Magic Chef 6892XVA, 6892XVS, 6892XVW, L3878VYV, L6898VYV Owner's Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANTSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......... 1-4 Roastingand chart ........................... 16

Automaticovencookingfeature ............. 17-18

CLOCK AND OVEN CONTROL .................. 5 Broilingand chart ............................ 19

SURFACECOOKING ............................ 6 CONTINUOUS CLEANING OVEN

Controlknobs ................................ 6 (ChateauRange) ............................ 20

Cookingtips .................................. 6

Cookware .................................... 6 SELF-CLEAN OVEN ........................ 21-22

Heatsetting guide ............................. 6

SMOOTHTOP COOKTOP ..................... 7-8

COIL ELEMENT COOKTOP ..................... 9 Cooktop light ................................ 25

OVEN USE ................................. 10-19 Back panel light (ChateauRange) .............. 25

Oven light ................................... 10 Upper ovenlight (Chateau Range) ............. 25

Ovenvent ................................... 10 Cooktop .................................... 26

Ovencharacteristics .......................... 10 Oven door .................................. 26

Fan ........................................ 10 Storage drawer .............................. 26

Oven racks ................................... 11 Levelinglegs ................................ 26

Howto set oven to bake or roast ............... 12

Preheating .................................. 12 SERVICE INFORMATION .................... 27-29

Use of aluminum foil .......................... 12 Explanation Offault codes ..................... 27

Upper oven (Chateau Range) ................. 13 Adjusting oven temperature ................... 27

Generalbaking tips .......................... 14 Before you call for servicechart ................ 28

Common baking problems chart ............... 15 Howto obtain service ......................... 29

CARE AND CLEANING CHART .............. 23-24

MAINTENANCE ............................ 25-26

Oven light ................................... 25

The modeland serialnumbers are found on the rating plate located

INSTALLERPlease leave this onthe rangefront frame. Open the storage draweroroven doorto

manualwiththisappliance• seethe ratingplate.
Be sureappliancehasbeenproperly

installed. SerialNumber:

CONSUMER Tosave youtime, Date ofPurchase:

energy and money, read and keep Please keep yoursales receiptand/or yourcancelledcheckas
thismanualforfuturereference, proofof purchaseshouldwarrantyservicebeneeded•Storethese _.

ModelNumber:

documentswiththis booklet. _'_

8113P130-60

(12-95-00)

IMP(IRTANTSAFETYINI;TRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

Congratulations on your choice of this range. As you use Instructions on the following pages are based on safety
your new range, we know you will appreciate the many considerations and must bestrictly followedto eliminatethe
features that provide excellent performance, ease of potential risksof fire, electricshock, or personal injury.

cleaning,convenience and dependability.

appliances and the way we cook. It is therefore very

important to understand how your new electric range j ALL RANGES

operates BEFOREyou useitfor the first time. CAN TIP .

In this Owner's Guide, you will fbqda wealth of information INJURYTO PERSONS

New features have dramatically changed today's cooking ' __il) : '_ _l_Al_lllll I IIIa

regardingall aspects of your appliance, By following the COULD RESULT

properly maintain your new range. NOTE: Your appliance • INSTALL ANTI-TIP

maynot be equippedwithsome ofthe features referredto in j DEVICE PACKED

this manual. WITH RANGE

Should you have any questions about using your new • SEE INSTALLATION

instructions carefully, you will be able to fully enjoy and I __ )

electricappliance,pleasewriteto us atthisaddress: INSTRUCTIONS

Customer Assistance
c/o Maytag Customer Service WARNING: Toreduce the risk oftipping of the appliance

EO. Box2370 from abnormal usage or by excessive loading of the oven
Cleveland, TN 37320-2370 door,the appliance must be secured by a properly installed

Be sure to include the model and serial numbers of your

appliance. For your convenience, we have provided space Ifthe range is moved fromthe wall for cleaning, be sure the

on the front coverto record this information, anti-tip device is engaged when the range is replaced.

In ourcontinuing effort to improvethe qualityof ourcooking rangeto verify that one of the rear leveling legs is properly
products, it may be. necessary to make changes to the engaged inthe bracket slot.The anti-tip device secures the

appliance without revisingthis manual, rear leveling leg to the floor when properly engaged.

anti-tip device.

Remove storage drawer, if equipped, and look underneath

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Be sure appliance is properlyinstalled and grounded by a
qualifiedtechnician.

Turn off appliance and ventilating hood to avoid spreading
the flame. Extinguish flame then turn on hood to remove

Locate and mark circuit breaker or fuse. Never replace a smoke and odor.
blown fuse or reset a circuit breaker until you know what

causedthe problem.Always replace a blownfuse with one Use dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher or baking soda
ofthe correct amperage,do notuse asubstitute, tosmother fire or flame. Never use water on a grease fire.

If fire is in the oven or broiler pan, smother by closing oven

To ensure proper operation and avoid possible injury or door.
damage to unit do not attempt to adjust, repair, service, or If fire isina pan on the surface element,cover pan. Never

replace any part of your appliance unless it is specifically attemptto pick up or move a flaming pan.
recommended in this book. All other servicing should be

referredto aqualified installeror servicer.Alwaysdisconnect
powerto unit before anyservicing by trippingcircuitbreaker

to the OFFpositionor removingthe fuse.

Besureallpackingmaterialsare removedfromtheappliance cool in asafe place, out of reach of
beforeoperating it. small children. Children should be

Do not store or use gasoline orother flammable materials, Children should not be allowed to
vaporsand liquids in the oven, near surface units or inthe play with controls or other parts of
vicinityof thisor anyother appliance.The fumes can create the unit.

a fire hazard or explosion. CAUTION: Do not store items of
If appliance is installed near a window,proper precautions an appliance or on the backguardof

should be taken to prevent curtains from blowing over a range. Children climbing on the
surface elements, appliance or on the appliance door _

Do not leaveany items on the cooktop. The hot air fromthe injured.
ventmay ignite flammable itemsand may increasepressure
Inclosed containerswhich may cause them to burst.

Do not leave children alone or unsupervised near the

appliance when itis in useoris stillhot.Children shouldnever

beallowed to sit or stand on anypart of the appliance.

Children must be taught thatthe applianceand utensils in
oron it can be hot. Let hot utensils

taught that an appliance isnot a toy.

interesttochildren incabinets above

to reach items could be seriously

Many aerosol-type spray cans are EXPLOSIVE when To prevent injury or damage to the appliance, do not use
exposed to heat and may be highlyflammable. Avoid their appliance as a space

use or storage near an appliance, heaterto heat or warm a

room. Also, do not use

Many plastics are vulnerable to heat. Keep plastics away • the cooktop oroven as a
fromparts ofthe appliancethat may becomewarm orhot.Do storage area for food or

not leave plasticitems on the cooktop asthey may meltor cookingutensi!s.
softenif lefttoocloseto thevent or surface element.

To eliminate the hazard of reaching over hot surface or at the right rear ele-
elements,cabinet storage should not be provideddirectly merit. Keep ovenvent ductunobstructed.Blockageofthe

abovea unit.Ifsuchstorageisprovided,itshould belimited vent prevents proper oven air circulationand will affect
to itemswhich are usedinfrequentlyand whichare safely ovenperformance.Avoidtouchingventarea whileovenis

stored in an area subjected to heat from an appliance, on andfor several minutes after oven isturned off. Some

Temperatures may be unsafe for some items, such as parts of the vent and surrounding areas may become hot
volatile liquids, cleaners or aerosol sprays, enough to cause burns.

The oven vent islocated
atthe rearofthe cooktop

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Do nottouch surface oroven elements,areas nearelements cooking on a higher heat setting then reduce to a lower
or interior surface of oven. Heating elements may be hot setting to continue cooking. For smoothtops: To prevent

even though they are dark in color. Areas near surface boilovers, reduceto the desired heat setting just as thefood
elements and interior surfaces of an oven may become hot beginsto cook or water begins to boil.

enough to cause burns. During and after use, do nottouch,

or let clothingor other flammablematerials contact heating Never leave a surface cooking operation unattended
untilthey have had sufficienttime to cool. highheat settingorwhen

deep fat frying. Boilovers

Other surfacesof the appliancemay become hot enough to cause smoking and
cause burns - among these surfaces are the cooktop, greasy spillovers may
surfacesfacingthecooktop, ovenventopeningandsurfaces ignite. Clean up greasy
near the vent opening,oven door,and oven window, spills as soon as

Do not allowaluminum foil, meatprobes orany other metal heat for extended

elements, areas nearelements, or interiorsurfaces of oven especially when using a i _,_

object, other than a utensil ona surface element, to contact cooking operations.
heating elements.

Do not touch a hot oven light bulb with a damp cloth as the Always let quantities of hot fat used for deep fat frying cool
bulb could break. If bulb breaks, disconnect power to the before attempting to move or handle.

applianceto avoidelectricalshock then remove bulb. Never heat an unopened container as pressure build-up

CAUTION"Do notusean _ . _ injury or damage to the appliance.

possible. Do not usehigh

may cause container to burst resulting in serious personal

to cabinets above. Use dry,sturdy pot holders.Moistordamp pot holders onhot
Misuse of appliance surfaces maycause burnsfrom steam. Donot letpotholders

doors or drawers, such - touchhot heating elements. Donot usea towel or other bulky
applianceas a step stool _

as stepping, leaning or cloth.

sitting on the door or

possible tipping of the accumulate in or near the appliance, vent hoodor vent fan.
appliance, breakage of Clean hood frequentlyto prevent grease from accumulating

drawer, may result in J Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials

door,and serious injuries, onhoodor filter.Whenflaming foodsunderthe hood turn the

fan off as the fan may spread the flame.

