Cook & Hold, Baking Notes | Amana 500 manual

Oven Cooking

Baking

To set Bake:

1.Press the Bake pad.

• BAKE will flash.

• “000” will light in the display.

2.Select the oven temperature. The oven temperature can be set from 170° to 550°. Press or press and hold the ▲ or ▼ pad.

•350° will light when either pad is first pressed.

•Press the ▲ pad to increase the temperature.

•Press the ▼ pad to decrease the temperature.

3.Press Bake pad again or wait four seconds.

•BAKE will stop flashing and light in the display.

•100° or the actual oven temperature will display. The temperature will rise in 5 degree increments until the preset temperature is reached.

4.Allow the oven to preheat for 8-15 minutes.

•When the set oven temperature is reached, one long beep will sound.

•To recall the set temperature during preheat, press the Bake pad.

5.Place food in the oven.

6.Check cooking progress at the minimum cooking time. Cook longer if needed.

7.When cooking is finished, press Cancel.

8.Remove food from the oven.

Baking Notes

•To change the oven temperature during cooking, press the Bake pad, then the ▲ or ▼ pad until the desired temperature is displayed.

•To change the oven temperature during preheat, press the Bake pad twice, then press the ▲ or ▼ pad until the desired temperature is displayed.

•If you forget to turn off the oven, it will automatically turn off at the end of 12 hours. If you wish to deactivate this feature, see page 13.

•For additional baking and roasting tips, see “Cooking Made Simple” booklet.

Baking Differences Between Your Old and New Oven

It is normal to notice some baking time differences between a new oven and an old one. See “Adjusting the Oven Temperature” on page 13.

Cook & Hold

Cook & Hold allows you to bake for a preset amount of time, followed by a one-hour Keep Warm cycle.

To set Cook & Hold:

1. Press the Cook & Hold pad.

• BAKE and HOLD flash.

• 000 lights in the display.

2.Select the oven temperature. The oven temperature can be set from 170° to 550°. Press or press and hold the ▲ or ▼ pad.

•Press the ▲ pad to increase the temperature.

•Press the ▼ pad to decrease the temperature.

3.Press Cook & Hold again OR wait four seconds.

•HOLD flashes.

•00:00 flashes in the display.

4.Enter the amount of time you want to bake by pressing the ▲ or ▼ pad. Bake time can be set from 10 minutes (00:10) to 11 hours, 59 minutes (11:59).

•BAKE and HOLD light in the display.

•The baking time will light in the display.

•The baking time will start counting down.

When the cooking time has elapsed:

•Four beeps will sound.

•BAKE will turn off.

•HOLD and WARM will light.

•170° will display.

After one hour in HOLD WARM:

•“End” will display.

•The time of day reappears in the display.

To cancel Cook & Hold at any time:

Press the Cancel pad. Remove food from oven.

500 specifications

The Amana 500 is a remarkable appliance that epitomizes innovation and efficiency in the world of home cooking. Designed for those who seek reliable performance coupled with advanced features, this model stands out in the crowded market of cooking appliances.

One of the key features of the Amana 500 is its spacious interior, which allows for the cooking of larger meals without the need for multiple rounds in the kitchen. With high-capacity space, users can easily accommodate roasts, casseroles, and family-sized portions. This generous sizing doesn’t compromise on the external footprint, maintaining a sleek profile that fits comfortably in most kitchen layouts.

The Amana 500 is equipped with state-of-the-art cooking technologies that enhance user experience. Its Precision Cooking system is particularly noteworthy, ensuring even heat distribution for consistent cooking results. This innovative technology takes the guesswork out of meal preparation, allowing for precise control over cooking times and temperatures. Whether you are baking, broiling, or roasting, results are consistently superior.

Another significant feature is the intuitive control panel, designed with the user in mind. The interface is straightforward and easy to navigate, making the selection of cooking modes quick and efficient. Users can choose from multiple preset cooking functions tailored to a variety of recipes, simplifying meal preparation even for novice cooks.

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Amana 500 manual Cook & Hold, Baking Notes, Baking Differences Between Your Old and New Oven

Models: 500