Whilst this is a photo copy, and some of the pages are a little askew, it was all readable and intact. A real bonus finding an old manual for a classic piece of kit that no other site had.
Great stuff.
Thanks to Owner-Manuals.com! This manual was exactly what I needed. As Amana was purchased by Maytag and later by Whirlpool, there was no way to receive it from their websites. I was lucky to find this resource.
Text excerpt from page 9 (click to view)
USE OF APPLIANCE
Before the First Use of the Oven
Before the first use ensure that the room is well ventilated: V.M.C. (Mechanic ventilation) or opened window. Remove all packaging, both inside and outside the oven, before using the oven. Before first use, the oven should be heated without food. During this time, an unpleasant odour may be emitted. This is quite normal. 1. Remove the oven accessories. 2. Remove any adhesive labels or protective films, if there are any. 3. Heat the oven at the maximum temperature for about 45 min. This procedure should be repeated with the grill function for approximately 5-10 minutes. Clean the accessories with a soft detergent. Rinse and dry carefully.
Rating Plate
The model number of your cooker can be found on the rating plate on the lower front frame of the cooker upon opening the door. The cooker must be protected by a suitably rated fuse or circuit breaker. The rating of the cooker is given on the rating plate.
About condensation and steam
When food is heated it produces steam in the same way as a boiling kettle. The oven vents allow some of this steam to escape. However, always stand back from the oven when opening the oven door to allow any build up of steam or heat to release. If the steam comes into contact with a cool surface on the outside of the oven, e.g. a trim, it will condense and produce water droplets. This is quite normal and is not a fault with the oven. To prevent discolouration, regularly wipe away condensation and also soilage from surfaces.
Cookware
Use any ovenproof cookware, withstand temperatures of 250°C. which will
Oven dishes, etc. should not be placed directly on the oven base. During cooking in the oven the oven door is hot. Take care that children do not play near it.
