Amana AGR5630BD Use and Care - Page 11

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. Cooktop cooking results not what expected ■ Is the proper cookware being used? Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides and a well fitting lid, and the material should be of a medium to heavy thickness. ■ Is the control knob set to the proper heat level? See "Cooktop Use" section. ■ Is the range level? Level the range. See the Installation Instructions. Oven will not operate ■ Is this the first time the oven has been used? Turn on any one of the surface burner knobs to release air from the gas lines. ■ Is the electronic oven control set correctly? See "Electronic Oven Controls" section. Oven burner flames are yellow or noisy ■ Is propane gas being used? The range may have been converted improperly. Contact a service technician or see cover for contact information. Oven temperature too high or too low ■ Does the oven temperature calibration need adjustment? See "Oven Temperature Control" in the "Electronic Oven Controls" section. Display shows messages ■ Is the display showing a flashing time? There has been a power failure. Clear the display. On some models, reset the clock, if needed. See "Clock" keypad feature in the "Feature Guide" section. ■ Is the display showing a letter followed by a number? Depending on your model, press OFF/CANCEL or CANCEL/OFF to clear the display. See "Control Display" in the "Electronic Oven Controls" section. If it reappears, call for service. See cover for contact information. ■ Is the display showing a flashing "PUSH?" or "PSH"? See the "Start" keypad feature in the "Feature Guide" section. Self-Cleaning cycle will not operate ■ Is the oven door open? Close the oven door all the way. ■ Has the function been entered? See "Self-Cleaning Cycle" section. ■ Has a self-clean cycle been run in the past 12 hours? If a self-clean cycle has been run, or canceled after the oven has reached temperature, you will have to wait 12 hours to restart. Oven cooking results not what expected ■ Is the range level? Level the range. See the Installation Instructions. ■ Is the proper temperature set? Double-check the recipe in a reliable cookbook. ■ Is the proper oven temperature calibration set? See "Oven Temperature Control" in the "Electronic Oven Controls" section. ■ Was the oven preheated? See "Baking and Roasting" section. ■ 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 proper length of time being used? Adjust cooking time. ■ Has the oven door been opened while cooking? Oven peeking releases oven heat and can result in longer cooking times. ■ Are baked items too brown on the bottom? Move rack to higher position in the oven. ■ Are pie crust edges browning early? Use aluminum foil to cover the edge of the crust and/or reduce baking temperature. ■ Are foods overdone or burnt even at low oven temperatures? Check if the temperature scale has been changed from Fahrenheit to Celsius. See "Fahrenheit and Celsius" in the "Electronic Oven Controls" section. ACCESSORIES For accessories, you can visit our website at www.amana.com/cookingaccessories. affresh® Stainless Steel Cleaner (stainless steel models) Order Part Number W10355016 affresh® Stainless Steel Cleaning Wipes (stainless steel models) Order Part Number W10355049 affresh® Kitchen and Appliance Cleaner Order Part Number W10355010 Granite Cleaner and Polish Order Part Number W10275756 Gas Grate and Drip Pan Cleaner Order Part Number 31617 2-Burner Cooktop Griddle Order Part Number 4396096RB Split Oven Rack Order Part Number 4396927 Porcelain Broiler Pan and Grid Order Part Number 4396923 Premium Broiler Pan and Roasting Rack Order Part Number W10123240 www.amana.com/broilerpan 11