Amana ACF4255A Cookware Suggestions, What Should You Consider in Cookware?, Flat Pan Test

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Cookware Suggestions

What Should You Consider in Cookware?

Flat Pan Test

For best cooking results, use a pan with a flat bottom. To 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 can be seen.

2.A small groove or mark on a pan does not affect cooking times. However, if a pan has a gap, formed rings, or an uneven bottom, it does not cook efficiently and in some cases may not boil liquid.

Select	Avoid

Flat bottomed cookware.	Cookware with rounded or warped bottoms.

Pans with aluminum disk bottoms.	Glass, glass-ceramic, enamel porcelain or
	cast iron cookware, canners or pressure
	cookers.

Heavy gauge metal cookware.	Light gauge metal cookware.

Handles that are secure, that are not	Cookware with loose or broken handles.
heavy enough to tilt pan.

Proper pan size.	Cookware that is smaller than or greater than
	heating element size by 1 inch.

Flat bottomed wok	Wok with a ringstand on bottom

Can I can?

Canning is not recommended with any of the Amana smoothtop ranges or cooktops due to the intense heat and large cookware required to can.

The heat generated by the canning cookware overheats both the elements and the smoothtop of the range. This can cause the smoothtop to crack, cause failure of the heating elements, and can cause damage to the backguard.

Damage incurred by canning, or attempting to can, using the smoothtop cooktop is not covered under warranty.

COOKWARE	USES
MATERIAL

Aluminum	Heats and cools quickly. Use for frying, braising,
	and roasting.

Stainless Steel	Heats and cools at moderate rate. Use for soups,
	sauces, vegetables, general cooking.

Copper Clad /	Heats and cools quickly. Use for gourmet cooking,
Tin Lined	wine sauces, egg dishes.

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Contents Contents Covering TMACF4255A and TMACF4265A Electric Smoothtop RangeQuestions on cooking, cleaning or usage? Thank you for buying an Amana RangeRefer to Call Consumer Affairs atImportant Safety Information Important Safety Information cont’d Cooking UnitsPrecautions Case of FireSurface Element Fire Oven FiresSetting Surface Element Controls Indicator LightsCooking on the Smoothtop Dual Surface ElementsUsing the Warming Zone Temperature SelectionIndicator Light Cooking on the Smoothtop contdCookware Suggestions What Should You Consider in Cookware?Flat Pan Test Can I can?Broiling Hints Oven Cooking MethodsOven Cooking Methods Before Using the Oven Oven Racks and Rack PositionsAluminum Foil Rack Position Guidelines for Baking, Roasting and BraisingFeatures Hour automatic cancelSabbath mode Child lockoutCode Possible Meaning Oven temperature control adjustmentService codes and tones Timer Signal Preheat SignalEnd-of-Cycle Signal There are words in the display that never actually displayUsing the Oven Control Setting Electronic ClockSetting Minute Timer Resetting and Canceling TimerUsing the Oven Control cont’d How Do I Change the Temperature?Why is the oven smoking? BakingDelayed Baking Whats the difference between Timed and Delayed cooking?How Far Ahead Can I Set the Time? How much time is left?Do I need to prepare? Self-cleaningInterrupting the self-clean cycle Delayed Self-clean Cycle Cooking Baking GuidelinesCommon Baking Problems Cooking cont’dIt may not be the oven Cake stuck?Using a Meat Thermometer Handling Hints Cooking Tips Storage SafetyMeat Basics TenderizingBroiling Guidelines BeefRoasting Guidelines BeefPork LambBraising Guidelines Care and Cleaning Part General Directions Care and Cleaning cont’dReplacing Oven Light Problem Cause Removal Caring for the smoothtopCleaning Stainless Steel Can I use liquid cleaners on my stainless steel?For best cleaning results Or call Consumer Affairs atTroubleshooting Topic Possible Cause SolutionTroubleshooting cont’d AppearancePage Amana Warranty Limited Warranty