Maytag MER5875QAS Electric Kitchen Range - Mer5875QAS
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1. Table of Contents Safety 0 ccceeers eteeeeee nee eeetreeene 1 3 Surface Cooking 00 0 4 7 ox Controls Smoothtop Surface Oven Cooking 00 8 18 Baking Cook amp Hold Delay Keep Warm Broiling Oven Racks Form No A 06 03 Part No 8113P397 60 Precision Touch Control 800 Electric Smoothtop Care amp Cleaning os 19 22 Self Clean Oven Cleaning Procedures Maintenance s 1s0sseeseeseeeeeeeeess 23 Oven Window Oven Light Troubleshooting 0 00 24 25 Lp Warranty amp Service 27 Sa 2003 Maytag Appliances Sales Co Litho U S A Installer Please leave this manual with this appliance Consumer Please read and keep this manual for future reference Keep sales receipt and or canceled check as proof of purchase Model Number Serial Number Date of Purchase If you have questions call Maytag Customer Assistance 1 800 688 9900 USA 1 800 688 2002 Canada 1 800 688 2080 U S TTY for hearing or speech impaired Mon Fri 8 am 8 pm Eastern Time Internet http www maytag com In our continuing effort to improve the quality and performance of our cooking products it may be necessary to make changes to the appliance without revising this guide For service information see page 27 PN Safety IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in this guide are not meant to co2. A HL MENAAM JHH PH i Ke MN 2 F A Pret e Create A Space Half Rack Select range models are equipped with a convertible half rack The left side of the rack can be removed to accommodate a large roaster on the lower rack The right side of the rack is still avail able to hold a casse role dish Wel Wel NA A NO TARN The removable section of the rack can be used as a roasting rack in the broiling pan Do not use the top insert when using the rack in the broiling pan The removable section of the rack can be used as a cooling rack or trivet Make sure oven is cool before removing or reinstalling the half rack Do not use cookware that extends beyond edge of rack For best results allow two inches between the pan placed on the rack and the oven side wall Use caution when removing items from the half rack to avoid burns Carefully remove items from the lower rack to avoid disturbing the half rack 18 V Care amp Cleaning Self Clean Oven e It is normal for parts of the range to become hot during a self clean cycle e To prevent damage to oven door do not attempt to open the door when LOCK is displayed e Avoid touching cooktop door window or oven vent area during a clean cycle e Do not use commercial oven cleaners on the oven finish or around any part of the oven They will damage the finish or parts The self clean cycl
3. To order call 1 877 232 6771 PART PROCEDURE Backguard and Porcelain enamel is glass fused on metal and may crack or chip with misuse It is acid resistant not acid Cooktop proof All spillovers especially acidic or sugary spillovers should be wiped up immediately with a dry cloth Porcelain Enamel When cool wash with soapy water rinse and dry e Never wipe off a warm or hot surface with a damp cloth This may cause cracking or chipping e Never use oven cleaners abrasive or caustic cleaning agents on exterior finish of range e To prevent staining or discoloration clean appliance after each use Broiler Pan and Never cover insert with aluminum foil as this prevents the fat from draining to the pan below Insert e Place soapy cloth over insert and pan let soak to loosen soil e Wash in warm soapy water Use scouring pad to remove stubborn soil e Broiler pan and insert can be cleaned in dishwasher Clock and To activate Control Lock for cleaning see page 9 Control Pad Wipe with a damp cloth and dry Area Glass cleaners may be used if sprayed on a cloth first DO NOT spray directly on control pad and display area Control Knobs Remove knobs in the OFF position by pulling forward Wash rinse and dry Do not use abrasive cleaning agents as they may scratch the finish Turn on each element to be sure the knobs have been correctly replaced Cooktop Never use oven cleaners chlorine bleach ammonia or glass cleaners
4. and dry To polish and help prevent fingerprints follow with Stainless Steel Magic Spray Part No 20000008 Moderate Heavy Soil Wipe with one of the following Bon Ami Smart Cleanser or Soft Scrub using a damp sponge or soft cloth Rinse and dry Stubborn soils may be removed with a damp Scotch Brite pad rub evenly with the grain Rinse and dry To restore luster and remove streaks follow with Stainless Steel Magic Spray Discoloration Using a damp sponge or soft cloth wipe with Cameo Stainless Steel Cleaner Rinse immediately and dry To remove streaks and restore luster follow with Stainless Steel Magic Spray Storage Drawer When cool wash with warm soapy water rinse and dry Never wipe a warm or hot surface with a damp Door Handle cloth as this may damage the surface and may cause a steam burn Side Panels For stubborn soil use mildly abrasive cleaning agents such as baking soda paste or Bon Ami Do not use Painted Enamel abrasive caustic or harsh cleaning agents such as steel wool pads or oven cleaners These products will scratch or permanently damage the surface NOTE Use a dry towel or cloth to wipe up spills especially acidic or sugary spills Surface may discolor or dull if soil is not immediately removed This is especially important for white surfaces Brand names for cleaning products are registered trademarks of the respective manufacturers To order direct call 1 877 232 6771 22 Main
5. breads and plates To set Keep Warm Keep 1 Press the Keep Warm pad aa e WARM flashes 0 e 000 flashes in the display Autoset 2 Select the Keep Warm temperature by pressing the Autoset 0 pad or the appropriate number pads e 170 will light when the Autoset 0 pad is pressed e Each press of the Autoset 0 pad will increase the temperature by 5 The Keep Warm temperature can be set from 145 to 190 WARM and the temperature will be displayed while the function is active To cancel Keep Warm 1 Press the CANCEL pad 2 Remove food from the oven Keep Warm Notes For optimal food quality oven cooked foods should be kept warm for no longer than 1 to 2 hours To keep foods from drying cover loosely with foil or a lid To warm dinner rolls cover rolls loosely with foil and place in oven press Keep Warm and Autoset 0 pads warm for 15 20 minutes To warm plates place 2 stacks of up to four plates each in the oven press Keep Warm and Autoset 0 pads warm for five minutes turn off the oven and leave plates in the oven for 15 minutes more use only oven safe plates check with the manufacturer do not set warm dishes on a cold surface as rapid temperature changes could cause crazing or breakage 13 ZN Ld _ _ Oven Cooking Broiling To set Broil 1 Press the Broil pad Broil e BROIL flashes e SET flashes 0 2 Press the Autoset 0 pad once to set HI bro
6. cook or clean or Cook amp Hold Clock To cancel the Clock display If you do not want the time of day to display Press and hold the CANCEL and Clock pads for three seconds The time of day will disappear from the display When the clock display is canceled press the Clock pad to briefly display the time of day When the clock display is canceled after 15 minutes the oven control will go into Standby Mode to save energy The display will be blank and the oven light will not operate To wake up the control from Standby Mode press any touchpad A double beep will sound To restore the Clock display Press and hold the CANCEL and Clock pads for three sec onds The time of day will reappear in the display Timer The timer can be set from one minute 00 01 up to 99 hours and 59 minutes 99 59 The timer can be used independently of any other oven activity It can also be set while another oven function is operating The Timer does not control the oven It only controls a beeper To set the Timer 1 Press the Timer pad e 00 00 and TIMER flash in the display 2 Press the appropriate number pads until the correct time appears in the display Timer e The colon and TIMER will continue to flash 3 Press Timer pad again or wait four seconds e The colon stops flashing and the time begins counting down e The last minute of the timer countdown will be displayed in seconds 4 At the end of the set ti
