r® Self-Cleaning Electric Range Owner's Manual ARR6202* ARR6102* ART6112* ART6002* * Additional alphanumeric characters representing other models in series may follow each model number. Important Save for local electrical inspector's use.
Contents Model Identification ................................................. Parts and Accessories ............................................ Service .................................................................... Asure TM Extended Service Plan .............................. Important Safety Information ALL APPLIANCES .................................................. VENTILATION HOODS ............................................ SURFACE COOKING UNITS ..................................
IM PORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION [ To reduce the risk of the appliance tipping, it must be secured by a properly installed anti-tip bracket(s). To make sure bracket has been installed properly, remove the storage drawer or panel and look under the range with a flashlight. Bracket(s) must be engaged in the rear corner of the range. ALL RANGES CAUTION ] WARNING DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS NEAR UNITS--Surface units may be hot though they are dark in color.
SURFACE 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. COOKING 2. SELF-CLEANING Use proper pan size. This appliance is equipped with one or more surface units of different size. Select utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating element. The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the heating element to direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing. Use of oversized utensils concentrates heat on cooking surface and can cause damage to range.
Installation Minimum Surfaces Packing Material Remove protective packing materials from range. Tape residue can be cleaned with a soft cloth and alcohol. Underwriter's Laboratories, Inc. specifies range can be installed flush against right and left base cabinets, and rear vertical wall. Range can also be installed flush against left or right vertical wall extending above 36 inch standard countertop height. Opening I WARNING to Combustible Using dimensions, prepare cabinet opening.
Irregular Cabinet and Countertop Heights Countertops such as ceramic tile tops cause cabinet and countertop to be higher than 36 inches. Follow instructions below when countertop is higher than 36 inches. 1. Raise leveling legs to maximum height. 2. Measure from floor to rangetop. If measurement is less than height of countertop, floor must be shimmed. 3. 4. Shim floor using a piece of plywood same size as range opening. Secure plywood to floor. Plywood must be as secure as original flooring.
Range has been grounded at the factory to the center (nickel plated) terminal of the terminal block in accordance with the National Electrical Code (section 2560). When a separate ground is required by local code, disconnect the grounding strap from the terminal block. Ground frame by connecting a grounding wire to range frame using only the grounding screw removed from the grounding strap.
Installing 4-Wire Power Cord Wires from range Number of wires on each terminal can vary) WARNING A To avoid the risk of severe electrical shock or death, ground wire must be attached to frame of range, using ground screw provided. Ground wire must not contact any other terminal. 1. 2. 3. A ) Remove rear wire cover on back of range. Place strain relief (winged clamp) in cord access hole below terminal block. • Strain relief is supplied with cord. Place wings through hole entering from bottom.
Converting 1. 2. 3. 4. 3-Wire to 4-Wire Power Cord Remove rearwire cover. Remove bottom strain relief screw and retain for further use. Remove screw/hex nuts from terminal block and retain for further use. Remove all 3-wire or cable leads from the terminal block and proceed to remove the power cord from the range by pulling in a downward motion so the cord is removed from strain relief. 5. Level Range and draw a straight line connecting marks. Position anti-tip bracket.
Operation Range Features Shaded areas can become hot while cooking, baking, broiling, or self-cleaning.
Range Control Panel A A OfF • FRONT MED ' A A • B Surface element control knob _WED ' A A [_ OFF , _R A A B MED ' A Use to turn surface elements on and off. Settings: LO--Use to prepare food at less than boiling temperatures or to simmer. MED--Use to maintain boiling of larger amounts of food, low temperature frying and to maintain correct pressure in a pressure cooker. HI--Use to bring food to boiling temperatures.
Preparing to Cook with Smoothtop Elements (Some Models) Cooking with Surface Elements WARNING [ WARNING ] To avoid risk of serious personal injury, property damage, or fire, do not leave surface elements unattended while in operation. Grease and spillovers can ignite causing a fire. To avoid risk of serious personal injury never cook on a broken smoothtop cooking surface.
Utensils Utensil • Use proper pan size. Do not use a pan that has a bottom smaller than element. Do not use utensils that overhang element by more than 1 inch.
OFF OVEN BROIL PREHEATED550" / WM _ 350 500 / 450 / 400 Oven Control TIMER Pad Selects timer feature. Timer can be set up to 11 hour 59 seconds. Timer does not control oven operation. TIMER pad has light that flashes when timer is being set and glows when timer is counting down. CLOCK Pad Press to set clock and turn clock display on and off. HRS Pads Increases or decrease time by hours. MIN Pads Increase or decrease time by minutes. OVEN Light Glows when oven is on.
