Freestanding Electric Range Control Guide

FEATURE GUIDE
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, located in
your appliance's Owner's Manual, before operating this appliance.
This manual covers several models. Your model may have some or all of the items listed. Refer to this manual or the Frequently Asked
Questions section of our website at www.amana.com in U.S.A. or www.amanacanada.ca in Canada, for more detailed instructions.

WARNING
Food Poisoning Hazard
Do not let food sit for more than one hour before or
after cooking.
Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.

KEYPAD FEATURE INSTRUCTIONS

CLOCK Clock This clock uses a 12 hour cycle.
1. Check that the oven is OFF.
2. Press CLOCK.
3. Press the Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow keypad to set the hours. Press CLOCK to
switch to the minutes. Press the Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow keypad to set the
minutes.
4. Press CLOCK or START.
Oven LIGHT Oven cavity While the oven door is closed, press OVEN LIGHT to turn the light on and off. The oven
light light will come on when the oven door is opened. The oven light will not come on during
the Self-Cleaning cycle.
TIMER SET/OFF Oven timer The Timer can be set in hours or minutes up to 9 hours and 59 minutes.
1. Press TIMER SET/OFF.
2. Press the Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow keypad to set the length of time.
3. Press START to begin the countdown. If enabled, end-of-cycle tones will sound at end
of countdown.
4. Press TIMER SET•OFF to cancel the Timer. Do not press OFF/CANCEL because the
oven will turn off.
START Cooking start The Start keypad begins any oven function. If Start is not pressed within 10 seconds, a
tone will sound and Start will blink until pressed or canceled. If Start is not pressed within
30 seconds after pressing a keypad, the function is canceled and the time of day is
displayed.
OFF/CANCEL Range The Cancel keypad stops any oven function except the Oven Control Lockout and Timer.
function
TEMP/TIME Temperature The Temp/Time “up” and “down” arrow keypads are used to adjust time and temperature
and time settings.
adjust

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KEYPAD FEATURE INSTRUCTIONS
BAKE Baking and 1. Press BAKE
roasting 2. Press the Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow keypad until desired temperature is
reached. A tone will sound if the minimum or maximum temperature is reached.
3. Press START.
4. To change the temperature, repeat steps 2. Press START.
5. Press OFF/CANCEL when finished.
NOTE: On models with convection, the convection fan will shut off when the oven door is
opened. If the oven door remains open for too long, the heating elements will shut off until
the oven door is closed. All timers, including any active Cook Time or Timed Cook
functions, will continue to count down.

BAKE ASSIST TEMPS Baking and 1. Press the desired Bake Assist Temp keypad.
roasting 2. Press the Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow keypad to set a temperature other than the
Bake Assist Temperature. A tone will sound if the minimum or maximum temperature
is reached.
3. Press START.
4. Press OFF/CANCEL when finished.
NOTE: On models with convection, the convection fan will shut off when the oven door is
opened. If the oven door remains open for too long, the heating elements will shut off until
the oven door is closed. All timers, including any active Cook Time or Timed Cook
functions, will continue to count down.

BROIL Broiling 1. Position cookware in the oven and close the oven door.
2. Press BROIL.
3. Press the Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow keypad until the desired temperature is
reached. A tone will sound if the minimum or maximum temperature is reached.
4. Press START.
5. To change the temperature, repeat Step 3 and press START.
6. Press OFF/CANCEL when finished.
NOTE: On models with convection, the convection fan will shut off when the oven door is
opened. If the oven door remains open for too long, the heating elements will shut off until
the oven door is closed. All timers, including any active Cook Time or Timed Cook
functions, will continue to count down.

WARM Hold warm Food must be at serving temperature before placing it in the warmed oven.
1. Press WARM.
2. Press the Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow keypad until desired temperature is
reached. A tone will sound if the minimum or maximum temperature is reached.
3. Press START.
4. Press OFF/CANCEL when finished.
NOTE: On some models: The oven will automatically turn off after 60 minutes.
NOTE: On models with convection, the convection fan will shut off when the oven door is
opened. If the oven door remains open for too long, the heating elements will shut off until
the oven door is closed. All timers, including any active Cook Time or Timed Cook
functions, will continue to count down.

CLEAN Self-Cleaning See the “Self-Cleaning Cycle” section in the Owner’s Manual.
(On some models) cycle
CONTROL LOCK Oven control No keypads will function with the controls locked.
(Hold 3 sec.) lockout 1. Check that the oven is off.
2. Press and hold CONTROL LOCK keypad for 3 seconds.
3. A tone will sound and a lock will be displayed.
4. Repeat to unlock.

