Amana ACF4255A owner manual Troubleshooting cont’d, Appearance

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Troubleshooting (cont’d)

NOISE

Frequent cycling off and on of oven.	Normal	To maintain a temperature for baking, the oven
		cycles on and off.

Cracking or popping sound	Normal	Wet cooking utensils or possible spillage.
		Expansion and contraction or metal components.

APPEARANCE

Scratches	Gritty dirt or rough surface on	Use recommended smoothtop cleaner
	cooking utensils	conditioner.
		May be a metal mark. Make sure surface is cool.
	Shiny scratches	Use a safety scraper to carefully scrape off the
		mark. Apply smoothtop cleaner conditioner and
		gently rub with nonabrasive nylon pad.

Discoloration	Dirt	Use recommended smoothtop cleaner
		conditioner to remove dirt from smoothtop.
	Water spots/marks	Make sure surface is cool. Put a small amount of
		white vinegar on the spot and let sit for a few
		minutes. Rub with nonabrasive nylon pad. Wipe
		off any excess with damp paper towel.
	Greenish tinge that fades	Surface elements are either heating or cooling
		down from a heating cycle. This is normal with
		some types of smoothtop cooktops.

Hot sugar or plastic melted to surface	Items on top of warm cooktop	Warm slightly and remove with safety scraper.

Pattern fading/wearing off	Dirt/film buildup	Use recommended cleaner conditioner to
		remove build up and dirt from smoothtop.

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Contents Contents Covering TMACF4255A and TMACF4265A Electric Smoothtop RangeRefer to Questions on cooking, cleaning or usage?Thank you for buying an Amana Range Call Consumer Affairs atImportant Safety Information Important Safety Information cont’d Cooking UnitsSurface Element Fire PrecautionsCase of Fire Oven FiresCooking on the Smoothtop Setting Surface Element ControlsIndicator Lights Dual Surface ElementsIndicator Light Using the Warming ZoneTemperature Selection Cooking on the Smoothtop contdFlat Pan Test Cookware SuggestionsWhat Should You Consider in Cookware? Can I can?Oven Cooking Methods Oven Cooking MethodsBroiling Hints Aluminum Foil Before Using the OvenOven Racks and Rack Positions Rack Position Guidelines for Baking, Roasting and BraisingSabbath mode FeaturesHour automatic cancel Child lockoutOven temperature control adjustment Service codes and tonesCode Possible Meaning End-of-Cycle Signal Timer SignalPreheat Signal There are words in the display that never actually displaySetting Minute Timer Using the Oven ControlSetting Electronic Clock Resetting and Canceling TimerWhy is the oven smoking? Using the Oven Control cont’dHow Do I Change the Temperature? BakingHow Far Ahead Can I Set the Time? Delayed BakingWhats the difference between Timed and Delayed cooking? How much time is left?Self-cleaning Interrupting the self-clean cycleDo I need to prepare? Delayed Self-clean Cycle Cooking Baking GuidelinesIt may not be the oven Common Baking ProblemsCooking cont’d Cake stuck?Meat Basics Using a Meat ThermometerHandling Hints Cooking Tips Storage Safety TenderizingBroiling Guidelines BeefPork Roasting GuidelinesBeef LambBraising Guidelines Care and Cleaning Care and Cleaning cont’d Replacing Oven LightPart General Directions Problem Cause Removal Caring for the smoothtopFor best cleaning results Cleaning Stainless SteelCan I use liquid cleaners on my stainless steel? Or call Consumer Affairs atTroubleshooting Topic Possible Cause SolutionTroubleshooting cont’d AppearancePage Amana Warranty Limited Warranty