Amana ACS3350 User Manual Page 1

Owner's ManualContentsImportant Safety Information ... 3Adjusting Surface Burner Flame ... 6Adjusting Oven Burner Flame ...

10Display and SignalsTimer SignalWhen time elapses, timer beepsthree, one second tones and then onebeep approximately every six to eightseconds.Prehea

11Child lockoutThis safety feature is used to prevent children from accidentallyprogramming oven by disabling electronic oven control. Child lockout i

12Using the Oven ControlSetting Electronic Clock12 hour clock does not display AM, PM or military time. When power isconnected or restored, display fl

13BakingWhile oven is still cool, remove any stored itemsfrom the oven cavity.1. Press BAKE pad. BAKE and ---° display.2. Press arrow pads until desi

14Timed Baking1. Place food in oven.2. Press COOK TIME pad. OVEN, TIME, HR, and display.3. Press MORE or LESS pads until cooking timeis displayed.

15Using the Oven Control (contd)CAUTION!To avoid fire or smoke damage, clean excess spills beforestarting a self-clean cycle. remove any flammablem

16Using the Oven Control (contd)WARNING!To avoid risk of personal injury,do not touch oven vents, or areaaround vents, during self-cleaning.These are

17Bake Pan Placement Keep pans and baking sheets 2 inches fromoven walls. Stagger pans placed on different racks so oneis not directly over the othe

18Cooking (cont'd)3UREOHP &DXVHLopsided cakes(bake unevenly)Pans touching each other or oven walls.Batter spread unevenly in pan.Uneven heat

19Cooking (cont'd)Meat BasicsWhile cooking has always been a talent, it is now becoming a science, also. Amana provides this information as aguid

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

20Broiling GuidelinesBroiling is a dry heat cooking method that allows a restaurant qualitycharbroiled flavor. Meat is exposed directly to the heating

21Cooking (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

22Braising GuidelinesLess tender cuts such as those from the round, chuck, brisket and shankrequire moist cooking. A longer cooking time at lower tem

23Removing Oven Door1. Open door fully.2. Remove screws on side of ovendoor (one on each side). Oven doors are attached witha screw on each side of l

24Replacing Oven Light1. Disconnect electrical supply.2. Remove oven door if desired.3. While wearing protectivegloves, unscrew counterclockwise the l

25Care and Cleaning (contd)Can I use liquidcleaners on my stainlesssteel?Just because a cleaner is aliquid does not mean it is non-abrasive.Many liqu

26TroubleshootingYou may save time and money by checking items below before calling for service. List includes common concernsthat are not the result

27Troubleshooting (cont'd)COOKINGFood not baking properlyVarious causes See Cooking, Common Baking ProblemsFood not roasting properlyVarious caus

28Ó 2001 Amana AppliancesAmana, Iowa 52204Part No.36-32058001-0Printed in U.S.A. 06/01Amana WarrantyFull ONE Year WarrantyAmana Appliances will repai

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 sure yourappliance is properly installed andgrounded by a qualifiedtechnician.2. Never Use Your Appliance

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

6Adjusting Surface Burner FlamePlacing burner capsBurner cap must be correctly seated on the burner base for proper operationof the burner. Verify cap

7Testing and adjusting the bakeand broil burner flamesProperly adjusted oven burner flames are blue with a distinctblue inner cone approximately 1/2&q

8Cookware RecommendationsFlat Pan TestFor best cooking results, use a panwith a flat bottom. To determine ifpan has a flat bottom:1. Rotate a ruler al

9Using the RangeSetting Surface Burner ControlsBurner should ignite within 4 seconds. If burner does notignite within 4 seconds, turn control knob to