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Surface Temperature ■ Do not cook popcorn in prepackaged aluminum containers on
the cooktop. They could leave aluminum marks that cannot be
When the range is in use, all range surfaces may become hot,
removed completely.
such as the knobs and oven door.
■ To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not allow objects that
Warming Drawer, Storage Drawer, or Baking Drawer (On could melt, such as plastic or aluminum foil, to touch any part
Some Models) of the entire cooktop.
When the oven is in use, the drawer may become hot. Do not
store plastics, cloth, or other items that could melt or burn in the ■ To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not use the cooktop as a
drawer. cutting board.
■ Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking
Oven Vent
area. Cookware should not extend more than 1/2" (13 mm)
The oven vent releases hot air and moisture from the oven, and
outside the area.
should not be blocked or covered. Do not set plastics, paper or
other items that could melt or burn near the oven vent.

Cooktop Use
WARNING

A. Surface cooking area

B. Cookware/canner
C. 1/2" (1.3 cm) maximum overhang
Fire Hazard ■ Use flat-bottomed cookware for best heat conduction and
Turn off all controls when done cooking. energy efficiency. Cookware with rounded, warped, ribbed, or
dented bottoms could cause uneven heating and poor cooking
Failure to do so could result in death or fire. results.
■ Determine flatness by placing the straight edge of a ruler
Ceramic Glass (on some models) across the bottom of the cookware. While you rotate the ruler,
The surface cooking area will glow red when an element is ON. no space or light should be visible between it and the
Some parts of the surface cooking area may not glow red when an cookware.
element is ON. This is normal operation. It will also randomly cycle ■ Cookware designed with slightly indented bottoms or small
off and back on again, even while on Hi, to keep the cooktop from expansion channels can be used.
extreme temperatures.
■ Make sure the bottoms of pots and pans are clean and dry
It is normal for the surface of light-colored ceramic glass to appear before using them. Residue and water can leave deposits
to change color when surface cooking areas are hot. As the glass when heated.
cools, it will return to its original color. ■ To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not cook foods directly on
Clean the cooktop after each use to help avoid scratches, pitting, the cooktop.
abrasions, and to condition the glass surface. Ceramic glass
cooktop cleaner and a cooktop scraper are also recommended for Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning (on some
stubborn soils. Do not use abrasive cleaners, cleaning pads, or models)
harsh chemicals for cleaning. The Cooktop Care Kit Part Number Clean the cooktop after each use to help avoid scratches, pitting,
31605 contains all of the items needed to clean and condition your abrasions, and to condition the glass surface. Ceramic glass
ceramic glass cooktop. Refer to the “Range Maintenance and cooktop cleaner and a cooktop scraper are also recommended for
Care” section in the Owner’s Manual for additional information. stubborn soils. Do not use abrasive cleaners, cleaning pads, or
IMPORTANT: To avoid permanent damage to the cooktop surface harsh chemicals for cleaning. The Cooktop Care Kit Part Number
and to make soils easier to remove, clean the cooktop after each 31605 contains all of the items needed to clean and condition your
use to remove all soils. ceramic glass cooktop. Refer to the “Range Maintenance and
Care” section in the Owner’s Manual for additional information.
■ Avoid storing jars or cans above the cooktop. Dropping a
heavy or hard object onto the cooktop could crack the cooktop. IMPORTANT: To avoid permanent damage to the cooktop surface
and to make soils easier to remove, clean the cooktop after each
■ To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not leave a hot lid on the use to remove all soils.
cooktop. As the cooktop cools, air can become trapped
between the lid and the cooktop and the ceramic glass could Cooktop On Indicator Light
break when the lid is removed. The Cooktop On indicator light is located on the console panel.
■ For foods containing sugar in any form, clean up all spills and When any control knob/cooktop element on the console panel is
soils as soon as possible. Allow the cooktop to cool down turned on, the Cooktop On indicator light will glow.
slightly. Then, while wearing oven mitts, remove the spills
using a scraper while the surface is still warm. If sugary spills Hot Surface Indicator Light
are allowed to cool down, they can adhere to the cooktop and On ceramic glass models, the hot surface indicator light is located
can cause pitting and permanent marks. on the console panel.
■ To avoid scratches, do not slide cookware or bakeware across The hot surface indicator light will glow as long as any surface
the cooktop. Aluminum or copper bottoms and rough finishes cooking area is too hot to touch, even after the surface cooking
on cookware or bakeware could leave scratches or marks on area is turned off.
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Coil Elements and Burner Bowls (on some Cookware with nonstick surfaces should not be used under the
models) broiler.
Coil elements should be level for optimal cooking results. Burner Check for flatness by placing the straight edge of a ruler across
bowls, when clean, reflect heat back to the cookware. They also the bottom of the cookware. While you rotate the ruler, no space
help catch spills. or light should be visible between it and the cookware.
Cookware should not extend more than 1/2" (1.3 cm) over the coil
element. If cookware is uneven or too large, it can produce excess
heat, causing the burner bowl to change color.
■ Weight of the Cookware to be no Lighter than 1 lb.
■ Discoloration of Medallion of the Coil Element is expected over
time.
Dual Zone Cooking Element (on some models)
The Dual Zone cooking element offers flexibility depending on the
size of the cookware. Single size can be used in the same way as
a regular element. The dual size combines both the single and
outer elements and is recommended for larger size cookware. Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material
characteristics.
COOKWARE CHARACTERISTICS
Aluminum ■ Heats quickly and evenly.
■ Suitable for all types of cooking.
■ Medium or heavy thickness is best for
most cooking tasks.
■ May leave aluminum residues, which
may be diminished if cleaned
immediately after cooking.

