Electric Self-Cleaning EvenAir™ Convection Plus Wall Oven Owner's Manual AOCS2740* * Additional alphanumeric characters representing other models in series may follow each model number. Please Read Manual Before Operating Oven Important Save for local electrical inspector’s use. Installer Leave this manual and other literature with consumer for future use. Customer Keep these instructions for future reference. If appliance changes ownership, be sure this manual accompanies oven.
Contents Model Identification ................................................. 2 Parts and Accessories ............................................ 2 Service .................................................................... 2 Asure™ Extended Service Plan .............................. 2 Important Safety Information ....................................... 3 ALL APPLIANCES .................................................. 3 SELF-CLEANING OVEN ......................................... 3 OVEN .............
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION SELF-CLEANING OVEN ! WARNING 1. Do Not Clean Door Gasket—The door gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage, or move the gasket. 2. Do Not Use Oven Cleaners—No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around any part of the liner. 3. Clean Only Parts Listed in Manual. See Cleaning section. 4. Before Self-Cleaning the Oven—Remove broiler pan, oven racks, and other utensils.
Installation Packing Material Electrical Supply Location Remove protective packing material from oven. Tape residue can be cleaned with a soft cloth and alcohol. Lean oven to each side and remove shipping base. Electrical supply must be located in the area shown. Oven Location Choose a location based on following factors. • Make sure there is adequate space for proper installation. • Carefully read all instructions before beginning installation. • Make sure cabinet base is level.
If oven is used in a mobile home or if local codes do not permit grounding through neutral, open connection and use grounding lead to ground unit in accordance with local codes. Connect neutral lead to branch circuit neutral conductor in usual manner. Electrical Connection ! WARNING To avoid risk of personal injury or electrical shock, do not ground through neutral wire if installation is in a mobile home or if local codes do not permit grounding through a neutral.
Operation Cooking Methods Bake Upper and lower elements operate during bake. Upper element is only used to heat oven quickly and brown top of food. Bake can be used to cook foods which are normally baked. Oven must be preheated. Broil Upper element operates during broil. Broil can be used to cook foods which are normally broiled. Preheating is not required when using broil. All foods should be turned at least once except fish, which does not need to be turned.
Oven Elements and Convection Fan Location A D C B A—Upper Element (Broil) B—Lower Element (Bake) C—Rear Element (Convection) D—Convection Fan Oven Element and Fan Location 7
Oven Control Oven Control Panel Controls clock, timer, and interior oven light. STOP TIME pad is used to program delayed bake and delayed clean features. COOK TIME pad is used to program timed bake feature. Controls, Convection, Convection Bake, Convection Broil, Slo-Cook™, Hold, Defrost, and Dehydrate features. Pad Description LIGHT Turns light on and off in oven. TIMER ON/OFF Use to time any kitchen function or cancel timer. Does not control bake, broil, or clean function.
Display Some items in display can be seen but will not glow. P R B CONV BROIL PRE DELAY TIMED BAKE CLEAN LOCKED ON OVEN 1 2 STOP ON TIMER 8888 8888 8888 AM PM CLEAN AM PM CLEAN HR 8888 Displays time-of-day, timer and timed or delayed settings. P R B CONV BROIL PRE DELAY TIMED BAKE CLEAN LOCKED ON OVEN 1 2 STOP ON TIMER Displays temperature and cooking method or function for oven. HR Display Glossary TIME AM, PM or HR TIME AM or PM flashes in display while time-of-day is entered.
Oven Signals Preheat signal After setting oven to bake and selecting a temperature, oven preheats. When oven reaches set temperature, 1-second signal sounds. Timer and End-of-Cycle signal When a timed cooking cycle is complete or time elapses on timer, three long signals sound, then once approximately every 6-8 seconds. End of cycle signal continues to sound until OVEN CANCEL pad is pushed. If minute timer end of cycle signal is sounding, push TIMER ON/OFF pad.
Flashing Display Prepare to Bake When power is connected to oven display flashes. Press OVEN CANCEL to clear display. ! CAUTION To reduce risk of food poisoning due to bacterial growth and production of toxins, never hold meat, milk, fish or eggs for more than 2 hours before cooking. Setting Electronic Clock When power is connected or restored, display flashes until pad is pressed. 1. Press CLOCK pad. 2. Press + or - pad until correct time-of-day displays.
