BUILT BETTER THAN IT HAS TO BE_ Owner's Covering _'mancr The BL_A _-oof Manual Distinctions'ACF4205A and DCF4205 CF4215A, A CF422GA and A CF4225A ilooj F Important Safety Information .............. 3 Cooking on the Smoothtop ................. 6 Cookware Suggestions ...................... 7 Oven Cooking Methods ...................... 8 Before Using the Oven ....................... 9 Features ........................................... 10 Displays and Signals ........................
Thank you for buying an Amana Please take the time to complete the registrationcard and return promptly. If the registrationcard is missing,call Amana Consumer Affairs Department. When contactingAmana, provideproductinformationfrom serial plate found on right side of storage door opening: Range! Asure TM Service Extended Plan Amana Appliances offers long-term service protection for this new range.
IMPORTANT I SAFETY INFORMATION A WARNING I To reduce risk of the appliance tipping, It must be secured by a properly installed anti-tip bracket(s). To verify bracket has been installed properly, remove the storage drawer or panel and look under the range with • flashlight. Bracket(s) must be engaged in the rear corner of the range. • ALL RANGES • INJURYTO PERSONS COULD RESULT • INSTALL _lb CAUTION Downloaded from www.Manualslib.
IMPORTANT ALL SAFETY INFORMATION (cont'd) APPLIANCES 1. Proper Installation--Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician. 2. Never Use Your Appliance for Warming or Heating the Room. 3. Do Not Leave Children Alone--Children should not be alone or unattended in the area where the appliance is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance. 4.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION OVENS In Case 1. Use Care When Opening Door---Let hot air or steam escape before removingor replacing food. 2. Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers---Build-upof pressure may cause containerto burst and resultin injury. 3. Keep Oven VentDuctsUnobstructed. 4. PlacementofOven Racks--Alwaysplaceoven racks indesired location whileoven iscool.Ifrack isremovedwhileoven ishot,do notletbotholder contact hotheatingelementinoven. 5.
Cooking Cooking Surface on the Smoothtop Setting Safely with Elements Surface Element Controls Push in and turn the surface element control knobs in either directionto turn on the surface elements. Surface elements are located under the ceramic cookingsurface and radiate heat through the cooktop. It is normal for the element to cycle on and off during heating. The controlshave infinite settingsbetween LO and HI for fine temperature control.
Cookware What Should You Consider in Cookware? Flat Select Avoid Flat bottomed cookware. Cookware with rounded or warped bottoms. Pans with aluminum disk bottoms. Glass. glass-ceramic, enamel porcelain or cast iro_ cookware, canners or pressure cookers. Heavy gauge metal cookware. Light gauge metal cookware. Handles that are secure, that are not heavy enough to tilt pan. Cookware with loose or broken handles. Proper pan size.
Oven Oven Cooking Cooking Methods Methods Bake Bake (lower) and broil (upper) elements operate during bake. Bake element is not visible on the oven bottom, but housed underneath the oven bottom. Broilelement may cycleon and off during bake and is only used to heat oven quicklyand brown top of food. Bake can be used to cook foods which are normally baked. Oven should be preheated. Broil Upper element operates during broil. Broilcan be used to cook foods which are normally broiled.
Before Oven Racks and Rack Positions Aluminum Your range has 6 oven rack positionsto accommodate many types of cookingand cookware. Position oven reck before turning oven on. 1. Pull rack forward to stop position. 2. Raise front edge of reck and pull untilrack is out of oven. 3. Place rack in new reck position. • Curved edge of reck must be toward rear of oven. Rack Position Roasting and Rack Position Guidelines Braising % /' : / ! i u X_',,.
Features ® 12-hour automatic cancel This safety feature prevents oven from continuingto operate if it has been left on for over 12 hours. Ifa cooking function continues longer than 12 hours without any optionson oven control being touched,this feature turns oven off. Any time an option is touched, 12-hour automaticcancel is reset. Oven temperature control adjustment Yourrange is calibratedat the factory for propertemperature.