7. damaged See Cooking Made Simple booklet for more information ZN Ld C Oven Cooking Control Panel A B Broil Convect H I Roast Cook amp Bake Hold Timer Keep warm Convect Bake Favorite Clock JK LM N O The control panel is designed for ease in programming The display window on the control shows time of day timer and oven functions Control panel shown includes Convect and other model specific features Styling may vary depending on model Bake Use for baking and roasting Broil Use for broiling and top browning Clean Use to set self clean cycle Convect Roast CANCEL Use for convection roasting Cancels all operations except Timer and Clock Programs the oven to start baking at a later time Delay Number Pads Autoset Use to set time and temperature Use to quickly set temperatures Keep Warm Use to keep cooked food warm in oven Convect Bake Use for convection baking Cook amp Hold Bakes for a preset time then holds food warm for 1 hour Use to set and save a specific Cook amp Hold procedure Favorite Timer Sets Timer Clock Oven Light CANCEL Use to set time of day clock Use to turn the oven light on or off Cancels all operations except Timer and Clock Using the Touchpads e Press the desired pad e Press the number pads to enter time or temperature e Press the Autoset 0 pad to enter temperature e A beep will so
8. pad for three seconds Clock e SAb will flash for five seconds e The time of day will return to the display OR 2 After 72 hours the Sabbath Mode will end e SAb will flash for five seconds e The time of day will return to the display 15 Sabbath Mode Notes Sabbath Mode can be turned on at any time with or without the oven on Sabbath Mode cannot be turned on if the keypads are locked out or when the door is locked Most prompts and messages and all beeps are deactivated when Sabbath Mode is active If the oven is baking when Sabbath Mode is set BAKE will go out when bake is canceled There will be no audible beeps The oven light will not automatically come on when the oven door is opened while the oven is in Sabbath Mode If the oven light is desired while in Sabbath Mode it must be turned on before the Sabbath Mode is started When the Sabbath Mode is started the temperature display will immediately show the set temperature rather than the actual oven cavity temperature No preheat beep will sound The self clean cycle and automatic door lock do not operate during the Sabbath Mode Pressing CANCEL pad will cancel a Bake cycle however the control will stay in the Sabbath Mode If power fails the oven will power up in Sabbath Mode with 72 hours remaining and no cycle active Vin Ld Oven Cooking Adjusting the Oven Temperature Oven temperatures are carefully test
9. was closed during broiling Leave the door open to the first stop position about 4 inches Trim excess fat from meat before broiling A soiled broiler pan was used Voltage in house may be low Check to make sure the cycle is not set for a delayed start See page 19 Check if door is closed Check if control is in Sabbath Mode See page 15 Oven may be over 400 F Oven temperature must be below 400 F to program a clean cycle Longer cleaning time may be needed Excessive spillovers especially sugary and or acidic foods were not removed prior to the self clean cycle Oven interior is still hot Allow about one hour for the oven to cool after the completion of a self clean cycle The door can be opened when the LOCK indicator word is not displayed The control and door may be locked See page 9 cont 24 PROBLEM Smoothtop surface shows wear Moisture collects on oven window or steam comes from oven vent There is a strong odor or light smoke when oven is turned on Fault Codes Noises may be heard There are no beeps and no display Troubleshooting SOLUTION 1 Tiny scratches or abrasions e Make sure cooktop and pan bottom are clean Do not slide glass or metal pans across top Make sure pan bottom is not rough Use the recommended cleaning agents See page 21 Metal marks e Do not slide metal pans across top When cool clean with Cooktop Cleaning Creme See page 21 Bro
10. with ammonia NOTE Call Glass Ceramic an authorized servicer if the glass ceramic top should crack break or if metal or aluminum foil should melt on the cooktop e Allow the cooktop to cool before cleaning e General Clean cooktop after each use or when needed with a damp paper towel and Cooktop Cleaning Creme Part No 20000001 Then buff with a clean dry cloth NOTE Permanent stains will develop if soil is allowed to cook on by repeatedly using the cooktop when soiled e Heavy Soils or Metal Marks Dampen a scratchless or never scratch scrubber sponge Apply Cooktop Cleaning Creme Part No 20000001 and scrub to remove as much soil as possible Apply a thin layer of the creme over the soil cover with a damp paper towel and let stand 30 to 45 minutes 2 3 hours for very heavy soil Keep moist by covering the paper towel with plastic wrap Scrub again then buff with a clean dry cloth NOTE Only use a CLEAN DAMP scratchless pad that is safe for non stick cookware The pattern and glass will be damaged if the pad is not damp if the pad is soiled or if another type of pad is used e Burned on or Crusty Soils Scrub with a scratchless or never scratch scouring pad and Cooktop Cleaning Creme NOTE Hold a razor blade scraper at 30 angle and scrape any remaining soil Then clean as de scribed above Do notuse the razor blade for daily cleaning as it may wear the pattern on the glass e Melte
11. ARED FOOD WARNING Follow food manufacturer s instructions If a plastic frozen food container and or its cover distorts warps or is otherwise damaged during cooking immediately discard the food and its container The food could be contaminated Do not allow aluminum foil or meat probe to contact heating element Always turn off all controls when cooking is completed Utensil Safety Follow the manufacturer s directions when using oven cooking bags This appliance has been tested for safe performance using conventional cookware Do not use any devices or accessories that are not specifically recommended in this guide Do not use add on oven convection systems The use of devices or accessories that are not expressly recommended in this guide can create serious safety PN Safety hazards result in performance problems and reduce the life of the components of the appliance e If pan is smaller than element a portion of the element will be exposed to direct contact and could ignite clothing or potholder e Only certain types of glass glass ceramic ceramic earthenware or other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktop or oven service without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature Follow utensil manufacturer s instructions when using glass e Turn pan handle toward center of cooktop not out into the room or over another surface element This reduces the risk of burns ignition of flammable materials or spillage
12. Bake pad e BAKE will flash e 000 will flash in the display Bake Select the oven temperature Press the Autoset 0 pad for 350 F or the appropriate Autoset number pads e Each additional press of the Autoset 0 pad will increase the temperature by 25 e The oven temperature can be set from 170 to 550 Press Bake pad again or wait four seconds e BAKE will stop flashing and light in the display e 100 or the actual oven temperature if over 100 F will display It will rise in 5 increments until the preset temperature is reached Allow the oven to preheat for 8 15 minutes e When the set oven temperature is reached one long beep will sound e The set temperature will display e To recall set temperature during preheat press Bake pad Place food in the oven Check cooking progress at the minimum cooking time Cook longer if needed When cooking is finished press CANCEL pad Remove food from the oven 10 Baking Notes e To change the oven temperature during cooking press Bake pad then press the Autoset 0 or appropriate number pads until the desired temperature is displayed e To change the oven temperature during preheat press the Bake pad once then press the Autoset 0 pad or appropriate number pads until the desired temperature is displayed If you forget to turn off the oven it will automatically turn off at the end of 12 hours If you wish to deactivate this feature see pa
13. amp Hold pad Hold e HOLD will flash to indicate that you are in Cook amp Hold programming e 00 00 will flash in the display 2 Select the amount of time you want to cook by using the number pads e HOLD continues to flash e The time will light in the display e Time can be set from ten minutes 00 10 to 11 hours 59 minutes 11 59 3 Press Bake Convect Bake or Convect Roast and select the oven temperature Press the Bake Autoset pad for 350 F or the appropriate number pads e The desired function word will flash Autoset e The oven temperature can be set from 170 F to 550 F 4 Press the desired function pad again OR wait four seconds e The desired function word will remain lit e The cooking time will show in the display e The actual oven temperature will be displayed during preheat e The set temperature will display when the oven is preheated 12 When the cooking time has elapsed e Four beeps will sound e HOLD and WARM will light e 170 will display e Time of day will display After one hour in HOLD WARM e The oven turns off automatically e HOLD and WARM go off e Remove food from oven To cancel Cook amp Hold at any time Press the CANCEL pad Remove food from oven ama JIII AASS N Ld a Oven Cooking Delay Cook amp Hold Do not use delayed baking for highly perishable foods such as dairy products pork poultry or seafood W