Oven Rack Placement Position oven rack before turning oven on. Oven Racks Use Standard rack for normal baking and broiling. Spacesaver™ rack sets 1/2" off the oven floor when in lowest rack position to allow air to circulate around food and cook evenly. This rack provides more usable oven space for cooking large items or several food items at once. ! WARNING To avoid damaging oven liner or creating fire, do not line oven bottom or oven racks with foil. A 1. Pull rack forward to stop position. 2.
Timed Baking, Convection, or Convection Baking Convection Pan Placement Baking pans and cookie sheets should not touch side or rear walls of oven. If pans are placed on different racks, they can be placed directly over each other. Convection cooking circulates air around oven providing even browning on all rack positions. When using convection, oven can be loaded on all racks with excellent cooking results. Set oven to cook for desired amount of time. Oven automatically stops heating after time elapses.
Delayed Baking, Convection, or Convection Baking Broiling or Convection Broiling Broiling system generates immediate, intense heat using a special reflector. This reflector focuses heat directly on the food; searing in natural juices and providing restaurant quality, charbroiled flavor. 1. Center food on broiling grid and pan, and place on rack in oven. • Oven door should be closed. Set oven to begin and end baking at later time. Oven control automatically calculates starting time. 1. Place food in oven.
Prepare for Slo-Cook™ Slo-Cook™ Trivet Oven includes Slo-Cook™ trivet. This trivet should be placed in pan or roaster. Slo-Cook™ trivet elevates food keeping it out of food liquids. Facts and Hints to Remember • Amana’s Slo-Cook™ feature simulates a traditional crockpot by cooking food slowly at a low temperature. • Slo-Cook™ provides enhanced flavor and tenderness, since food is cooked slowly at low temperature.
Delayed Slo-Cook™ Dehydration Set oven to begin and end cooking at later time using crockpot temperature. Oven control calculates back from end time to determine starting time. See “Slo-Cook Recipes” and “Slo-Cook Menu Meals” sections for recipes. Dehydration is an excellent way to preserve fresh foods. The best way to become familiar with dehydration is using fruits, vegetables, herbs and spices. 1. Place food on dehydration rack or cookie sheet in middle of oven. 2. Open door to first stop position. 3.
Prepare for Self-clean and Delayed Self-clean Cycle Delayed Self-clean Cycle Self-clean feature uses high oven temperature to clean oven interior. Set oven to begin and end cleaning at later time using. Control calculates back from end time to determine starting time. 1. Prepare oven for self-cleaning. 2. Press CLEAN pad. 3. Press + or - pad to adjust desired amount of cleaning time. • Increase or decrease cleaning time by 5 minute increments. • Clean can be set from 2 to 4 hours.
Care and Cleaning Removing Oven Door Replacing Oven Light ! CAUTION ! WARNING To avoid personal injury or property damage, handle oven door with care. • Door is heavy and can be damaged if dropped. • Avoid placing hands in hinge area when door is removed. Hinge can snap closed and pinch hands. • Do not scratch or chip glass, or twist door. Glass may break suddenly. • Replace door glass if damaged. • Do not lift door by handle.
Cleaning Part Materials to Use Heating elements General Directions Do not clean. Any food on element will burn off. Broiler pan and grid Soap and a nonabrasive plastic scouring pad Drain fat, cool pan and grid slightly. (Do not let soiled pan and grid stand in oven to cool.) Sprinkle with soap. Fill the pan with warm water. Let pan and grid stand for a few minutes. Wash or scour if necessary. Rinse and dry. The broiler pan and grid may also be cleaned in the dishwasher.
Before Calling for Service Problem Check Oven light does not work. Check for loose bulb. Check for burned out bulb; replace with 40-watt appliance bulb. Oven does not heat. Check circuit breaker. Check control for proper setting. Oven door will not open. Wait for oven to cool. Door latch will release automatically after oven cools. Do not force door. Oven temperature is not accurate. Store purchased oven thermometers do not measure oven temperature accurately.
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Cooking Guide Baking Guide Follow these recommendations only as a guide for times and temperatures. Times, rack position, and temperatures may vary depending on conditions and food type. For best results, always check food at minimum time.
Poultry Roasting Guide Follow these recommendations only as a guide for times and temperatures. Times, rack position, and temperatures may vary depending on conditions and food type. For best results, always check food at minimum time.
