Americana Appliances ABS200 Burning or oily, Odor emitting from, Oven vent, Strong odor

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Problem		Possible Causes	What To Do

“Burning” or “oily”		This is normal in a new oven	• To speed the process, set a self-clean cycle for a
odor emitting from the		and will disappear in time.	minimum of 3 hours. See the Using the self-cleaning
oven vent			oven section.

Strong odor		An odor from the insulation	• This is temporary.
		around the inside of the oven
		is normal for the first few times
		the oven is used.

Self-Cleaning Models

Oven will not self-clean		The oven temperature is too	• Allow the range to cool to room temperature and
		high to set a self-clean operation.	reset the controls.

		Oven controls improperly set.	• See the Using the self-cleaning oven section.

		Oven door is not in the locked	• Make sure you move the door latch handle all the way
		position.	to the right.

Oven starts a self-clean		Oven door locked during	• Turn the Oven Temperature knob to OFF. Allow the
cycle when you wanted		cooking.	oven to cool. Never force the door latch handle.
to bake, roast or broil

“Crackling” or		This is the sound of the metal	• This is normal.
“popping” sound		heating and cooling during both
		the cooking and cleaning
		functions.

Excessive smoking		Excessive soil.	•Press the CLEAR/OFF pad. Open the windows to rid
during a clean cycle			the room of smoke. Wait until the light on the
			SELF CLEAN pad goes off. Wipe up the excess soil
			and reset the clean cycle.

Oven door will		Oven too hot.	•Allow the oven to cool below locking temperature.
not unlock

Oven not clean after a		Oven controls not properly set.	•See Using the self-cleaning oven section.
clean cycle

		Oven was heavily soiled.	•Clean up heavy spillovers before starting the clean
			cycle. Heavily soiled ovens may need to self-clean
			again or for a longer period of time.

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Safety Instructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support

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Contents Ranges Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions Safety InstructionsSafety Precautions Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips Care and Cleaning Operating Instructions SafetyCleaning Troubleshooting Tips Consumer Support SELF-CLEANING Oven on some modelsTips Care and Cleaning Operating InstructionsIndicator Lights on radiant glass models only Using the surface unitsHow to Set About the radiant surface units… Using the radiant surface units. on some modelsTemperature Limiter Selecting types of cookware SafetyInstructions Operating Instructions Care and Cleaning Care and Cleaning Using the oven controls. on some modelsOven Control, Clock and Timer Features and Settings Oven Temperature Knob on some models Using the ovenTips Care and Cleaning Clock and Kitchen Timer on some modelsBroiling Guide CleaningInstructions Operating Aluminum FoilComments Broiling GuideTo Turn Off the Clock Display Using the clock and timer. on some modelsTo Set the Timer To Set the ClockInstructions To Reset the TimerTo Cancel the Timer Power OutageHow to Set a Delayed Start and Automatic Stop Using the timed baking Roasting features. on some modelsHour Shut-Off Special features of your oven control. on some modelsSafety Instructions Designed for use on the Jewish Sabbath and Holidays Using the Sabbath Feature. on some modelsTroubleshooting Tips Consumer Support How to Set for Regular Baking/RoastingHow to Exit the Sabbath Feature Type of margarine will affect baking performance To Adjust the Thermostat with this Type of KnobTo Adjust the Thermostat on Other Models Each notch changes the temperature by 10FBefore a Clean Cycle Using the self-cleaning oven. on some modelsCleaning Operating Instructions Safety Consumer Support Troubleshooting Tips CareInstructions Operating Instructions Care How to Delay the Start of CleaningTo Stop a Clean Cycle After a Clean CycleLift-Off Oven Door Care and cleaning of the rangeTo clean the inside of the door To clean the outside of the doorTo remove the cover To replace the cover Oven Light Replacement on some modelsOven Heating Elements Oven RacksTo remove the storage drawer Control Panel and KnobsTo remove a surface unit Cleaning Troubleshooting TipsPorcelain Enamel Cooktop on some models Lift-Up Cooktop on some modelsNational Parts Center Oven VentPainted Surfaces on some models Do not use a steel-wool pad it will scratch the surfaceBurned-On Residue Cleaning the glass cooktop. on some modelsNormal Daily Use Cleaning SafetyOperating Instructions SafetyBefore you call for service… Properly See the Adjust the oven thermostat-Easy to doCoil Cooktops Surface units Not functioningBroil properly Control signals afterOr delay start Display flashes bAd Food does notHot or too cold Oven temperature tooClock and timer Power outageClean cycle Self-Cleaning ModelsDuring a clean cycle Not unlock Oven not clean after aLooking For Something More? AccessoriesPage Page We Will Provide Electric Range WarrantyWhat Is Not Covered Instructions CareContact Us Consumer Support