Display Digital IIi OVEN Oven Control iO mi d_.mm and Signals CLEAN OFF 0 L IHIPJlna_ WM Clock also BROIL displays time of day. AKE am PREHEAT It LOCKED PUSH TO TURN LIGHTS DESCRIPTION Timer Signal CLOCK Clockpad light remainson while time of day is set. TIMER ON/OFF Timer On/Off pad lightremainson while the timer countsdown. COOK/CLEAN Cook/CleanTime lightis tumad on when entering cook or clean time. Lightremainson duringthe cook Preheat Signal or clean cycle.
Using the Oven Control Digital ee io I OVEN Oven Control Q CLEAN OFF a BROIL WM Q I PREHEAT I= LOCKED PUSH TO TURN Setting Flashing Display When power is connected or interrupted, oven display flashes. Press CLOCK to reset display. Clock may need to be reset. Making Increase the Numbers at a Faster Rate Electronic Clock The 12 hour clock does not displayAM,PMor militarytime.
Using the Oven (cont'd) I & w Nm ] Baking To avoid risk of personal injury, property damage or fire, do not lineoven bottom, racks, or broilerpan and gdd with aluminum foil. While oven is stillcool, remove any stored items from the oven cavity. 1. Place recks in desired positionand close oven door. 2. Push and turn oven temperature knobto =, desired temperature. OVEN • Oven indicatorlight willturn on and stay on. CLEANOFF 0 WM • Temperature is displayed in the clock BROIL area in 5 degree increments.
Using What's between the Oven the How Far Ahead the Time? Baking and Can I Set Cook time and start time can be set up to 11 hours and 59 minutes ahead. To view cook time, press and hold COOK TIME pad. When cooking time has elapsed, an end of cycle signal sounds, oven automatically turns offand display returnsto time of day. Oven signal sounds 4 times, then once every 10 seconds until knob is turned to OFF. Broil can not be set to Timed or Delayed.
Using the Oven Self-clean feature uses high oven temperature to clean oven interior. For the oven to operate through a complete self-clean cycle, the self-clean must be set when the oven is cool. 1. Prepare oven for self-cleaning(see below right). Oven bottom recess must be checked for grease buildup before beginning a selfclean cycle. See Care and Cleaning. 2. Close door. I, 3. Push and tum oven temperature knobto OVEN CLEAN position.
Using the Oven Control I A WARNING I Delayed To avoid riskof personalinjury, do not touch oven vents, or area around vents, dudngself-cleaning. These areas can become hot enoughto cause bums. I & cmnoN I To avoid fire or smoke damage, • remove any flammable materialsfrom storagedrawer. Items like plasticcontainers and paper manuals can melt or bum.
Cooking Baking Guidelines When baking with a new oven, keep in mind temperatures vary from oven to oven. Store-boughtthermometers are generally not accurate and should not be used to calibrate oven temperatures. BAKING TIME GUIDELINES Cake Pan Type Pan size Cups of batter Oven Temp.
Cooking (cont'd) Common Baking Problems If you begin to notice consistent problemsrefer to the chart belowfor possiblesolutions,if resultsare still poor, contact Amana Consumer Affairs at (800) 843-0304. Test your cakes for doneness while they are still in the oven. Because of variances across individual ovens, it is best to test for the proper consistency rather than solely relying on time and visual appearance as an indicator.
Cooking Meat (cont'd) Basics While cooking has always been a talent, it is now becoming a science, also. Amana provides this informationas a guide to aid in preparation. For specific questions regarding meat preparation, handling, or storage contact USDA (United States Department of Agriculture) Meat & Poultry Hotline at (800) 535-4555. Handling Hints When shopping, put meat in its own separate plastic sack to keep drips off other foods. Defrost frozen meats in refrigerator, not at room temperature.
