Page 2 - Contents; Model Identification
2 Contents Model Identification ................................................. 2Parts and Accessories ............................................ 2Service .................................................................... 2Asure™ Extended Service Plan .............................. 2 Important...
Page 3 - IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION; • ALL RANGES CAN TIP; WARNING; WARNING; CAUTION; ALL APPLIANCES
3 IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION WARNING ! To reduce the risk of the appliance tipping, itmust be secured by a properly installed anti-tipbracket(s). To make sure bracket has beeninstalled properly, remove the storage drawer orpanel and look under the range with a flashlight.Bracket(s) must be engaged...
Page 5 - Installation; Packing Material; • Minimum clearance to countertop/cabinet on each side
5 Installation Packing Material Remove protective packing materials from range. Taperesidue can be cleaned with a soft cloth and alcohol. Range Location Underwriter’s Laboratories, Inc. specifies range can beinstalled flush against right and left base cabinets, andrear vertical wall. Range can also ...
Page 6 - Power Cord Requirements; • Four-conductor cord plug NEMA 14-50P required for; Range Terminal Block; Irregular Cabinet and Countertop Heights; Raise leveling legs to maximum height.; Line Voltage Requirements
6 Power Cord Requirements Power cord is not supplied with range. Power cord mustbe U.L. Listed and meet NEC and Mobile HomeManufacturers Association Standards. Cord must berated at a minimum 250V—40 AMP, equipped with aplug configuration in accordance with NEMA. Conductorsmust end with closed loop (...
Page 7 - Installing 3-Wire Power Cord; Remove rear wire cover on rear of range.
7 Range has been grounded at the factory to the center(nickel plated) terminal of the terminal block inaccordance with the National Electrical Code (section2560). When a separate ground is required by local code,disconnect the grounding strap from the terminal block.Ground frame by connecting a grou...
Page 8 - Installing 4-Wire Power Cord; Remove rear wire cover on back of range.; Place cord through strain relief.
8 Installing 4-Wire Power Cord WARNING ! To avoid the risk of severe electrical shock or death,ground wire must be attached to frame of range, usingground screw provided. Ground wire must not contactany other terminal. 1. Remove rear wire cover on back of range. 2. Place strain relief (winged clamp)...
Page 9 - or; Level Range; Removal and Replacement of Range
9 Converting 3-Wire to 4-Wire Power Cord 1. Remove rear wire cover. 2. Remove bottom strain relief screw and retain forfurther use. 3. Remove screw/hex nuts from terminal block andretain for further use. 4. Remove all 3-wire or cable leads from the terminalblock and proceed to remove the power cord ...
Page 10 - Operation
10 Operation Range Features OFF LO HI MED TIMER CLOCK + HRS + MINS HRS MINS OFF WM 500 BROIL 250 450 550 PREHEATED OVEN 400 350 300 200 LOCKED CLEAN CONVECTION STANDARD SURFACE A B C D E F OVEN LIGHT A—Convection Fan Switch, Electronic Clock, and Oven Temperature KnobB—Oven Light Switch and Oven Lig...
Page 11 - Oven Cooking Methods; Element and Fan Location
11 Oven Cooking Methods Element and Fan Location A—Upper Element (Broil)B—Lower Element (Bake)C—Convection Fan IntroductionThis Range provides standard Baking and Broiling, as well as EvenAir™ Convection Baking and Broiling.During EvenAir™ Convection Baking and Broiling,the oven fan in the rear of t...
Page 12 - Cooking with Surface Elements
12 Preparing to Cook with SmoothtopElements WARNING ! To avoid risk of serious personal injury never cook ona broken smoothtop cooking surface. Spillovers orcleaners can penetrate surface and create a risk ofelectrical shock. If smoothtop cooking surface breaks,discontinue use and notify an authoriz...
Page 13 - Cooking Utensils; Utensil Material Characteristic; Aluminum
13 For best cooking results, use a pan with a flat bottom.Determine if pan has a flat bottom. 1. Rotate a ruler along bottom of pan. If pan is not flat, gaps between bottom of pan and edge of ruler occur. 2. A small groove or mark on a pan does not effect cooking times. However, if a pan has a gap, ...
Page 14 - TIMER
14 Electronic Oven Control TIMER CLOCK + HRS + MINS HRS MINS OFF WM 500 BROIL 250 450 550 PREHEATED OVEN 400 350 300 200 LOCKED CLEAN CONVECTION STANDARD SURFACE Electronic Oven Control Pads and Knobs Description TIMER Pad Selects timer feature. Timer can be set up to 11 hours, 59 minutes. Timer doe...