Convection Baking Guide Follow these recommendations only as a guide for times and temperatures. Times, rack position, and temperatures may vary depending on conditions and food type. For best results, always check food at minimum time.
Convection Poultry Roasting Guide Follow these recommendations only as a guide for times and temperatures. Times, rack position, and temperatures may vary depending on conditions and food type. For best results, always check food at minimum time.
Slo-Cook™ Recipes Menu Dish Recipes Beef Pot Roast With Vegetables 8 to 10 hours 3 lbs. Beef Chuck Roast 6 Carrots 4 Potatoes 3 Medium Onions 2-6 oz. cans V-8 Juice 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 1 Clove garlic crushed 1 Bay leaf 1-½ teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon sugar ½ teaspoon pepper 2 tablespoons Tapioca Prepare carrots, potatoes, and onions by peeling and cutting into chunks. Put these ingredients in large ovenproof dish.
Chicken and Dressing Baked Wild Rice 8 to 10 hours Chicken 3 to 3-½ lbs. Chicken Salt Pepper Vegetable Oil Paprika 1 cup long grain and wild rice mixed 2-½ cups water 3 tablespoons butter ½ teaspoon salt Put all ingredients in buttered 1-½ quart ovenproof dish. Stir. Cover dish with aluminum foil. Slo-Cook™ beside the sherried chicken on the lowest oven rack level. Salt and pepper to taste cavity of chicken. Rub chicken with vegetable oil on the outside and sprinkle with paprika.
Braised Short Ribs Swedish Meat Balls 7 to 9 hours 3 lbs. Beef Short Ribs ½ cup Flour 1 teaspoon Salt ½ teaspoon Pepper 2 tablespoons Vegetable Oil ½ teaspoon Ground Allspice 2 Onions, sliced thin 1 Bay leaf Mix flour, salt and pepper and coat beef ribs. Heat vegetable oil in skillet and brown flour coated ribs. Place ribs on meat rack in ovenproof dish. Sprinkle ground allspice over short ribs, place sliced onion on ribs and crumble bay leaf over top.
Slo-Cook™ Menu Meals Chocolate Chip Brownies 1 Double Fudge Brownie Mix 15-½ oz. ¼ cup Cooking Oil 1 Egg 2 tablespoons Water ½ cup Chocolate Chips ½ cup chopped Walnuts Mix first 4 ingredients in small bowl for 2 minutes. Add chocolate chips and nuts. Mix. Pour into buttered and floured 8” x 8” baking dish. Cover with aluminum foil. SloCook™ on top oven rack level. Chuck Roast, Green Beans, Baked Potatoes 8 to 10 hours Chuck Roast 3 lb.
Meat Loaf, Corn on the Cob, Green Bean Casserole Stuffed Bell Peppers, Squash Supreme Casserole, French Apple Pie 6 to 7 hours Meat Loaf 2 lbs. Hamburger 1 cup Bread Crumbs 1 Egg ¼ cup Catsup ¼ cup Milk 1 pkg. Onion Soup Mix 1 teaspoon Salt ¼ teaspoon Pepper Combine all ingredients and mix well. Place into an ovenproof oblong loaf pan and Slo-Cook™ uncovered in the center of rack at the lowest oven rack level. Corn on the Cob • Fresh corn on the cob has a tendency to turn dark when Slo-Cooked.
Pork Chops, Mixed Vegetables, Cheese Potatoes 6 to 7 hours Pork Chops 6 Pork Chops - cut 1" thick Salt to Taste Pepper 1 package Shake and Bake or ¼ cup Milk 1 cup fine Cracker Crumbs Salt and pepper pork chops to taste. Coat with Shake and Bake and place on slo-cook roasting rack in ovenproof dish. Cover and Slo-Cook™ 6 to 7 hours. or If you choose to coat with cracker crumbs, dip pork chops individually in milk, salt and pepper, and coat with fine cracker crumbs.
Quick Reference Instructions Read “Important Safety Instructions” before using “Quick Reference Instructions”. If there are unanswered questions, see detailed sections of this manual. Setting Electronic Clock 1. Press CLOCK pad. 2. Press + or - pad until correct time-of-day displays. • Clock saves time-of-day approximately 5-10 seconds after time is entered. Setting Electronic Timer 1. Press TIMER pad. 2. Press + or - pad until correct time displays. 3. Press TIMER pad again to cancel.