Cooking Broiling (cont'd) Guidelines Broilingis a dry heat cooking methodthat allows a restaurant quality charbroiledflavor. Meat is exposed directlyto the heating element at high temperatures. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Place meat on rack in broiler pan, with the surface of cutsthe specified distance from the heating element (specified below). Broil for half the recommended time, or until the surface is browned. Turn meat and continue broiling to desired internaltemperature. Season, if desired.
Cooking Roasting (cont'd) Guidelines Tender cutssuch as rib and loin cuts are best cooked by dry heat methods, such as masting. To mast: 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. Heat oven to desired temperature. Place roast directlyfrom refrigeratorfat side up in a shallow roasting pan. Insert ovenproof meat thermometer so tip is centered in thickest part of roast. Make sure thermometer does not rest in fat or on bone. Remove roast 5 °F below desired degree of finished internal temperature.
Cooking (cont'd) Braising Guidelines Less tender cuts such as those from the round, chuck, brisketand shank require moist cooking. A longer cooking time at lower temperatures with moisture helps soften the meat. 1. Brown meat with a small amount of oil in heavy pan. 2. Pour eft excessive drippings,season, if desired. 3. Add small amount of liquid (1/2 to 2 cups) and cover tightly. Simmer gently over low heat on top of the range or in a 325 °F oven, until meat is fork tender.
Care Removing Oven Door 1. Fully open oven door. 2. Push hinge locks down toward door frame, to the unlocked position. • This may require a flatblade screwdriver. 3. Close door to first stop position. 4. Firmly grasp both sides of top of oven door, NOT door handle. 5. Lift door up until hinge arm is clear of the slot. I)oor Replacing Oven Door 1. Grasping door top firmly, seat indentation of hinge arm into bottom edge of the hinge slot. • Door should be at the first stop position angle. 2.
Care and Cleaning ( om,d) Replacing To avoid risk of bums or electrical shock: • disconnectelectricalsupplyto oven before changing lightbulb. • before replacinglight bulb make sure oven and bulb are cool. • Do not operate oven without bulb and cover in place. I & cmnoN I Oven Light 1. Disconnectelectrical supply. 2. Remove oven door if desired. 3. While wearing protectivegloves, unscrew counter clockwisethe lightbulb cover located in rear of oven cavity.
Care Caring and Cleaning (cont'd) for the smoothtop For routinecleaning, allow top to cool before cleansing. Wash surface with a dampened cloth and smoothtopcleaner conditioner. Use another clean damp paper towel to wipe offthe cleaner. Use a dry paper towel, buff the smoothtop to make sure all the cleaner conditioner is removed. The smoothtopcleaner conditioner providesa thin layer of protective polishthat helps to prevent scratching.Do not use a harsh cleanser or steel wool pad.
Care and Cleaning (cont'd) Cleaning Stainless Steel Damage to stainless steel finish due to Improper use of cleaning products, or using non-recommended cleaning products, is not covered under warranty. For Amana recommended products,call Consumer Affairs at 1(800) 843-0304 or online at www.amana com Our stainlesssteel appliances have been factory finishedfor high shine and luster.
Troubleshooting You may save time and money by checkingitems below before ceilingfor service. List includescommon concerns that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials. If your questionis not explained below, contact Amana Consumer AffairsDepartment at 800-843-0304. Topic Possible Cause Solution OPERATION Appliance not working Power outage Make sure appliance is plugged in. Venfy that cimuit breaker is not tripped. Replace household fuse but do not change fuse capacity.
Troubleshooting (cont'd) NOISE Frequent cycling off and on of oven. N_Tnal To maintain a tampemture for baking, the oven cycles on and off. Cracking or popping sound Norma Wet cooking utensilsor possiblespillage. C_tty did or rough surfaca on cooking utensils Usa recommended smoothtop cleaner conditioner. Shiny scratches May be a metal mark. Make sure surface is cool. Use a safety scraper to carefully scrape off the mark. Apply smonthtopcleaner condlUooerand gently rub with nonabrasive nylon pad.
