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Cooking 

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Meat Basics

While cooking has always been a talent, it is now becoming a science, also. Amana provides this information as a

guide to aid in preparation. For specific questions regarding meat preparation, handling, or storage contact

USDA Meat & Poultry Hotline at (800) 535-4555.

Handling Hints

•

When shopping, put meat in its

own separate plastic sack to

keep drips off other foods.

•

Defrost frozen meats in

refrigerator, not at room

temperature.

•

Keep meat cool and covered until

it is time to cook.

•

Wash hands with warm soapy

water before and after handling

meat or raw egg.

•

Thoroughly wash any surface or

utensil raw meat or egg touched.

•

Do not put cooked meat on the

same plate that held raw meat.

Cooking Tips

•

Marinate meat in the refrigerator.

Throw out excess marinade that

came into contact with meat.

•

Use an oven-proof meat

thermometer.

•

Cook meat to internal

temperature recommended

by USDA.

•

When reheating foods, heat

to an internal temperature of

at least 165 °F.

•

While cooking meats, turn over

at least once.

Storage  Safety

•

Once carved, refrigerate unused

portion immediately.

•

Keep hot foods hot and cold

foods cold when serving meals.

•

Separate cooked foods into

small portions for fast cooling.

•

Do not store cooked ground

meats or meals containing

ground meats for longer than

3 to 4 days in the refrigerator.

•

Do not allow cooked or uncooked

meat juices to come into contact

with ready-to-eat foods such as

fruits or vegetables.

Using a Meat Thermometer

When using a meat thermometer, remember to insert it at a slight angle, in

the thickest part of the meat, away from fat and bone. The meat should be

removed from oven when 5°F below the desired final temperature.  While the

meat sits before carving, it will continue to cook internally, raising the last 5°F

by itself.

A meat thermometer can

•

Take the guesswork out of cooking to a desired ‘doneness’.

•

Help reduce the risk of foodborne illness.

Oven-safe Thermometer

•

Inserted before the meat is placed in the oven, this thermometer stays

with the meat while it cooks.

•

The internal temperature will rise slowly as the meat cooks.

Instant-read Thermometer

•

Not oven safe, these thermometers are placed in the meat when it is

removed from the oven.

•

While times may vary, an accurate temperature is normally displayed

within one to two minutes.

•

When using an instant-read, remember to clean the thermometer stem

with warm, soapy water between readings.

Tenderizing

Braising is only one way to tenderize
less tender cuts.  Before cooking, you
may pound, cube, marinate, or use
commercially prepared meat tenderizers.
You may then use a dry method to cook
the meat.

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Marinades

 are acidic liquids such

as wine, citrus, or vinegar.
Marinades soften meat fibers but
only penetrate about one-fourth of
an inch into the interior of the
meat. Do not marinate meat for
longer than 24 hours.

Pounding 

with a heavy meat mallet

breaks down the connective tissue
to tenderize meat.

Cubing 

breaks down the structure

more than pounding.  Cubing is
done at the meat counter.

Commercial tenderizers 

are

primarily enzymes that work on the
outer fourth inch on a meat cut.
Make sure to follow the
manufacturer’s directions.

Summary of Contents for ACS7270A

Page 1: ...oking on the Smoothtop 6 Cookware Recommendations 7 Before Using the Oven 8 Using the Oven Control 10 Self Cleaning 13 Display and Signals 14 Custom Features 15 OvenTemperatureAdjustment 15 Cooking Ba...

Page 2: ...____________________ Dealer Phone ___________________________________ Keep this manual and your sales receipt together in a safe place for future reference or if warranty service is required For answe...

Page 3: ...until they have had enough time to cool These areas include the rangetop and backguard CAUTION DO NOTTOUCH HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR SURFACES OF OVEN Oven heating elements may be hot though they ar...

Page 4: ...direct contact and may result in ignition of clothing Use of oversized utensils concentrates heat on cooking surface and can cause damage to range Proper relationship of utensil to burner improves eff...

Page 5: ...lammable lid or baking soda or use a Class ABC or BC extinguisher Not water Not salt Not flour 2 As soon as it is safe to do so turn the surface controls to OFF Turn off power at main circuit breaker...

