Magic Chef 6898XVB Owner's Manual
Owner’s Guide
Electronic Controller & Self- Clean Oven
(Keep these instructions for future reference)
TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 1-3.......
CLOCK AND OVEN CONTROL 4...............
COIL COOKTOP 5............................
Cooktop
Surface elements
Drip bowl
SMOOTHTOP COOKTOP 6-7...................
Cooking areas 6.............................
Hot surface light
Retained heat
Cooking tips
Cookware
To protect smoothtop
Care information 7...........................
COOKTOP USE 8.............................
Control knobs
Indicator lights
Cooking tips
Cookware
Canning
Heat setting guide
OVEN USE 9-14...............................
Oven characteristics 9........................
Fan
Oven racks
Use of aluminum foil
Preheating
Door lock lever
Oven operation 10...........................
Automatic oven cooking feature 10-11..........
Baking tips 12...............................
Roasting tips
Common baking problems chart 13.............
Broiling 14..................................
MAINTENANCE 15............................
Cooktop light
Oven light
Oven door
Storage drawer
Leveling legs
SELF-CLEAN OVEN 16-17.....................
CARE AND CLEANING CHART 18..............
SERVICE INFORMATION 19-21.................
Before you call for service 19..................
Explanation of fault codes 20..................
Fuses (Canada Only)
Adjusting oven temperature
How to obtain service 21......................
WARRANTY 22...............................
8113P068-60
(12/93)
ABOUT YOUR NEW RANGE
Congratulations onyour choice ofthis range. As you use
your new range, we know you will appreciate the many
features that provide excellent performance, ease of
cleaning, convenience and dependability.
New features have dramatically changed today’s cooking appliances and the way we cook. Itis therefore very
important tounderstand howyour newelectric rangeoperates BEFORE you use it for the first time.
In this Owner’s Guide, you will find a wealth of informationregardingall aspects ofyour range. Byfollowing the
instructions carefully, you will be able to fully enjoy and
properly maintain your new range.
Should you have any questions about using your new
electric range, please write to us at this address:
MAYTAG CUSTOMER SERVICE
240 Edwards Street, S.E.
Cleveland, TN 37311
Be sure to include the model and serial numbers of your
range. For your convenience, we have provided space
belowto record this information.
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
For future reference we suggest you retain this
manual after recording the information in the
spacesprovided. Thisinformationcan befoundon
the rating data plate located on the range front
frame around the storage drawer. Open the storage drawer to see the rating plate. For drop-in
models, the rating data plate is located on the left
side of the side panel. Open the oven door tosee
theratingplate.
MODEL NUMBER:
SERIAL NUMBER:
DATE OF PURCHASE:
IMPORTANT: Retain the proof of purchase documents for warranty service.
DEALER FROM WHOM PURCHASED:
ADDRESS:
CITY:
PHONE:
AUTHORIZED SERVICE CONTRACTOR:
ADDRESS:
CITY:
PHONE:
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
The following instructions are based on
safety considerations and must be
strictly followed to eliminate the potential risks of fire, electric shock, or personal injury.
Proper installation -- Be sure your
appliance is properly installed and
grounded by a qualified technician.
Care should be given to location of
appliance -- Be sure floor covering un-
der appliance, walls adjacent to appliance, cabinetry adjacent to appliance,
and other materials adjacent to appliance can withstand prolonged heat.
This is a heavy appliance and can settle into soft floor coverings such as
cushioned vinyl. Use care when moving
range on this type of floor covering.
After appliance is installed -- B e c e r tain all packing materials are removed
from the appliance before operating the
unit. If appliance is installed near a window, take steps to prevent curtains
from blowing over sur face elements
creating a fire hazar d.
Never use your appliance for warming or heating the room.
Storage above range -- To eliminate
the hazard of reaching over hot surface
elements, cabinet storage should not
be provided directly above a unit. If provided, storage should be limited to infrequently used items that can be safely
stored in an area subjected to heat.
Temperatures may be unsafe for some
items such as volatile liquids, c leaners,
or aerosol sprays. If cabinet storage is
provided, installation of a range hood
that projects at least 5--inches beyond
the bottom of the cabinet will reduce the
hazards associated with such storage.
Wear proper apparel -- Loose--fitting
or hanging garments should never be
worn while using the appliance.
