Amana ART6522 Owner's Manual

Owner's ManualElectricSmoothtopRangeKeep instructions for future reference.Be sure manual stays with range.ContentsImportant Safety Information .

10Timer SignalWhen time elapses, timer beeps 3times then approximately onceevery 6-8 seconds until TIMER ON/OFF pad is pressed.Preheat SignalAfter set

11F-code WarningF1 Shorted pad buttonF2 Oven cavity over temperatureF3 Open circuit in oventemperature sensor circuitF4 Shorted circuit in oventempera

12Using the Oven ControlFlashing DisplayWhen power is connected orinterrupted, oven display flashes.Press CLOCK to clear display.Clock may need to be

13Using the Oven Control (cont'd)Baking1. Press BAKE pad.• BAKE and - - -° display.2. Press or pad until desiredtemperature is displayed.• B

14Using the Oven Control (cont'd)Timed BakingSet oven to cook for desired amount of time. Oven automatically stopsheating after time elapses.1. P

15How Long Should the Self-Clean Cycle Last?The self-clean cycle can be set from 2 to4 hours. Minimum recommendedcleaning time is 3 hours. After these

16Bake Pan Placement• Keep pans and baking sheets 2 inches from ovenwalls.• Stagger pans placed on different racks so one isnot directly over the othe

17Cooking (cont'd)Problem CauseLopsided cakes(bake unevenly)Pans touching each other or oven walls.Batter spread unevenly in pan.Uneven heat dist

18Cooking (cont'd)Meat BasicsWhile cooking has always been a talent, it is now becoming a science, also. Amana provides this information as aguid

19Broiling GuidelinesBroiling is a dry heat cooking method that allows a restaurant qualitycharbroiled flavor. Meat is exposed directly to the heating

2Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, LabelsDANGER!DANGER—Immediate hazards which WILL result in severe personalinjury or death.WARNING!WARNING—Hazards or

20Cooking (cont'd)Roasting GuidelinesTender cuts such as rib and loin cuts are best cooked by dry heat methods,such as roasting. To roast:1. Heat

21Braising GuidelinesLess tender cuts such as those from the round, chuck, brisket and shankrequire moist cooking. A longer cooking time at lower tem

22Care and CleaningRemoving Oven Door1. Make sure oven is cool.2. Open door fully.3. Remove screw on each side oflower portion of oven door.4. Close d

23Care and Cleaning (cont'd)To keep your smoothtop looking like new, Amana recommends routine cleaning. The following general instructions for ro

PROBLEM CAUSE REMOVALBrown streaksand specksCleaning with sponge or cloth containingsoiled detergent waterNormal cleansing (provided above)Blackened,b

TroubleshootingYou may save time and money by checking items below before calling for service. List includes common concernsthat are not the result of

26NOISEFrequent cycling off and on of oven.NormalTo maintain a temperature for baking, the ovencycles on and off.Cracking or popping soundNormal Wet c

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 2000 Amana AppliancesAmana, Iowa 52204Part No.36-31985701-0Printed in U.S.A.02/00Amana WarrantyFull ONE Year WarrantyAmana Appliances will repair o

3IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATIONSAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSWARNING!To reduce risk of the appliance tipping, it must be secured by aproperly installed anti-ti

4ALL APPLIANCES1. Proper Installation—Be sureyour appliance is properlyinstalled and grounded by aqualified technician.2. Never Use Your Appliance for

5OVENS1. Use Care When OpeningDoor—Let hot air or steamescape before removing orreplacing food.2. Do Not Heat Unopened FoodContainers—Build-up ofpress

6LOOFFHIMEDCooking on the SmoothtopSetting Surface Element ControlsPush in and turn the surface element controlknobs in either direction to turn on th

7Cooking on the Smoothtop (cont'd)Using the Warming ZoneYour new range is equipped with a convenient warming zone. The warmingzone is designed to

8What Should You Consider in Cookware?Cookware SuggestionsFlat Pan TestFor best cooking results, use a panwith a flat bottom. To determine ifpan has a

9BroilUpper element operates during broil.Broil can be used to cook foodswhich are normally broiled.Preheating is not required whenusing broil. All fo