Amana EvenAir AOCS3040 User manual

EvenAir™
Convection Plus
Self-Cleaning
Electric Wall Oven
Owner's Manual
AOCS3040*
* Additionalalphanumericcharacters
representingother models in seriesmay
followeachmodelnumber.
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Contents
ModelIdentification ................................................. 2
Parts and Accessories............................................ 2
Service.................................................................... 2
Asure™ ExtendedServicePlan .............................. 2
ImportantSafetyInformation.......................................3
ALL APPLIANCES.................................................. 3
SELF-CLEANINGOVEN......................................... 3
OVEN ..................................................................... 3
DelayedIgnition ...................................................... 4
In Case ofFire ........................................................ 4
Precautions ............................................................ 4
Installation..................................................................4
Packing Material ..................................................... 4
OvenLocation ......................................................... 4
OvenDimensions .................................................... 4
WallOven UnderCountertop ................................... 5
Wall Ovenin Cabinet............................................... 6
Cooktopsabove AOCS Wall Oven .......................... 7
Electrical ConnectionRequirements ....................... 8
PowerSupply Connection ....................................... 8
Tilting ControlPanel ................................................ 9
Place Oven in Wall ................................................. 9
Removaland ReinstallationofOven......................... 9
OvenFeatures............................................................10
Operation ...................................................................11
Cooking Methods .................................................... 11
OvenControl ........................................................... 12
Flashing Display ..................................................... 15
Setting Electronic Clock ......................................... 15
Setting Electronic Timer.......................................... 15
Prepare to Bake...................................................... 15
Baking, Convection,or ConvectionBaking .............. 17
Timed Baking,Convection, orConvection Baking .... 17
DelayedBaking,Convection,orConvectionBaking. 17
Preparefor Broiling ................................................. 18
Broilingor Convection Broiling ................................. 18
Preparefor Slo-Cook™ ........................................... 18
Slo-Cook™ ............................................................. 19
Dehydration ............................................................ 19
Preparefor Self-clean and
DelayedSelf-cleanCycle ........................................ 20
Self-cleaning ........................................................... 20
DelayedSelf-cleanCycle ........................................ 20
CookingGuide ...........................................................21
BakingGuide .......................................................... 21
BroilingGuide ......................................................... 21
PoultryRoasting Guide ........................................... 22
Beef andPork Roasting Guide ................................ 22
ConvectionBaking Guide ........................................ 23
ConvectionBroiling Guide ....................................... 23
ConvectionPoultry Roasting Guide ......................... 24
Convection Beefand PorkRoasting Guide .............. 24
Slo-Cook™Recipes ...................................................25
Menu Dish Recipes................................................. 25
CareandCleaning......................................................28
RemovingOvenDoor ............................................... 28
ReplacingOvenLight .............................................. 28
Cleaning..................................................................29
BeforeCalling forService............................................30
Warranty ....................................................................31
QuickReferenceInstructions .....................................32
Model Identification
Completeenclosedregistration card and promptly return.
If registration card is missing, call Consumer Affairs
Departmentat1-800-843-0304insideU.S.A.
319-622-5511outsideU.S.A. When contacting Amana,
provideproductinformationlocated on rating plate. Rating
plateis located on the ovenframe. Record the following:
ModelNumber: ______________________________
ManufacturingNumber: ________________________
Serialor S/N Number: _________________________
Dateofpurchase:_____________________________