User servicing -- Do not repair or replace any part of the appliance unless
specifically recommended in the Owner’s Guide. All other servicing should
be referred to a qualified technician. Always disconnect unit or cut--off power
to unit before any serv icing.
Storage in, on or near appliance --
Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable materials, vapors and liquids
in the oven, near surface units or in the
vicinity of this or any other appliance.
The fumes can create a fire hazard or
explosion. Do not use cooktop or oven
as a storage area for food or cooking
utensils.
Use only dry potholders -- Moist or
damp potholders on hot surfaces may
result in burns from steam. Do not let
potholder touch hot heating elements.
Do not use a towel or other bulky
cloths.
Use proper pan size -- This appli-
ance is equipped with one or more surface elements of different sizes. Select
utensils having flat bottoms large
enough to cover the surface element.
The use of undersized utensils will expose a portion of the heating element to
direct contact and may result in ignition
of clothing. Proper relationship of utensil to element will also improve efficiency.
Never leave surface units
unattended at high heat settings -- Boilovers cause smoking and
greasy spillovers may ignite.
To prevent damage to range --
Never operate a surface unit without a
pan in place and never allow a pan to
boil dry.
Make sure drip bowls are in
place -- Absence of these bowls during
cooking may subject wiring or components underneath to damage.
Protective liners -- Do not use alumi-
num foil liners to line surface unit drip
bowls or oven bottom, except as suggested in the Owner’s Guide. Improper
installation of these liners may result in
a risk of electric shock, or fire.
Glazed cooking utensils -- O n l y c e r tain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed
utensils are suitable for range--top
service without breaking due to the
sudden change in temperature.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
Utensil handles should be turned inward and not extend over adjacent
surface units -- To reduce the risk of
burns, ignition of flammable materials,
and spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil, the handle of a
utensil should be positioned so that it is
turned inward, and does not extend
over adjacent surface elements.
Do not soak removable heating elements -- Heating elements should
never be immersed in water. Immersing
element in water would damage insulating material inside element.
Use care when opening door -- Let
hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food.
Do not heat unopened food containers -- Build--up of pressure may cause
container to burst and result in injury.
Keep oven vent ducts unobstructed -- The v ent is located at the
right rear element for coil cooktops or
at the base of the backguard for the
smoothtop cooktop. Blockage of vent
prevents proper oven air circulation
and will affect oven performance. Avoid
touching oven vent area while oven is
on and for several minutes after oven
has been turned off. Some parts of the
vent and surrounding area become hot
enough to cause burns.
Placement of oven racks -- A l w a y s
place oven racks in desired location
while oven is cool. If rack must be
moved while hot, use care to avoid
contact of potholder with oven element.
Do not cover oven racks, the oven
bottom or any other par t of the oven
with aluminum foil -- This will cause
overheating of the oven. Use aluminum
foil only as directed in this manual.
Clean ventilating hoods frequently -Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter. When flaming
foods under the hood, turn the fan off.
The fan, if operating, may spread the
flame.
Deep fat fryers -- Use extreme caution
when moving the grease kettle or disposing of hot grease.
Do not touch surface elements or
oven elements, areas near elements
or interior surfaces of oven -- E l e -
ments may be hot even though they
are dark in color. Areas near sur face
elements and interior surfaces of oven
may become hot enough to cause
burns. During and after use, do not
touch or let clothing or other flammable
materials contact heating elements, areas near elements, or interior surfaces
of oven until they have had sufficient
time to cool. Among these areas are
the cooktop, surfaces facing the cooktop, oven vent opening and surfaces
near this opening, oven door, and oven
window. Also, do not allow aluminum
foil, meat probes or any other metal object, other than a utensil on a surface
element, to contact heating elements.
Smoothtop cooktop -- Do not 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.
Clean cooktop with caution. If a wet
sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on
a hot cooking area, be careful to avoid
a steam burn. Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot
surface.
Oven door -- Do not place excessive
weight on an open oven door or stand
on an open oven door as, in some
cases, it could cause the range to tip
over, breakage of the door, or serious
injury.
Anti-tip bracket warning:
To reduce the risk of tipping of the appliance from unusual usage or by excessive loading of the oven door, the
appliance must be secured by a pr operly installed anti--tip device. To check if
device is installed properly: Use a
flashlight and look underneath range to
see that one of the rear leveling legs is
engaged in the bracket slot. When removing appliance for cleaning, be sure
anti--tip device is engaged when range
is replaced. The anti--tip device secures
the rear leveling leg to the floor, when
properly engaged.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued)
Circuit breaker or fuse -- Locate and
mark breaker or fuse. Never replace a
blown fuse or reset a breaker until you
know what has caused the problem.
