Amana ACS7270A, Owner'S Manual

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Using the Oven Control
(cont'd)
Baking or Convection
1. Arrange racks to desired position and place food in oven.
2. Press BAKE or CONV pad.
• BAKE and
- - -
° display
3. Press MORE or LESS pads until desired
temperature is displayed. Initial temperature is
350°F.
•
BAKE ,
O
N
, and baking temperature display
• Convection will take less time than conventional baking. Check food
frequently
4. Press OVEN CANCEL pad when finished baking.
• Remove food from oven when cooking time has elapsed. Food left in
oven can overcook.
Preheating
In most cases, you should preheat the
oven before baking. After range control
is set oven temperature will begin to rise
until desired cooking temperature is
reached. When cooking temperature is
reached oven signal beeps for
approximately 1 second. For delicate
baking, preheat approximately 15–20
minutes before placing food inside oven
or wait 10 minutes after oven signal
beeps before placing food in oven. The
extra time creates a more stable oven
temperature.
How High or Low Can I
Set the Temperature?
Oven temperature can be set from 170°F
to 550°F in 5° increments. Temperature
starts at 100°F and increases in 5°
increments until reaching the set
temperature. Some minor smoking is
normal when using oven for first time.
Broiling
Broiling system generates immediate, intense heat using a special
reflector. This reflector focuses heat directly on the food; searing in natural
juices and providing restaurant quality, charbroiled flavor.
1. Arrange oven racks to desired position and place food in oven.
• Oven door should be closed.
2. Press BROIL pad.
• BROIL and
- - -
display
3. Press MORE or LESS pads to set HI broil or to set
lower broil temperature.
• Temperature sets to HI, LO or from 2 through 5
• Oven begins to broil within 5 seconds from last temperature
adjustment. BROIL ,
O
N
, and heat setting display
4. Press OVEN CANCEL pad when finished broiling.
For quick reference
Rack guidelines are provided with the
broiler settings. To learn more about
rack settings, see Before Using the
Oven.
BROILER
SETTING
APPROXIMATE
TEMPERATURE USE TO COOK
HI 600 °F Red meats
5 545°F Pork
4 525°F Poultry
3 475°F Seafood
2 425°F Fruits and vegetables
LO 400°F Toasting and warming breads
RACK POSITION FOOD TYPE
1 and 2 For large cuts of meat such as roasts or turkeys. For
baked foods such as frozen pies or angel food cakes.
3 For most baked foods on a cookie sheet or shallow pan.
4 and 5 For broiled or toasted foods.