Dealer’snameandaddress: ____________________
__________________________________________
__________________________________________
Parts and Accessories
Purchasereplacementparts and additional accessories
(e.g.,refrigeratorshelves, dryer racks, orcooktop
modules)overthephone. To order accessories for your
Amanaproduct,call 1-800-843-0304 inside U.S.A.or
319-622-5511outside U.S.A.
Service
Keepa copy of sales receipt for futurereference or in
case warranty service is required. Any questions or to
locateanauthorizedservicer, call 1-800-NAT-LSVC
(1-800-628-5782)inside U.S.A. 319-622-5511outside
U.S.A.Warranty service must be performed by an
authorizedservicer. Amana, also recommendscontacting
anauthorizedservicerifserviceisrequiredafterwarranty
expires.
Asure™ Extended Service Plan
Amanaofferslong-termservice protection for this new
oven.Asure™ Extended Service Planis specially
designedtosupplement Amana’sstrong warranty.
Thisplancoversparts, labor,andtravelcharges.
Call1-800-528-2682forinformation.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING
!
To avoid personal injury, do not sit, stand or lean on
ovendoor.
WARNING
!
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or
death,makesure your oven has been properly
groundedandalways disconnect it frommainpower
supplybeforeanyservicing.
CAUTION
!
Thisappliance contains or produces achemical or
chemicals which can cause death or serious illness
and which are known to the state of California to cause
cancer, birth defects or other reproductiveharm.To
reduce the risk from substances in the fuel or from fuel
combustion make sure this appliance is installed,
operated,and maintained according to theinstructions
in this booklet.
ALL APPLIANCES
1. ProperInstallation—Besure your appliance is
properlyinstalledandgroundedbya qualified
technician.
2. NeverUseApplianceforWarmingor Heating the
Room.
3. Do NotLeaveChildrenAlone—Childrenshouldnotbe
aloneorunattended in the area where theappliance
is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand
on any part of the appliance.
4. WearProperApparel—Loosefittingorhanging
garmentsshouldneverbewornwhileusingappliance.
5. UserServicing—Donotrepair or replace any part of
theappliance unless specifically recommendedin the
manual.Allother servicing should bereferredto a
qualifiedtechnician.
6. Storageinor on Appliance—Flammable materials
shouldnot be stored in oven.
7. DoNot Use Water onGrease Fires—Smother fire or
flame,or use dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.
8. UseOnly Dry Potholders—Moist ordamp potholders
on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do
not let potholder touch burners. Do not use a towel or
other bulky cloth.
SELF-CLEANING OVEN
1. DoNot Clean Door Gasket—The doorgasket is
essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to
rub,damage, or move the gasket.
2. DoNot Use Oven Cleaners—No commercial oven
cleaneroroven liner protective coating of anykind
should be used in or around any part of the liner.
3. Clean Only Parts Listed in Manual. See Cleaning
section.
4. BeforeSelf-CleaningtheOven—Removebroilerpan,
ovenracks, and other utensils.
OVEN
1. UseCare When Opening Door—Let hotair or steam
escapebefore removing or replacingfood.
2. DoNot Heat Unopened Food Containers—Build-up of
pressure may cause container to burst and result in
injury.
3. KeepOvenVentDucts Unobstructed.
4. PlacementofOven Racks—Always place ovenracks
in desired location while oven is cool. If rack is
removedwhileoven is hot, do not letpotholder
contacthotoven.
5. Do Not Use Aluminum Foil to Line Oven Bottom—
Aluminumfoil can cause afire, damage the oven
interior, and will affectbaking results.
6. DoNotTouchInteriorSurfacesofOvenDuringor
Immediatelyafter Use—Do not letclothing or other
flammablematerials contact element or hot surfaces.
Although these surfaces are dark in color they can
still be hot enough to burn.
7. UseCaution When Touching OvenWhile in Use—
Otherareas of the oven can become hot enough to
causeburns, such as vent openings, window,oven
doorandoven racks.
In Case of Fire
Fires can occur as a result of over cooking or excessive
grease. Though a fire is unlikely, if one occurs, proceed
as follows:
Oven Fires
1. Ifyousee smoke fromoven, do notopen oven door.
2. Turnovencontrolto OFF .
3. As an added precaution, turn off power at main circuit
breakeror fuse box.
4. Turnon vent to remove smoke.
5. Allow food or grease to burn itself out in oven.
6. If smoke and fire persist, call fire department.
7. If there is any damage to components, call repair
servicebefore using oven.
Precautions
• Do not mix household cleaning products. Chemical
mixturesmay interact with objectionable oreven
hazardousresults.
• Do not put plastic items on warm cooking areas. They
may stick and melt.
• Do not use damp sponge or dishcloth to clean oven
when oven is hot. Steam from sponge or dishcloth can
burn.
• Do not leave fat heating unless you remain nearby. Fat
can ignite if overheated or by spilling onto hot surfaces.