14. d Sugar or Plastic Immediately turn element to LOW and scrape sugar or plastic from hot surface to a cool area Then turn element OFF and allow to cool Clean residue with razor blade scraper and Cooktop Cleaning Creme 21 Care amp Cleaning PART PROCEDURE Oven Window e Avoid using excessive amounts of water which may seep under or behind glass causing staining and Door Glass Wash with soap and water Rinse with clear water and dry Glass cleaner can be used if sprayed on a cloth first e Do not use abrasive materials such as scouring pads steel wool or powdered cleaners as they will scratch glass Oven Interior e Follow instructions on pages 19 20 to set a self clean cycle Oven Racks e Clean with soapy water e Remove stubborn soil with cleansing powder or soap filled scouring pad Rinse and dry e Racks will permanently discolor and may not slide smoothly if left in the oven during a self clean operation If this occurs wipe the rack edge and rack support with a small amount of vegetable oil to restore ease of movement then wipe off excess oil Stainless Steel DO NOT USE ANY CLEANING PRODUCT CONTAINING CHLORINE BLEACH DO NOT USE ABRASIVE OR ORANGE CLEANERS ALWAYS WIPE WITH THE GRAIN WHEN CLEANING Daily Cleaning Light Soil Wipe with one of the following soapy water white vinegar water solution Formula 409 Glass and Surface Cleaner or a similar glass cleaner using a sponge or soft cloth Rinse
15. depending on type and amount of food Always hold food at proper food temperatures USDA recommends food temperatures between 140 170 F Suggested Settings Setting Type of food Breads Pastries Gravies Casseroles Eggs Sauces Warming Center Notes Stews Meats e Use only cookware and dishes recommended as safe for oven and cooktop use Dinner Plate with Food Soups Cream Vegetables Fried Foods Soups Liquid Hot Beverages Always use oven mitts when removing food from the Warming Center as cookware and plates will be hot All foods should be covered with a lid or aluminum foil to maintain food quality When warming pastries and breads the cover should have an opening to allow moisture to escape Do not use plastic wrap to cover foods Plastic may melt on to the surface and be very difficult to clean Surface Cooking FlexChoice Element select models The FlexChoice element is a fully OFF functioning element that provides aol an ultra low Warm heat setting ow 10 for holding delicate sauces and keeping cooked foods warm It is located in the right rear position The Warm setting is located between Low and OFF Heat settings outside of this area function as a normal element with Low to High settings Medium Note When using the normal settings for preparing foods it may take a few minutes for the cooking area to cool to the Warm heat setting Tips to Protect
16. door can then be opened Some soil may leave a light gray powdery ash Remove it with a damp cloth If soil remains after wiping that means the clean cycle was not long enough The soil will be re moved during the next clean cycle If oven racks were left in the oven and do not slide smoothly after a clean cycle wipe racks and rack supports with a small amount of vegetable oil to make them easier to move Fine lines may appear in the porcelain because it went through heating and cooling This is normal and will not affect performance A white discoloration may appear after cleaning if acidic or sugary foods were not wiped up before the self clean cycle This discoloration is normal and will not affect perfor mance Notes e If the oven door is left open DOOR will flash in the display and a signal will beep until the door is closed and the Clean pad is pressed again e If more than five seconds elapse between pressing the Clean pad and the Autoset 0 pad the program will automatically return to the previous display e The oven door will be damaged if the oven door is forced to open when LOCK is still displayed V Care amp Cleaning Cleaning Procedures e Be sure appliance is off and all parts are cool before handling or cleaning This is to avoid damage and possible burns Brand names are registered trademarks of the respective manufacturers If a part is removed be sure it is correctly replaced
17. dren should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance as they could be injured or burned e Children must be taught that the appliance and utensils in it can be hot Let hot utensils cool in a safe place out of reach of small children Children should be taught that an appliance is not a toy Children should not be allowed to play with controls or other parts of the appliance About Your Appliance NEVER use an appliance as a step to reach cabinets above Misuse of appliance doors such as stepping leaning or sitting on the door may result in possible tipping of the appliance breakage of door and serious injuries To prevent potential hazard to the user and damage to the appliance do not use appliance as a space heater to heat or warm a room Also do not use the oven as a storage area for food or cooking utensils Do not obstruct the flow of air by blocking the oven vent DO NOT TOUCH HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR SURFACES OF OVEN Heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in color Interior surfaces of any oven become hot enough to cause burns During and after use do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials contact heating elements or interior surfaces of oven until they have had sufficient time to cool Other surfaces of the appliance may become hot enough to cause burns among these surfaces are oven vent openings and surfaces near these openings oven doors windows of ove
18. e uses above normal cooking temperatures to automatically clean the oven interior It is normal for flare ups smoking or flaming to occur during cleaning if the oven is heavily soiled It is better to clean the oven regularly rather than to wait until there is a heavy build up of soil in the oven During the cleaning process the kitchen should be well ventilated to get rid of normal odors associated with cleaning Before Self Cleaning 1 Turn off the oven light before cleaning The light may burn out during the clean cycle 2 Remove broiler pan all pans and oven racks from the oven The oven racks will discolor and may not slide easily after a self clean cycle if they are not removed 3 Clean oven frame door frame area outside of gasket and around the opening in the door gasket with a nonabrasive cleaner such as Bon Ami or detergent and water The self cleaning process does not clean these areas They should be cleaned to prevent soil from baking on during the clean cycle The gasket is the seal around the oven door and window 4 To prevent damage do not clean or rub the gasket around the oven door The gasket is designed to seal in heat during the clean cycle 5 Wipe up excess grease or spillovers from the oven bottom This prevents excessive smoking flare ups or flaming during the clean cycle To make cleaning easier the heating element can be lifted slightly 1 inch 6 Wipe up sugary and acidic spillovers s
19. ed for accuracy at the factory It is normal to notice some baking or browning differences between a new oven and an old one As ovens get older the oven temperature can shift You may adjust the oven temperature if you think the oven is not baking or browning correctly To decide how much to change the temperature set the temperature 25 higher or lower than your recipe recommends then bake The results of the first test should give you an idea of how much to adjust the temperature To adjust the oven temperature 1 Press the Bake pad 2 3 Bake Enter 550 by pressing the appropriate number pads Press and hold the Bake pad for several seconds or until 0 appears in the display If the oven temperature was previously adjusted the change will be displayed For example if the oven tem perature was reduced by 15 the display will show 15 Press the Autoset 0 pad to adjust the temperature Each time the Autoset 0 pad is pressed the temperature changes by 5 The oven temperature can be increased or decreased by 5 to 35 5 You do not need to readjust the oven temperature if there is a power failure or interruption Temperature adjustment applies to Bake Convect Bake and Convect Roast only The time of day will automatically reappear in the display 16 Favorite The Favorite pad allows you to save the time and temperature from Cook amp Hold function To set a Favorite cycle a Cook a