Use caution when wearing garments made of flammable
material to avoid clothing -,,,_ _,_

Always turn off surface element or the oven when cooking is fires. Loose fitting or long
completed, hanging-sleeved apparel

It is normal for some parts of the cooktop, especially areas cooking. Clothingmay ignite

surrounding the surface elements, to become warm or hot or catch utensil handles.
during surface cooking operations. Therefore, do not touch
the cooktop until it has had sufficient time to cool. If Always place oven racks inthe desired positionswhile oven

necessary,use drypot holdersto protect hands, is cool. Slide oven rack out to add or remove food; avoid
Do notcook on a broken ceramic glass cooktop. If cooktop is hot, use a dry pot holderand avoid touching hot element

should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may in oven.
penetrate the broken cooktopand create a risk of electric

shock. Contacta qualified technician immediately. Use care when opening the oven door.Let hotair or steam
Make sure drip bowls are in place. Absence of these bowls

during cooking may subject wiring or components
underneath to damage. PREPARED FOODWARNING: Followfood manufacturer's

Alwaysplaceapanonasurfaceelementbeforeturningiton: distorts, warps, or is otherwise damaged during cooking,
Be sure you know which knob controls which surface immediately discard the food and its container. The foo,4
element. Make sure the correct element isturned on. Begin could be contaminated.

should not be worn while

reaching into the oven. If a rack mustbe moved while oven

escape before removing or replacing food,

instructions, if a plasticfrozen food container and/orits cover

IMP()RTANT SAFETY IN ;TRUCTIONS

careto avoid steamburns ifa wet sponge orcloth isused to

wipe spills on a hot surface. Some cleaners can produce

Useproper pansize. This appliance is equipped with one or noxiousfumes ifapplied to a hot surface.

more surface elements of different sizes, Select utensils

having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface " Do not soak or immerse removable heating elements in
element.Theuse of undersizedutensilswill exposea portion water. Immersingelement in water would damage element
of the heating element to direct contact and may result in and insulating material insideelement.

ignitionof clothing. Properrelationshipof utensilto element
will also improve efficiency. Donot usealuminumfoil or foil liners to linedrip bowls,cover

an oven rack or line the ovenbottom. Improper useof these

Use pans with flat bottoms and handles that are easily liners may result in a risk of electric shock, or fire and may

graspedand stay cool Avoid usingunstable,warped, easily causeoventooverheat. Usefoilonlyasrecommended inthis

tipped or loose handled pans.Pans that are heavy to move booklet.

whenfilled with food may also be hazardous.
Be sure utensilis largeenough to properly containfood and

avoidboilovers. Pan size is particularly importantin deepfat
frying.Besurepan willaccommodate the volumeoffoodthat

is to be added as well asthe bubbleaction of fat. Clean only parts listed in this booklet. Do not clean door

gasket. The door gasket is essential for a good seal. Care
To minimize burns, ignition of flammable materials and should betaken notto rub,damage, or movethe gasket. Do
spillagedueto unintentionalcontactwith the utensil, do not not use ovencleaners or ovenliner protectivecoatingsofany
extend handles over j , kind in or around any part ofthe self-clean oven.

elements. Always turn T_ Before serf-cleaning the oven, remove broiler pan, oven
panhandlestoward the racks, and other utensils, and wipeoff excessive spillovers

side or back of the " to prevent excessive smoke or flare ups. CAUTION: Do not
appliance, not out into leave food or cooking utensils, etc. in the oven during the

the room where they self-clean cycle.
are easily hit or

adjacent surface _

reached by small Onsome models,afan shouldbeheardduringthe self-clean
children, cycle. If not, cancel the clean cycle and call a qualified

technician before self-cleaning again. Refer to the Tableof

Never let a panboil dry asthis could damagethe utensiland Contents for location of self-clean instructions and for fan

the appliance, information, if equipped.

Follow the manufacturer's directions when using oven
cooking bags. itisnormalfor thecooktop of the rangeto becomehotduring

Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, cooktopduring a clean cycle.
earthenware or glazed utensils are suitable for cooktop or

oven usage without breaking due to the sudden change in
temperature.

This appliancehas been tested for safe performanceusing

conventional cookware. Do not use any devices or The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement
accessories that are not specifically recommended in this Act of 1986 (Proposition 65) requires the Governor of

manual. Donot use eyelid coversfor thesurface units, stove California to publish a listof substances knownto the State

top grills, or add-on oven convection systems. The use of of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm, and

devicesor accessoriesthat arenot expresslyrecommended requires businesses to warn customers of potential
in this manual can create serious safety hazards, result in exposures to such substances. Users of this appliance are

performance problems, and reduce the life of the hereby warned that when the oven is engaged in the

components of theappliance, self-clean cycle, there may be some lowlevel exposure to

Turnoffall controlsand waitfor appliancepartsto coolbefore by opening the windows andJordoor inthe room where the

touchingor cleaningthem.Clean appliancewith caution. Use appliance.is located..

a self-clean cycle. Therefore, avoid touching or lifting the

some of the listed substances, including carbon monoxide.

Exposureto these substancescan beminimizedby properly

ventingthe oven to theoutdoors during the self-clean cycle

SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS

5 CLOCK AND OVEN CONTR()L

All indicatorwordsare displayed to showtheir location.Thetouch pads on your rangemay
not look like this illustrationbut theywill operate as described in this manual.

II I " II I STOPTIMEorOVENSTOE

m m m STOP I]MER []

_ • ' ' 3 13 range will be labeled either

SET SAKE CLEAN COOK descnbed below.

Press this pad to cancel all programming except the clock 1. Press OVEN TEMP pad.

and timer. 2. Press the • Or• pad to set oven temperature.

Press or press and hold these pads to enter the desired time

or temperature or to select Hi or Lo broil.

1. Press TIMER pad.

2. Set desired time using the • and • pads.
Press or press and hold either pad to change the time by 1 1. Close and lock oven door.

minute, 5 minutes or 10 minutes.
TIMER can be setfrom 1 minute (0 HR:01) up to 9 hours and 3. Oven will automatically clean for 3 hours. Or press the •

50 minutes (9 HR:50). or • pad to select 2 to 4 hours.

DELAYTIMEDBt_:E This pad will operate as

See pages 12 to 15 for additional information.

1. Press BROIL pad.

2. Press • or • pad to select Hi broil or Lo broil.
See page 19 for additional information.

2. Press CLEAN pad.

The timing operation will start automatically. Colon flashing "door" will appear in display until the door is properly locked.
in the display indicates a timing operation. One long See pages 21 and 22 for additional information.

continuous beep signals the end of the timing operation. The
time of day will automatically reappear in the display. The

TIMER does not control the oven.
To cancel: Press and hold TIMER pad. Time of day will 1. Press COOK TIME pad. Enter desired cooking time with

reappear after a slight delay, the • or • pad.

2. To delay the start of cooking: Press STOP TIME or OVEN
STOP pad. Enter time you wish the oven to turn off with
the • or • pad,

3. Press OVEN TEMP pad. Enter oven temperature with the

1. Press CLOCK pad. • or • pad.

2. Set the correct time of day using the • and • pads.
Tochangethetimebyoneminute, press either padence.To The oven will automatically turn on and off at the preset

change the time in increments of 10 minutes, press and times. Beeps will signal the end of cooking. Press CANCEL
hold either pad. for additional information.

When power isfirst supplied to the oven or ifthere has been
a power failure, the display will flash.

Press CLOCK pad to recall time of day when another ............ _

function is displayed. A beep sounds each time a pad is pressed. The oven will

Clock time cannot be changed when oven is set for a cook, automatically turn off if it is left on for 12 hours.If a fault code
timed bake, or self-clean operation. Cancel operation to set (example: F 2) is displayed and beeps sound, press
the clock. CANCEL pad. If fault code continues, see page 27.

pad to cancel end-of-cooking beeps. See pages 17 and 18

SURFACE COOKING

Yourcooktop is equippedwithcontrol knobsthat providean Use HIGH just until water comes to a boil or pressure is

infinitechoice ofsettings from LOWto HIGH.The knobcan reachedin the pressurecanner.Then, reduce tothe lowest

be set on or betweenany of the numbered settings, heat setting that maintains the boil or pressure. Prolonged

use of HIGH or the use of incorrect canning utensils will

Tooperatepushinandtumtheknobineitherdirectiontothe produce excessive heat. Excessive heat can cause
desiredsetting.An indicatorlightwill glowwhena surface permanentdamageto the porcelaincooktop,coilelement

elementisturnedon.The indicatorlightwillremainon until andthe dripbowl.See page9 for additionalinformation.

the elementisturnedoff.After a cookingoperation,besure

theelement and indicatorlightare off.

Cooking performanceis greatly affected by the type of
cookwareused.Propercookwarewillreducecookingtimes,

uselessenergyand producemoreevencookingresults.For

Topreventdamageto the rangeor utensil,neveroperate best resultsusea heavygaugemetalpanwitha smoothflat
surfaceunitwithoutapaninplace,neverallowa pantoboil bottom anda tightfittinglid.

dry andnever operatean elementon HIGH for extended
periodsoftime. Cookwarewithuneven,warped,or groovedbottomsdo not

make goodcontactwiththeheatingsurface,willreduceheat

Foodwillnotcookanyfasterata highersettingthanneeded conductivityand resultin slower,lesseven heating.
to maintain a gentle boil. Water boils at the same

temperaturewhetherboilinggentlyorvigorously.Ifa high Differenttypesofcookwarematerialsrequiredifferentheat
settingisused,excessivespatteringwilloccurandfoodmay based onheavygaugealuminumcookware.Lowertheheat

stickor burnontothe bottomofthe pan. settingifusinga thinnergaugemetalor othermaterials.

settingsforthe samecookingoperation.Thechart belowis

Ifa higherheatsettingis used tobring liquidto a boilorto Oversizedcookwareand cookwarethat restsacrosstwo

begincooking,alwaysreduceto alowersettingonceliquid elementsare not recommendedas they may trap enough
comesto a boilor food beginscooking.Never leave food heatto causedamage to the cooktoporelements.This is

unattended during a cooking operation, especiallyimportantwhencanning.
Fitthesizeof the cookwaretothe sizeofthe element.This Donotusewoksequippedwith roundmetalrings.The ring,

conserves energy, whichisdesigned to supportthe wok abovethe element,will

trap heat and may damagethe element and the cooktop.

Referto cookwaremanufacturer's recommendationsfor suggested heat settings.Some manufacturersdo notrecommend

the use of HIGH, or the use of HIGH for extended cooking operations.

HIGH To bring liquidto a boil, blanch,preheatskillet,;orreachpressurein a pressurecooker.

Always reduceto a lowerheatsettingwhen liquidsjustbeginto boilorfoodsbegintocook.

Medium-High Tobrownorsear meat; heatoilfor deepfat frying;scald;to sauteor fry.

7-9 Maintainfastboilfor largeamountsofliquids.

Medium To maintainmoderatetoslowboilforlargeamountsofliquids.

4-6 Tocontinue cookinguncovered foods and for mostfrying operations.

Medium-Low Tocontinuecookingcoveredfoodsand to maintain pressureinmostpressurecookers,

1-3 Stewlbraiseor steamoperations.

Tomaintainboilfor smallamountsofliquid,poach,steamor simmer,

LOW Tokeepfoodswarm beforeserving.Meltchocolate.

