Amana KEBC147 - Manuals

6 ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL This manual covers different models. The oven you have purchased may have some or all of the items listed. The locations and appearances of the items shown here may not match those of your model. Displays When power is first supplied to the appliance, everything on the disp...

7 Tones Tones are audible signals, indicating the following: One tone ■ Valid pad press ■ Oven is preheated ■ Function has been entered Three tones ■ Invalid pad press Four tones ■ End of cycle ■ Reminder, repeating each minute after the end-of-cycle tones Tone Volume The volume is preset at high, b...

8 Oven Temperature Control IMPORTANT: Do not use a thermometer to measure oven temperature because opening the oven door and element or burner cycling may give incorrect readings. The oven(s) provide accurate temperatures; however, they may cook faster or slower than your previous oven, so the tempe...

9 BAKEWARE To cook food evenly, hot air must be able to circulate. Allow 2 in. (5 cm) of space around bakeware and oven walls. Use the following chart as a guide. Bakeware The bakeware material affects cooking results. Follow manufacturer’s recommendations and use the bakeware size recommended in th...

10 Sabbath Mode The Sabbath Mode sets the oven to remain on in a bake setting until turned off. A timed Sabbath Mode can also be set to keep the oven on for only part of the Sabbath. When the Sabbath Mode is set, the number pads are active. On single oven models, CANCEL OFF and START are also active...

11 Temperature Change The oven temperature can be changed when the oven(s) are in the Sabbath Mode. No tones will sound and the display will not change. The heating elements will not turn on or off for a random time, anywhere from 16 to 24 seconds, after START is pressed. It may take up to one-half ...

12 Maxi and Econo Broiling Broiling uses direct radiant heat to cook food. During maxi broiling, both the inner and outer broil elements heat. During econo broiling, only the inner broil element heats. The element(s) cycle on and off in intervals to maintain the oven temperature. If the oven door is...

13 Convection Cooking (on some models) In a convection oven, the fan-circulated hot air continually distributes heat more evenly than the natural movement of air in a standard thermal oven. This movement of hot air maintains a consistent temperature throughout the oven, cooking foods more evenly, cr...

15 Convection Broil (on some models) During convection broiling, the broil elements will cycle on and off in intervals to maintain oven temperature, while the fan constantly circulates the hot air. The temperature is preset at 450°F (232°C), but can be changed to a different temperature. Cooking tim...

16 To Set Cycle: Before setting a cycle, start with the meat or main dish temperature and cook time. Choose baked goods with an oven temperature similar to those of the meat or main dish. Temperatures ranging from plus or minus 25 to 50 degrees and cook times ranging from plus or minus 10 to 15 minu...

17 7. Press START. The start time is automatically calculated and displayed. “DELAY” and the stop time will also appear on the oven display. When the start time is reached, the oven will automatically turn on. The vertical bar countdown and minute time countdown will appear on the oven display. When...

18 Temperature Probe (single and upper ovens only) The temperature probe accurately measures the internal temperature of meat, poultry and casseroles with liquid and should be used in determining the doneness of meat and poultry. It should not be used during maxi and econo broiling, convection broil...

19 Timed Cooking Timed Cooking allows the oven(s) to be set to turn on at a certain time of day, cook for a set length of time, and/or shut off automatically. Delay start should not be used for food such as breads and cakes because they may not bake properly. To Set a Cook Time: 1. On double ovens o...

20 OVEN CARE Self-Cleaning Cycle (on some models) IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Exposure to the fumes may result in death to certain birds. Always move birds to another closed and well ventilated room. Self-clean the...

21 5. Press START. The start time is automatically calculated and displayed. The door will automatically lock and “DOOR LOCKED,” “DELAY,” and the stop time will also appear on the display. The door will not unlock until the oven cools. When the start time is reached, the oven will automatically turn...

22 Oven Door For normal range use, it is not suggested to remove the oven door. However, if necessary, follow these instructions. The oven door is heavy. To Remove: 1. Open oven door all the way. 2. Flip up the hinge latch on each side. 3. Close the oven door as far as it will shut. 4. Lift the oven...

23 Oven cooking results not what expected ■ Is the appliance level?Level the appliance. 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” section. ■ Was th...