Setting Electronic Clock Prepare to Bake Electronic clock has 3 modes--Clock displayed, set clock (flashing), and clock not displayed. Press CLOCK pad to advance through modes. CAUTION To reduce risk of food poisoning due to bacterial growth and production of toxins, never hold meat, milk, fish or eggs for more than 2 hours before cooking. When power is connected or restored, display flashes until pad is pressed or temperature knob is turned. Reset clock. 1. 2. 3. Verify display is flashing.
Oven Rack Placement Position oven rack before turning oven on. [ WARNIN Baking 1. 2. ] To avoid damaging oven liner or creating fire, do not line I oven bottom or oven racks with foil. 1. 2. 3. Pull rack forward to stop position. Raise front edge of rack and pull until rack is out of oven. Place rack in new rack position. • Curved edge of rack must be toward rear of oven. 3. 4. Open oven door to confirm nothing is stored in oven cavity and set racks to proper height.
2. Broiling Broiling system generates immediate, intense heat using a special reflector. This reflector focuses heat directly on the food; searing in natural juices and providing restaurant quality, charbroiled flavor. 3. [ WARNING ] To avoid risk of fire, do not line the broiler grid with foil. • Foil may trap grease on top of grid close to burner causing a fire. • Never leave oven unattended while broiling. Overcooking may result in a fire.
Self-cleaning Self-clean feature uses high oven temperature to clean oven interior. 1. Prepare oven forself-cleaning. • Remove oven racks and all cooking utensils from oveR. 2. • Clean excess spills from oven interior. • Remove items from rangetop and backguard. These areas can become hot during self-cleaning cycle. With oven door closed, move oven door lever located above oven door to right to lock oven door.
Cooking Guide Baking Guide Follow these recommendations only as a guide for times and temperatures. Times, rack position, and temperatures may vary depending on conditions and food type. For best results, always check food at minimum time.
Beef and Pork Roasting Guide Follow these recommendations only as a guide for times and temperatures. Times, rack position, and temperatures may vary depending on conditions and food type. For best results, always check food at minimum time.
Care and Cleaning Removing Oven Door [ Replacing 1 CAUTION WARNING To avoid personal injury or property damage, handle oven door with care. • Door is heavy and can be damaged if dropped. • Avoid placing hands in hinge area when door is removed. Hinge can snap closed and pinch hands. • Do not scratch or chip glass, or twist door. Glass may break suddenly. • Replace door glass if damaged. • Do not lift door by handle. . 2. .
Cleaning Part Materials to Use Bake and broil, element General Directions Do not clean bake element or broil element. Any soil will burn off when element is heated. Bake element is hinged and can be lifted to clean oven bottom. Broiler pan and grid Soap and a nonabrasive plastic scouring pad Drain fat, cool pan and grid slightly. (Do not let soiled pan and grid stand in oven to cool.) Sprinkle with soap. Fill the pan with warm water. Let pan and grid stand for a few minutes.
Cleaning Smoothtop Problem Brownstreaks andspecks Rangetop Cause To Prevent To Remove Cleaning with a sponge or cloth containing soiled detergent water. Use smoothtop cleaner conditioner with clean damp paper towel. Blackened, burned-on spots Spatters or spillovers landing on a hot cooking area or accidental melting of plastic like a bread bag. Wipe all spillovers when it is safe to touch cooking surface. Do not place plastic items on warm cooking area.
Before Calling for Service Problem Check Oven light does work. Check for loose bulb. Check for burned out bulb; replace with 40-watt appliance bulb. Oven does not heat. Confirm range is plugged in. If both oven and surface elements do not heat, check circuit breaker. Check control for proper setting. Oven door will not open. Wait for oven to cool. Door latch will release automatically after oven cools. Do not force lock lever. Oven temperature is not accurate.
Warranty ,_!'III!_ _ COOKING FULL LIMITED LIMITED THIRD ELECTRIC ONE SECOND THRU FIFTH SURFACE PRODUCTS YEAR (excluding ovens) WARRANTY YEAR WARRANTY ON ALL YEAR WARRANTY ON ELEMENTS, wall OR GAS PARTS GLASS/CERAMIC SURFACE TOP, BURNERS FIRST YEAR Amana Appliances will repair or replace, including related labor and travel, any part (f.o.b. Amana, Iowa) which proves to be defective as to workmanship or materials. SECONDYEAR Amana Appliances will provide materials.
Quick Reference Instructions Read "Important Safety Instructions" before using "Quick Reference Instructions". tf there are unanswered questions, see detailed sections of this manual. Setting Electronic Clock 1. Verify display is flashing. 2. Press HRS + or - pad to set hours and MINS + or pad to set minutes. 3. Press CLOCKpad to save time-of-day. Turning Off/On Clock Display Press CLOCKpad until display is blank. Clock retains time while not displayed.