Page 6: ...y damage or fire do not leave surface elements unattended while in operation Grease and spillovers can ignite causing a fire WARNING To avoid risk of electrical shock or serious personal injury never...

Page 7: ...g elements and may cause overheating of the surrounding walls Damage incurred by canning or attempting to can using the smoothtop cooktop is not covered under warranty COOKWARE MATERIAL USES Aluminum...

Page 8: ...uring the baking period Bake can be used to cook foods which are normally baked Oven should be preheated Broil Broil upper element operates during broil Broil can be used to cook foods which are norma...

Page 9: ...eat before broiling Cut edges of 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 wi...

Page 10: ...d seconds until one hour is reached then hours and minutes Timer begins counting down automatically approximately 5 seconds after last time change To view time of day press CLOCK pad 3 Press and hold...

Page 11: ...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 spe...

Page 12: ...s elapsed an end of cycle signal sounds oven automatically turns off and display returns to time of day Oven signal sounds 3 times then once every 3 seconds for 5 minutes or until OVEN CANCEL pad is p...

Page 13: ...en LOCKED light no longer displays and door can be opened No signal sounds at end of self clean cycle WARNING To avoid risk of personal injury do not touch oven vents or area around vents during self...

Page 14: ...7 0 or 5 7 0 flashes in display while current time of day is entered 7 0 5 flashes when time is entered for timed or delayed baking or delayed self cleaning 7 0 5 Flashes in display while timer is set...

Page 15: ...es and preferences it may be necessary to adjust individual ovens once they have been installed When first using the oven follow recipe times and temperatures Before adjusting oven baking temperature...

Page 16: ...ll a pan results in undercooked or unevenly cooked cake and batter may spill Pies Pies should be baked in dark or dull pans to increase browning Frozen pies should be heated on an aluminum cookie shee...

Page 17: ...ermixing Too much flour Pans touching each other or oven walls Common Baking Problems Adjusting to a new oven can be hard especially making a change to a convection oven If you begin to notice consist...

Page 18: ...n using a meat thermometer remember to insert it at a slight angle in the thickest part of the meat away from fat and bone The meat should be removed from oven when 5 F below the desired final tempera...

Page 19: ...3 3 to 4 4 to 5 8 to 12 10 to 15 20 to 25 Filet Mignon Tenderloin to 2 to 4 10 to 15 Flank Steak Very Rare 130 F Rare 140 F Medium Rare 145 F Medium 160 F Well Done 170 F Very Well Done 180 F 1 to 1 2...

Page 20: ...um 160 F Well Done 170 F Very Well Done 180 F 350 F 4 to 6 18 to 24 PORK Loin Roast bone in 350 F 3 to 5 Rib Roast boneless 350 F 2 to 4 Tenderloin 450 F to 1 Ham bone in cook before eating All pork m...

Page 21: ...ime hours BEEF Blade Pot Roast 325 F 3 to 5 1 to 2 Arm Pot Roast 325 F 3 to 5 2 to 3 Chuck Roast boneless 325 F 3 to 5 2 to 3 Short Ribs 325 F 2 inches x 2 inches x 4 inches thick 1 to 2 Round Steak 3...

Page 22: ...may break suddenly Replace door glass if damaged Cleaning Oven Door Not all areas of the oven are cleaned by the self clean cycle The oven door gasket and the area surrounding the gasket will not be...

Page 23: ...or broil element Any soil will burn off when element is heated Bake element is hinged and can be gently lifted approximately 3 inches to clean oven bottom Do not force Broiler pan and grid Drain fat...

Page 24: ...g brush If spot is not removed on cool cooktop carefully scrape area with a safety scraper held at a 30 degree angle Fine brown gray lines fine scratches or abrasions Course particles like salt become...

Page 25: ...void warranty May blow cooler air on latch area with hair dryer at cool setting to quicken process Oven not clean after a self clean cycle Too much soil grime Soot remains in oven after cycle Wipe out...

Page 26: ...May be a metal mark Make sure surface is cool Use a single edged razor blade or disposable scraper to carefully scrape off the mark Apply smoothtop cleaner conditioner and gently rub with nonabrasive...

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Page 28: ...to normal service or outside normal service hours or area Adjustments after the first year Repairs resulting from the following Improper installation exhaust system or maintenance Any modification alt...

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