovers from bottom of oven.
26 Setting self-cleaning cycle: Prior to setting: 1. Heck inside of oven (read: "Before deli-cleaning” on previous page.) 2. Prior to setting {for models with window): Open oven door and raise the window heat shield. Slide the two side glides ta door top until both snap into holding position. 3. Make sure the clock and start time knob (shaft in “out” position) are set for correct time of day. (Read “How to Set the Clock” on page 5.} 4.
27 Lower window shield (for medals with window). Press in the two slide glides and sited towards door bottom until entire window is revealed. * You may notice some wisps of smoke from around the door or oven vent at the beginning of the cleaning cycle. To interrupt self-cleaning cycle: 1. Before “lock fight” goes on: *Turn stop dime nab to correspond with the time on the clock {shaft will pop out). Oven operating light will go off.
Suggested self-cleaning times: Light soil 1¥2 hours Moderate soil 2 hours Heavy soil 3 hours 28 Oven self-cleaning hints: * A convenient time to self-clean the oven is in the evening, when normal oven use is completed. it is normal to notice a slight amount of smoke escaping around upper part of door during self-cleaning when soil is heavy. Excessive smoke may indicate excessive spillovers have not been wiped up or there may be faulty gasket which should be checked by an authorized servings.
Rotate fluorescent tube upward to remove. How to replace the lights Important: Be tore removing or replacing the lights: 1. Disconnect the electric currant to the range at the fuse box or circuit breaker box. 2. Wait until the oven and/or light has cooled. How to replace backslash fluorescent light bulb High back range models: * Remove 2 screws from backslash top cover and lift off. * Hold tube on both ends and rotate top towards back of range.
30 Before calling for service Make sure you have followed instructions in your Use and Care Manual, GitHub Uh Necessary service calls for hostilities that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials. You will be charged for a Service person’s travel expenses and Tabor, even though the product may be in warranty. if the @difficulty is not caused by workmanship or materials. of if that component is considered customer replaceable.
