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Para recibir un manual en español gratis, envíe por correo o por fax su nombre, dirección, y número de modelo a: Amana Appliances Consumer Communications/Spanish Manual 2800 220th Trail PO Box 8901 Amana, Iowa 52204-0001 USA Número de fax 1-319-522-8158 Self-Cleaning Electric Range Owner's Manual ARR6400* ART651 1* * Additional alphan[...]
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2 Contents Model Identification ................................................. 2 Parts and Accessories ............................................ 2 Service .................................................................... 2 Asure™ Extended Service Plan .............................. 2 Important Safety Information ALL APPLIANCES ..........[...]
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3 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION W ARNING T o reduce the risk of the appliance tipping, it must be secured by a properly installed anti-tip bracket(s). T o make sure bracket has been installed properly , remove the storage drawer or panel and look under the range with a flashlight. Bracket(s) must be engaged in the rear corner of the range. • ALL[...]
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4 SURF ACE COOKING UNITS 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[...]
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5 Installation Packing Material Remove protective packing materials from range. T ape residue can be cleaned with a soft cloth and alcohol. Range Location Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc. specifies 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 ver[...]
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6 Anti-tip Bracket Installation T o reduce risk of range tipping, secure range with a properly installed anti-tip bracket. (Figure 3) 1. Measure 3 1 / 2 inches from back wall on right and left side of cabinet cutout. Mark measurements on floor and draw a straight line connecting marks. 2. Position anti-tip bracket. • If range is installed beside [...]
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7 Line V oltage Requirements Line voltage must not exceed rated voltage. See rating plate attached to range for kilowatt rating. Line voltage less than rated voltage will result in slow heating. Wiring system must conform to Underwriters Laboratories, Inc. standards and National Electrical Code. Installation must conform to all local, municipal and[...]
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8 Installing 3-Wire Power Cord See Figure 7. Refer to power cord instructions if available for additional information. 1. Remove rear wire cover on rear of range. 2. Place strain relief (winged clamp) in cord access hole below terminal block. • Strain relief is supplied with cord. Place wings through hole, entering from bottom. Screw holes in cla[...]
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9 Installing 4-Wire Power Cord W ARNING T o avoid the risk of severe electrical shock or death, ground wire must be attached to frame of range, using ground screw provided. Ground wire must not contact any other terminal. See Figure 8. 1. Remove rear wire cover on back of range. 2. Place strain relief (winged clamp) in cord access hole below termin[...]
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10 Operating Surface Elements W ARNING T o avoid risk of serious personal injury , property damage, or fire, do not leave surface elements unattended while in operation. Grease and spillovers can ignite causing a fire. 1. Push in and turn surface element control to desired setting. (Figure 1 1) • Some ranges have two indicator lights, one for ele[...]
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11 Dual Radiant Element Dual Element can be operated using inner element only or both elements. T o use inner element 1. Depress Element Size switch downward. Dual Element switch is located in upper right corner of control panel. (Figure 12) LARGE SMALL Figure 12 2. Push in and turn surface element control to desired setting. (Figure 13) • Elemen[...]
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12 For best cooking results, use a pan with a flat bottom. Determine if pan has a flat bottom. (Figure 17) 1. Rotate a ruler along bottom of pan. If pan is not flat, gaps between bottom of pan and edge of ruler occur . 2. A small groove or mark on a pan does not effect cooking times. However , if a pan has a gap, formed rings, or an uneven bottom, [...]
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13 Electronic Oven Control (Figure 18) Figure 18 TIM ER ON/ OFF CL OCK STOP TIM E COOK TIM E OVEN CANC EL CLE AN BROI L BAKE O N CLEAN BROIL LO CK DELAY OVEN ON CLEAN STOP TIM E BAKE Pad Descript ion OVEN CANC EL Cancels any cook ing or clea ning func tion excep t timer . TIMER ON /OFF Use to tim e any kitchen f unction or cancel tim er. Does not c[...]
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14 Setting Clock 1. Press CLOCK pad. • “TIME” displays. 2. Press or pad until correct time of day is displayed. 3. Press OVEN CANCEL pad to set time. • If OVEN CANCEL pad is not pressed, approximately 30 seconds after last entry , “TIME” disappears and time is set. Setting Minute Timer 1. Press TIMER ON/OFF pad. • “TIMER” displays[...]