20. en heats and cools you may hear sounds of metal parts expanding and contracting This is normal and will not damage your appliance Oven may be in Sabbath Mode See page 15 25 26 Warranty amp Service What is Not Covered By These Full One Year Warranty Parts and Labor Warranties For one 1 year from the original retail 1 Conditions and damages resulting from any of the following purchase date any part which fails in a mproper installation delivery or maintenance normal home use will be repaired or b Any repair modification alteration or adjustment not authorized by replaced free of charge the manufacturer or an authorized servicer c Misuse abuse accidents or unreasonable use d Incorrect electric current voltage or supply Limited Warranties Parts Only e mproper setting of any control Second Through Fifth Year From the 2 Warranties are void if the original serial numbers have been removed altered original purchase date parts listed below or cannot be readily determined which fail in normal home use will be l repaired or replaced free of charge for 3 Light bulbs the part itself with the owner paying all 4 Products purchased for commercial or industrial use other costs including labor mileage and transportation trip charge and diagnostic charge if required 5 The cost of service or service call to a Correct installation errors b Instruct the user on the proper use of the
21. equently used and can be safely stored in an area subjected to heat Tempera tures may be unsafe for items such as volatile liquids cleaners or aerosol sprays e NEVER leave any items especially plastic items on the cooktop The hot air from the vent may ignite flammable items melt or soften plastics or increase pressure in closed containers causing them to burst e NEVER allow aluminum foil meat probes or any other metal object other than a pan on a surface element to contact heating elements e NEVER store heavy items above the cooktop that could fall and damage it Surface Cooking Smoothtop Surface Smoothtop Surface Notes e Cooktop may emit light smoke and odor the first few times the cooktop is used This is normal Smoothtop cooktops retain heat for a period of time after the element is turned off Turn the elements off a few minutes before food is completely cooked and use the retained heat to complete cooking When the hot surface light turns off the cooking area will be cool enough to touch Because of the way they retain heat the smoothtop elements will not respond to changes in settings as quickly as coil elements In the event of a potential boilover remove the pan from the cooking surface Never attempt to lift the cooktop The smoothtop surface may appear discolored when it is hot This is normal and will disappear when the surface cools Cooking Areas The cooking areas on your range are
22. erature up If your recipe requires a preheated oven add 15 minutes e To recall the set temperature during preheat press the to the cooking time programmed Convect Roast pad Roasting times can vary with different cuts of meat 6 When 75 of the set cooking time has elapsed the oven light will turn on and FOOD will flash in the display Check It is not necessary to preheat when convect roasting the cooking progress at this time Cook longer if needed large cuts of meat l l l l l l e The oven light will remain on until the Oven Light pad is pressed Refer to Cooking Made Simple booklet for suggested roasting temperatures and times e Press any pad to recall the cook time remaining 7 When cooking is finished press CANCEL pad To set Convect Roast 8 Remove food from the oven 1 Press the Convect Roast pad Convect l Roast e Roasting times can vary with different cuts of meat ROAR a A mo Nash e Refer to Cooking Made Simple booklet for suggested e 00 00 will flash in the display roasting temperatures and times e 000 lights in the display 11 Oven Cooking Cook amp Hold When using the Cook amp Hold option the oven begins to heat immediately after the control has been set Then the oven cooks for a specified length of time When that time has elapsed the oven will keep the food warm for up to an hour then automatically turn off To set Cook amp Hold Cook amp 1 Press the Cook
23. excessively Oven will not self clean Oven did not clean properly Oven door will not unlock after self clean cycle Troubleshooting SOLUTION Check if oven controls have been properly set Check to be sure plug is securely inserted into receptacle Check or re set circuit breaker Check or replace fuse Check power supply Check if surface and or oven controls have been properly set See pages 4 amp 10 Check if oven door is unlocked after self clean cycle See page 20 Check if oven is set for a delayed cook or clean program See pages 13 amp 19 Check if Control Lock is activated See page 9 Check if control is in Sabbath Mode See page 15 Oven may be set for a Cook amp Hold or Delay function The Control Lock may have been set See page 9 Make sure the oven vent has not been blocked See page 17 for location Check to make sure range is level Temperatures often vary between a new oven and an old one As ovens age the oven temperature often drifts and may become hotter or cooler See page 15 for instructions on adjusting the oven temperature NOTE Itis not recommended to adjust the temperature if only one or two recipes are in question See Cooking Made Simple booklet for more information on bakeware and baking Check oven rack positions Food may be too close to element Broil element was not preheated Aluminum foil was incorrectly used Never line the broiler insert with foil Oven door
24. ge 15 For additional baking and roasting tips see Cooking Made Simple booklet Baking Differences Between Your Old and New Oven It is normal to notice some baking time differences between a new oven and an old one See Adjusting the Oven Temperature on page 16 Baking with Convection When using convection enter your normal baking temperature The control will automatically reduce the set oven temperature by 25 The entered temperature will be displayed To set Convect Bake 1 Press the Convect Bake pad Convect e BAKE and the FAN icon will flash Bake e 000 will flash in the display 2 Select the oven temperature Press the Autoset 0 pad for 350 F or the appropriate Autoset number pads e Each additional press of the Autoset 0 pad will increase the temperature by 25 degrees The oven temperature can be set from 170 to 550 cont Oven Cooking 3 Press Convect Bake pad again or wait four seconds 2 Enter the roasting time using the number pads e BAKE will stop flashing e Time can be set from 10 minutes 00 10 to 11 hours i 1 59 e 100 or the actual oven temperature if over 100 F will 59 minutes 11 59 display It will rise in 5 increments until the preset e Press Convect Roast pad again or wait 4 seconds temperature is reached e ROAST and the FAN icon will flash in the display e The FAN icon will start to rotate e 000 will flash in the display 4 Al
25. ght should be visible under the ruler The Bubble Test 1 Put 1 inch of water in the pan Place on cooktop and turn control to High 2 Watch the formation of the bubbles as the water heats Uniform bubbles mean good performance and uneven bubbles indicate hot spots and uneven cooking See Cooking Made Simple booklet for more information Pans with uneven bottoms do not cook efficiently and sometimes may not boil liquid Heavy gauge pans Very thin gauge metal or glass pans Pans that are the same size as the element Pans smaller or larger than the element by 1 inch Secure handles Cookware with loose or broken handles Heavy handles that tilt the pan Tight fitting lids fitting lids Flat bottom woks Loose fitting lids Woks with a ring stand bottom Canning and Oversize Cookware All canners and large pots must have flat bottoms and must be made from heavy gauge materials his is critical on smoothtop surfaces The base must not be more than 1 inch larger than the element When canners and pots do not meet these standards cooking times may be longer and cooktops may be damaged Some canners are designed with smaller bases for use on smoothtop surfaces When canning use the High heat setting only until the water comes to a boil or pressure is reached in the canner Reduce to the lowest heat setting that maintains the boil or pressure If the heat is not turned down the cooktop may be