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Installation
CAUTION
Toavoid property damage orpersonal injury,informationin these installation specificationsmust be followed exactly.
Packing Material
Removeprotectivepacking material from oven.Taperesidue can becleaned with a soft clothandalcohol.
Leanoven to each side and remove shippingbase.
Oven Location
Choosealocationbasedonfollowingfactors.
• Makesure there is adequatespace for proper installation.
• Carefullyreadallinstructions before beginning installation.
• Make sure cabinet base is level.
• Oven can be installed in wall or in an undercounter kitchen cabinet.
• Cabinet bottom must be solid wood (plywood) and be able to support 190 pounds.
Oven Dimensions
C
D
E
G
AB
FH
J
K
L
A—11/4" Trim depth
B—3/4" Trim height, top of oven face
C— 281/4" Oven control cover width
D—35/8" Oven control cover height
E—231/2" Rear oven cavity cover height
F—231/4" Oven cavity cover depth
G—241/2" Depth to door front
(Depth of oven with handle 261/2")
H—1/2" Trim height, bottom of oven
J—293/4" Overall oven width
K—281/4" Overall oven height
L—65/8" inches
Oven Dimensions

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Wall Oven Under Countertop
Locate junction box in grey area. Use dimentions from single oven installation to install side-by-side installation.
Side-by side installation requires afull1/2" plywood dividerbetween ovens.
Note: Ifinstalling a cooktop over thiswall oven, see “Cooktops aboveAOCS Wall Oven” section before cuting cabinet.
A
B
C
D
F
G
H
E
C
L
J
A—7/8" minimum from bottom of countertop to top of cutout
B—36"
C—231/2" minimum
D—281/2"
E—271/4"
F—21/2"
G—24” minimum from bottom of cutout
H—141/2" from center of cutout
J—13/4“ minimum between cutouts
Wall Oven Installed Under Cabinet

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Wall Oven in Cabinet
Locate junction box in grey area. Use dimentions from single oven installation to install stacked installation.
H
A
BC
E
D
C
L
F
G
A—271/4"
B—281/2"
C—231/2" inches minimum
D—32” recommended hieght from floor to cutout bottom
E—15/8" minimum
F—24 inches minimum
G—141/2" inches
H—3 inches minimum
Wall Oven Installed In Cabnet

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Cooktops above AOCS Wall Oven
CAUTION
Toavoid property damage orpersonal injury,informationin these installation specificationsmust be followed exactly.
Forindividual unit requirements and clearances, refer to the installation instructions packagedwith the walloven and
cooktop.
A
BC
D
E
F
Downdraft Cooktop over Wall Oven in Standard Cabinet
Cooktop Models A B C D E F
Downdraft Cooktops
30-inch wide
AKED****
AKES****
AKGD****
41/2"20
5
/
8
"28
7
/
8
"27
1
/
4
"28
1
/
2
"31
3
/
4
"
Gas Cooktops
30-inch wide
AKS****
33/16"19
3
/
16"28
1
/
2
"27
1
/
4
"28
1
/
2
"30
5
/
16"
Smoothtop Cooktops
30-inch wide
AK2T30**
AK2H30**
AKT30**
41/2"20
3
/
4
"28
7
/
8
"27
1
/
4
"28
1
/
2
"31
3
/
4
"
Smoothtop Cooktops
36-inch wide
AK2T36**
AK2H36**
AKH36**
33/16"20
3
/
4
"34
1
/
8
"27
1
/
4
"28
1
/
2
"30
5
/
16"
* Represents letters or numbers in model number that distinguish feature levels and color.

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Electrical and Gas Supply Location with
Gas Cooktop over Wall Oven
Locate gas supply so manual shutoff valve is accessible
after installation. When installed in 25-inch deep
cabinets, electrical junction box and gas supply
should be installed in an adjacent cabinet. When
installed in a deeper cabinet (island), install according to
individual instructions. Manual gas shutoff valve must be
accessible after installation.
Electrical Connection Requirements
Line voltage must not exceed rated voltage. Line voltage
less than rated voltage will result in slow heating. Wiring
system must conform to U.L. Standards and National
Electrical Code. Installation must conform to all local,
municipal and state building codes, and local utility
regulations. Oven must be connected only to a supplied
circuit as specified on rating plate.
This oven requires 3 wires, 115/230-120/240 volts, 60
Hertz A.C. Unit is equipped with a No. 10 ground wire in
conduit. Oven should be fused separately from other
appliances on a 40 amp circuit minimum. Verify electric
power is off from fuse box to junction box until oven is
installed and ready to operate.
A 4-conductor box is to be used when the appliance is
installed where grounding through the neutral is
prohibited, such as: New branch – circuit installations
(1996 NEC), Mobile Homes, Recreational Vehicles, or in
an area where local codes prohibit grounding through
the neutral.
Power Supply Connection
WARNING
!
To avoid risk of electrical shock, personal injury, or
death, make sure cooktop has been properly grounded
and always disconnect it from main power supply
before any servicing.
To avoid risk of electrical shock or personal injury,
when connecting copper leads to aluminum house
wiring, use only connectors designed for joining
copper to aluminum. Follow connector
manufacturer’s recommendations closely.
To avoid risk of electrical shock or personal injury, do
not ground through neutral where prohibited such as
New Branch Circuit Installations (1996 NEC), Mobile
Homes, Recreation Vehicles or in an area where
local codes prohibit grounding through the neutral.
Oven has approximately 36 inches of flexible wire
conduit attached to rear. Approximately 6 inches of
green ground wire and 3 insulated wires, black, red,
and white extend beyond end of conduit. Connect wire
leads extending from conduit to house wires inside
junction box (Junction box not included). Refer to local
codes and attach according to options.
Option 1
Green
Oven Wire
Red or Black
Oven Wire
White
House Wir
e
Green
House Wire
Red or Black
House Wire
White
Oven Wire
4-WireElectricalConnection
Option 2
White
House Wire
Red or Black
Oven Wire
Red or Black
House Wire
Green
Oven Wire
White
Oven Wire
3-wire Electrical Conection