Always replace a blown fuse with one
of the correct amperage, do not use a
substitute.
Control knobs -- Turn off control at the
completion of a cooking operation.
Self- cleaning oven -- Do not clean
door gasket. The door gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be
taken not to rub, damage, or move the
gasket. Do not use oven cleaners or
oven liner protective coating of any kind
in or around any part of the self--clean
oven. Clean only parts listed in this
manual. Before self--cleaning the oven,
remove broiler pan, oven racks, and
other utensils. Slide--in and drop--in
models: Listen for a fan. A fan noise
should be heard during a cleaning
cycle. If not, cancel clean cycle and call
a qualified technician before self--cleaning again.
CAUTION: DO NOT LEAVE FOOD OR
COOKING UTENSILS, ETC., IN OVEN
DURING THE SELF--CLEANING
MODE OF OPERATION.
ATTENTION: NE LAISSER AUCUN
ALIMENT, USTENSILE DE CUISINE,
ETC., DANS LE FOUR DURANT LE
CYCLE D’AUTONETTOYAGE.
Do not leave children alone -- Children should not be left alone or unattended in an area where appliance is in
use. They should never be allowed to
sit or stand on any part of the appliance. CAUTION: Do not store items of
interest to children in cabinets above
an appliance or on the backguard of a
range.
Children climbing on the appliance to
reach items could be seriously injured.
Children must be taught that the appliance and utensils in or on it can be
hot. Children should be taught that an
appliance is not a toy. They should not
be allowed to play with controls or other
parts of the unit.
IN CASE OF FIRE:
1. Turn off appliance and ventilating
hood.
2. Use dry chemical or foam--typeextinguisher or baking soda to
smother fire or flame. Never use
wateronagreasefire.
3. If fire is in oven, smother by closing
oven door.
4. If fire is in a pan on the surface unit,
cover pan.
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 manual. Do not
use eyelid covers for the surface units,
stove top grills, or add--on oven convection systems. The use of devices or
accessories that are not expressly recommended in this manual can create
serious safety hazards, result in performance problems, and reduce the life of
the components of the appliance.
Prepared food warning -- Follow food
manufacturer’s instructions. If a plastic
frozen food container and/or its film
cover distorts, warps, or is otherwise
damaged during cooking, immediately
discard the food and its container. The
food could be contaminated.
Important safety notice and
warning: The California Safe Drinking
Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of
1986 (Proposition 65) requires the Governor of Californiato 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 appliance is engaged in the self--clean cycle there may
be some low--level exposure to some of
the listed substances, including carbon
monoxide. Exposur e to these substances can be minimized by properly
venting the appliance to the outdoors
during the self--clean cycle.
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CLOCK AND OVEN CONTROL
STOP
CLEAR
TIMER CLOCK
(Note: All indicator words are displayed to show their location. Function pads on
some models are round. Round pads will operate as described in this manual.)
STOP/CLEAR
Press this pad to cancel all programming except the Clock and Timer.
TIMER
1. Press TIMER.
2. Turn SET knob to desired time.
TIMER can be set from 1 minute
(0HR:01) up to 9 hours and 50 minutes (9 HR:50).
The timing operation will start automatically. Colons will flash in the display to indicate a timing operation.
Onelong continuous beepsignals the
end of the timing operation and “End”
briefly appears in the display. The
time of day will automatically reappear in the display. The TIMER does
not control the oven.
To cancel: PressTIMERand holdfor
3 seconds. Time of day will reappear
after a slight delay.
CLOCK
1. Press CLOCK.
2. TurnSET knob until display shows
correct time of day.
When power is first supplied to oven
or if there has been a power failure,
the display will flash. Follow above
instructions to set clock. Clock time
cannot be changed when oven is set
for a cook or self-clean operation.
Cancel operation to set clock.
HR
BROIL
TIMED
TIMER
STOP
TIME
LOCK
BAKE
ON
SET CLEAN COOK
COOK
TIME
CLEAN BROIL
CLEAN
DELAY
STOP
CLEAN
1. Press CLEAN.
2. Close and lock oven door.
3. Oven will automatically clean for 3
hours. Select 2 or 4 hours by turning SET knob.
