Amana AGR6603SFB1, User Instructions

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Noises

Problem

Possible Causes and/or Solutions

Convection fan 

not turning on

The convection cycle is in the first 5 minutes of operation: This is normal. The convection fan 

will start running approximately 5 minutes into the cycle.
Oven door is open: If the oven door is opened during convection cooking, the fan will turn off immediately. It 

will come back on when the oven door is closed.

Heating elements 

have shut off

Oven door was open for too long: If the oven door remains open for too long, the heating elements will shut 

off until the oven door is closed.

Display shows 

messages

Power failure (Display shows flashing time.): Clear the display. On some models, reset the clock, if needed. 

See “Clock” keypad feature in the “Feature Guide” section.
Error code (Display shows letter followed by number.): Press OFF/CANCEL to clear the display. See 

“Control Display” in the “Electronic Oven Controls” section. If it reappears, call for service. See the “Warranty” 

section for contact information.
Start needs to be pressed so a cycle can begin (Display shows “PRESS START”.): See the “Start” keypad 

feature in the “Feature Guide” section.

Self-Cleaning cycle 

will not operate

The oven door is open: Close the oven door all the way.
The function has not been entered: See the “Self-Cleaning Cycle” section.
T

he Self-Cleaning cycle has been run in the past 12 hours: If a Self-Cleaning cycle has been run, or 

canceled after the oven has reached temperature, you will have to wait 12 hours to restart.

Oven cooking results 

not what expected

Range is not level: Level the range. See the Installation Instructions.
The set temperature was incorrect: Double-check the recipe in a reliable cookbook.
Oven temperature is calibrated incorrectly: See “Oven Temperature Control” in the “Electronic Oven 

Controls” section.
Oven was not preheated: See the “Baking and Roasting” section.
Racks were positioned improperly: See the “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section.
Not enough air circulation around bakeware: See the “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section.
Darker browning of food caused by dull or dark bakeware: Lower oven temperature 25°F (15°C) 

or move rack to a higher position in the oven.
Lighter browning of food caused by shiny or light colored bakeware: Move rack to a lower position in the 

oven.
Batter distributed unevenly in pan: Check that batter is level in the pan.
Incorrect length of cooking time was used: Adjust cooking time.
Oven door was not closed: Be sure that the bakeware does not keep the door from closing.
Oven door was opened during cooking: Oven peeking releases oven heat and can result in longer 

cooking times.
Rack is too close to bake burner, making baked items too brown on bottom: Move rack to higher position 

in the oven.
Pie crusts browning too quickly: Use aluminum foil to cover the edge of the crust and/or reduce 

baking temperature.
Foods are overdone or burnt even at low temperatures: Check if the temperature scale has been changed 

from Fahrenheit to Celcius. See “Fahrenheit and Celcius” in the “Electronic Oven Controls” section.

Problem

Possible Causes and/or Solutions

Surface burner making popping noises Wet burner: Allow it to dry.
Gas range noises during Bake and 

Broil operations
The following are some normal sounds 

with the explanations.

These sounds are normal operational noises that can be heard each time the Bake or 

Broil burners ignite during the cycle.

Pop

Gas valve is opening or cycling on and will make a single pop when it snaps open from 

the solenoid. It sounds similar to a suction cup being pulled off of a piece of glass: This 

is normal.

Click

The igniters will click several times until the flame is detected. These are short clicking 

sounds like tapping a nail onto a piece of glass: This is normal.
Convection fan relay is cycling on and off (on some models): This is normal.

Woosh or poof

Bake or Broil burner is igniting: This is normal.

Oven burner flames are yellow or noisy Range converted improperly: If propane gas is being used, contact a service technician or 

see the “Warranty” section for contact information.