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Place Oven in Wall
Thisprocedureshouldbeperformedby 2 people.
1. SealOpenings in wall behind the ovenor on floor
underoven. Holes must be sealedbefore sliding oven
into position.
2. Lift wall oven and slide into cutout.
3. Secure wall oven to cabinet with 4 screws.
Place Oven in Wall
Removal and Reinstallation of Oven
1. Disconnectpower to oven atcircuit breaker or fuse
panel.
2. Removescrewssecuringoventowall.
3. Removeovenand placeovenaside.
4. Disconnect electrical conduit.
5. Toreinstall oven, follow instructionsin Installation
section of this manual.
Tilting Control Panel
Control panel can be adjusted to tilt from 0° to 12° to
makemore visible.
1. Loosen screws on top, and sides of control panel and
pivotscrew on bottom, sides ofcontrol panel before
installingoven, or while oven partiallypulled from
opening.
2. Adjustcontrol panel to desired angle and retighten
screws.
Loosen screw
0° tilt
12° tilt
Pivot screw
Tilt Control Panel

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Oven Features
Electronic Oven Control
with Tilting Control Panel
Oven Window
with Oven Cavity Light
Six Oven Rack Positions
Broil Element
Rear Convection Fan
Rear Convection Element
Bake Element
(Located below oven floor)
Removable Oven Door
Standard Rack Spacesaver™Rack
Slo-Cook™ Trivet
Convection Roasting Rack
Broiler Pan and Grid

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Cooking Methods
Operation
Introduction
This Oven provides standard Baking and Broiling, and EvenAir Plus™ Convection Cooking. During EvenAir
Plus™ Convection Cooking Baking and Broiling, the oven fan in the rear of the oven cavity circulates air while
the oven cooks. The circulating air provides even browning and faster baking and broiling times.
Bake
Upper and lower elements operate during bake. Upper element is
only used to heat oven quickly and brown top of food. Bake can be
used to reheat or cook food like casseroles. Oven should be
preheated.
Broil
Upper element operates during broil. Broil can be used to cook
thinner foods like chicken breasts or fish fillets. Preheating is not
required when using broil. All foods should be turned at least once
except fish, which does not need to be turned.
Convection Bake
Upper element, lower element, and fan operate during convection
bake. Upper element is only used to heat oven quickly and brown
top of food. Convection bake should be used for baking with 1 or 2
racks or for roasting meats. Oven should be preheated for best
results when using convection bake. Pans do not need to be
staggered. Cooks approximately 25% quicker than bake. Cooking
temperatures may need to be reduced depending on food type.
Convection Broil
Upper element and fan operate when using convection broil.
Convection broil should be used to cook thick foods that are
normally broiled. Oven does not require preheating when using
convection broil. Cooking temperatures may need to be reduced
depending on food type.
EvenAir™ Convection Plus
Rear element and fan operate during convection. Convection
should be used for cooking pastries, souffles, yeast bread, cakes
and cookies 3-6 racks at a time. Oven should be preheated for
best results when using convection. Upper and lower elements
operate during preheat. Pans do not need to be staggered.
Cooking temperatures may need to be reduced depending on food
type.
Dehydrate
Uses rear element and convection fan at low oven temperature
(approx. 170ºF). Dehydration is an excellent way to preserve fresh
foods.
Slo-Cook™
Uses lower element at low oven temperatures (approx. 225ºF) for
up to 12 hours. Slo-Cook™ feature is used for traditional crockery
style cooking.

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Controls clock, timer, and interior oven light. STOP
TIME pad is used to program delayed bake and
delayed clean features. COOK TIME pad is used to
program timed bake feature.
Controls, Convection, Convection Bake, Convection
Broil, Slo-Cook™, Hold, Defrost, and Dehydrate
features.
Pad Description
LIGHT Turns light on and off in oven.
TIMER ON/OFF Use to time any kitchen function or cancel timer. Does not control bake, broil, or
clean function. Timer can be set up to 11 hours and 50 minutes. Up to 1 hour, timer
displays minutes and seconds.
CLOCK Use to set time of day.
STOP TIME Use to set delayed bake and delayed self-clean. Stop time can be set from 10
minutes to 11 hours 50 minutes ahead of current time of day.
OVEN CANCEL Cancels any cooking or cleaning function except timer and clock.
COOK TIME Use to set timed baking. Cook time can be set up from 10 minutes to
11 hours and 50 minutes. To view remaining cook time, press and hold COOK
TIME pad.
CLEAN Use to select self-clean cycle.
BROIL Use to select broil.
BAKE Use to select bake.
CONV BAKE Used to set oven to Convection Bake.
CONV Used to set oven to Convection.
CONV BROIL Used to set oven to Convection Broil.
Use to set temperature or time. Time increases in larger increments the longer the
pad is held.
-
+
Oven Control
Oven Control Panel