SMO()THTOP CO()KT()P

On Canadian models only: The surface units will not When cooking delicate foods which easily scorch oroperate durnga clean cycle.Th s s norma, overcook, start with a lower heat setting then gradually

your range are identified by HIGH, reduceto a lowersettingbefore liquidscometoa full
The four cooking areas on _/I/__ @ then reduceto the lowersetting. If you do begin cookingon

permanent patterns in the _/_ boil.
cooktop.There aretwo large

(8-inch) and two small ,\\\_i////. ._\1//_ Iffoodiscookingtoofastorifaboiloveroccurs, removelidor
(6-inch} areas. The patterns _ remove cookware from cooking area and reduce to a lower

onyourcooktop may notlook ";//tl_\'," _/1/_- setting.Allow enoughtime for the cooking areato adjustto
like the cooktop in this the newsetting.
illustration but your cooktop will operate as described in

this manual.

Beforeusingthe cooktopfor the firsttime, clean itthoroughly Aluminum foil will damagethe smoothtop ifit meltsontothe
as directed on the cleaning chart on page 24. This will glass. Do not use aluminum foil or foil-type disposable

protect the smoothtop and will guarantee a clean cooktop containers such as popcorn poppers under any
whentheelementsareturned on. circumstances. They may leave metal marks or may

During the first few hours of use, you may notice that the metal or aluminum foil melts onto the smoothtop. Call an
cooktopemits a slight burningodor and a light smoke. Both authorized servicer. Do not attempt to repair cooktop

ofthese conditions arenormal, yourself.

Whena cookingarea isturnedon, the coilelement underthe Aluminum ¢ookware will cause metal marks onthe glassif

cooktop will heat up and glow red. To maintain the heat you slide them across the smoothop. Remove any metal
settingthe element will cycle on and off. It is normal tosee a marks immediately using Cooktop Cleaning Creme.

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increase the setting until you find the optimum-setting.

Believers are more likely to occur if you start out on HIGH

permanentlymeltonto thesmoothtop, Do not usecooktop if

red glow through the smoothtop when the element cycles Glass ceramic, earthenware, porcelain over metal,
on. heat-proof glass or glazed cookware may scratch the

smoothtopcooktopifyouslidethem acrossthe top.

Yourrange is equippedwith a HOT SURFACElight located

atthe center-back ofthe smoothtop. This red light will turn
onto indicate that the smoothtop is hotand will remain on • Do not usethe top asa worksurface oras acutting board.
untilthe top has cooled. Do notcook fooddirectly on the cooktop.

• Do not use a trivet or metal stand (such as a wok ring)
between the utensil and the cooktop. These items can

mark or etch the surface andaffect cooking efficiency,

The smoothtopcookingarea retainsheat for aperiod oftime • Do not placeplastics ona warmor hot cookingarea. They

afterthe elementhasbeen turned off.Turn the element off a will melt and adhere to the smoothtop. The smoothtop

few minutes before food is completelycooked and use the may chipor pitin attemptingtoremovemelted plasticfrom

retained heat to complete the cooking operation. After 30 the top.
minutes, the cooktop maybe too coot to keep foods warm. • Topreventscratchingor damagetothe smoothtop,do not

However,theTOPMAYSTILL BETOOWARMTO TOUCH. leave sugar,salt, sand, soil,shortening orotherfats onthe

Whenthe HOTSURFACE lightturns off,the top will be cool cooking area. Be sure area is free from these before

enoughto touch, turning on cooking area.

• Besure the bottom of the cookware issmooth and free of
nicks, scratchesor rough areas as they may scratch the

smoothtop.

• Donot allowa pantoboil dry.This could cause permanent
damage to the smoothtop.

To help keep cooktop clean, be sure cooking area and When surface is cool, clean as directed in the chart on page
cookware bottom are clean and dry before each use. 24. DO NOT USE the following cleaning agents:

To prevent possible damagetothecooktop, always rinsethe • Abrasives (metal scouring pads, cleansing powders,
bottom of cookware to completely remove any cleaning scouring cleaners or pads) will scratch the smoothtop.

agent residue. This is especially important when using a • Chemicals (oven cleaners, chlorine bleaches, rust
copper or aluminum cleaner. In the presence of heat, the removers or ammonia) may damage the finish of the
cleaning residue may stain, discolor or etch the smoothtop, smoothtop.

• Glass cleaners containing ammonia may harm the

Carefully blot up spillovers around the outside of the cooking smoothtop.

area as they occur with dry paper towels. BE CAREFUL
NOT TO BURN HANDS WHEN WIPING UP SPILLS. DO ° Soiled cloth or sponge will leave an invisible film on the

NOT USE A DAMP CLOTH WHICH MAY CAUSE STEAM cooktop which may scratch or cause discoloration the
BURNS. next time the cooktop is used.

cracked, broken, or if metal melts onto the cooktop. Call boilovers. If a sugar solution (_uch as jam, jelly, candy) I
an authorized servicer. Do not attempt to repair the boils over, it may pitthe smoothtop. Turn element to LOW I

cooktop yourself, and clean sugary boilovers immediately. See page 24 for

I CAUTION: De not use coektop if the smoethtop is I IMPORTANT: Watch sugary selut'ens carefully to av0id I

complete cleaning instructions. I

PROBLEM I GAUSE TO :_REVENT :

Tinyscratches or Coarse patticles (dust, salt and Tinyscratches are notremovable and do notaffect cooking. In
abrasions sand) between cookware bottom time, thescratches will become smoother and less visible. Be

Meta!-marking Sliding or scraping metal utensils or Do not slide metal object across cooktop. When cool, clean

Brown streaks and Boilovers, incorrect cleaning Remove boilovers before reusing the cooktop. Use a clean
specks materials, used soiled cloth or cloth or sponge. Be sure cookware, especially bottoms, are

Areas of discoloration Mineral deposits from waterand UsecoOkwarewithbottoms thatare clean anddry. Usecorrect
with a metallic sheen foods, heat setting to prevent boilovers.

Pitting or flaking. Sugary boilovers from sugar syrups, Use correct heat setting and large enough utensil. Watch

and cooktop. Incorrect cleaning surecookware bottomsand cooktopare clean before use. Use

materials. Sliding glasswareor metal cookware with a smooth, non-scratching bottom. Donot slide
acrosstop or using cookware with cookware across cooktop.

rough bottoms.

oven racks across cooktop, with Cooktop Cleaning Creme.

sponge, soiled cookware, clean and dry.

candy,jams, jellies, dessert sauces, cooking operation to prevent boilovers or spattering.
etc.

COl_ ELEMENT COOKTOP

• Coil surface elements are self-cleaning. • Be sure drip bowls, located under each element, are in

• Do not immerseelements in water..

• When an element is turned on, it will cycle on and off to wiring or component parts underneath the cooktop to
maintain the heat setting, damage.

• Toprevent damagetothe range,NEVER operatesurface • To prevent risk of electric shock or fire, do not line drip
element without a panin place and NEVERallow a pan bowlswith aluminum foil.

to boil dry.

To remove: When ___ , porcelain coated steel drip bowls.
cool, raise element

and carefully pull out Chrome drip bowls will turn blue or gold over time or if
and away from the overheated.This typeof discoloration ispermanent and will

receptacle, not affectcooking performance.

To replace: Insert the terminals on the element into the once food begins cooking. Donot useoversized cookware.

receptacle.Gently lift upon outer edge of element (opposite Panshould notextendmorethan 2 inchesfromthe element.
terminal-side of element) while inserting terminals into

receptacle. Gently press down on outer edge of element Ifthe ovenventis locatedatthe right rear element, besure
until element sits level on drip bowl. the drip bowl forthis element has a hole in the center to

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place.

• Absence of these bowls during cooking may subject

Your range will be equipped with either chrome plated or

To protect the chrome or porcelainfinish, avoid using high
settings for long periods of time. Reduce to a lower setting

Be suredrip bowlsare properly installed. Notch ontrim ring allow proper oven venting. To prevent baking problems,
should be centered overthe screw securing the receptacle inthis locationor by coveringthe hole inthe center of the

to the maintop.Iftrim ring is notinstalled properlyand rests drip bowl with aluminum foil.
on this screw,the trim ring and drip bowl will "rock".

CANNING ELEMENT ACCESSORY KIT

(MODELCE1)

The useof oversizedcookwareor large canners onthe coilelement
cooktopmay resultindamagetothe porcelainenamelfinish.Aspecial
canningelementhas beendesigned toprotectthe finishwhen using
thistype ofcookware.The canningelementandchromedripbowlare

availableas anoptionalaccessorykit.

Forinformationonthe CanningElement AccessoryKit,contactyour
dealerorwritetoMaytagCustomerService,P.O.Box2370, Cleveland,

TN 37320-2370.

NOTE: For additionalcanninginformationcontactyour localCounty
ExtensionOffice. Or,contactAIItristaConsumerProductsCompany,

marketerof Ball brand home canningproductsat 800-240-3340 or
write:AIItristaCorp.,ConsumerAffairsDept., P.O.Box2729, Muncie,

IN 47307-0729.

neverblock thevent openingby placinga solid drip bewl

OVEN USE 10

The oven lightswitch islocatedonthe controlpanel.Toturn Because each oven has its own personal baking
the oven light on, push in the bottom half ofthe switch, characteristics, do not expect that your new oven will

perform exactly like your previous oven. Youmay find that
the cookingtimes, oven temperatures, and cooking results

differsomewhatfrom your previous range.Allow a period of
adjustment. If you have questions concerning baking

results, pleasereferto pages12, 14,15 and28 for additional

The ovenvent is located at the rearof the cooktop orat the information.

rightrearsurface element.Whenthe ovenisinuse,this area
may feel warm or hot to the touch. To prevent baking

problems,do not blockthe vent opening in any way _ I

Slide-in, drop-in and Chateau ranges are equipped with a

° fanwhichautomaticallyturnson whenevertheoven issetfor

a cooking or a cleaning operation. After the operation, the
fan willautomatically turn off whenthe oven has cooled.

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11 OVEN USE

The two oven racks are designed with a safety lock-stop For optimum baking resultsof cakes, cookies or biscuits,
position to keep the racks from accidently coming use one rack. Positiontheracksothefoodisinthecenterof

completely outofthe ovenwhen pullingthe rackoutto addor the oven. Use either rack position 2 or 3.
remove food.

