Amana ACS7280A Utensil Recommendations, What Should I Consider in Cookware?, Flat Pan Test, $92

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Utensil Recommendations

What Should I Consider in Cookware?

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Flat bottomed cookware.

Pans with aluminum disk bottoms.

Heavy gauge metal cookware.

Handles that are secure, that are not heavy enough to tilt pan.

Proper pan size.

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Cookware with rounded or warped bottoms.

Glass, glass-ceramic, enamel porcelain or cast iron cookware, canners or pressure cookers.

Light gauge metal cookware.

Cookware with loose or broken handles.

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

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.

Flat bottomed wok

Wok with a ringstand on bottom

Does not

cover element

More than 1 inch overhang

COOKWARE

 

MATERIAL

USES

 

 

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.

 

 

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 may cause the smoothtop to crack, cause failure of the heating elements, and may cause overheating of the surrounding walls.

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

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Contents
Covering Models ACS7270A and ACS7280A ContentsCall Consumer Affairs at Thank you for buying an Amana RangeImportant Safety Information ALL Appliances Important Safety Information contdOven Fires PrecautionsCase of Fire Surface Element FireDual Surface Elements Setting Surface Element ControlsIndicator Lights Cooking on the SmoothtopCan I can? Utensil RecommendationsWhat Should I Consider in Cookware? Flat Pan TestBroil Before Using the OvenOven Cooking Methods BakeOven Racks and Rack Positions Before Using the Oven contdAluminum Foil Broiling HintsResetting and Canceling Timer Using the Oven ControlSetting Electronic Clock Setting Minute TimerBroiling Using the Oven Control contdBroiler Approximate Setting Temperature USE to Cook Baking or Convection PreheatingWhats the difference Delayed cooking?Delayed Bake, or Delayed Convection Timed Bake or Timed ConvectionDo I need to prepare? Self-cleaningDelayed Self-clean Cycle Interrupt Self-CleanEnd-of-Cycle Signal Display and SignalsTimer Signal Preheat SignalOven temperature control adjustment Custom FeaturesHour automatic cancel Service codes and tonesCakes CookingBaking Guidelines Hints for CookiesIt may not be the oven Common Baking ProblemsCooking contd Test your cakes for donenessTenderizing Using a Meat ThermometerHandling Hints Cooking Tips Storage Safety Meat BasicsBeef Broiling GuidelinesLamb Roasting GuidelinesBeef PorkBraising Guidelines Removing Storage Drawer Care and CleaningCleaning Oven Door Removing Oven DoorReplacing Oven Light Care and Cleaning contdPart General Directions Citric Acid Cleaning Stainless Steel Some modelsProblem Cause Removal Caring for the smoothtop6ROXWLRQ TroubleshootingAppearance Troubleshooting contdPage Limited Warranty Amana Warranty