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Display
Some items in display can be seen but will not glow.
Displays time-of-day, timer and timed or delayed
settings.
Displays temperature and cooking method or function
for oven.
Display Glossary
TIME AM, PM or HR TIME AM or PM flashes in display while time-of-day is entered. TIME HR flashes
when time is entered for timed or delayed baking or delayed self-cleaning.
TIMER Flashes in display while timer is set. TIMER stops flashing and displays while time
counts down.
PRE-BAKE, BAKE BAKE flashes while bake oven temperature is entered. While oven preheats PRE-
BAKE displays. After oven has reached temperature, BAKE displays.
ON Displays when oven is heating.
TIMED BAKE Flashes, then displays when a timed baking cycle is set.
DELAYED TIMED
BAKE or CLEAN Displays when delayed bake or clean self-cycle is set.
CONV Displays when a feature using convection is set.
STOP Displays when setting the stop time for a delayed baking or self-clean cycle.
BROIL Flashes, then displays when a broil is set.
CLEAN Displays when self-clean cycle is entered and set.
LOCK LOCK flashes while oven door is locking and remains in display while door is locked.
After cycle is complete and oven has cooled to a safe temperature, LOCK no longer
displays and door can be opened.
8888 8888
P
R
B
CONV BROIL PRE
DELAY TIMED BAKE
CLEAN LOCKED ON
CLEAN OVEN 1 2 STOP ON TIMER
AM
PM
HR
8888
8888
P
R
B
CONV BROIL PRE
DELAY TIMED BAKE
CLEAN LOCKED ON
CLEAN OVEN 1 2 STOP ON TIMER
AM
PM
HR

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Oven Signals
Preheat signal After setting oven to bake and selecting a temperature, oven preheats. When
oven reaches set temperature, 1-second signal sounds.
Timer and
End-of-Cycle signal When a timed cooking cycle is complete or time elapses on timer, three long signals sound and then one approximately every 6-8 seconds. End of cycle signal continues
to sound for 5 minutes or until OVEN CANCEL pad is pushed.
If minute timer end of cycle signal is sounding, push TIMER ON/OFF pad.
Other Features
12-hour automatic cancel This safety feature prevents oven from continuing to operate if it has been left on
for over 12 hours. If a cooking function continues longer than 12 hours without any
options on oven control being touched, this feature turns oven off. Any time an
option is touched, 12-hour automatic cancel is reset.
Child lockout This safety feature is used to prevent children from accidentally programming oven
by disabling electronic oven control. Press and hold BAKE and COOK TIME for 5
seconds. “OFF” displays where the temperature normally appears. To reactivate
control, press and hold BAKE and COOK TIME pads for 5 seconds. Child lockout
must be reset after a power failure.
Service codes and tones Electronic oven control is equipped with a self diagnostic system. Self diagnostic
system alerts you if there is a error or problem in the control. If electronic range
control sounds a series of short, rapid beeps for more than 16 seconds and display
shows a F-code, record the F-code shown. Some F-codes can be cleared by
touching OVEN CANCEL or disconnecting power to the range. If the code continues
to reoccur call an authorized servicer. Disconnect electrical supply to range and
contact an authorized servicer.
F1—Control malfunction
F2—High oven temperature
F3—Temperature sensor malfunction
F4—Temperature sensor malfunction
F7—Touch pad malfunction
F9—Door lock malfunction (Door unlocked)
FF—Door lock malfunction (Door locked)
Sounds
Oven Fan Oven cooling fan can turn on while oven is heating to cool oven control.