Ifcooking onmorethan one rack,staggerthe foodto ensure
CAUTION: Do not attempt to change the rack positions
whenthe oven is hot. _.

Toremove: Be sure the rack iscool.Pullthe rackstraight out
until itstopsatthe lock-stop position._lt thefront endofthe

rack up and continue pullingthe rack outof the oven.
Toreplace:,Place the rack on the rack supports and tilt the

frontend ofthe rackupslightly.Slide itback until itclearsthe
lock-stop position.Lowerthefront andslidethe rackstraight

in. Pullthe rack outto the lock-stop positionto besure it is
positioned correctly and then return itto its normalposition. If cookingontwo racks, use rack positions 2and 4 for cakes

Itis importantthat aircan circulatefreely withinthe oven and placetwo cookie sheets on one rack.

around the food. To help ensure this, place food on the
center of the ovenrack.Allow two inchesbetween the edge if roasting a largeturkey, placethe turkey on rack 1 andthe

of the utensil(s) andthe ovenwalls, side dishes on rack5.

proper airflow.

and rack positions1and 4when usingcookie sheets.Never

RACK 5 Usedfor toasting bread, orfor two-rack baking,

RACK 4 Usedfor most broiling and two-rack baking. 5

(highestposition) _,___
RACK 3 Usedfor most baked goods on a cookiesheet or 4_ _i ,I !

jelly roll pan, or frozen convenience foods, or for 3 ;
two-rack baking. 2 .' :

RACK2 Used for roasting small cuts of meat, large !_ ll

casseroles, baking loaves of bread, cakes (in __._... __._ I/[

RACK 1 Used for roasting large cuts of meat and targe

baking,either tube, bundt, or layer pans) or two-rack ;_--__ _.__..m_._.. _",_j_
poultry, pies, souffles, or angel food cake, or for

two-rack baking.

OVEN USE 12

1. Press the OVEN TEMP pad. • Do not movethe door lock lever to the right during a
cooking operation. If the door is locked, the cooking

• 000° and BAKE indicator words will appear in the operation will be cancelled.Ifthe oven ishotenough to
display, engage the internal lock,the oven door will notopen.

2. Press the • or • pad. Then press either pad until the Ifthisoccurs,allowthe ovento coolupto one hour,then
desired oven temperature isdisplayed, unlockand open the door.

• 350° will appear in the display when either pad is • If you press the OVEN TEMP pad and do not set an

pressed once. oven temperature within 30 seconds,the program will

• The oven temperature can beset from 170°to550 °. inthe display.

• The ON indicatorword and 75° or the actual oven • To recallthepresettemperatureduringpreheat,press

temperature,whicheveris higher,will appear inthe theOVEN TEMP pad.
display.

• The temperaturein the display will increase in 5° the • or • pad until the desired temperature is

increments until the oven reaches the preset displayed.

temperature. • Theovenfeaturesanautomaticshut-off.Ifthe ovenis

• Allowt0to15 minutesfortheoventopreheat.A single left onfor 12 hoursitwillautomaticallyturnoff.
beepwillsoundwhenthe ovenispreheated.

automatically cancel and the time of day will reappear

• Tochangetheoventemperatureduringcooking,press

3. Place the food in the center of the oven allowing a
minimumof 1 to 2-inches between the utensiland the

ovenwalls. Do not coverthe oven bottom oran entire rackwith foil

or place foil directly under cookware. Tocatchspillovers,

4. Checkfoodfor donenessat the minimumcookingtime. placea pieceof foila littlelargerthanthe pan, onthe rack
Cooklongerifneeded.Cookingtimemayvaryfromoven belowthepan.Forrangeswithonerack,itwillbenecessary

tooven. to place the foil directly under the utensil. Cut a small

5. At theendof cooking,turn theoven offby pressingthe openinginthefoiltoallowheattothebottomofthepan.This

CANCELpad. Removefoodfromthe oven. isespeciallyimportantwhenbakingpies.

Preheatingisnecessaryfor baking. Topreheat, setthe oven
tothe desired temperature andallow about 10to 15minutes
for the oven to preheat.A single beep will indicate that the

oven ispreheated. Itisnot necessaryto preheatfor roasting.

preheatthe oven any faster, and may havea negative
effect on bakingresults.

I Selecting a temperature higherthan desired will NOT

13 OVEN USE

The upper ovenofthe Chateau range willfeature either a To set upper oven:

microwave ovenor a conventionalbakingoven. 1. When cool, place the.oven rack in the desired rack
Microwaveoven: RefertotheseparateUseandCareBook position.

for microwaveoven operatinginstructions. 2. Push in and turn the thermostat knob to the desired

Conventionaloven: Thisovenisequippedwithanelectric

bake elementand featuresthe ContinuousCleaningOven. OFF
See page 20 for additionalinformationonthe Continuous

Cleaning Ovenfeature, f------._ _0_:/f ._,

The size of the upperoven makesit convenientforcooking
smaller quantities of food. However, it does have some zo0 , .. 450

limitations.Do notuse a largecookingsheet,pan or other
largebakeware.Largebakewarewillblockthe airflow and

affectcookingresults. 3o0 350

Foroptimumresults,usethe lowerovenforcriticalcooking

and delicatebaking. 3. Allowthe ovento preheatfor 10 to 15minutes.

Donotusetheupperovenfor cookingitemsthatareheavy minimumof two inchesbetweenthe utensil(s)and the

or bulkytohandle,especiallyifconsiderableamountsof hot ovenwallsand ovendoor.
fat or liquidsare involved.Removingsuchfoodsfrom the

ovenisdifficultand can be hazardous. 5. Checkthe foodfor donenessatthe minimumtimegiven

setting.

WARM_i 500

4. Place the food in the center of the oven, allowinga

intherecipe.Cooklongerifnecessary.Openingtheoven

door frequently causes heat loss which may affect

cooking results _{ndincrease cooking time.

6. Turn the thermostat knob to OFF and remove the food
from the oven.

OVEN USE 14

Use a reliable recipe and accurately measure fresh • A dark, dull, anodized or satin-finish metal pan
ingredients. Carefully follow directions for oven absorbsheat and producesdarker browningwith a

temperatureandcookingtime. crispercrust. Use dark pansfor pies, pie crustsor
Preheatoven if recommendedinthe recipeor package

directions.Selecting a temperature higher than the • Foroptimumbakingresults,bakecookiesandbiscuits
desiredtemperaturewillnotpreheattheovenanyfaster, ona flat cookiesheet. Ifthe panhas sides,suchas a

Infact,thismayhavea negativeeffectonbakingresults, jellyrollpan,browningmaynotbe even.

Use the correct rack position. Bakingresultsmay be • Ifusingheat-proof glassware, ordark panssuch as
affectedifthe wrongrackpositionisused.For optimum Baker's Secret or Wilton reduce the oven

results,bakefoodson onerack. Select a rack position temperature by 25°F except when baking pies or
thatlocatesthefoodinthecenteroftheoven.Ifbakingon bread.Use the same bakingtimeas calledfor inthe

tworacks,selectrackpositions#2 and4, #1 and4 or#2 recipe.
and5.

• Topbrowningmay be darkerif foodislocatedtoward optimumbakingresults.Improperplacementof pansin
thetop ofthe oven. the oven will blockair flow and may resultin uneven

• Bottombrowning may be darker if food is located browning. For optimumbrowning and even cooking
towardthebottomofthe oven. results:

• Whenusingtwo racksforbaking,allowenoughspace one cookiesheet, one 13x9x2-inch cake panor two

betweenthe racksforproperaircirculation.Browning 9-inch roundcakepans onone rack.

and cooking resultswill be affected if air flow is

blocked. • Staggerpanswhenbakingontwo rackssoonepan is

bread.

Allow hot air to flow freely through the oven for

• Do notcrowdarackwithpans.Neverplacemorethan

notdirectlyoveranotherpan.

Cookware material playsan importantpart in baking • AIIowonetotwoinchesbetweenthepanandtheoven
results.Alwaysusethe typeandsizeofpancalledforin walls.

the recipe. Cookingtimes or cookingresultsmay be

affectedifthe wrongsize isused. Check the cooking progress at the minimum time

• A shiny metal pan reflectsheatawayfromthefood. recommended in the recipe. If necessary, continue
Thistypeofpanproduceslighterbrowninganda softer

crust.Useshinypansforbakingcakes orcookies, doorisopenedtoofrequently,heatwillescapefromthe

checkingat intervalsuntil the food isdone. If the oven
oven; thiscan affectbaking resultsandwastesenergy.

If you add additional ingredients or alter the recipe,
expect cooking times to increase or decrease slightly.

15

PROBLEm= : ..... CAUSE •

Cakesare uneven. • Pans too close ortouching each other or oven walls. * Batter uneven inpans.

• Temperatureset too low orbaking timetOOshort. • Ovennot level.• Undermixing. • Toe
much liquid.

Cake high inmiddle.. • Temperaturesettoo hgh_J,Ba_ingtime toelong,, Overmlxmg,0Toomuchflour!, pans

...... touching each other0r oven Walls. Ihcorrect tackposition. ......

Cake falls. • Toomuch shorteningor sugar. • Too muchor too little liquid.• Temperatureset too low.

• Old or too little baking powder. • Pantoo small. • Oven door openedfrequently. • Added

incorrecttype of oil to cake mix. • Added additionalingredientsto cake mix or recipe.

= = =

_n_Sbro_)aw_eS,ven_ is_ =

Cakes, cookies, biscuits • Oven net preheated. • Pans touching each other or oven walls. • Incorrect rack position.

toobrown on bottom. • Incorrectuse ofaluminumfoil.• Placed 2 cookiesheets onone rack. • Used glass, dark,

stained warped or dullfinish metal pans. (Use a shiny cookie sheet.)
Follow cookware manufacturer's instructionsfor oven temperature. Glassware and dark

cookware such as Ecko's Baker's Secret mayrequire lowering the oventemperature by
25°E

Excessiveshrinkage. • Too little leavening. • Overmixing. • Pan too large. • Temperaturesettoo high.• Baking

time too long. • Pans too close to each other or oven walls.

Cakes have funnels. • Notenough shortening.• Toomuchbaking powder.• Overmixingor attoo higha speed.

• Temperatureset too high.

Pie crust edges too • Temperaturesettoo high. ° Panstouchingeach otheror ovenwalls. • Edges ofcrust too
brown, thin; shield with foil.

_'SQmefr_ten.':piessh0_i.d_ p!a_d on d}rectionsL '.

