Amana ARR3100* manual

Electric Range Owner's Manual ARR3100* ARR3400* ARR3601* * Additional alphanumeric characters representing other models in series may follow each model number . Please Read Manual Before Operating Range Important Save for local electrical inspector’s use. Installer Leave this manual and other literature with consumer for future use. Customer[...]

2 Contents Model Identification Complete enclosed registration card and promptly return. If registration card is missing, call Consumer Affairs Department at 1-800-843-0304 inside U.S.A. 319-622-551 1 outside U.S.A. When contacting Amana, provide product information located on rating plate. Rating plate is located on the oven frame. Record the foll[...]

3 IMPORT ANT SAFETY INFORMA TION ALL APPLIANCES 1. Proper installation. Be sure your appliance is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician. 2. Never Use Y our Appliance for W arming or Heating the Room. 3. Do not leave children alone. Children should not be alone or unattended in the area where the appliance is in use. They should [...]

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[...]

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[...]

6 Irregular Cabinet and Countertop Heights Countertops such as ceramic tile tops cause cabinet and countertop to be higher than 36 inches. Follow instructions below when countertop is higher than 36 inches. 1. Raise leveling legs to maximum height. 2. Measure from floor to rangetop. If measurement is less than height of countertop, shim floor . 3. [...]

7 Range has been grounded at the factory to the center (nickel plated) terminal of the terminal block in accordance with the National Electrical Code (section 2560). When a separate ground is required by local code, disconnect the grounding strap from the terminal block. Ground frame by connecting a grounding wire to range frame using only the grou[...]

8 Installing 4-Wire Power Cord WARNING ! 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. 1. Remove rear wire cover on back of range. 2. Place cord clamp (winged clamp) in cord access hole below terminal block. • Co[...]

9 Converting 3-Wire to 4-Wire Power Cord 1. Remove rear wire cover . 2. Remove bottom cord clamp screw and retain for further use. 3. Remove screw/hex nuts from terminal block and retain for further use. 4. Remove all 3-wire or cable leads from the terminal block and proceed to remove the power cord from the range by pulling in a downward motion so[...]

10 Operation Range Features Some features apply only to certain models. + TIMER CLOC K + A D E C B OVEN LIGHT OFF LO HI ME D F A—Oven Light Switch (Some Models), Electronic Clock (Some Models), and Oven T emperatur e Knob B—Oven Light (Some Models) C—5 Rack Position Oven Cavity , Elements, and 2 Oven Racks D—Removable Storage Drawer (Some M[...]

11 Electronic Clock and Timer (Some Models) Pads CLOCK—Us e to set tim e of day. TIMER—Use to set tim er. —Use to inc rease time. —Use to dec rease time. Setting Electronic Clock 1. Press CLOCK pad. 2. Press up or do wn arrow pad until corr ect m inutes dis pla y. 3. Press CLO CK pa d to set tim e of day. Setting Electronic Timer Electro ni[...]

12 Cooking Utensils Utensil Mat erial Characteristic Type Te mpera ture Response Uses Aluminum Heats and cools q uickly Fry ing, braising, roasting Cast Iron Heats and cools slow ly Low h eat cooking, frying Copper Tin Lined Heats and cools q uickly Gourmet cooking, wine sauces, egg dishes Enamelware Depends on base metal Low h eat cooking Cera m i[...]

13 For best cooking results, use a pan with a flat bottom. Determine if pan has a flat bottom. 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, it does not [...]

14 Broiling WARNING ! 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[...]

15 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 Time (Minutes) Angel Food Cake 350 28–50 Biscuits 350–375 8–16 Muff in[...]

16 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 Te mperature (°Fahrenheit) Cooking time (Minutes per pound) Beef Roas t (Rare) 325 20–25 Bee[...]

17 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 gla[...]

18 Cleaning Part Materials to Use General Direct ions Bake and broil element Do no t cle an bak e elem ent or broil elem ent. An y soil will bu rn off when elem ent is heat ed. Bak e elem ent is hi nged a nd can be lifted t o clean oven bottom . Broiler p an and grid Soap an d a no nabras ive plastic scour ing pa d Drain fat, co ol pan an d grid s [...]

19 Before Calling for Service Problem Check Oven light does not work . Check f or loose bulb . Check for burned out bulb; replace with 40-watt appliance bulb. Oven does not heat. Confirm range is plu gged in. If both oven and sur fac e elem ents do not heat, chec k c ircuit br eaker . Check control for proper setting. Food burns on top when baking.[...]

Part No.36-31884301-0 Printed in U.S.A. 12/98  1998 Amana Appliances Amana, Iowa 52204 W arranty 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 SURFACE BURNERS FIRST YEAR Amana Appliances [...]