Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product ARR3100* Amana
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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,.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 .
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.
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