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Flashing Display
When power is connected to oven, display flashes. Press
OVEN CANCEL to clear display.
Setting Electronic Clock
Whenpower is connectedor restored, displayflashes
until pad is pressed.
1. PressCLOCK pad.
2. Press
+or -pad until correct time-of-day displays.
• Time increases in largerincrements the longer +or
-pad is held.
• Clocksavestime-of-dayapproximately5–10
seconds after time is entered.
Setting Electronic Timer
The timer is a timer only. Electronic timer does not control
bake, broil, or self-clean function. Timer can be set up to
11 hours and 50 minutes. Up to 1 hour, timer displays
minutes and seconds. After 1 hour, timer displays hours
andminutes.
1. PressTIMERON\OFF pad.
2. Press +or -pad until correct time displays.
• Time increases in largerincrements the longer +or
-pad is held.
• Timerbeginscountingdown automatically after
time is entered.
3. Press TIMER ON\OFF pad to cancel timer signal.
• After time elapses, timer beeps 3 times and then
approximatelyonceevery 6–-8 seconds for 5
minutes until TIMER ON\OFF pad is pressed.
Resetting and Canceling Timer
To reset the time when remaining time is displayed, press
TIMER ON\OFF pad, then +or -pad until new time
displays.
Tocancel timer, pressand hold TIMER ON\OFFpad for
approximately5 seconds, or press TIMER ON\OFF pad,
then press
+or -pad until timer displays “00”.
Prepare to Bake
CAUTION
!
Toreduce risk of food poisoningdue to bacterial growth
and production of toxins, never hold meat, milk, fish or
eggsfor more than 2 hoursbefore cooking.
Remove Items Stored in Oven
Remove any pans and other cooking utensils stored in
oven.
Remove Items Stored in Oven
Oven Racks
UseStandard rack for normal baking and broiling.
Spacesaver™ rack should be used in lowest rack
position to allow air to circulate around food and cook
evenly. It is not recommended for use in any other
position.This rack providesmore usable ovenspace for
cooking large items or several food items at once.
AB
A—Standard Rack
B—Spacesaver™ Rack
Standard and Spacesaver™ Rack
Ovenincludes Slo-Cook™ trivet. This trivetshould be
placedin pan or roaster. Slo-Cook™trivet elevates food
keeping it out of food liquids.
Slo-Cook™ Trivet

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Bake Pan Placement
• Keep pans and baking sheets 2 inches from oven
walls.
• Stagger pans placed on different racks so one is not
directlyover the other.
PanPlacement
Convection Pan Placement
Baking pans and cookie sheets should not touch side or
rearwalls of oven. If pans are placed on different racks,
theycan be placed directly over each other.Convection
cookingcirculatesairaroundovenproviding even
browning on all rack positions. When using convection,
oven can be loaded on all racks with excellent cooking
results.
ConvectionPanPlacement
Ovenincludes a special convection roasting rack. This
rack should be placed on top of broiler pan and grid. It
allows air to circulate around food and cook evenly. Use
rackwhen roasting withconvection bake feature.
A
B
A—Convection Roasting Rack
B—Broiling Pan and Grid
Convection Roasting Rack, and Broiling Pan and Grid
Oven Rack Placement
Positionoven rack before turning ovenon.
WARNING
!
Toavoid damaging ovenlinerorcreatingfire, do not line
ovenbottomor oven racks withfoil.
1. Pull rack forward to stop position.
2. Raise front edge of rack and pull until rack is out of
oven.
3. Place rack in new rack position.
• Curvededge of rack must betoward rear of oven.
Oven Rack Placement

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Baking, Convection, or Convection Baking
Openoven door to confirm nothing is storedin oven
cavity and set racks to proper height before baking. For
delicatebaking, preheat approximately 15–20 minutes
beforeplacingfoodinsideoven.
1. Press BAKE, CONV, or CONV BAKE pad.
2. Press
+or -pad until desired temperature is
displayed.
• Temperaturecan be set from170°F to 550°Fin 5
degreeincrements.
• Temperaturedisplays at 170°F andincreases in 5°
incrementsuntil reaching set temperature. Some
minorsmoking is normal when usingoven for first
time.
• Whenpreheattemperatureisreachedovensignal
soundsfor approximately 1 second.
3. PressOVENCANCEL pad whenfinished.
• Removefood from oven when cooking time has
elapsed.Foodleftin oven can overcook.
Timed Baking, Convection,
or Convection Baking
Set oven to cook for desired amount of time. Oven
automatically stops heating after time elapses.
1. Placefoodin oven.
2. PressCOOK TIME pad.
3. Press
+or -pad until cooking time is displayed.
• Cook time can be set up from 10 minutes to
11 hours and 50 minutes.
4. Press BAKE, CONV, or CONV BAKE pad.
5. Press
+or -pad until desired temperature is
displayed.
• Temperaturecan be set from170°F to 550°Fin 5°
increments.
• Temperaturedisplay increases in5°Fincrements
startingat 170°F until reaching set temperature.
Someminorsmoking is normal whenusingoven for
firsttime. When cook temperatureis reached oven
signals.
• Toview cook time, pressand hold COOKTIME
pad.
• When cooking time has elapsed, an end of cycle
signalsounds,oven automatically turns offand
display returns to time of day. Oven signal beeps 3
times,and then approximately once every6–8
seconds for 5 minutes until OVEN CANCEL pad is
pressed.
6. PressOVENCANCEL pad whenfinished.
• Removefood from oven when cooking time has
elapsed.Foodleftin oven can overcook.
To Cancel Remaining Cooking Time
PressOVEN CANCEL pad.
Delayed Baking, Convection,
or Convection Baking
Set oven to begin and end baking at later time. Oven
control automatically calculates starting time.
1. Placefoodin oven.
2. PressSTOP TIME pad.
• Current time of day appears in display.
3. Press
+or -pad until desired stop time displays.
• Stop time can be set 11 hours 50 minutes ahead of
current time of day.
4. PressCOOK TIME pad.
5. Press
+or -pad until desired cooking time
displays.
• 10 minutes minimum cooking time.
6. Press BAKE, CONV, or CONV BAKE pad.
7. Press
+or -pad until desired temperature is
displayed.
• Temperaturecan be set from170°F to 550°Fin 5°
increments.
• Electronic oven control calculates start time.
• When start time is reached “DELAY” no longer
displays and “ON” displays.
• Toview cook time, pressand hold COOKTIME
pad.
• Toview stop time, press andhold STOP TIME pad.
• When cooking time has elapsed, end of cycle
signalsounds,oven automatically turns offand
display returns to time of day. Oven signal beeps 3
times,and then approximately once every6-8
seconds for 5 minutes until OVEN CANCEL pad is
pressed.
To Cancel Remaining Cooking Time
PressOVEN CANCEL pad.