Page 15 - Other Features
15 Other Features Adjusting FactorySet BakingTemperature Oven temperature is set at factory. W hen first using oven, follow recipe times andtemperatures. If you think oven is too hot or too cool, temperature can be adjusted. Beforeadjusting oven baking temperature, test a recipe by using a temperatu...
Page 16 - Prepare to Bake; Setting Electronic Clock
16 Prepare to Bake CAUTION ! To reduce risk of food poisoning due to bacterialgrowth and production of toxins, never hold meat,milk, fish or eggs for more than 2 hours beforecooking. Remove Items Stored in OvenRemove any pans and other cooking utensils stored inoven. Remove Items Stored in Oven Oven...
Page 17 - Baking or Convection Baking; Broiling or Convection Broiling
17 Bake Pan Placement• Keep pans and baking sheets 2 inches from oven walls.• Stagger pans placed on different racks so one is not directly over the other. Pan Placement Convection Pan PlacementBaking pans and cookie sheets should not touch side orrear walls of oven. If pans are placed on different ...
Page 18 - Unlock
18 Broiling or Convection Broiling1. Center food on broiling grid and pan, and place onrack in oven.• Oven door can be opened to first stop when broiling. During Convection Broiling, close ovendoor. 2. Turn oven temperature knob to BROIL. • Oven indicator light glows. 3. If desired , press CONVECTIO...
Page 19 - Baking Guide; Poultry Roasting Guide; Food; Cooking Guide
19 Baking Guide Follow these recommendations only as a guide for times and temperatures. Times, rack position, and temperaturesmay vary depending on conditions and food type. For best results, always check food at minimum time. Food Oven Temperature(°Fahrenheit) Cooking Time(Minutes) Angel Food Cake...
Page 20 - Beef and Pork Roasting Guide; Broiling Guide
20 Beef and Pork Roasting Guide Follow these recommendations only as a guide for times and temperatures. Times, rack position, and temperaturesmay vary depending on conditions and food type. For best results, always check food at minimum time. Food Oven Temperature(°Fahrenheit) Cooking time(Minutes ...
Page 22 - Convection Poultry Roasting Guide; Convection Beef and Pork Roasting Guide
22 Convection Poultry Roasting Guide Follow these recommendations only as a guide for times and temperatures. Times, rack position, and temperaturesmay vary depending on conditions and food type. For best results, always check food at minimum time. Food Oven temperature ( ° Fahrenheit) Cooking time(...
Page 23 - Removing Storage Drawer; Care and Cleaning; Replacing Oven Light
23 Removing Oven Door CAUTION ! To avoid personal injury or property damage, handleoven door with care. • Door is heavy and can be damaged if dropped.• Avoid placing hands in hinge area when door is removed. Hinge can snap closed and pinch hands. • Do not scratch or chip glass, or twist door. Glass ...
Page 25 - Cleaning Smoothtop Rangetop; Problem; Pitting or flaking; LO
25 Cleaning Smoothtop Rangetop Problem Cause To Prevent To Remove Brown streaksand specks Cleaning with a sponge orcloth containing soileddetergent water. Use smoothtop cleanerconditioner with clean damppaper towel. Use light application ofsmoothtop cleanerconditioner with clean damppaper towel. Bla...
Page 26 - Before Calling for Service
26 Before Calling for Service Problem Check Oven light does not work. Check for loose bulb. Check for burned out bulb; replace with40-watt appliance bulb. Oven does not heat. Confirm range is plugged in.If both oven and surface elements do not heat, check circuitbreaker. Check control for proper set...
Page 27 - Warranty
27 COOKING PRODUCTS (excluding wall ovens) FULL ONE YEAR WARRANTY LIMITED SECOND YEAR WARRANTY ON ALL PARTS LIMITED THIRD THRU FIFTH YEAR WARRANTY ON GLASS/CERAMIC TOP, ELECTRIC SURFACE ELEMENTS, OR GAS SURFACE BURNERS FIRST YEARAmana Appliances will repair or replace, including related labor and tr...
Page 28 - Quick Reference Instructions
Quick Reference Instructions Part No. 36-31900001-0Printed in U.S.A. 3/99 1999 Amana Appliances Amana, Iowa 52204 Read Important Safety Instructions before using Quick Reference Instructions. If there are unanswered questions,see detailed sections of this manual. Setting Electronic Clock1. Verify ...