Amana AOCS2740 owner manual Operation, Cooking Methods

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Operation

Cooking Methods

Bake

Upper and lower elements operate during bake. Upper element is only used to heat oven quickly and brown top of food. Bake can be used to cook foods which are normally baked. Oven must be preheated.

Broil

Upper element operates during broil. Broil can be used to cook foods which are normally broiled. Preheating is not required when using broil. All foods should be turned at least once except fish, which does not need to be turned.

Convection Bake

Upper element, lower element, and fan operate during convection bake. Upper element is only used to heat oven quickly and brown top of food. Convection bake should be used for cooking casseroles and roasting meats. Oven should be preheated for best results when using convection bake. Pans do not need to be staggered. Cooks approximately 25% quicker than bake.

Convection Broil

Upper element and fan operate when using convection broil. Convection broil can be used to cook foods that are normally broiled. Oven does not require preheating when using convection broil. Food does not need to be turned during cooking when using convection roasting rack. Cooks approximately 25% quicker than broil.

EvenAir™ Convection Plus

Rear element and fan operate during convection. Convection should be used for cooking pastries, souffles, yeast bread, cakes and cookies. Oven should be preheated for best results when using convection. Upper and lower elements operate during preheat. Pans do not need to be staggered. Cooks approximately 25% quicker than bake.

Slo-Cook™, Hold

Uses lower element. Slo-Cook™ feature sets oven temperature to cook like a crock pot (approx. 225ºF) for up to 12 hours.

The hold feature holds the oven at a low temperature (approx. 170ºF) for 1 hour to keep food warm.

Dehydrate

Uses rear element and convection fan at low oven temperature (approx. 170ºF). Dehydration is an excellent way to preserve fresh foods.

Defrost

Uses convection fan only. Defrost feature is an excellent way to thaw large food items like a turkey.

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Contents Installer Please Read Manual Before Operating OvenCustomer Contents Precautions Case of Fire Oven Fires Installation Place Oven in Wall Removal and Replacement of OvenElectrical Connection OptionOperation Cooking MethodsOven Elements and Convection Fan Location Oven Control Pad DescriptionDisplay Display GlossaryOven Signals Other FeaturesSounds Flashing Display Setting Electronic ClockSetting Electronic Timer Prepare to BakeOven Rack Placement Bake Pan PlacementOven Racks Baking, Convection, or Convection Baking Convection Pan PlacementTo Cancel Remaining Cooking Time Timed Baking, Convection, or Convection BakingBroiling or Convection Broiling Delayed Baking, Convection, or Convection BakingPrepare for Broiling HoldPrepare for Slo-Cook Slo-CookTimed Slo-Cook Dehydration Delayed Slo-CookDefrost Dehydration TipsPrepare for Self-clean Delayed Self-clean Cycle Self-cleaningInterrupt Self-Clean Cycle Care and Cleaning Removing Oven Door Replacing Oven LightCleaning Part Materials to Use General Directions Before Calling for Service Problem CheckAdjusting Oven Temperature Warranty First YearBaking Guide Food Oven Temperature Cooking TimeCooking Guide Broiling GuidePoultry Roasting Guide Beef and Pork Roasting GuideConvection Baking Guide Convection Broiling GuideFood Oven temperature Fahrenheit Cooking time Convection Poultry Roasting GuideConvection Beef and Pork Roasting Guide Chili Con Carne Slo-Cook RecipesMenu Dish Recipes Beef Pot Roast With VegetablesBaked Wild Rice Chicken and DressingSherried Chicken and Wild Rice Chicken CacciatoreSwedish Meat Balls Braised Short RibsChuck Roast Stroganoff Brown Bagged Barbecue ChickenSwiss Steak, New Potatoes, Chocolate Chip Brownies Slo-CookMenu MealsChuck Roast, Green Beans, Baked Potatoes Barbecued Country Ribs, Baked Beans, Peanut Delight BarsMeat Loaf, Corn on the Cob, Green Bean Casserole Mixed Vegetables Pork Chops, Mixed Vegetables, Cheese PotatoesPork Chops Cheese PotatoesQuick Reference Instructions
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