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Excessive heat around cookware on cooktop
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Is the cookware the proper size?
Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking
area, element or surface burner. Cookware should not extend
more than
¹⁄₂
" (1.3 cm) outside the cooking area.
Cooktop cooking results not what expected
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Is the proper cookware being used?
See “Cookware” section.
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Is the control knob set to the proper heat level?
See “Cooktop Controls” section.
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Is the range level?
Level the range. See the Installation Instructions.
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On coil element models, is the element inserted properly?
See “Coil Elements and Burner Bowls” section.
Oven will not operate
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Is the oven temperature knob set correctly?
See “Oven Temperature Control” section.
Oven indicator lights flash
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Do the OVEN HEATING indicator lights flash?
See “Assistance or Service” section.
Results not what expected
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Was the oven preheated?
Wait for oven to preheat before placing food in oven.
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Are the racks positioned properly?
See “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section.
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Is there proper air circulation around bakeware?
See “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section.
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Is the batter evenly distributed in the pan?
Check that batter is level in the pan.
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Is the range level?
Level the range. See the Installation Instructions.
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Are baked items too brown on the bottom?
Decrease oven temperature 10
°
F to 30°F (5°C to 15°C).
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Are crust edges browning early?
Use aluminum foil to cover the edge of the crust and/or
reduce baking temperature.
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Was the oven preheated?
Wait for oven to preheat before placing food in oven.
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Is there proper air circulation around bakeware?
See “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section.
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Is the proper length of time being used?
Increase baking or roasting time.
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Is the proper temperature set?
Increase temperature 25°F (15°C).
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Has the oven door been opened while cooking?
Peeking into the oven while cooking releases oven heat and
can result in longer cooking times.
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE
Before calling for assistance or service, please check
“Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If
you still need help, follow the instructions below.
When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete
model and serial number of your appliance. This information will
help us to better respond to your request.
If You Need Replacement Parts
If you need to order replacement parts, we recommend that you
use only factory specified replacement parts. Factory specified
replacement parts will fit right and work right because they are
made with the same precision used to build every new Amana
®
appliance.
To locate factory specified replacement parts in your area, call us
or your nearest designated service center.
In the U.S.A.
For assistance, installation or service call Amana
®
Appliances toll
free: 1-800-843-0304.
Our consultants provide assistance with:
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Features and specifications on our full line of appliances.
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Installation information.
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Use and maintenance procedures.
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Accessory and repair parts sales.
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Specialized customer assistance (Spanish speaking, hearing
impaired, limited vision, etc.).
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Referrals to local dealers, repair parts distributors and service
companies. Amana designated service technicians are
trained to fulfill the product warranty and provide after-
warranty service, anywhere in the United States.
To locate the Amana designated service company in your
area, you can also look in your telephone directory Yellow
Pages.
For further assistance
If you need further assistance, you can write to Amana
®
Appliances with any questions or concerns at:
Amana Customer Service
553 Benson Road
Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692
Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.
Accessories
Broiler Pans: www.amana.com/broilerpan
Additional Accessories: www.amana.com/cookingaccessories