26. hen using Delay the oven begins to cook later in the day Set the amount of time that you want to delay before the oven turns on and how long you want to cook The oven begins to heat at the selected time and cooks for the specified length of time Delay time can be set from 10 minutes 00 10 to 11 hours 59 minutes 11 59 To set a Delayed Cook amp Hold cycle 1 Press the 1 Delay pad e DELAY flashes in the display 1 e 00 00 flashes in the display Delay 2 Using the appropriate number pads enter the amount of time you want to delay the start of the Cook amp Hold cycle 3 Press the Cook amp Hold pad e HOLD and DELAY flash in the display e 00 00 flashes in the display Cook amp Hold 4 Enter the amount of time you want to cook using the number pads 5 Press Bake Convect Bake or Convect Roast 6 Set the oven temperature desired by Bake pressing the Autoset 0 pad or the appropriate number pads e 350 will light when Autoset 0 pad is 0 pressed Autoset e After four seconds the entered delay time will appear in the display e HOLD turns off e BAKE and DELAY remain lit to remind you that a delayed Cook amp Hold cycle has been programmed Notes e Do not use Delayed Cook amp Hold for items that require a preheated oven such as cakes cookies and breads e Do not use Delayed Cook amp Hold if oven is already hot Keep Warm For safely keeping hot foods warm in the oven or for warming
27. i tip bracket secures one of the rear leveling legs to the floor This bracket prevents the range from accidentally tipping The range should be leveled when installed If the range is not level turn the plastic leveling legs located at each corner of the range until range is level N LEVELING LEG Oven Light e Disconnect power to range before replacing light bulb e Allow oven to cool before replacing light bulb e Make sure bulb cover and bulb are cool before touching To assure the proper replacement bulb is used order bulb from Maytag Call 1 877 232 6771 and ask for part number 74004458 halogen bulb To Replace Oven Light Bulb 1 Disconnect power to the range 2 When oven is cool use fingertips to grasp edge of bulb cover Pull out and remove 3 Carefully remove old bulb by pulling straight out of ceramic base 4 To avoid damaging or decreasing the life of the new bulb do not touch the bulb with bare hands or fingers Hold with a cloth or paper towel Push new bulb prongs straight into small holes of ceramic base Ol Replace bulb cover by snapping into place O Reconnect power to range Reset clock PROBLEM For most concerns try these first Part or all of appliance does not work Clock indicator words and or lights operate but oven does not heat Baking results are not as expected or differ from previous oven Food is not broiling properly or smokes
28. iance must be secure by a properly installed anti tip de vice To check if device is properly installed look underneath range with a flashlight to make sure one of the rear leveling legs is properly engaged in the bracket slot The anti tip device secures the rear leveling leg to the floor when properly engaged You should check this anytime the range has been moved To Prevent Fire or Smoke Damage e Be sure all packing materials are removed from the appliance before operating it e Keep area around appliance clear and free from com bustible materials Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven e Many plastics are vulnerable to heat Keep plastics away from parts of the appliance that may become warm or hot e To prevent grease fires do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate in or near the appliance In Case of Fire Use dry chemical or foam type extinguisher or baking soda to smother fire or flame Never use water on a grease fire 1 Turn off appliance to avoid spreading the flame 2 NEVER pick up or move a flaming pan 3 Smother fire or flame by closing the oven door PN Safety Child Safety NEVER store items of interest to children in cabinets above an appliance Children climbing on the appliance or on the appliance door to reach items could be seriously injured e NEVER leave children alone or unsupervised near the appliance when it is in use or is still hot Chil
29. identified by permanent circles on the smoothtop surface For most efficient cooking fit the pan size to the element size Pans should not extend more than 2 to 1 inch beyond the cooking area When a control is turned on a glow can be seen through the smoothtop surface The element will cycle on and off to maintain the preset heat setting even on Hi For more information on cookware refer to Cookware Recommendations on page 7 and Cooking Made Simple booklet included with your range WARMING CENTER Hot Surface Light The Hot Surface indicator light is located on the Q control panel The light will be illuminated when any cooking area is hot It will remain on even after the control is turned off until the area has cooled Hot Surface Warming Center Use the Warming Center to keep hot cooked foods warm such as vegetables gravies and oven safe dinner plates Setting the Control 1 Push in and turn the knob Warming OFF temperatures are approximate and are indicated on the control as Min 2 8 and Max However the control min 8 can be set to any position between Min and Max 2 2 Whendone turn the control to Off and i remove food The Hot Surface indicator 5 lightwill go off when the Warming Center surface has cooled Note e Never warm food for longer than one hour eggs for 30 minutes as food quality may deteriorate e Do not heat cold food on the Warming Center e Heat settings will vary
30. if pan is accidently bumped or reached by small children Cooktop NEVER leave surface units unattended especially when using high heat An unattended boilover could cause smoking and a greasy spillover can cause a fire This appliance is equipped with different size surface elements Select pans with flat bottoms large enough to cover element Fitting pan size to element will improve cooking efficiency GLASS CERAMIC SURFACE NEVER cook on broken cooktop If cooktop should break cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock Contact a qualified technician immediately Deep Fat Fryers Use extreme caution when moving the grease pan or disposing of hot grease Allow grease to cool before attempting to move pan Ventilating Hoods e Clean range hood and filters frequently to prevent grease or other flammable materials from accumulating on hood or filter and to avoid grease fires When flaming foods under the hood turn the fan on Cleaning Safety e Clean cooktop with caution Turn off all controls and wait for appliance parts to cool before touching or cleaning Clean with caution Use care to avoid steam burns if a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot surface Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface e Clean only parts listed in this guide Self Clean Oven Do not leave racks broiling pan food or cooking utensils etc
31. il or eo twice to set LO broil e HI or LO will be displayed e Select HI broil 550 F for normal broiling Select LO broil 450 F for low temperature broiling of longer cooking foods such as poultry 3 After four seconds the oven will start e BROIL will remain lit e HI or LO will remain lit 4 For optimum browning preheat broil element for 3 4 minutes before adding food 5 Place food in the oven Leave oven door open about four inches the first stop Broiling Chart Beef Steak 1 thick Medium Well Hamburgers 3 4 thick Well Pork Bacon Chops 1 Ham Slice Seafood Fish Steaks buttered 1 thick Lobster Tails 3 4 oz each 6 Turn meat once about halfway through cooking When food is cooked press the CANCEL pad Remove food and broiler pan from the oven e The time of day will reappear in the display Broil Notes e For best results when broiling use a pan designed for broiling Expect broil times to increase and browning to be slightly lighter if appliance is installed on a 208 volt circuit If more than 30 seconds elapse between pressing the Broil pad and the Autoset 0 pad the oven will not be set and the display will return to the previous display HI is used for most broiling Use LO broil when broiling longer cooking foods The lower temperature allows food to cook to the well done stage without excessive browning Broil times may be longer when the lower b
32. in the oven during the self clean cycle e Do not clean door gasket The door gasket is essential for a good seal Care should be taken not to rub dam age or move the gasket e Do not use oven cleaners or oven liners of any kind in or around any part of the self clean oven e Before self cleaning the oven remove broiler pan oven racks and other utensils and wipe off excessive spillovers to prevent excessive smoke or flare ups Important Safety Notice and Warning The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 Proposition 65 requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the State of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposures to such substances Users of this appliance are hereby warned that when the oven is engaged in the self clean cycle there may be some low level exposure to some of the listed substances including carbon monoxide Exposure to these substances can be minimized by properly venting the oven to the outdoors by opening the windows and or door in the room where the appliance is located during the self clean cycle IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING PET BIRDS Never keep pet birds in the kitchen or in rooms where the fumes from the kitchen could reach Birds have a very sensitive respiratory system Fumes released during an oven self cleaning cycle may be harmful or fatal to birds Fumes released d