, Pies havesoakedcrust. • Temperaturetoo low at start of baking. ° Fillingtoo juicy. ° Used shinymeta;'Pansi_

OVEN USE 16

Roasting is the method for cooking large, tender cuts of meat thus allowing better heat circulation for even cooking. As the

uncovered, without adding moisture, fat on top of the roast melts, the meat is basted naturally,

eliminating the need for additional basting.

Roasting Tips

Most meats are roasted at 325°F. It is not necessary to and the desired doneness. For more accurate results, use

preheat the oven. Place the roasting pan on either of the two a meat thermometer. Insert it So the tip is in the center of the
lowest rack positions, thickest part of the meat. It should not touch fat or bone.

Use tender cuts of meat weighing three pounds or more. Remove the roast from the oven when the thermometer
Some good choices are: Beef rib, ribeye, top round, high registers the desired temperature.

quality tip and rump roast, pork loin roast, leg of lamb, veal
shoulder roast and cured or smoked hams.

Season meat, if desired, either before or after roasting. Rub USDAs Meat & Poultry Hotline at 1-800-535-4555. For
into the surface of the roast if added before cooking, cooking information wrJteto the National Live Stock and

Place the meat fat-side-up on a rack in a shallow roasting Illinois 60611.
pan. Placing the meat on a rack holds it out of the drippings,

The cooking time is determined by the Weight of the meat

NOTE,: For more information about food safety, call ]

Meat Board, 444 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago,|

J

Approximate Oven Approximate*

Weight Temperature Internal Roasting Time

Cut of Meat (pounds) in °F Temperature (min. per lb.)

Beef

Rib Roast (cut-side-down) 4to 8 325°F 160°F (medium) 30-35
Rib Eye Roast 4 to 6 350°F 160°F(medium) 30-35

LoinTenderloinRoast 2 to 3 400°F 140°F (rare) 20-25

TopSirloinRoast 3 to 6 325°F 140°F (rare) 25-30

160°F (medium) 30-35

Pork,Fresh

ShoulderBlade Roast, (boneless) 4 to 6 325°F 160°F 35-45
Shoulder BladeRoast 4 to 6 325°F 160°F 30-40

Loin Bladeor Sirloin Roast 3 to 4 325°F 160°F 35-40
Boneless Pork Loin 6 to 8 325°F 160°F 25-35

Pork,Smoked

Ham, Half (fullycooked)** 5 to 7 325°F 140°F 25-35
Ham, Half (cook-before-eating) 5 to 7 325°F 140°F 35-45

Poultry

Turkey, unstuffed*** 12 to 16 325°F 180°-185°F 18-20

Turkey,Breast 3 to 8 325°F 180°F 30-40
Chicken, Fryer 2 1/2to 3 1/2 350-375 ° 180°F 20-24
Chicken, Roaster 4 to 6 350-375°F 180°F 20-25

16to 20 325°F 180°-185°F 16-18

20 to 24 325°F 180°-185°F 14-16

Lamb

Leg (boneless) 2 to 3 325°F 160°F 35-40
Whole Leg 5 to 7 325°F 160°F 30-35

* Cookingtimes are approximate and may varydepending on theshape of the roast.A meat thermometeris themost accurate way

to determine doneness.

** Add waterand follow package directions.

*** Stuffed turkey requiresadditional roasting time. Shield legs and breast with foil to prevent overbrowningand drying of skin.

t 70°F 40-45

17 OVEN USE

The Automatic Oven Cooking feature is used to turn the TO set oven:

ovenon andoffat a presettimeofday.Thisfeaturecan be
usedto: 1. Placefoodinthe oven.

• Turnthe ovenon immediately(immediate start). 2. Press the COOK TIME pad.

• Delaythe startof cooking(delay start).. • The wordsSET COOK TIME willflash inthe display.

The feature can be used witheither oven cookingor the
self-cleaningovenfeature.See page22for instructionson 3. Pressthe• or • padto enterthe cookingtime.

delayingthe startof a clean cycle. 4. Pressthe OVEN TEMP pad.
The clockmustbefunctioningandsetatthe correcttime of

day for the AutomaticOven Cookingfeature to operate
properly. 5. Pressthe• or• padtoenterthe oventemperature.

IMPORTANT The ovenwill immediatelyturnon. The wordsTIMED BAKE

• Highly perishablefoods such as dairy products, ON will appear in the displayand the displaywill begin

pork, poultry, seafood, or stuffing are not countingdownthe cookingtime.
recommendedforDelayStart cooking, At the end of the preset cooking time, the oven will

• If cookingmorethan onefood, selectfoodsthat automaticallyturn offand END willappear in the display.
cookfor the same lengthof time andat thesame

oven temperature, theoven.

TO recall the preset cook time or stop time, pressthe timeof daywillreappearinthe displaywhenthe CANCEL
correspondingpad. pad is pressed.Removethe foodfromtheoven.

• The wordsBAKEand000° willappearin thedisplay.

Continuousbeepswill remindyouto removethefoodfrom

Pressthe CANCEL pad to cancelthe beeps. The current

TOcancel theAutomaticOvenCookingoperation,pressthe
CANCELpad. Example For Immediate Start

At the end of the AutomaticOven Cooking operation,the Food is to cook for one hour and thirty minutes (1:30) at
oven will automatically turn off and continuous beeps will 375°1='

sound to remind you to remove food from the oven. Press 1. Press the COOK TIME pad.

the CANCELpad to cancel the beeps.
Thisfeature will onlydelay cooking up to eleven hours and 2: Pressthe • pad until 1:30 (one hour and thirty minutes)

fifty five minutes(11:55). is displayed.

Ifyou delay more than 30 secondsbetweenpressing a pad 3. Press the OVEN TEMP pad.

and the • or • pad, thedisplay will either:

• Returnto the previoussetting.

• Beepandflashtoindicatethe next entry, offat the presettime. PresstheCANCEL padtocancelthe

• Returntothecurrenttimeofdayandcanceltheoperation, beeps.

4. Press the • paduntil375° is displayed.
The ovenwillturnonimmediatelyandwillautomaticallyturn

OVEI USE 18

To set oven: At the preset time,the oven willautomaticallyturn on and

1. Placefood inthe oven. TIMED BAKEON willappearinthe display.Thedisplaywill

2. PresstheCOOK TIME pad.

• The wordsSET COOKTIME willflashinthe display, automaticallyturn offand END will appear in the display.

3. Pressthe• or• padtoenterthe cookingtime. the oven.

• The cookingtime will be displayed in hours and PresstheCANCELpadtocancelthebeepsandremovethe
minutes, foodfromtheoven.Thecurrenttimeofdaywillappearinthe

4. Pressthe STOP TIME orOVEN STOP pad. displaywhen the CANCELpad is pressed.

• The wordsSET STOP TIME willflash inthe display.

5. PresstheAor•padtoenterthetimeyou wishtheoven Food is to cook for one hourand thirty minutes(1:30) at

toturnoff.

6. PresstheOVEN TEMP pad.

• The wordsBAKEand000°willappearin thedisplay.

7. Pressthe• or• padtoenterthe oventemperature, isdisplayed.

begincountingdownthecookingtime.

At the end of the preset cooking time, the oven will

Continuousbeepswillremindyouto removethefoodfrom

Example For Delay Start

375°F.Youwishthe foodto be cookedby 6:00.

1. Pressthe COOK TIME pad.

2. Pressthe• pad until1:30 (one hourandthirtyminutes)

8. Pressthe CLOCKpad and the currenttime of day will 3. Pressthe STOPTIME orOVEN STOP pad.

reappearinthedisplay.

• DELAYBAKEwillappearinthe displaytoindicatethat 4. Pressthe• pad until6:00 isdisplayed.
theoven issetfora delaystart cookingoperation. 5. Pressthe OVEN TEMP pad.

I ThecontrolwillautomaticallydeterminewhentoturnonI

the ovenbasedon theCOOK TIME andSTOP TIME orI 6. Pressthe • paduntil375° isdisplayed.
OVEN STOP time.youset. Itis NOT necessarytoset aI

start time. I The ovenwill automaticallyturn on and offat the preset

times.Pressthe CANCEL padto cancelthe beeps.

19 OVEN USE

Broiling is a method of cooking tender meats by direct heat. TO set oven to broil:
The cooking time isdetermined by the distance between the 1. Press the BROIL pad.

meat and the broil element, the desired degree of doneness 000 °and BROIL indicator words will appear inthe display.
and the thickness of the meat. 2. Press the • pad to select HI for normal broiling or press

the • pad to select Lo for low temperature broiling.

Broiling Tips 3. For optimum browning results, remove the broiler pan

Broiling requires the use of the broiler pan and insert. The and preheat the broil element for 3 minutes.
broiler insert must be in place to allow fat and liquid to drain to 4. Broil with the oven door opened to the broil stop position
the pan below to prevent spatters, smoke and flare-ups. (opened about 6-inches). Turn meat once about halfway

Improper use may cause grease fires, through cooking. Check for doneness by cutting a slit in
For easier clean up, line the broiler pan with foil and spray the meat near the center for desired color.

the insert with a non-stick vegetable spray. Do not cover the 5. At the end of cooking, remove the broiler pan and press
broiler insert with aluminum foil as this prevents fat from the CANCEL pad to Cancel the broil operation. The

draining into pan below, current time of day will reappear in the display.
Trim excess fat and slash remaining fat to help keep meat Use HI BROIL for most broil operations. Select Lo BROIL

from curling and to reduce smoking and spattering. Season when broiling longer cooking foods such as poultry. The

meat after cooking, lower temperature allows food to Cook to the well done stage
Place oven rack in the correct rack position when oven is without excessive browning. Cooking time will increase if Lo

cool. For darker browning, place meat closer to the broil BROIL is selected.
element. Placemeatfurtherdownlfyouwishmeattobewell Broil times will increase if oven is installed on a 208-volt

done or if excessive smoking or flaring occurs, circuit.
See Care and Cleaning Chart on page 23 for instructions on

cleaning the broiler pan and insert.

BACON #4 Wel( Done 6 to 10
BEEF STEAKS

1-inch thick #4 Medium 15to 18

#4 Well Done 19 to 23

CHICKEN LO BROIL

Pieces #3 or #4 Well Done 30 to 45

FISH

Fillets #4 Flaky 8 to 12
Steaks, 1-inch thick ,, #4. ,, , ,,Flaky, 10 to 15

GROUND BEEFPA'I-I'IES

3/4-inch thick #4 Well Done 15 to 18

HAM SLICE, precooked

1/2-inch thick #4 Warm 8 to 12

PORK CHOPS

1-inchthick #4 WellDone 22 to 26

* Thetop rackpositionis position#5.