Cast iron ■ Heats slowly and evenly.

A. Dual ■ Good for browning and frying.
B. Single ■ Maintains heat for slow cooking.
Melt Cooking Element (on some models) ■ Rough edges or burrs may scratch the
The Melt cooking element offers flexibility due to a wide range of cooktop.
settings between Hi and Melt. The Hi heat option can be used to
boil small amounts of liquid quickly. The lowest setting can be Ceramic or ■ Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
used to prepare sauces and to keep foods at a low temperature. Ceramic glass ■ Heats slowly, but unevenly.
Use cookware appropriate in size for the Melt element. ■ Ideal results on low to medium heat
settings.
■ May scratch the cooktop.

Copper ■ Heats very quickly and evenly.

■ May leave copper residues, which may
be diminished if cleaned immediately
after cooking
■ Can leave a permanent stain or bond to
the cooktop if overheated.

Earthenware ■ Follow manufacturer’s instructions.

■ Use on low heat settings.
A. Hi heat option
B. Melt option ■ May scratch the cooktop.

Cookware Porcelain
enamel-on-
■ See stainless steel or cast iron.
IMPORTANT: Do not leave empty cookware on a hot surface ■ Porcelain enamel bakeware without the
steel or cast metal base may bond to the cooktop if
cooking area, element or surface burner. iron overheated.
Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides and a
well-fitting lid, and the material should be of medium-to-heavy Stainless steel ■ Heats quickly, but unevenly.
thickness.
■ A core or base of aluminum or copper
Rough finishes may scratch the cooktop. Aluminum and copper on stainless steel provides even
may be used as a core or base in cookware. However, when used heating.
as a base, they can leave permanent marks on the surfaces.
Cookware material is a factor in how quickly and evenly heat is
transferred, which affects cooking results. A nonstick finish has
the same characteristics as its base material. For example,
aluminum cookware with a nonstick finish will take on the
properties of aluminum.

