This manual covers general information on Freestanding Electric BIG OVEN. Refer to individual Technical Sheets for information on specific models. Service Electric Freestanding BIG OVEN™ Service Manual for Amana® This manual is to be used by qualified appliance technicians only. Amana does not assume any responsibility for property damage or personal injury for improper service procedures done by an unqualified person.
Important Information Pride and workmanship go into every product to provide our customers with quality products. It is possible, however, that during its lifetime a product may require service. Products should be serviced only by a qualified service technician who is familiar with the safety procedures required in the repair and who is equipped with the proper tools, parts, testing instruments and the appropriate service manual.
Table of Contents Important Information ................................................. 2 Important Safety Information ...................................... 4 ALL APPLIANCES ............................................... 5 SURFACE COOKING UNITS .............................. 5 OVENS ................................................................ 5 VENTILATION HOODS ....................................... 5 In Case of Fire ..................................................... 5 Precautions .............
Important Safety Information ! ! WARNING 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 decorative panel and look under the range with a flashlight. Bracket(s) must be engaged in the rear corner of the range. To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, death, or property damage, verify wiring is correct, if components were replaced.
Important Safety Information SURFACE COOKING UNITS In Case of Fire 1. 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. Proper relationship of utensil to burner will also improve efficiency. 2.
General Information Cooking Utensils Utensil Material Characteristics Type Temperature Uses Response Aluminum Heats and Frying, Braising, Cools Quickly Roasting Cast Iron Heats and Low Heat Cools Slowly Cooking, Frying Copper Tin Heats and Gourmet Lined Cools Quickly Cooking, Wine Sauces, Egg Dishes Enamelware Depends on Low Heat Base Metal Cooking Ceramic Heats and Low Heat (Glass) Cools Slowly Cooking Heats and Soups, Sauces, Stainless Steel Cools at Vegetables, Moderate Rate General Cooking • Use prope
General Information Follow these recommendations only as a guide for times and temperature. Times, rack position, and temperatures may vary depending on conditions and food type. For best results, always check food at minimum time. When roasting, choose rack position based on size of food item. Removing Oven Door ! CAUTION 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.
Component Testing Information ! WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury or death; disconnect power to oven before servicing, unless testing requires it. Refer to Technical Sheet or Parts Manual for replacement components specifications. Illustration Component Oven light socket Test Procedure Remove one wire from receptacle and test resistance of terminals. Measure voltage at oven light...........
Troubleshooting Procedures ! WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury or death; disconnect power to oven before servicing, unless testing requires it. Problem Surface element does not heat No bake operation No broil operation Oven light does not operate Appliance not working Possible Cause • Open element..................................... Correction Check element for continuity, replace if failed. Verify all connections are clean and tight, replace broken wiring.
Troubleshooting Procedures ! WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury or death; disconnect power to oven before servicing, unless testing requires it. Problem Melted top door trim Possible Cause • Miss-aligned door gasket ..................... Correction • Replace door gasket. • Check door hinges. Self-clean cycle not working • Programming error............................... • Shut off power to oven for five minutes by switching off circuit breaker.
Disassembly Procedures ! To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury or death; disconnect power supply source before servicing, unless testing requires it. WARNING Oven Door Handle, Outer/Inner Glass, and Door Hinges NOTE: May need to loosen screws in bottom glass retainer. 8. Remove screws and neoprene washer from the bottom of OVEN DOOR HINGE and one screw securing oven door hinge to the door assembly. 1. Open or remove storage drawer to avoid damaging finish. 2.
Disassembly Procedures ! To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury or death; disconnect power supply source before servicing, unless testing requires it. WARNING Reverse Procedure to Reassemble Oven Door 4. Place control panel on a protective padded surface with the control down. Remove screws securing electronic control to mounting bracket. There is sufficient extra wire length to move electronic control out of the way while installing new control.
Disassembly Procedures ! WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury or death; disconnect power supply source before servicing, unless testing requires it. Maintop Door Latch Motor, Plunger Light Switch, and Latch Switch NOTE: Requires range to be moved out away from the wall. 1. Turn power off to unit. 2. Slide range forward on slide guards. NOTE: Usage of slide guards, prevents the unit from damaging the floor. 3. Unplug the power cord. 4.
Disassembly Procedures ! WARNING Broil Element 1. Turn off power to unit. 2. Remove screw securing broil element to rear of oven wall. 3. Remove screws securing element hanging clip to oven cavity. 4. Pull broil element forward enough to disconnect terminals on each element leg. 5. Reverse procedure to reinstall broil element. Sensor, Oven Control 1. Remove screws securing SENSOR to oven liner. 2. Gently pull wires forward to access the two pin polarized disconnect plug. 3.
Disassembly Procedures ! WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury or death; disconnect power supply source before servicing, unless testing requires it. Storage Drawer Removal Removing and Replacing Range 1. Pull drawer out until it stops. 2. Grasp drawer sides near back of drawer and lift up and out. 3. Reverse procedure to reinstall storage drawer. 1. Disconnect power to range. 2. Slide range forward on slide guards.
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Appendix A A1 RS2320006 Rev.
Installation Instructions ImportantSave for local electrical inspectors use. Keep instructions for future reference. Be sure manual stays with range. Read entire instruction before beginning installation. Read Owners Manual for safe installation.
2 CONNECT ELECTRICAL CORD Range has been grounded at the factory to the center (nickel plated) terminal of the terminal block in accordance with the National Electric Code. 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 place electrical receptacle, see to range frame using the grounding strap and screw, as shown below, Electrical Receptacle Location removed from the grounding strap.