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Prepare for Slo-Cook™
CAUTION
!
To reduce risk of food poisoning due to bacterial
growthand production oftoxins, never holdmeat,
milk, fish or eggs for more than 2 hours before
cooking.
Facts and Hints to Remember
•Amana’s Slo-Cook™ feature simulates a traditional
crockery cooking by cooking food slowly at a low
temperature.
• Slo-Cook™ provides enhancedflavorand tenderness,
since food is cooked slowly at low temperature.
•Meats cooked at low temperature shrink less and are
more tender, thus allowing less expensive cuts of meat
to be used.
• Slo-Cook™ time for meat varysdepending on
distributionand amount of fat, bone,weight, and
shape.
•Meats may be placed on Slo-Cook™trivet to avoid
saturation of juices and to brown.
•Dairy products such as milk, cheese, sour cream,
and condensed cream soups have a tendency to
separate, break down, and mix with other ingredients
duringSlo-Cook™.
•Fresh vegetables tend to discolor or turn dark during
Slo-Cook™. Discolorationcan be avoided by using
frozenorblanchedvegetables.
•Spices areenhanced and liquids do not boil away
whencooked slowly at low temperature.
• Food flavors are not mixed when cooked in the oven in
separate, covered dishes. Covereddishes generally
cookmore evenly andretain moisture.
• Mixing, cooking, and serving an entire meal in the
sameoven-proof glass or stoneware canbe
accomplishedwith the Slo-Cook™feature.
•No preheating of oven is necessary before using the
Slo-Cook™feature.
• Valuable heat loss is prevented since stirring is not
necessary during Slo-Cook™. It is important not to
open oven door during Slo-Cook™,as heat loss will
occur resulting in extended cooking time.
Prepare for Broiling
WARNING
!
To avoid risk of fire, do not line the broiler grid with foil.
• Foil may trap grease on top of grid close to burner
causinga fire.
• Neverleave oven unattendedwhilebroiling.Over-
cooking may result in a fire.
Broiling Tips
• Removeexcess fat frommeat before broiling.Cut
edgesof meat to prevent curling.
• Place food on a cold ungreased broiling pan. If pan is
hot, food sticks.
• All food except fish should be turned at least one time.
Begin broiling with skin side down.
• Season meat after it has browned.
• Broilingdoesnot require preheating.
• Begin cooking using suggested rack levels in Broiling
Guide section to test broiler results. If food is not brown
enough, cook on a higher rack position. If food is too
brown, cook on a lower rack position.
Broiling or Convection Broiling
Broiling system generates immediate, intense heat using
a special reflector. This reflector focuses heat directly on
thefood; searing in natural juices and providing
restaurantquality,charbroiled flavor.
1. Centerfoodon broiling gridand pan, andplace on
rackin oven.
• Ovendoor should be closed.
A
B
A—Broiler Grid
B—Broiler Pan
Broiler Pan and Grid
2. PushBROILor CONV BROILpad.
3. Press
+pad to set HI broil.
4. PressOVENCANCEL pad whenfinished.

