Amana ACF4255A owner manual Oven Cooking Methods, Broiling Hints

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Oven Cooking Methods

Oven Cooking Methods

Bake

BakeBroil

Bake (lower) and broil (upper) elements operate during bake. Bake element is not visible on oven bottom. Broil element will cycle on and off during bake and is only used to heat oven quickly and brown top of food. Broil element will not glow red during a bake cycle. Bake can be used to cook foods which are normally baked. Oven should be preheated.

Broil

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.

Broiling Hints

•Remove excess fat from meat before broiling. Cut edges of meat to prevent curling.

•Place food on a cold ungreased broiling pan. If pan is hot, food sticks.

•All food except fish should be turned at least one time. Begin broiling with skin side down.

•Season meat after it has browned.

•Broiling does not require preheating.

•Begin cooking using suggested rack levels in Broiling section to test broiler results. If food is not brown enough, cook on a higher rack position. If food is too brown, cook on a lower rack position.

•Oven door must be closed during broiling.

!WARNING

Never leave oven unattended while broiling. Overcooking may result in a fire.

Need help on how to cook that meat?

For your reference we have provided meat preparation, handling safety and cooking suggestions in this manual. These recommendations are furnished by the USDA as well as several meat producer associations. See the individual sections for the information.

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Contents Covering TMACF4255A and TMACF4265A Electric Smoothtop Range ContentsThank you for buying an Amana Range Questions on cooking, cleaning or usage?Refer to Call Consumer Affairs atImportant Safety Information Cooking Units Important Safety Information cont’dCase of Fire PrecautionsSurface Element Fire Oven FiresIndicator Lights Setting Surface Element ControlsCooking on the Smoothtop Dual Surface ElementsTemperature Selection Using the Warming ZoneIndicator Light Cooking on the Smoothtop contdWhat Should You Consider in Cookware? Cookware SuggestionsFlat Pan Test Can I can?Oven Cooking Methods Oven Cooking MethodsBroiling Hints Oven Racks and Rack Positions Before Using the OvenAluminum Foil Rack Position Guidelines for Baking, Roasting and BraisingHour automatic cancel FeaturesSabbath mode Child lockoutOven temperature control adjustment Service codes and tonesCode Possible Meaning Preheat Signal Timer SignalEnd-of-Cycle Signal There are words in the display that never actually displaySetting Electronic Clock Using the Oven ControlSetting Minute Timer Resetting and Canceling TimerHow Do I Change the Temperature? Using the Oven Control cont’dWhy is the oven smoking? BakingWhats the difference between Timed and Delayed cooking? Delayed BakingHow Far Ahead Can I Set the Time? How much time is left?Self-cleaning Interrupting the self-clean cycleDo I need to prepare? Delayed Self-clean Cycle Baking Guidelines CookingCooking cont’d Common Baking ProblemsIt may not be the oven Cake stuck?Handling Hints Cooking Tips Storage Safety Using a Meat ThermometerMeat Basics TenderizingBeef Broiling GuidelinesBeef Roasting GuidelinesPork LambBraising Guidelines Care and Cleaning Care and Cleaning cont’d Replacing Oven LightPart General Directions Caring for the smoothtop Problem Cause RemovalCan I use liquid cleaners on my stainless steel? Cleaning Stainless SteelFor best cleaning results Or call Consumer Affairs atTopic Possible Cause Solution TroubleshootingAppearance Troubleshooting cont’dPage Limited Warranty Amana Warranty