33. ited Warranty Outside the service se States and Canada e Ifthe dealer or service company cannot resolve the problem write to Maytag arts Only Services Attn CAIR Center P O Box 2370 Cleveland TN 37320 2370 or For one 1 year from the date of original call 1 800 688 9900 U S A or 1 800 688 2002 Canada retail purchase any part which fails in U S customers using TTY for deaf hearing impaired or speech impaired call normal home use will be repaired or _2NN 622 1 800 688 2080 replaced free of charge for the part itself with the owner paying all other costs e User s guides service manuals and parts information are available from including labor mileage and transporta Maytag Services Maytag Customer Assistance tion trip charge and diagnostic charge if required Notes The specific warranties expressed above When writing or calling about a service problem please include are the ONLY warranties provided by the a Your name address and telephone number manufacturer These warranties give you b Model number and serial number specific legal rights and you may also c Name and address of your dealer or servicer have other rights which vary from state to d A clear description of the problem you are having state e Proof of purchase sales receipt Form No A 06 03 Part No 8113P397 60 2003 Maytag Appliances Sales Co Litho U S A
34. lashes in the display 4 Press the Autoset 0 pad 0 e LITE Light soil level is displayed Au Brand names for cleaning products are registered trademarks of the respective manufacturers V Care amp Cleaning 5 Press the Autoset 0 pad to scroll through the self cleaning settings HVy Heavy Soil 4 hours MEd Medium Soil 3 hours LITE Light Soil 2 hours Choosing the soil level of the oven automatically programs the self cleaning time 6 After four seconds CLEAN and DELAY will light and LOCK will flash in the display When the oven door latches LOCK will stop flashing and light continuously to show that the oven is set for a delayed clean operation The delay time will display 0 Autoset DELAY LOCK Iir a 1 e eee C CLEAN During the Self Clean Cycle When LOCK shows in the display the door cannot be opened To prevent damage to the door do not force the door open when LOCK is displayed Smoke and Smells You may see some smoke and smell an odor the first few times the oven is cleaned This is normal and will lessen in time Smoke may also occur if the oven is heavily soiled or if a broiler pan was left in the oven Sounds As the oven heats you may hear sounds of metal parts expanding and contracting This is normal and will not damage the oven 20 After Self Cleaning About one hour after the end of the self clean cycle LOCK will turn off The
35. low the oven to preheat for 8 15 minutes 3 Select the oven temperature Press the e When the set oven temperature is reached one long Autoset pad for 325 F or the appropriate so beep will sound number pads e The set temperature will display e Each additional press of the Autoset pad will increase the temperature by 25 e To recall the set temperature during preheat press the P y Convect Bake pad e The oven temperature can be set from 170 to 550 4 Press Convect Roast pad again or wait four seconds e ROAST will stop flashing and light in the display e 100 or the actual oven temperature will display It will rise in 5 increments until the preset temperature is reached 5 Place food in the oven e The FAN icon will start to rotate 6 Check cooking progress at the minimum cooking time Cook longer if needed 7 When cooking is finished press CANCEL pad 8 Remove food from the oven Roasting With Convection When convection roasting enter your maximum conven If a preheat is required allow the oven to preheat for 8 15 tional roasting time and temperature The control will minutes automatically prompt you to check the food for doneness at e When the set oven temperature is reached one long beep 75 of the set time willsound Notes 5 Place food in the oven e When convection roasting the cooking time must be set Time will start counting down once oven starts heating before setting the temp
36. me one long beep will sound and End will be displayed 5 Press the Timer pad to clear the display To cancel the Timer 1 Press and hold the Timer pad for three Timer seconds OR 0 2 Press the Timer pad and press 0 using Autoset the number pads Locking the Control and Oven Door The touchpad and oven door can be locked for safety cleaning or to prevent unwanted use The touchpads will not function when locked If the oven is currently in use the touchpads and door cannot be locked The current time of day will remain in the display when the touchpads and door are locked To lock 1 Press and hold the CANCEL and Cook amp Hold pads for three seconds Cook amp Hold e OFF appears in the display e LOCK flashes while the door is locking To unlock Press and hold the CANCEL and Cook amp Hold pads for three seconds OFF disappears from the display Note The touchpads and oven door cannot be locked if the oven temperature is 400 F or above Fault Codes BAKE or LOCK may flash rapidly in the display to alert you if there is an error or a problem If BAKE or LOCK flash in the display press CANCEL pad If BAKE or LOCK continue to flash disconnect power to the appliance Wait a few minutes and then reconnect power If the flashing still continues disconnect power to the appliance and call an authorized servicer Oven Cooking Baking To set Bake 1 Press the
37. mp Hold function must be either active or just programmed To set a new Favorite cycle or to save a cur rently running Cook amp Hold as a Favorite 1 Program a Cook amp Hold cycle as described in the Cook amp Hold section on page 12 Press and hold the Favorite pad for three seconds Favorite e The newly set or currently running Cook amp Hold cycle will be saved e A beep will sound to indicate that the control has accepted the Favorite setting To start a cycle programmed into Favorite 1 Press the Favorite pad e Time and temperature for the set Cook amp Hold cycle will be displayed If no Cook amp Hold cycle has been pro grammed nonE is displayed 2 Press Bake Convect Bake or Convect Roast e The Favorite cycle will begin immediately e The selected cycle word will light in the display e The cooking time will light in the display When the cooking time has elapsed e The selected cycle word will turn off e HOLD and WARM will light e 170 will display To cancel a Favorite cycle in progress 1 Press the CANCEL pad e The stored Favorite cycle will not be affected 2 Remove food from the oven ZN S rnd a Oven Cooking Oven Fan A convection fan is used to circulate hot air in the oven when the convection feature is selected Note The convection fan will automatically stop when the oven door is opened Oven Vent When the oven is in use the area
38. n doors Do not touch a hot oven light bulb with a damp cloth as the bulb could break Should the bulb break disconnect power to the appliance before removing bulb to avoid electrical shock NEVER use aluminum foil to cover an oven rack or oven bottom Misuse could result in risk of electric shock fire or damage to the appliance Use foil only as directed in this guide Cooking Safety Never heat an unopened food container in the oven Pressure build up may cause container to burst resulting in serious personal injury or damage to the appliance Use dry sturdy potholders Damp potholders may cause burns from steam Dish towels or other substitutes should never be used as potholders because they can trail across hot elements and ignite or get caught on appliance parts Wear proper apparel Loose fitting or long hanging sleeved apparel should not be worn while cooking Clothing may ignite and cause burns if garment comes in contact with heating elements Always place oven racks in the desired positions while oven is cool Slide oven rack out to add or remove food using dry sturdy potholders Always avoid reaching into the oven to add or remove food If a rack must be moved while hot use a dry potholder Do not let potholder contact hot element in oven Use racks only in the oven in which they were shipped purchased Use care when opening the oven door Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food PREP