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Suggested Dish Arrangements
• Determine rack level by dish size and amount of food.
• Covereddishesretainmoisture better than uncovered
dishes.
• Casseroleitems with bread or crackertopping should
be left uncovered so toppings stay crisp.
• Roast should not be covered so a rich browness can be
obtained.
• Wrap food items like baking potatoes and corn on the
cob in foil.
• While using Slo-cook™ feature, one-dish items such
as casseroles require adding a separate dish with
water. Thisis important as it prevents overcooking of
food.
Slo-Cook™ Trivet
Ovenincludes Slo-Cook™ trivet. This trivet should be
placedin pan or roaster. Slo-Cook™ trivetelevates food
keeping it out of food liquids.
Slo-Cook™ Trivet
Slo-Cook™
Slo-Cook™feature sets oven temperature tocook like a
crockpot (approximately 225°F) for up to 12 hours. Open
ovendoor to confirm nothing is stored in oven cavity and
setracks to proper height before using Slo-Cook™
feature.See“Slo-Cook™ Recipes” and “Slo-Cook™
Menu Meals” sections for recipes.
1. Press BAKE pad.
2. Press -pad until 250° is displayed.
3. PressOVENCANCEL pad whenfinished.
• Removefood from oven when cooking time has
elapsed.Foodleftin oven can overcook.
Dehydration
Dehydrationis an excellent way topreserve fresh foods.
The best way to become familiar with dehydration is
using fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices.
1. Place food on dehydration rack or cookie sheet in
middleofoven.
2. Open door to first stop position.
3. Press CONV BAKE pad.
4. Press -until 170° appears in display.
• Ovenis equipped with a12 hour automatic cancel
feature.If dehydration time is longerthan 12 hours,
control will need to be reset.
5. Whenfinished press OVEN CANCEL pad.
Dehydration Tips
Fruits
• Always start with fresh fruit.
• Cut fruit in equal pieces approximately 1/8" thick.
Thinner pieces will more quickly.
• Fruits need to be dipped into an antioxidant, a color-
keepingpreservative, or two parts waterand one part
lemon juice. Treating fruit with an antioxidant will help it
retainvitamins,color and flavor.
Vegetables
Mostvegetablesrequire blanching to inactivate enzymes.
Herbs and Spices
• Herbs and spices dry quickly.
• Checkevery 30 minutes to avoid over drying.
• When drying herbs, leaf clusters should be separated
from stems.
Food Drying Time Results
Fruits
Apples 4–6 hours Leathery, Soft
Bananas 16–20 hours Leathery
Vegetables
Mushrooms
(No blanching) 3–4 hours Leathery, Soft
Carrots 3–7 hours Dry, Brittle
Herbs and Spices
Parsley 45–90 minutes Dry, Crumbly
Orange/
Lemon Peel 3–7 hours Hard, Tough

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Delayed Self-clean Cycle
Self-cleanfeature uses high oven temperatureto clean
oveninterior.Set oven to beginand end cleaningat later
time using. Control calculates back from end time to
determinestarting time.
1. Prepareoven for self-cleaning.
2. Press CLEAN pad.
3. Press
+or -pad to adjust desired amount of
cleaningtime.
• Increase or decrease cleaning time by 5 minute
increments.
• Clean can be set from 2 to 4 hours. Minimum
recommendedcleaning time is 3 hours.
4. PressSTOP TIME pad.
5. Press
+or -pad until desired stopping time
appearsin display.
• Starting time is automatically calculated back
based on amount of cleaning time and stop time.
Ovenbegins to clean automatically.
• “LOCK”flasheswhile oven door is locking and
remains in display while door is locked.
• Toviewremaining cleaning time, press andhold
CLEANpad.
• To view calculated stop time, press and hold STOP
TIMEpad.
• Afterovenhas cooled to a safetemperature,
“LOCK”no longer displays and door is unlocked.
Interrupt Self-Clean Cycle
1. PressOVEN CANCEL pad.
2. Afteroven has cooled to a safe temperature, door
canbe opened.
Prepare for Self-clean and
Delayed Self-clean Cycle
WARNING
!
Toavoid risk of personal injury, donot touch oven
ventsorareas around vents duringself-cleaning.
These areas can become hot enough to cause burns.
To avoid risk of smoke damage or fire, clean excess
spillsfrom oven interior.
Important
Some birds are extremely sensitive to the fumes given off
during the self-clean cycle of any range. Move birds and
small animals susceptible to fumes or smoke to another
well-ventilatedroom.
• A small amount of smoke is normal when cleaning.
Excess smoke may indicate a faulty gasket or too
muchfood residue has been leftin oven.
• Do not use cleaning cycle if oven light cover is not
properlyin place.
• Removeoven racks and allcooking utensils from oven.
Self-cleaning
Self-cleanfeatureuses high oven temperaturetoclean
oveninterior.
1. Prepareoven for self-cleaning.
2. Press CLEAN pad.
3. Press
+or -pad to adjust desired amount of
cleaningtime.
• Increase or decrease cleaning time by 5 minute
increments.
• Clean can be set from 2 to 4 hours. Minimum
recommendedcleaning time is 3 hours.
• “LOCK”flasheswhile oven door is locking and
remains in display while door is locked.
• Ovenbegins to clean automatically.
• Afteroven has cooled to asafe temperature,
“LOCK”no longer displays and door is unlocked.