Amana BIGOVEN ACF4205A Manuel d'utilisateur

Owner's ManualContentsImportant Safety Information ... 3Cooking on the Smoothtop ... 6Cookware Suggestions ...

10Features12-hour automatic cancelThis safety feature prevents oven from continuing to operate if it has beenleft on for over 12 hours. If a cooking f

11LIGHTSDESCRIPTIONCLOCKClock pad light remains on while time of day is set.TIMER ON/OFFTimer On/Off pad light remains on while the timercounts down.C

12Using the Oven ControlSetting Electronic ClockThe 12 hour clock does not display AM, PM or military time. When poweris connected or restored, displa

13Using the Oven Control (contd)PreheatingIn most cases, you should preheat theoven before baking. After the rangecontrol is set, the oven temperatu

14Using the Oven Control (contd)Timed BakingSet oven to cook for desired amount of time. Follow recipe directions forpreheating the oven.1. Place foo

15Using 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

16Delayed Self-clean CycleSelf-clean feature uses high oven temperature to clean oven interior.Set oven to begin and end cleaning at later time. Range

17CookingBAKING TIME GUIDELINESCake PanTypePan size Cups ofbatterOvenTemp. MinutesOval 7 ¾" x 5 ¾" 2 ½ 350°F 25 to 3013" x 9 ¾" 8

18Cooking (contd)Problem CauseLopsided cakes(bake unevenly)Pans touching each other or oven walls.Batter spread unevenly in pan.Uneven heat distribut

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

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 oven

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

23Care and CleaningRemoving Oven Door1. Fully open oven door.2. Push hinge locks down towarddoor frame, to the unlockedposition.• This may require a f

24Care and Cleaning (contd)To keep your smoothtop looking like new, Amana recommends routine cleaning. The following general instructions for routine

25PROBLEM CAUSE REMOVALBrown streaksand specksCleaning with sponge or cloth containingsoiled detergent waterNormal cleansing (provided above)Blackened

26Can I use liquidcleaners on my stainlesssteel?Just because a cleaner is aliquid does not mean it is non-abrasive.Many liquid cleansers designed to b

27TroubleshootingYou may save time and money by checking items below before calling for service. List includes common concernsthat are not the result

28NOISEFrequent cycling off and on of oven.Normal To maintain a temperature for baking, the ovencycles on and off.Cracking or popping soundNormal Wet

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

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2001 Amana AppliancesAmana, Iowa 52204Part No.36-32066501-0Printed in U.S.A.07/01Amana WarrantyFull ONE Year WarrantyAmana Appliances will repair o

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

6Cooking on the SmoothtopSetting Surface Element ControlsPush in and turn the surface element control knobsin either direction to turn on the surface

7COOKWAREMATERIALUSESAluminumHeats and cools quickly. Use for frying, braising,and roasting.Stainless SteelHeats and cools at moderate rate. Use for s

8Broiling Hints• Remove excess fat from meat before broiling. Cut edges of meat toprevent curling.• Place food on a cold ungreased broiling pan. If p

9Before Using the OvenAluminum FoilWARNING!To avoid risk of personal injury,property damage or fire, do notline oven bottom, racks, or broilerpan and