39. near the vent may become hot enough to cause burns Never block the vent opening The oven vent is located below the backguard vent shield on your range OVEN VENT LOCATION Do not place plastics near the vent opening as heat from the vent could distort or melt the plastic Oven Light The oven light automatically comes on when the door is opened When the door is closed press the Oven Light pad to turn the oven light on and off A beep will sound every time the Oven Light pad is pressed Oven Light Oven Bottom Protect oven bottom against spillovers especially acidic or sugary spills as they may discolor the porcelain enamel Use the correct pan size to avoid spillovers and boilovers Do not place utensils or aluminum foil directly on the oven bottom 17 Oven Racks Do not attempt to change the rack position when the oven is hot Do not use the oven for storing food or cookware The oven has three racks All racks are designed with a lock stop edge To remove 1 Pull rack straight out until it stops at the lock stop position Lift up on the front of the rack and pull out To replace 1 Place rack on the rack support in the oven 2 Tilt the front end up slightly Slide rack back until it clears the lock stop position 3 Lower front and slide back into the oven Never cover an entire rack with aluminum foil or place foil on the oven bot
40. ntinue cooking covered Ue foods or steam foods 8 J Medium elements located in the right front and OFF i Medium 5 7 Use to left Hee a dar ah allows l gt Daa aes ae Med High 8 9 Use ie 2 5 E AE OTN q to brown meat heat oil eee acne ying for deep fat frying or Press the switch to the left to use the p sauteing Maintain fast large element or to the right to use the boil for large amounts small element E of liquids Medium A CAUTION BEFORE COOKING e Always place a pan on the surface unit before you turn it on To prevent damage to range never operate surface unit without a pan in place e NEVER use the cooktop as a storage area for food or cookware DURING COOKING e Be sure you know which knob controls which surface unit Make sure you turned on the correct surface unit e Begin cooking on a higher heat setting then reduce to a lower setting to complete the operation Never use a high heat setting for extended cooking e NEVER allow a pan to boil dry This could damage the pan and the appliance e NEVER touch cooktop until it has cooled Expect some parts of the cooktop especially around the surface units to become warm or hot during cooking Use potholders to protect hands AFTER COOKING e Make sure surface unit is turned off e Clean up messy spills as soon as possible OTHER TIPS e lf cabinet storage is provided directly above cooking surface limit it to items that are infr
41. product e Glass Ceramic Cooktop Due to c Transport the appliance to the servicer thermal breakage discoloration cracking of rubber edge seal pattern 6 Damage to the glass cooktop caused by the use of cleaners other than the recommended cleaning creams and pads wear e Electric Heating Elements Radiant 7 Damage to the glass cooktop caused by hardened spills of sugary materials or surface elements on electric cooking melted plastic that are not cleaned according to the directions in the use and appliances care guide 8 Consequential or incidental damages sustained by any person as a result of Canadian Residents any breach of these warranties Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential or incidental damages so the above exclusion ma The above warranties only cover an q ges y appliance installed in Canada that has hovappy been certified or listed by appropriate E test agencies for compliance to a if You Need Service National Standard of Canada unless the appliance was brought into Canada due to transfer of residence from the United States to Canada e Call the dealer from whom your appliance was purchased or call Maytag Services Maytag Customer Assistance at 1 800 688 9900 U S A or 1 800 688 2002 Canada to locate an authorized servicer e Be sure to retain proof of purchase to verify warranty status Refer to WARRANTY for further information on owner s responsibilities for warranty Lim
42. roiling temperature is selected Food should be turned halfway through broiling time For additional broiling tips and temperatures refer to the Cooking Made Simple booklet 7 12 minutes 8 14 minutes 6 9 minutes 8 minutes 10 minutes 9 minutes 6 10 minutes 10 11 minutes 5 minutes no turning 12 14 minutes 3 7 minutes LO Broil 15 25 minutes 10 15 minutes 7 10 minutes no turning no turning Note This chart is a suggested guide The times may vary with the food being cooked Vii aw _ _ Oven Cooking Automatic Shut Off Sabbath Mode The oven will automatically turn off after 12 hours if you accidentally leave it on This safety feature can be turned off To cancel the 12 hour shut off and run the oven continuously for 72 hours 1 Press and hold the Clock pad for three seconds Clock e SAb will be displayed and flash for five seconds e SAb will then be displayed continuously until turned off or until the 72 hour time limit is reached BAKE will also be displayed if a bake cycle is in use while the oven is in Sabbath Mode e All pads are inactive except CANCEL and Clock All other functions EXCEPT BAKE Timer Keep Warm Clean etc are locked out during the Sabbath Mode e A Cook amp Hold can be programmed during the Sabbath Mode however a Delay Cook amp Hold is not allowed To cancel the Sabbath Mode 1 Press the CLOCK
43. tenance A Oven Door Do not place excessive weight on or stand on an open oven door This could cause the range to tip over break the door or injure the user Note The oven door on a new range may feel spongy when it is closed This is normal and will decrease with use Oven Window To protect the oven door window 1 Do not use abrasive cleaning agents such as steel wool scouring pads or powdered cleansers as they may scratch the glass 2 Do not hit the glass with pots pans furniture toys or other objects 3 Do not close the oven door until the oven racks are in place Scratching hitting jarring or stressing the glass may weaken its structure causing an increased risk of breakage at a later date Storage Drawer Do not store plastic paper products food or flammable materials in this drawer The drawer may become too warm for these items when the oven is in use The storage drawer can be removed to allow you to clean under the range To remove 1 Empty drawer and pull out to the first stop position 2 Lift up the front of the drawer 3 Pull out to the second stop position 4 Grasp sides and lift drawer up and out 23 To replace 1 Fit the ends of the drawer glides into the rails in the range 2 Lift up the front of the drawer and gently push in to the first stop position 3 Lift drawer up again and push until drawer is closed Leveling Legs Be sure the ant
44. th or sponge to clean the cooktop surface A film will remain which may cause stains on the cooking surface after the area is heated Continuously cooking on a soiled surface may will result in a permanent stain To Prevent Other Damage e Do not allow plastic sugar or foods with high sugar content to melt onto the hot cooktop Should this happen clean immediately See Cleaning page 21 Never let a pan boil dry as this will damage the surface and pan e Never use cooktop as a work surface or cutting board e Never cook food directly on the surface e Do not use a small pan on a large element Not only does this waste energy but it can also result in spillovers burning onto the cooking area which requires extra cleaning e Do not use non flat specialty items that are oversized or uneven such as round bottom woks rippled bottom and or oversized canners and griddles e Do not use foil or foil type containers Foil may melt onto the glass If metal melts on the cooktop do not use Call an authorized Maytag Servicer Surface Cooking Cookware Recommendations Using the right cookware can prevent many problems such as food taking longer to cook or achieving inconsistent results Proper pans will reduce cooking times use less energy and cook food more evenly Flat Pan Tests See if your pans are flat The Ruler Test 1 Place a ruler across the bottom of the pan 2 Hold it up to the light 3 Little or no li
45. the Smoothtop Surface Cleaning see page 21 for more information e Before first use clean the cooktop e Clean your cooktop daily or after each use This will keep your cooktop looking good and can prevent damage If a spillover occurs while cooking immediately clean the spill from the cooking area while it is hot to prevent a tough cleaning chore later Using extreme care wipe spill with a clean dry towel e Do not allow spills to remain on the cooking area or the cooktop trim for a long period of time e Never use abrasive cleansing powders or scouring pads which will scratch the cooktop e Never use chlorine bleach ammonia or other cleansers not specifically recommended for use on glass ceramic To Prevent Marks amp Scratches e Do not use glass pans They may scratch the surface e Never place a trivet or wok ring between the surface and pan These items can mark or etch the top e Do not slide aluminum pans across a hot surface The pans may leave marks which need to be removed promptly See Cleaning page 21 e Make sure the surface and the pan bottom are clean before turning on to prevent scratches e To prevent scratching or damage to the glass ceramic top do not leave sugar salt or fats on the cooking area Wipe the cooktop surface with a clean cloth or paper towel before using e Never slide heavy metal pans across the surface since these may scratch To Prevent Stains e Never use a soiled dish clo