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Use flat-bottomed cookware for best cooking results and energy To change: Press and hold the Temp/Time “up” arrow keypad for
efficiency. The cookware should be about the same size as the 5 seconds. “°C” or “°F” will appear on the display. Repeat to
cooking area outlined on the cooktop. Cookware should not change back.
extend more than 1/2" (1.3 cm) outside the area. To exit mode, press OFF/CANCEL.
Keypress Tones
Activates or turns off the tones when a keypad is pressed.
To Change: Press and hold OVEN LIGHT for 5 seconds. Repeat
to change back.
To exit mode, press OFF/CANCEL.
Demo Mode
IMPORTANT: This feature is intended for use on the sales floor
with 120 V power connection and permits the control features to
be demonstrated without heating elements turning on. If this
Home Canning feature is activated, the oven will not work.
Canning can be performed on a glass smooth top cooking surface To change: Press OFF/CANCEL, OFF/CANCEL, the Temp/Time
or traditional coil element cooktop. When canning for long periods, “up” arrow keypad, TIMER SET•OFF. Repeat to change back and
alternate the use of surface cooking areas or elements between end Demo mode.
batches. This allows time for the most recently used areas to cool.
■ Center the canner on the largest surface cooking area or
Oven Temperature Control
element. On electric cooktops, canners should not extend IMPORTANT: Do not use a thermometer to measure oven
more than 1/2" (1.3 cm) beyond the surface cooking area or temperature. Elements will cycle on and off as needed to provide
element. consistent temperature but may run slightly hot or cool at any
■ Do not place canner on 2 surface cooking areas or elements at point in time due to this cycling. Most thermometers are slow to
the same time. react to temperature change and will not provide an accurate
reading due to this cycling.
■ On ceramic glass models, use only flat-bottomed canners to
avoid damage to the cooktop and elements. The oven provides accurate temperatures; however, it may cook
■ For more information, contact your local agricultural extension faster or slower than your previous oven, so the temperature can
office, or refer to published home canning guides. Companies be adjusted to personalize it for your cooking needs. It can be
that manufacture home canning products can also offer changed in Fahrenheit or Celsius.
assistance. To Adjust Oven Temperature:
1. Press and hold the Temp/Time “down” arrow keypad for 5
OVEN USE seconds until the oven display shows the current setting, for
Odors and smoke are normal when the oven is used the first few example “0°F CAL” or “00”.
times or when it is heavily soiled. 2. Press the Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow keypad to increase
IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to or decrease the temperature in 5°F (3°C) amounts. The
the fumes given off. Exposure to the fumes may result in death to adjustment can be set between 30°F (18°C) and -30°F (-18°
certain birds. Always move birds to another closed and well C).
ventilated room. 3. Press START.

Electronic Oven Controls Sabbath Mode (on some models)

Control Display For guidance on usage and a complete list of models with
The display will flash when powered up or after a power loss. Sabbath mode, visit www.star-k.org.
Press OFF/Cancel to clear. When oven is not in use, the time of The Sabbath mode sets the oven to remain on in a Bake setting
day is displayed. Indicator lights show functions that are in use. until turned off.
Tones The Oven Control Lockout feature will be disabled during the
Tones are audible signals, indicating the following: Sabbath mode. After the Sabbath mode is set, no tones will
sound, the display will not show the temperature, the Kitchen
Basic Functions Timer mode will be canceled (if active), and only the following
One Tone keypads will function:
■ Valid keypad press. ■ Temp/Time “up” and “down” arrow keypads
■ Oven is preheated (long tone). ■ Off/Cancel
■ Function has been entered. When the oven door is opened or closed, the oven light will not
■ Reminder (on some models), repeating every 20 seconds after turn on or off and the heating elements will not turn on or off
the end-of-cycle tones. immediately.
Three Tones When power is restored after a power failure, the oven will return
■ Invalid keypad press to Sabbath mode and remain Sabbath compliant with the bake
elements OFF until the OFF/CANCEL keypad is pressed.
Four Tones
■ End of cycle Pressing the OFF/CANCEL keypad at any time returns the oven
to the normal cooking mode (not Sabbath compliant).
Fahrenheit and Celsius Before entering the Sabbath mode, it must be decided if the oven
The temperature is preset to Fahrenheit but can be changed to light is to be ON or OFF for the entire Sabbath mode period. If the
Celsius. light is ON when entering Sabbath mode, it will remain ON for the
entire time Sabbath mode is in use. If the light is OFF when
entering Sabbath mode, it will remain OFF for the entire time