** Broilingtimesareapproximateandmay varydependingonthe meat.

CONTINUOUS CLEANING OVEN 20

CHATEAU RANGE CONVENTIONAL UPPER OVEN ONLY

The upper oven door liner is porcelain enamel. For I varnish-likestainsthat formfromthese spilloversclogthe
cleaninginstructions,refertothe cleaningchartonpage poresandpreventthe specialfinishfrombeingexposedto

24. the hot oven air. This greatly reduces the cleaningeffectivenessofthefinish.

WHAT IS THECONTINUOUS CLEANING OVEN? Thesecrustyor,Jarnish-likestainsmusteitherbe removed
Thefinishofthe ContinuousCleaningOvenis identifiedby or brokenup beforecleaningcan effectivelytake place.

its darkgray color, and rough,poroustexture.The rough
texture preventsgrease spattersfromforming beadswhich TO MANUALLYCLEAN HEAVYSPILLOVERS

runclownthe wallsleavingunsightlystreaks.Rather,the Brushoffheavysoilwitha nylonbrushor plasticpad. DO
roughtextureabsorbsspattersand allowsthemto spread, NOTUSE papertowels,clothsorspongesfortheovenwalls
thusexposinga largerareatothehotovenair.Thecatalyst, areporousandparticlesofthese materialswillruboffonthe
whenexposedto heat,speedsthe oxidationofsoil. walls.Rinsearea withclearwateronly.

Cleaningactionautomaticallybeginswhenevertheovenis
turnedonforbakingorroasting.TheovenMUSTbe"on"for HINTS

cleaningtotakeplace.Nocleaningwilloccurwhentheoven Brittlecrustsorstainscanbe loosenedbyGENTLYtapping

isoff.The specialcatalyticfinishmustbe exposedto hot

ovenair beforesoilwillbeginto graduallyreduceinsize. soilthatflakesoff.Varnishtype stainsusuallyneed to be

FACTORSAFFECTING LENGTHOF CLEANINGTIME Remainingsoil will graduallyreducewith continuedoven

The higherthe oventemperature,the faster the cleaning

action.The lengthof cleaningtime will depend on these DO NOT USE ANY TYPE OF OVEN CLEANER,

factors:Typeofsoil,amountorsizeofsoil,oventemperature POWDERED CLEANSERS, SOAP, DETERGENT OR

andlengthoftimeovenisin use. Time mayvaryfroma few PASTE ON ANY CONTINUOUS CLEANING SURFACE.

minutestoseveralhours.Soildepositedattheendofa cycle ALSO,DO NOTUSEANYABRASIVE MATERIALS,STEEL
maystillbevisible.Thiswillusuallyfadewithcontinuedoven WOOL, SHARP INSTRUMENTS OR SCRAPERS FOR

useuntilthesoil graduallydisappearsor canbe wipedup THEY WILL DAMAGETHE FINISH.
manually.The oven will appear presentablyclean, even

thoughsome spatters maybe present, holdfood. A cookiesheet or piece of aluminum foil, just a
MANUALLYCLEANING HEAVYSPILLOVERS belowthe rackholdingthe utensiltocatch spills.

stainwitha woodenorplasticutensil.Brushawayanyloose

softenedwith a small amount of water or damp cloth.
useat normalbakingtemperatures.

Avoidspilloversby usingutensilsthatare largeenoughto
little largerthan the pan, can be placed on the rack directly

The specialfinishwill clean most spatters duringnormal Over a period of time, wear marks may appear on the
oven use unlessthere is a heavy buildupof soil. Heavy embossedrack supports.This is normaland resultsfrom

spilloverssuchas pieor casseroleboiloverswill notclean slidingthe racksinandoutof the oven.Wear markswillnot
effectively without some manual help. The crusty or affectthecleaningactionof the oven.

21 SELF-( :LEAN OVEN

On Canadian modelsonly: The Smoothtop Cooktop will
not operateduring a clean cycle. This is normal.

The self-clean oven uses temperatures above normal
cookingtemperatures to automaticallycleanthe entireoven temperatures.

Whenthe dooris lockedand theCLEAN pad ispressed, the
oven will automatically begin to heat to cleaning

interior. 1 Onslide,in, drop-in and Chateau ranges:Afan willauto-

CAUTION: It is normal for parts of the range to becomel
hot during a cleancycle_Therefore, during a clean cycle, matca lyturn off after thec eancyc e when the oven has/

matically

turn

on

during

the

self-clean

cycle

and

willauto-

J

andaV°dwindow.tOuchingthe cooktop, oven vent area, oven door cooled,

As the oven reaches cleaning temperatures, the LOCK
It isbettertoclean the ovenregularly ratherthan towaituntil indicatorwill appear in the displayto showthat an internal
there isa heavy build-up of soil inthe oven. lock mechanism has engaged.At this point, the oven door

Turnofftheoven light beforeaclean cycle, ifthe ovenlight is
left onl the light bulb will burnOutduring the clean cycle. To prevent damage to the door and lock lever, do notforce

1. Removeoven racks and closeoven door. odor may be detected_This is normal and will lessen or

2. Lockovendoor. disappearwithuse. If the oven is heavilysoiled, or if the

3. PressCLEAN pad. broilerpanwas accidentlyleftinthe oven,smokeand odor

4. Pressthe • or • pad to select cleaningtime.

• Lightsoil - 2 hours As the ovenheats and cools,you may hear soundsofmetal

• Average soil - 3 hours partsexpandingand contracting.This isnormal and willnot

• Heavysoil- 4 hours damage yourappliance.

Remove broiler pan, all pans and the oven racks from the

oven. The recks will discolor and may not slide easily About one hour afterthe endof the cleancycle, the internal
after a clean cycle, lockwill disengageand the LOCK indicatorwillturn off.At

Cleanovenframe,doorframeandaroundtheovenventwith doorlockleverto the left orunlockedpositionand openthe

a non-abrasive cleaning agent such as Bon Ami or door.The ovenmay stillbe hot.
detergent and water. These areas are not exposed to

cleaningtemperaturesandshouldbecleanedtopreventsoil Somesoilmayleavealightgray,powderyashwhichcanbe
frombak(ngon duringthe cleancycle, removedwith a damp cloth. If soil remains, it indicatesthat

Wipeupexcessgrease orspilloversfromthe oven bottomto removed during the next cleancycle.
prevent excessive smoking and flare-ups during the clean

cycle. If the oven racks were left in the oven and do not slide
Wipe upsugary spilloversandacidspillovers suchas lemon supportswith asmall amount ofvegetableoil torestore ease -

juice, tomato sauce or milk-based sauces. Porcelain of movement.
enamelisacid resistant, notacid proof.The porcelainfinish

may discolorif acid spills are not wiped up immediately. Clean around the oven vent opening at the rear of the

Do not use oven¢leaflers onthe self-clean oven finishor clean cycle. Use detergent and water and a cloth or
aroundany partoftheovenastheywilldamagethefinishor non-abrasive pad.

can notbe unlockedandopened.

the door open whenthe LOCK indicator isdisplayed,,

The first few times the oven is cleaned, some smoke and

mayoccur.

thispoint,the doorcanbe unlockedandopened.Movethe

the clean cycle was not long enough. The soil will be

smoothlyafter aclean cycle,wipe racksand embossedrack

cooktopifthere isa depositfrom thefumesvented duringthe

parts. Fine,hair-like linesmay appearinthe oven interiororoven
Topreventdamage,do notcleanor rubthe gasket around door.This isa normalconditionresultingfromheating and

the ovendoor.The gasketisdesignedtosealinheatduring coolingof the porcelainfinish.These linesdo notaffectthe
the clean cycle, performanceofthe oven.

SELF-CLEAN OVEN 22

To set oven for a self-clean cycle: Todelay the start of a clean cycle:

1, Removethe oven racksandclosethe door. 1, Removethe oven racksandclosethe door.

2. Move thedoor lock lever to the rightuntilit rests in the 2. Move the doorlocklever to the rightor locked position.
lockedposition. 3, PressCLEAN pad.

3. Pressthe CLEAN pad. 4. Pressthe • or• padtoselectthe cleaningtime.

• "door"willappearinthe displayandbeepswillsound
ifthedooris notlocked. 5. PressSTOPTIME orOVEN STOPpadand pressthe•

or• padto selectthetime ofdayyouwishthe ovento

• 3 HR:00 willappear in the displayand SET CLEAN turn off.The stoptimeandCLEAN DELAYSTOPTIME
TIME will flash inthe display, willappearinthe display.

• After a few secondsdelay, the oven and fan will 6. Press theCLOCK pad and the currenttime of day will
automaticallyturn on. CLEAN TIME and ON will reappearinthe display.CLEAN DELAYwillremaininthe

remaininthe display, displayto showthatthe ovenis set for a delayedclean

4. The ovenwillautomaticallycleanfor3 hours.Or,select2

hoursforlightsoilupto4hoursforheavysoilbypressing 7. At the end of the clean cycle, continuous beeps will

the • or • pad. sound. Pressthe CANCEL pad to cancel the beeps.

5. Pressthe CLOCK pad and the current time of day will
reappearinthe display.CLEANandONwill remaininthe

displayto showthatthe ovenis in a clean cycle. To cancel clean cycle:

IfthedoorisnOtlockedorthecleanflmeisnotenteredwithin 1, Pressthe CANCEL pad.

operation.

30 secondsof pressingthe CLEAN pad, the programwill 2. IftheLOCKindicatorisdisplayed, allowtheoventocool
automaticallybecancelled, foruptoonehour.OncetheLOCKindicatorturnsoff,the

About one hour after the clean cycle ends, the LOCK doorcan be unlockedand opened.

indicatorwillturnoffand theovendoorcan be unlockedand If the LOCK indicatorisnotdisplayed,theovendoorcan

opened, be unlocked and opened.

The Ovendoor and door lock lever will be damaged if the

ovendoor isforced to open whenthe LOCKindicatorisstill
displayed.