3 POSITION AND LEVEL RANGE To avoid damaging oven door, do not lift or move range by oven door handle. Glass can break. Place range near final position and plug in. Then, slide range into final position and adjust all legs (4) until range is level side to side and front to back. Place a level on top oven rack or on range top when leveling. Leveling legs must extend ¼" to engage anti-tip bracket.
Installation Requirements Before You Install Consider Description Location This 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" standard countertop height. Use dim ensions shown in this m anual to determ ine space needed for installation. Range m ust not be installed or stored in an area where it will be exposed to water and/or weather.
Range and Cabinet Dimensions Electrical Receptacle Location Locate electrical receptacle in area with diagonal lines. RS2320006 Rev.
Important Safety Information ! WARNING To avoid risk of burns or fire by reaching over elements, cabinet storage space located above range should be avoided. If cabinet storage is provided, install a range hood that projects horizontally a minimum of 5" beyond the cabinet bottom to reduce the risk. ! WARNING To avoid risk of the appliance tipping, it must be secured by a properly installed anti-tip bracket.
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Appendix B B1 RS2320006 Rev.
Care and Cleaning ! CAUTION To avoid personal injury or property damage, handle oven door with care. Do not lift door by handle. Remove storage drawer. Door is heavy and can be damaged if dropped. Screwdriver can scrape or chip range or oven finish. Do not scratch or chip glass or twist door. Glass may break suddenly. Replace door glass if damaged. Cleaning Oven Door Not all areas of the oven are cleaned by the self-clean cycle.
Care and Cleaning Replacing Oven Light ! WARNING To avoid risk of burns or electrical shock: disconnect electrical supply to oven before changing light bulb. before replacing light bulb make sure oven and bulb are cool. Do not operate oven without bulb and cover in place. 1. Disconnect electrical supply. 2. Remove oven door if desired. 3. While wearing protective gloves, unscrew counterclockwise the light bulb cover located in rear of oven cavity. Then turn light bulb counterclockwise to remove. 4.
Care and Cleaning Caring for the smoothtop For routine cleaning, allow top to cool before cleansing. Wash surface with a dampened cloth and smoothtop cleaner conditioner. Use another clean damp paper towel to wipe off the cleaner. Use a dry paper towel, buff the smoothtop to make sure all the cleaner conditioner is removed. The smoothtop cleaner conditioner provides a thin layer of protective polish that helps to prevent scratching. Do not use a harsh cleanser or steel wool pad.
Care and Cleaning 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 stainless steel appliances have been factory finished for high shine and luster.
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Appendix C C–1 RS2320006 Rev.
Genesis Control Testing Information ! WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury or death; disconnect power to oven before servicing, unless testing requires it. Mylar OverlayKRC OVEN TIMER ON OFF COOK CLEAN OFF WM CLEAN TIME BROIL OVEN LIGHT RECALL START OVEN TEMP CLOCK CLEAN COOK BAKE PREHEAT Component Genesis electronic range control Test Procedure Measure voltage at terminals J2−E7 (L1) and E2 (NEU) ................
Genesis Control Programming Instructions 2. Setting Electronic Clock The 12 hour clock does not display AM, PM or military time. When power is connected or restored, display flashes until RECALL OVEN TEMP/CLOCK pad is pressed or temperature knob is turned. 1. Press RECALL OVEN TEMP/CLOCK pad. 2. Press appropriate slew pads until correct time-of-day displays. 3. Time is locked in after 5 seconds of no adjustment. Setting Minute Timer The timer is a timer only.
Genesis Control Programming Instructions 7. 8. Oven will automatically begin to heat at selected start time. • OVEN ON light will turn on when oven begins to heat. • To adjust cook time, press COOK/CLEAN TIME pad twice while the remaining cook time is displayed. Cook time can then be adjusted. • When cooking time has elapsed an end of cycle signal sounds and END will be displayed. Oven signal sounds 4 times, then once every 10 seconds until oven control knob is turned to OFF.
Appendix D D–1 RS2320006 Rev.
Sigma Control Testing Information ! WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury or death; disconnect power to oven before servicing, unless testing requires it.
Sigma Control Testing Information ! WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury or death; disconnect power to oven before servicing, unless testing requires it. Illustration ERC Controlled Component Temperature adjustment (BAKE mode only) ERC Controlled Sabbath mode (BAKE mode only) ERC Controlled Twelve hour off ERC Controlled Child lock out Test Procedure Press BAKE pad. Press in oven temperature of 500°F.
Sigma Control Programming Instructions 7. After cooking time elapses, remove food and press OVEN CANCEL pad to shut off oven. Setting Electronic Clock 12 hour clock does not display AM, PM or military time. When power is connected or restored, display flashes until CLOCK or CANCEL pad is pressed. 1. Press CLOCK pad. 2. Press digit pads (1 through 0) until correct time-of-day displays. 3. Press START pad to set time, or time is set after 5 seconds of no adjustment.
Sigma Control Programming Instructions Delayed Baking Self-cleaning Set oven to begin and end baking at a later time. Oven control automatically calculates starting time. 1. Place food in oven. 2. Press STOP TIME button. • Default time displayed is current time of day. 3. Use the digit pads (1 through 0) to enter the desired stop time. • Stop time can be set up to 11 hours and 59 minutes ahead of current time of day. 4. Press COOK TIME pad. • Cook time can be set up to 11 hours and 59 minutes.