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15 Delayed Baking Set oven to begin and end baking at later time. Range control automatically calculates starting time. 1. Place food in oven. 2. Press BAKE pad. • “BAKE” and “---°” displays. 3. Press or pad until desired temperature is displayed. • T emperature begins at 350°F and can be set from 170°F to 550°F in 5° increments. 4[...]
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16 Broiling W ARNING T o avoid risk of fire, do not line the broiler grid with foil. • Foil may trap grease on top of grid close to burner causing a fire. • Never leave oven unattended while broiling. Overcooking may result in a fire. Broiling Tips • Remove excess fat from meat before broiling. Cut edges of meat to prevent curling. • Place [...]
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17 Delayed Self-clean Cycle Self-clean feature uses high oven temperature to clean oven interior . Set oven to begin and end cleaning at later time using. Range control calculates back from end time to determine starting time. 1. Prepare oven for self-cleaning. 2. Press CLEAN pad. • “CLEAN”, “TIME”, and “— — — —” display . 3. [...]
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18 Baking Guide Follow these recommendations only as a guide for times and temperatures. Times, rack position, and temperatures may vary depending on conditions and food type. For best results, always check food at minimum time. Food Oven Temperature (°Fahrenheit) Cooking T ime (Minutes) Angel Food Cak e 350 28–50 Biscuits 350–375 8–16 Muff [...]
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19 Beef and Pork Roasting Guide Follow these recommendations only as a guide for times and temperatures. Times, rack position, and temperatures may vary depending on conditions and food type. For best results, always check food at minimum time. Food Oven Temperature (°Fahrenh eit) Cooking time (Minutes p er pound) Beef Roas t (Rare) 325 20–25 Be[...]
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20 Removing Oven Door CAUTION T o 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. Hinge can snap closed and pinch hands. • Do not scratch or chip glass, or twist door . Glass may break suddenly . • Replace door glas[...]
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21 Removing Storage Drawer 1.Slide drawer out until it stops. 2.See Figure 24. Grasp drawer sides near back of drawer . 3.Lift up and out. • Reverse to reinstall. Figure 24[...]
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22 Cleaning Part Materials to Use General Directions Bake and broil, element Do not c lean bak e element or broil elem ent. Any soil will burn off when elem ent is heated. Bake element is hinged and can be lif ted to clean oven bottom . Broiler pan and grid Soap and a nonabr asive plastic s couring pad Drain fat, cool pan and grid sl ightly . (Do n[...]
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23 Cleaning Smoothtop Rangetop Problem Cause To Prev ent To Remove Brown str eaks and speck s Cleaning with a s ponge or cloth c ontaining soiled detergent water. Use sm oothtop cleaner conditioner with clean damp paper towel. Use light application of smoot htop cleaner conditioner w ith clean damp paper towel. Black ened, burned- on spots Spatte r[...]
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Before Calling for Service Problem Check Oven light does work . Check for loose bulb . Check for burned out bulb; r eplace with 40-watt appliance bulb. Oven does not heat. Confirm range is plugged in. If both oven and sur fac e elements do not heat, c heck c ircuit break er. Check control f or proper s etting. Oven door will not open W ait f or ove[...]
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COOKING PRODUCTS (excluding wall ovens) FULL ONE YEAR W ARRANTY LIMITED SECOND YEAR W ARRANTY ON ALL P ARTS LIMITED THIRD THRU FIFTH YEAR W ARRANTY ON GLASS/CERAMIC TOP , ELECTRIC SURF ACE ELEMENTS, OR GAS SURF ACE BURNERS FIRST YEAR Amana Appliances will repair or replace, including related labor and travel, any part (F .O.B. Amana, Iowa) which pr[...]
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Quick Reference Instructions Read “Important Safety Instructions” before using “Quick Reference Instructions”. If there are unanswered questions, see detailed sections of this manual. Setting Clock 1. Press CLOCK pad. 2. Press or pad until correct time of day is displayed. 3. Press OVEN CANCEL pad to set time. Setting Minute Timer 1. Press [...]