23 CARE AND CLEANING CHART

Becauseof the manynewcleaning productsintroduced in Mildly Abrasive Powder or Liquid Cleansers - Ajax,

the marketplaceeach year, it is not possible to list all BarkeepersFriend,Cameo,Comet,SoftScrub.(Note:Ifthe

productsthat can besafely usedto cleanthis appliance, cleaner is recommended for use on plastic, glass, or

porcelain finishes, it can be used on the same appliance

ALWAYS READ THE MANUFACTURER'S finish.)
INSTRUCTIONSto besure the cleaner can besafely used

on this appliance. Also, read and carefully follow the Non-Abrasive orScratchless Plastic orNylon Scouring
manufacturer'sdirectionswhen usinganycleaning product. Pads or Sponges - Chore Boy Plastic Cleaning Puff,

To determine if a cleaning product is safe, test a small Scrunge Scrub Sponges, or Scotch-Brite No Scratch,
inconspicuousarea using a very lightpressure to see ifthe Cookware or Kitchen Sponge.
surfacemayscratchor discolor.This isparticularlyimportant

for porcelainenamel, metal,plasticorhighly polished,shiny, Abrasive Scouring Pads- S.O.S., BrilloSteelWoolSoap,

orpainted surfaces. Scotch-Brite Wool SoapPads.
Thefollowing brands may help youto make an appropriate (Brandnames for the above cleaningproductsare registered

selection: trademarks of the respective manufacturers.)

Glass Cleaners - Ben Ami, Cinch, Glass Plus, Windex.

Be sure appliance is off and all parts are cool before

Dishwashing Liquid Detergents - Dawn,Dove,Ivory,Joy. handlingorcleaningtoavoiddamage andpossibleburns.

Mild LiquidSpray Cleaners - Fantastik,Formula409. Ifa part is removed,be sureit is correctlyreplaced.

To prevent staining or discoloration, clean cooktop

Non-Abrasive Cleaners - Ben Ami, pasteofbakingsoda after each use.

andwater.

Baked Enamel: • Detergentand water Use adrypaper towelorclothto wipeup spills, especiallyacidspills,as soon as they

• Sidepanels • Mi_dliquidc_eaner occur.This isespeciallyimportantfor white surfaces.Whensurfaceiscool, washwith

• Storagedrawer • Glass cleaner detergent and water. Do not use abrasive or harsh cleaningliquids and powdersor

• Oven door ovencleaners.These will scratchand permanentlydamage thefinish. Drywith asoft

• Backguard cloth. Onamoethtop ceokteps, clean vent opening area after each ovenuse.
Broiler Pan and • Detergentandwater Pretreatthebroilerpanand insertwith a non-stick vegetable coatingsuchas Pareor

insert • Plasticor soap-filled scouringpad Mazola to make cleaning easier.

• Dishwasher Removefromovenafter usa. Coolthen peuroffgrease. Place soapyclothover insert

ControlKnobs • Detergentand water Forease of cleaning,turn offknob and removeby pullingforward. Wash,rinse, and

• Mild liquidsprays dry. Donotuseabrasive ¢laaningagents asthey may scratchthe finish and remove

• Glass cleaners the markings.Turnon eachelement tobe sure knobs have beencorrectlyreplaced.

Drip Bowls,Chrome

• Brownfood stains • Detergentand water I Aftereach usa,wash, rinseand dry toprevent difficultsoils.Ifheavily soiled, gently
. Plasticscoudngpads I scrubwith pfas(toscouring pad, If soil isallowed to burn on, it may be impoesibreto

• Mild abrasive cleaners remove.

andpan;let soak to loosensoil.Wash in warm soapywater. Usesoapfilled scouring
padtoremovestubborn soil.Broilerpan and insert can becleaned inthe dishwasher.

DOnot cover with aluminum foil.

• Bluegold heat • FlltzMeta_Po_ish These stains arecaused by overheating, and normal_yoccur over a periodof time.

stains (Followpackagedirections) Theyare usuallypermanent.To minimize:

1. Avoidexcessive useof the highheat setting.Uea HIGHonlytostart cooking,then
lower the setting tp finish cooking,

2, Usefiet bottom pans that do not extend more than two inches from the surface

element.

Anon-abrasive metal polishsuch as Flitzmay beused to helpremove stains. FIItzis

availablein manyautomotive supplyand hardware stores.

CARE AND CLEANING CHART 24

Drip Bowls, • Detergentand water After eachuse, wash,rinse anddrytopreventdifficultsoils.Tocleanby hand,soakin
Porcelain • Mildabrasivecleaners hotsudsywater,then usemildabrasivecleanerand plasticscouringpad.

Elements, Elementsareserf-cleaning.Soilwillburnoffaselementsareused.Do notsprayoven
Oven end Coil cleaner on elements, electricalhook up or connection.Do not immerse coil-type

Glass • Detergentandwater To prevent stainingof the ovenwindow,avoid usingexcessiveamountsof water

• Oven window • Glasscleaner whichmay seep underor behindglass. Wash withdetergentand water. Remove

Metal Finishes • Detergentand water Donot use ovencleaneror abrasiveagents,astheywilldamagethe finish.Remove

• Trim • Glasscleaner stubbornsoilwithdetergentand water.Polishwitha softcloth.

• Plasticscouringpads DOnotcover with aluminum foil.

• Dishwasher

surfaceelementsinwater.

stubbornsoilwithpasteofbakingsodaandwater.Donotuseabrasivematerialssuch
as scouringpads,steelwoolorpowderedcleaningagents.Theywilldamageglass.

Rinsewithclearwaterand dry.

Oven Interior • Followinstructionsonpage 20 for Wipe upall spillsimmediatelywitha dry cloth - especiallyacid spills(.milk,fruits,

Oven Racks • Detergentandwater Cleanwithsoapywater.Removestubbornsoilwithcleansingpowderorsoapfilled

PlasticFinishes • Soapandwater Whensurface iscool,cleanwithsoapandwater;rinse,anddry.Use aglasscleaner

• Doorhandles • Non-abrasive plasticpad orsponge and a soft cloth.NOTE: Neveruse oven cleaners,abrasive or caustic liquid or

• Backguardtrim • Glasscleaner }owderedcleanserson plasticfinishes.These cleaningagentswillscratchormarr

• Knobs finish.NOTE:Topreventstainingordiscoloration,wipeupfat,greaseoracid(tomato,

• Endcaps lemon,vinegar,milk,fruitjuice,marinade)immediatelywitha drypapertowelorcloth.

Porcelain Enamel • Detergentand water Porcelainenamel is glass fused on metal and may crack or chipwith misuse.

• Cooktop,coil • Pasteof bakingsodaand water Porcelainenamet is acidresistant,not acid proof.All spillovers,especiallyacidicor
elements • Non-abrasiveplastic pad or sugarspillovers,shouldbe wipedup immediatelywitha drycloth. Thisis especially

• Cooktoptrim, sponge importantaroundthe vent opening for smoothtop cooktopmodels. Surface may
smoothtop discolorordullJfsoil,especiallyacidicsoil,isnotremoved.Neverwipeoffa warm or

• Door lineron Chateau hotsurfacewitha dampuloth.Thismaycause crackingandchipping.Neveruseoven
upperoven cleaners,abrasiveor causticcleanngaganLsonexteriorfinishofrangeorintheSelf-

Smoothtop Cooktop

• Lighttomoderate • CooktopCleaningCreme Wait untilcooktophas cooledbeforecleaning.Gently applycleaningagent witha
soil • Detergentandwater non-abrasiveplasticbrush,nylonorplasticpad,papertowelor cleancloth.Rinse

• Heavysoilorbrown/ • CooktopCleaningCreme Gentlyscrubwithcleaningcreme and cleanclothor papertowel. Reapplycleaner.

graystainsfrom Coverwithdamppapertowelstokeepcleanermoist.Letstandfor30to 45 minutes.
hardwaterormetal Scrubtoremoveremainingstain.Rinseanddry.

marks

theContinuousCleanOven. tomato,etc.). Neverwipea warm orhot surfacewitha dampclothas crackingand

• FolFowinstructionson pages21-22 chippingmay result.
forSelf-Cleaning Oven.

• Plasticscouringpad scouringpad. Rinse and dry.Rackswill permanentlydiscolorand may not slide

• Cleansingpowders smoothlyif leftinthe ovenduringaserf-clean operation.If this occurs,wipethe rack

• Soap-filledscouringpads andembossedracksupportswitha small amountofvegetableoilto restoreeaseof

• Pasteofbakingsodaand water thoroughlyand completelydry.

movement,then wipe offexcessoil.

cleanor ContinuousCleanOven.

• Burned-onor crusty • Single-edgesafety razor blade Hold razor blade scraper at 30° angle and very carefully scrape off soil. Clean
soils or residue = Cooktop CleaningCreme remainingsoil with cleaning creme.

• Sugar, plastic, • Single-edge safety razor blade Immediatelyturn element to LOW and scrapefrom hot surface to a cool area. Then

aluminumfoil heldwith a potholderor awooden turn element OFF and cool. Clean residue with razor blade scraper and cleaning

handledstainless steel spatula creme.

NOTE: Callan authorized servicer ifthe smoothtopshould crack, break or if metal or
aluminum foil should melt on the cooktop.

25 MAINTENANCE

Before replacing the light bulb or fluorescent tube,
DISCONNECTPOWER TO RANGE. Be sure the bulb is I

cool. Donot toucha hot bulbwith a damp cloth asthe bulb On conventional upperoven:Toturn onlight, press buttonmarked "BACK PANEL"which is located at the base of the

I maybreak. I controlpanel.

On microwave oven model: To turn on light, press "ON"

pad located at base of microwavecontrol panel.

Toturnon ¢ooktop light: Pressandholdrockerswitchuntil
the lightturnson. The ovenlightswitchis locatedonthe To replace fluorescent panel light: Besure bulbis cool.
backguard. Removethreescrewsholdingtrimpiecealongtop edge of

glassOR twoscrewsholdingtrimpiecealongsideedgeof

Toreplace cooktop light: Besurebulbiscool.Graspthe glass.Supportglasswhileremovingscrewssoglasswillnot
toptrimofthe backguardwithyourthumbsunderthe front fallforward.Removebulbandreplace.Reconnectpowerto

edge and pull outwardwhile liftingto release trim from range,checklightoperationpriorto replacingglass panel
catchesateach end. andreset the clock.

On microwave oven model: Refer tO the separate
microwaveoven use and care booklet for instructionson

removingthecooktoplightbulb.

Remove fluorescent tube and replace with an 18 watt
fluorescent tube. Snap top trim back into place and
reconnect powerto range. Resetthe clock.

Toturn onoven light:Pushtherockerswitchlocatedonthe On conventional oven only: Toturnonovenlight,pushin

backguardor onthecontrolpanel, button,locatedat baseofcontrolpanel.