46. tom Baking results will be affected and damage may occur to the oven bottom Rack Positions RACK 7 highest posi tion For toasting bread or broiling thin non fatty foods RACK 6 Used for most broiling RACK 5 For multiple rack baking NORO ONI Oven Bottom Three Rack Convection Baking RACK 4 Used for most baked goods on a cookie sheet or jelly roll pan fruit pies or frozen convenience foods Also use for broiling chicken pieces RACK 3 For casseroles baking loaves of bread bundt cakes or custard pies RACK 2 Used for roasting small cuts of meat frozen pies dessert souffles or angel food cake Also use for multiple rack baking RACK 1 Used for roasting large cuts of meat and poultry ZN Gay a_i Oven Cooking Oven Bottom Place oven rack on raised sides of oven bottom Use for additional space when cooking large oven meals MULTIPLE RACK COOKING Two rack Use rack positions 2 and 5 Three rack convection only Use rack positions 2 4 and 6 see illustration Note When Convect baking on two or three racks check foods at the minimum suggested time to avoid over browning or over cooking Baking Layer Cakes on Two Racks For best results when baking cakes on two racks use racks 2 and 4 for regular baking and racks 2 and 5 for convection baking Place the cakes on the rack as shown real TTT ay Pep ee
47. uch as sweet potatoes tomato or milk based sauces Porcelain enamel is acid resistant not acid proof The porcelain finish may discolor if acidic spills are not wiped up before a self clean cycle To set Self Clean Note Oven temperature must be below 400 F to program a clean cycle 1 Close the oven door 2 Press the Clean pad Clean e CLEAN flashes e SET flashes in the display 0 3 Press the Autoset 0 pad Autosel e MEd Medium Soil 3 hours is displayed 4 Press the Autoset 0 pad to scroll through the self cleaning settings HVy Heavy Soil 4 hours MEd Medium soil 3 hours LITE Light Soil 2 hours Choosing the soil level of the oven automatically programs the self cleaning time 5 After four seconds the oven will start cleaning e If the door is not closed beeps will sound and door will display If the door is not closed within 30 seconds the self cleaning operation will be canceled and the display will return to the time of day e CLEAN will appear in the display e LOCK will flash in the display Once the door locks the word will remain steady e The cleaning time will start counting down in the display To Delay a Self Clean Cycle 1 Press the 1 Delay pad e DELAY flashes 1 Delay e 00 00 will flash in the display 2 Enter the amount of time you want to delay the cycle using the appropriate number pads 3 Press the Clean pad Clean e SET f
48. ue to overheated cooking oil fat margarine and overheated non stick cookware may be equally harmful Save These Instructions for Future Reference 3 Surface Cooking Surface Controls Use to turn on the surface elements An infinite choice of heat settings is available from Low to High The knobs can be set on or between any of the settings Setting the Controls 1 Place pan on surface element 2 Push in and turn the knob in either direction to the desired heat setting e The control panel is marked to identify which O element the knob controls For example the O graphic at right indicates left front element 3 There is an element indicator light on the control panel When any surface control knob is turned on the light will turn on The light will turn off when all the surface ele ments are turned off 4 After cooking turn knob to Off Remove pan Dual Elements r 5 The cooking surface has two dual Suggested Heat Settings The size type of cookware and cooking operation will affect the heat setting For information on cookware and other factors affecting heat settings refer to Cookware Recommen dations on page 7 and Cooking Made Simple booklet Low 2 Use to keep foods warm and melt chocolate and butter High 10 Use to bring liquid to a boil Always reduce setting to a lower heat when liquids begin to boil or foods begin to cook OFF Med Low 3 4 High Use to co
49. und when any pad is touched e A double beep will sound if a programming error occurs Note Four seconds after pressing the number pads or the Autoset pad the time or temperature will automatically be entered If more than 30 seconds elapse between touching a function pad and the number pads or the Autoset pad the function will be canceled and the display will return to the previous display Clock The clock can be set to display time in a 12 hour or 24 hour format The clock is set at the factory for the 12 hour format To change the clock to 24 hour format 1 Press and hold the CANCEL and Favorite pads for three seconds L Favorite e 12 Hr flashes in the display 2 Press the Autoset 0 pad to select 24 Hr press again to select 12 Hr 0 3 Set the time of day following the directions in the To set the Clock section To set the Clock 1 Press the Clock pad Autoset Clock e The time of day flashes in the display 2 Press the appropriate number pads to set the time of day e Colon flashes in the display 3 Press the Clock pad again or wait four seconds e The colon will remain on When electrical power is supplied or after a power interrup tion the last clock time before power was interrupted will flash cont f Oven Cooking To recall the time of day when another time function is showing press the Clock pad Clock time cannot be changed when the oven has been programmed for Delay
50. ver all possible conditions and situations that may occur Common sense caution and care must be exercised when installing maintaining or operating the appliance Always contact your dealer distributor service agent or manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not understand Recognize Safety Symbols Words Labels WARNING Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death CAUTION Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury Read and follow all instructions before using this appliance to prevent the potential risk of fire electric shock personal injury or damage to the appliance as a result of improper usage of the appliance Use appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this guide To ensure proper and safe operation Appliance must be properly installed and grounded by a qualified techni cian Do not attempt to adjust repair service or replace any part of your appliance unless it is specifically recom mended in this guide All other servicing should be referred to a qualified servicer Always disconnect power to appliance before servicing WARNING e ALL RANGES CAN TIP AND CAUSE INJURIES TO PERSONS e INSTALL ANTI TIP DEVICE PACKED WITH RANGE FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION INSTRUCTIONS WARNING To reduce risk of tipping of the appliance from abnormal usage or by excessive loading of the oven door the appl
51. wn streaks and specks e Remove spills promptly Never wipe with a soiled cloth or sponge Make sure cooktop and pan bottom are clean Areas with a metallic sheen e Mineral deposits from water and food Use recommended cleaning agents See page 21 Pitting or flaking e Remove sugary boilovers promptly See page 21 This is normal when cooking foods high in moisture Excessive moisture was used when cleaning the window This is normal for a new range and will disappear after a few uses Initiating a clean cycle will burn off the odors more quickly Turning on a ventilation fan will help remove the smoke and or odor Excessive food soils on the oven bottom Use a self clean cycle BAKE or LOCK may flash rapidly in the display to alert you if there is an error or a problem If BAKE or LOCK appear in the display press CANCEL pad If BAKE or LOCK continue to flash disconnect power to the appliance Wait a few minutes and then reconnect power If the flashing still continues disconnect power to the appliance and call an authorized servicer If the oven is heavily soiled excessive flareups may result in a fault code during cleaning Press the CANCEL pad and allow the oven to cool completely wipe out excess soil then reset the clean cycle If the fault code reappears contact an authorized servicer The oven makes several low level noises You may hear the oven relays as they go on and off This is normal As the ov
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