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Sabbath mode is in use. Opening the oven door or pressing the Positioning Racks and Bakeware
OVEN LIGHT will not affect the oven light once Sabbath mode has
To move a rack, pull it out to the stop position, raise the front edge,
been entered.
and then lift out. Use the following illustration as a guide.
On the Holiday, the oven temperature can be changed once the
oven is in Sabbath mode by pressing the Temp/Time “up” or
“down” arrow keypad. The oven temperature will change 25°F
(14°C) each time the Temp/Time “up” and “down” arrow keypads
are pressed. Press START to activate the new temperature. The
display will not change, and there will be no sounds during this
adjustment.
To Activate and Bake Using Sabbath Mode:
1. Press BAKE.
2. Press the Temp/Time “up” or “down” arrow keypad.
3. Press START. Rack Positions
4. Press and hold the TIMER SET•OFF keypad for 5 seconds. Rack 5: Toasting bread or broiling thin, non-fatty foods
“SAb” will flash in the display.
Rack 4: 2-rack baking and broiling
5. Press START while “SAb” is flashing to enter Sabbath mode;
otherwise, the entire cycle cancels out. “SAb” will stop flashing Rack 3: Most baked goods on a cookie sheet, muffin pan, or jelly
and remain ON in the display. The oven is now in Sabbath roll pan; layer cakes; broiling chicken pieces
mode and is Sabbath compliant. Rack 2: Pies, casseroles, yeast bread, quick breads, frozen
Pressing the OFF/CANCEL keypad at any time returns the convenience foods, 2-rack baking
oven to the normal cooking mode (not Sabbath compliant). Rack 1: Roasting large and small cuts of meat and poultry
NOTE: If “SAb” does not appear in your display, the Sabbath Multiple Rack Cooking
mode is not active. After Sabbath mode is deactivated, you must 2-rack: Use rack positions 2 and 4.
activate Sabbath mode by completing steps 1 through 5.
Bakeware
Warm To cook food evenly, hot air must be able to circulate. Allow 2" (5
cm) of space around bakeware and oven walls. Make sure that no
NOTE: On models with convection, the convection fan will shut off
bakeware piece is directly over another.
when the oven door is opened. If the oven door remains open for
too long, the heating elements will shut off until the oven door is
closed. All timers, including any active Cook Time or Timed Cook Baking and Roasting
functions, will continue to count down. NOTE: On models with convection, the convection fan will shut off
when the oven door is opened. If the oven door remains open for
IMPORTANT: Food must be at serving temperature before placing too long, the heating elements will shut off until the oven door is
it in the warmed oven. Food may be held up to 1 hour; however, closed. All timers, including any active Cook Time or Timed Cook
breads and casseroles may become too dry if left in the oven functions, will continue to count down.
during the Keep Warm or warm function. For best results, cover
food. Preheating
The Warm feature allows hot cooked foods to stay at serving When START is pressed, the oven will begin preheating. Once
temperature. 100ºF (38ºC) is reached, the display temperature will increase as
To Use: the actual temperature of the oven increases. When the preheat
temperature is reached, a tone will sound and the selected
1. Press WARM. temperature will appear on the display.
2. Press Temp/Time "up" or "down" arrow keypad until desired
temperature is reached. A tone will sound if the minimum or Oven Temperature
maximum temperature is reached. While in use, the oven elements will cycle on and off as needed to
3. Press START. maintain a consistent temperature, but they may run slightly hot or
4. Place food in the oven. cool at any point in time due to this cycling. Opening the oven door
while in use will release the hot air and cool the oven which could
5. Press OFF/CANCEL when finished.
impact the cooking time and performance. It is recommended to
NOTE: The temperature may be changed at any time by pressing use the oven light to monitor cooking progress.
the Temp/Time "up" or "down" arrow keypad to reach the desired
NOTE: On models with convection, the convection fan may run in
temperature and then pressing START.
the non-convection bake mode to improve oven performance.

Temperature Management System

The Temperature Management System electronically regulates
the oven heat levels during preheat and bake to maintain a
precise temperature range for optimal cooking results. The bake
and broil elements or burners cycle on and off in intervals. On
convection range models, the fan will run while preheating and
may be cycled on and off for short intervals during bake to provide
the best results. This feature is automatically activated when the
oven is in use.
Before baking and roasting, position racks according to the
“Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section. When roasting, it is
not necessary to wait for the oven preheat cycle to end before
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Broiling
NOTE: On models with convection, the convection fan will shut off
when the oven door is opened. If the oven door remains open for
too long, the heating elements will shut off until the oven door is
closed. All timers, including any active Cook Time or Timed Cook
functions, will continue to count down.
Close the oven door while broiling. No preheating is necessary.
Position food on grid in a broiler pan, then place it in the center of
the oven rack.
Changing the temperature when broiling allows more precise
control when cooking. The lower the broil setting is, the slower the
cooking. Thicker cuts and unevenly shaped pieces of meat, fish,
and poultry may cook better at lower broil settings. Use racks 4 or
5 for broiling. Refer to the “Positioning Racks and Bakeware”
section for more information.
On lower settings, the broil element will cycle on and off to
maintain the proper temperature.
■ For best results, use a broiler pan and grid. It is designed to
drain juices and help avoid spatter and smoke.
If you would like to purchase a broiler pan, one may be
ordered. See the Quick Start Guide for contact information.
NOTE: Odors and smoke are normal the first few times the oven
is used or if the oven is heavily soiled.

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