To replace oven light: Be sure bulbis cool, Use a dry

potholder,to prevent possibleharm to hands, and very On microwave oven: Oven lightturnson wheneverthe
carefullyunscrewbulbcoverand bulb. door is opened or when the oven is in a cookor defrost

..... Use a drypotholderandverycarefullyremovebulb.Replace

_'_jg _ _ Toreplaceconventionalovenlight:Besurebulbiscool.

Replacewitha 40 wattappliancebulb:Replacebulbcover microwaveoven use and care bookletfor instructionson

and reconnectpowerto range.Resetthe clock, removingthe oven lightbulb.

operation.

witha 40 wattAPPLIANCEbulb.Reconnectpowertorange
and resetthe clock.

On microwave oven model: Refer to the separate

MPLINTENANCE 26

To remove lift-off door: When cool,open the door tothe
"stop"position(openedabout6 inches)andgraspthe door

To prevent stainingor discoloration,clean cooktopafter at eachside. Donotusethedoorhandletoliftthedoor.Lift
eachuse.Wipeacidorsugarstainsas soonasthe cooktop up evenlyuntilthedoorclearsthe hingearms.

has cooled as these stains may discolor or etch the

Freestandingrangeswith acoilelement cooktop willfeature
a lift-up cooktop.

Cooktops on the following models do not lift up:
Smoothtop cooktops, slide-in or drop-in ranges and
rangesfor Canada.

porcelain. /_

Toraise the ¢ooktop: when cool, graspthe front edgeof
thecooktopandgentlyliftupuntilthetwosupportrodsatthe To replacedoor: Graspthedoorat eachside, alignslotsin

frontofthe cooktopsnap intoplace, thedoorwiththe hingearmsand slidethedoordownonto

thehingearmsuntil it is completelyseated on hinges.

not movethe door lock lever to the right or locked position
during a cooking operation. If the door is locked, the

operation will automatically be cancelled and "door" will

__ The ovendoor is locked for a self-clean operationonly.Do

To lower the top: Holdthe frontedge ofthe cooktopand
carefullypush back on each support rod to release the
notchedsupport.Thengentlylowerthetopintoplace.The

supportrods willslideintothe rangeframe. The storagedrawer at the bottomof the range is safeand

Do not placeexcessiveweight on an open oven dooror To remove: Emptydrawerthen pulldraweroutto the first

standon an open oven dooras, in some cases, it could stopposition.Liftup frontofdrawerand pulltothe second
causethe rangetotipover,breakthedooror causeserious stop position.Grasp sides and lift up and out to remove

injuryto the user. drawer.

appearinthe display.Ifthe oven ishotenoughtoengagethe
internallock,the ovendoor willnot open. Allow the ovento

coolfor upto an hour,thenunlockandopenthe door.

convenientfor storingmetaland glasscookware.DONOT

storeplastic,paperware,foodorflammablematerialinthis
drawer.Removedrawertoclean under range.

When openingthe oven door,allow steam and hotair to To replace: Fit theendsof the drawerglidesontotherails.
escape before reaching in ovento check, add or remove Liftupdrawerfrontandgently pushin tofirststopposition.
food. Lift up drawer again and continueto slide drawer to the

closed'position.

Do not attempt to open or close door until the door is
completelyseated on the hinge .arms. Never turn on the

oven unlessdoor isproperlyin place.When baking,be sure
thedoor scompletely closed. Bakingresultswill beaffected

CAUTION: Hinge arms are spring mounted and will

l range must be level.
J slam shut against the range if accidentlyhit. Never Levelinglegsare locatedoneach corner at the base of, _.-

J place hand or fingers between the hinges and the the range. Level by turning , I

front oven frame. Youcouldbe injuredifhingesnaps the legs. To prevent range

ifthedoorisnotsecurelyclosed. S°me floors are notlevel" _lFor proper baking, your

I back. from accidently tipping,

range should be secured to the floor by sliding a rear
levelinglegintotheanti-tip bracketsuppliedwiththerange.

27 SERVI( ,E INF()RMATION

Your appliance is equipped with self-diagnostic software If you have carefully followed the recipe, reviewed the
which continuously monitorsthe controlto ensure safe and bakingtips inthis manualand stillfeel cooking resultsdo not

proper operation. If the software detects a questionable meet your expectations, you can adjust the oven
situation, a FAULTCODE (F plus a number) will appear in temperature, DO NOT ADJUST THE TEMPERATURE if
the display,continuous beeps may soundand as a safety only oneortwo itemsare not baking properly.

precaution,the operation will becancelled. If you think the oven should be hotter or cooler, you can
If a fault codeappears inthe displayand continuousbeeps adjust it yourself, To decide how much to change the

sound, press the CANCEL pad. Then, reprogram the thermostat, set the oven temperature 25°F higheror lower
cookingoperation. Ifthe fault code reappears in the display, than thetemperature inyour recipe, then bake.The results

call an authorized servicer. Do not use the oven until the of the "test" should give you an idea of how much to adjust
appliance has beenserviced, the thermostat.

Toadjust the thermostat:

Ifthe oven is heavilysoiled, excessivesmokeand flaring 1. Pressthe OVENTEMP pad.
mayresult ina fault code during a self-clean cycle. Ifthis 2. Press the• pad until550° is displayed.
occurs,pressthe CANCEL padand allowthe ovento cool

for an hour. 3. Press and hold the OVEN TEMP pad for several

seconds. The display will show the ambient oven
temperature forafew secondsthen 00° willappearinthe

display.

• If 00° does not appear in the display, press the
CANCEL pad and begin again.

• If the oven temperature was previously adjusted, the
change will be displayed. For example, if the

temperature was reduced by 15°, -15 ° will be
displayed.

4. Pressthe • or • padto selectthe temperature change
desired.

• The oven temperature can be increased up to 35° or
reduced by as much as 35° (-35 °) in 5° increments,

• Ifyoudelayinselecting atemperature, the programwill
automatically cancel and 00° will disappear. Begin

again ifthe Programcancels.

5. Pressthe CANCELpad andthe timeof daywill reappear
in the display. The oven will now bake at the adjusted

temperature.

there is a power interruption. This adjustment will not

affect broil or cleantemperatures.

I It is not necessary to readjust the oven temperature if

SERVICE INFORMATI()N 24

Part or all ofyour electric range does not operate Baking results differfrom previous oven

• IstherangepluglooseordJsconnectedfromtheelectrical • Oven thermostatcalibrationmay differ between old and

outlet? new oven. The newer oven thermostat may be more

accurate than the one on your previous oven. Followa

• Are any house fuses blown or circuit breakers tripped? reliablerecipeand reviewbaking informationonpages 14

• Hasthe powersupplyto the home been interrupted? to 15. Ifyou stillfeel the oven temperature is incorrect see

• Are the oven controlsproperly set?

• Was the electroniccontrolcorrectlyset? Food does not broil correctly

• Was the door left in the locked position following a • Was the control set properlyfor broiling? (See page 19.)
self-clean cycle? • Was the proper rack position used? (See page 19.)

• Is the ovenset for automatic oven cooking? • Did you allow time for the broilelement to preheat?

Surface elements fail to turn on or heat the food • Wasaluminumfoilusedonthebroilerinserf,blockingthe
properly, slitsforfat drainage?

• Is the rangepluglooseor disconnectfromthe electrical • Wasthe ovendooropenedto thebroilstopposition?

outlet?

page 27for informationon adjustingthe oventhermostat.

• Did you use the broilerpan that came with the range?

• Ifthe rangehascoilelements,aretheyproperlyplugged Oven light does not operate

intothe receptacles? • Isthe bulblooseor burnedout?

• Wereappropriateutensilsused?(See page6.) • Is the lightswitchin the On position?

• Are thesurfaceelementcontrolsproperlyset?

• Is voltageto the housereduced?

• CANADIANMODELSONLY:Thesmoothtopcooktopwill

notoperateduringa serf-cleanoperation.Thisisnormal. • Is theovenset fora delayed clean operation?

Food not bakingor cooking correctly • Was the ovenheavily soiled?

• Are theoven racksproperlyplacedforbaking? Oven door will not lock

• Haveyou usedaluminumfoilcorrectly? • Are the controlsproperlyset forthe self-clean cycle?

• Was theoven preheatedas recommended?

• Arethecontrolsproperlyset?

• Isthere 1to2 inchesofspace betweenpans andthe oven hour?
walls?

• Are the range and oven racks level?

• Was good cookware/bakeware of the propersize used?

• Was the oven vent coveredor blockedon the range
surface? • This isa faultcode. Ifa fault codeappearsinthe display

Oven will not self-clean

• Istheserf-cleancontrolsetproperly?(Seepages2t-22.)

• Is the ovendoor properlylocked?

Oven door will not unlock

• Has theself-clean cyclebeencompleted for at leastone

• Was the door correctly unlocked?

• Is the LOCK indicator word inthe display?

"F" plus a number appears in the display

• Are youusinga testedrecipefrom a reliablesource? anda continuousbeepsounds,pressthe CANCELpad.

• Have youusedaluminumfoil correctly? page27 foradditionalinformation.

If the beeps continue,call an authorizedservicer.See

29 SERVI(;E NFORMATI( IN

Do not attempt to service the appliance yourself unless address, phone number, the complete model and serial

directed to doso inthis manual. Contact the dealer who numbersof the appliance,the name and addressof the
sold you the appliance for service or call us. Our dealerfromwhomyoupurchasedtheappliance,the dateof

telephone number is found on the separate warranty purchaseanddetailsconcerningyourproblem.
sheet.

Ifyoudo notreceivesatisfactoryservice,you may contact

If your applianceshould require serviceor replacement the MajorAppliance ConsumerActionProgram by letter.
parts,contactyourdealerorauthorizedservicer.Besureto Includethe informationlistedabove.

have the model and serial numbers of the appliance MajorApplianceConsumerActionProgram
available.See the frontcoverof thismanualfor locationof 20 NorthWacker Drive

these numbers.Pleasereviewtheseparatewarrantysheet Chicago,IL 60606

thatcomeswithyourapplianceto see ifthe serviceyouare

requestingiscoveredbythe warranty. MACAP (MajorApplianceConsumerActionProgram)isan

independentagencysponsoredbythreetradeassociations

Ifyouare notsatisfiedwiththelocalresponsetoyourservice as a courtof appealsonconsumercomplaintswhichhave
requirements,writeto MaytagCustomerService, P.O.Box notbeenresolvedsatisfactorilywithinareasonableperiodof

2370, Cleveland, TN 37320-2370. Include your name, time.