Amana ZRTC8500 Programming Instructions, Quick Reference Instructions, Bake and Convection Bake

Programming Instructions

Quick Reference Instructions

Read “Important Safety Information” before using “Quick Reference Instructions”. If there are unanswered questions, refer to detailed sections of this manual.

•Oven display will blink once per second after disconnection of power or initial start up until clock is programmed.

Setting Clock

1.Press CLOCK pad.

2.Press + or - until correct time of day “AM” or “PM” appears in display.

Setting Minute Timer

1.Press MINUTE TIMER pad.

2.Press + until desired amount of time appears in display. Timer can be set from 5 second to 11 hours and 50 minutes.

Canceling Minute Timer

•Press and hold MINUTE TIMER pad for approximately 5 seconds.

•When canceling Minute Timer do not touch OVEN CANCEL. Pressing OVEN CANCEL pad will cancel cooking function.

Bake, Convection Bake, Convection, Insta-Broil or Convection Broil

1.Touch desired function. (Example BAKE)

2.Touch + or - until desired temperature is displayed or “HI” for broil or convection broil.

3.Oven will begin heating within 5 seconds.

Canceling Bake, Convection Bake, Convection, Broil or Convection Broil

Touch OVEN CANCEL.

•Smoke and odor are normal when using oven first several times. To eliminate subsequent smoking and odor, set oven to bake at 350° for approximately 2 hours. Any discoloration or residue collected around vent area can be cleaned with a nonabrasive cleaner such as Soft Scrub® without bleach and a dampened cloth.

Self-Cleaning

1.Remove oven rack and all utensils from oven.

2.Press CLEAN pad.

3.Press + or - until desired cleaning time is displayed. Clean can be set from 2 to 4 hours. Minimum recommended cleaning time is 3 hours.

4.Oven door will automatically lock and cleaning cycle will begin within 5 seconds.

Bake and Convection Bake

WARNING

To avoid damaging oven liner or creating fire, do not line oven bottom or oven racks with foil.

1.Press BAKE or CONVECTION BAKE pad. 350° will appear in display.

2.Press + or - until desired temperature appears in display. Temperature can be set from 170° to 550°F.

•Oven will begin heating automatically. “PRE-BAKE" or "CONV PRE-BAKE” will light in display. Preheat 10 minutes or until preheat signal is heard and “PRE” disappears from display before placing food inside. Temperature display will increase in 5° increments starting at 170°F until reaching set temperature.

3.When finished press OVEN CANCEL pad.

Timed Bake or Convection Bake

Convection bake requires pre-heating. Convection bake is best for cooking casseroles, roasting meats, and timely baking.

1.Place food in oven, or pre-heat oven depending on food item.

2.Press COOK TIME pad.

3.Press + or - until desired cooking time appears in display. Time can be set up to 11 hours and 50 minutes.

4.Press BAKE or CONVECTION BAKE pad.

5.Press + or - until desired temperature appears in display. Temperature can be set from 170°F to 550°F.

•“TIMED”, “BAKE”, or “CONV BAKE”, will light in display. Oven will begin to bake at preset time and "ON" will light in display. When cooking time has elapsed, end-of-cycle signal will sound 3 times and oven will automatically turn off. End-of-cycle signal will continue to sound every 7 seconds until OVEN CANCEL pad is pressed.

•To cancel remaining cooking time press OVEN CANCEL pad.

•Food should be removed from oven when cooking time has elapsed. Food left in oven may overcook.

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