Manual
Troubleshooting
You may save time and money by checking items below before calling for service. List includes common concerns
that are not the result of defective workmanship or materials. If your question is not explained below, contact Amana
Consumer Affairs Department at 800-843-0304.
Topic
Possible Cause Solution
OPERATION
Appliance not working Power outage Make sure appliance is plugged in.
Verify that circuit breaker is not tripped.
Replace household fuse but do not change fuse capacity.
Oven door locked Allow oven to cool for automatic lock to disengage. Once
oven has unlocked, set oven to desired temperature.
Self clean shuts off during cycle Using surface burners during Surface burners should not be used during a self clean
self clean cycle cycle. Set self clean cycle to delay when range does not
need to be used.
Surface burner does not ignite Poor cap placement Turn control to OFF and follow directions in Placing
Burner Cap section.
Dirt or debris on electrode Turn control to OFF and folow directions in Care and
Cleaning section.
Broil cycle stops Oven door open Oven door must be closed during a broil cycle. Close
oven door and broil cycle should resume normally.
Clock and timer not working Power outage Make sure appliance is plugged in. Verify that circuit
breaker is not tripped. Replace fuse but do not change
fuse capacity.
Oven light not working Loose bulb Check for loose bulb. Tighten.
Burnt out bulb Check for burnt out bulb. Replace if necessary with an
appliance bulb.
Oven door will not unlock Oven is self-cleaning Allow cycle to complete or cancel function.
Oven still hot Will not unlatch until a certain cooler temperature has
been reached. Do not force door open--will void
warranty. May blow cooler air on latch with hair dryer at
cool setting to quicken process.
Oven not clean after a self clean cycle Too much soil, grime left in Wipe out and remove excess soil prior to running
oven self-clean cycle.
Soot remains in oven after Normal. Wipe out with damp cloth.
cycle
Pans rock on surface burner grates Warped pans See Utensil section to check pan for fiat bottom.
Locked light displayed Door locked If oven is hot, allow to cool rather than trying to force door
latch open.
Display flashing Power failure reset clock Press CLOCK.
F-(numeric) display Service code Shut off power to oven for one to two minutes by
switching off circuit breaker. Reset breaker. If continues,
contact service department.
Oven smokes the first few times used Normal Minor smoking is normal the first few times the oven is
used.
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