Amana AGP200VDW Use and Care - Page 12
Baking results not what expected
UPC - 883049214153
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Excessive heat around cookware on cooktop ■ 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 ½" (1.3 cm) outside the cooking area. Oven will not operate ■ Is this the first time the oven has been used? Turn any one of the surface burner knobs on to release air from the gas lines. ■ Is the oven temperature control knob set correctly? See "Cooktop/Oven Temperature Controls" section. ■ Is the main or regulator gas shutoff in the off position? Contact a designated service technician or see the Installation Instructions. Oven makes muffled ticking noise when in use ■ This is normal and occurs when the oven burner cycles on and off to hold the set oven temperature. Oven burner flames are uneven, yellow and/or noisy ■ Is propane gas being used? The range may have been converted improperly. Contact a trained repair specialist. ■ Is the air/gas mixture correct? Contact a designated service technician to check the air/gas mixture or see the Installation Instructions. Cooktop cooking results not what expected ■ Is the proper cookware being used? See "Cookware" section. ■ Is the control knob set to the proper heat level? See "Cooktop/Oven Temperature Controls" section. Baking results not what expected ■ Was the oven preheated? Wait for oven to preheat before placing food in oven. ■ Are the racks positioned properly? See "Positioning Racks and Bakeware" section. ■ Is there proper air circulation around bakeware? See "Positioning Racks and Bakeware" section. ■ Is the batter evenly distributed in the pan? Check that batter is level in the pan. ■ Is the range level? Level the range. See the Installation Instructions. ■ Are baked items too brown on the bottom? Decrease oven temperature 10° F to 30°F (5°C to 15°C). ■ Are crust edges browning early? Use aluminum foil to cover the edge of the crust and/or reduce baking temperature. Slow baking or roasting ■ Was the oven preheated? Wait for oven to preheat before placing food in oven. ■ Is there proper air circulation around bakeware? See "Positioning Racks and Bakeware" section. ■ Is the proper length of time being used? Increase baking or roasting time. ■ Is the proper temperature set? Increase temperature 25°F (15°C). ■ Has the oven door been opened while cooking? Peeking into the oven while cooking releases oven heat and can result in longer cooking times. Broiler burner fails to light ■ Is the ignition system broken? Contact a designated service technician to replace it. ■ Is the oven pilot light lit? See "Pilot Lights" section. 12