“door” will appear in display until the
dooris properly locked. Seepages 16
and 17 for additional information.
COOK TIME/STOP TIME
To begin cooking immediately:
1. Press COOK TIME. Enter desired
cooking time by turning the SET
knob.
2. Press OVEN TEMP. Enter oven
temperature with SET knob.
To delay the start of cooking:
1. Press COOK TIME. Enter cooking
time with SET knob.
2. PressSTOP TIME. Enter the time
you wish the oven to turn off with
SET knob.
3. Press OVEN TEMP. Enter oven
temperature with SET knob.
The oven will automatically turn on
and off at the preset times. 3 beeps
will signal the end of cooking. “End”
will appearin the display and continuous beeps will prompt you to remove
the food from the oven.
Press STOP/CLEAR to cancel endof-cooking beeps.
SET
OVEN
TEMP
SET KNOB
Turn this knob in either direction to
enter time or temperature. This knob
is also used to select HI or Lo broil.
OVEN TEMP
1. Press OVEN TEMP.
2. Turn SET knob until desired oven
temperature appears in the display.
See pages 9 to 13 for additional information on baking and roasting.
BROIL
1. Press BROIL.
2. Turn SET knob clockwise to select
HI broil or counter clockwise to select Lo broil.
See page 14 for additional information.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
A beep sounds each time a pad is
pressed.
If afault code (example: F 2) is displayed and beeps sound, press
STOP/CLEAR. If fault codecontinues, see page 20.
Press CLOCK to recall time of day
when another function is displayed.
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Seepages 10and 11foradditionalinformation.
COIL COOKTOP
Cooktop
Freestanding rangeswitha coil-typecooktop willfeature
an “upswept” cooktop.
(NOTE: Thecooktop on a slide-in or drop-in range does
NOT lift up. The cooktop on a Canadian freestanding
range does NOT lift up.)
To raise the “upswept” cooktop: When cool, grasp
the front edge of the cooktop and gently lift up until the
two support rods at the front of the cooktop snap into
place.
To lower the top: Holdthefrontedge ofthe cooktopand
carefully push back on each support rod to release the
notched support. Then gently lower the top into place.
The support rods will slide into the range frame.
Surface Elements
S Surface elements are self-cleaning.
Indicator Lights
Rangesareequipped withtwoindicatorlights whichglow
when a surface element is on. The indicator light will remain on until the element is turned off. After a cooking
operation, besure the elementand indicator light areoff.
Drip Bowls
S Be sure drip bowls, located under each element, are
in place.
S Absence of these bowls during cooking may subject
wiring or component parts underneath the cooktop to
damage.
S To prevent risk of electricshock orfire, do not linedrip
bowls with aluminum foil.
Your range will be equipped with either chrome plated
steel drip bowls or porcelain coated steel drip bowls.
Chrome drip bowls will turn blue or gold over time or if
overheated. This type of discoloration is permanent and
will not affect cooking performance.
To protect the chrome or porcelain finish, avoid using
high settings for long periods of time. Reduce to a lower
setting once food begins cooking. Do not useoversized
cookware. Pan should not extend more than 2 inches
from the element.
S Do not immerse elements in water.
S When an element is turned on, it will cycle on and off
to maintain the heat setting.
S To preventdamageto therange, NEVERoperatesur-
face element without apan in placeand NEVERallow
a pan to boil dry.
To remove: When
cool, raise element
and carefully pull
out and away from
the receptacle.
To replace: Insert the terminals on the element into the
receptacle. Gentlylift uponouteredgeof element(opposite terminal-side of element) while inserting terminals
into receptacle. Gently press down on outer edge of element until element sits level on drip bowl.
Be sure drip bowland chrometrim ring, if equipped, are
properly installed. Notch on trim ring should be centered
over the screw securing the receptacle to the maintop. If
trim ring is notinstalled properly and rests on this screw,
the trim ring and drip bowl will “rock”.
Clean bowls after each use with soap and water. Removestubborn stainswithbaking sodapaste andplastic
scouring pad.Porcelain drip bowlscan becleaned witha
mild cleanser. To prevent scratching the porcelain or
chrome finish, do not use abrasive cleaning agents.
Rinse, dry and replace.
NOTE: Theovenvent islocated attheright rearelement.
Be sure the drip bowl for this element has a hole in the
centertoallowproperoven venting. Neverblock thevent
opening by placing a solid drip bowl in this location or by
coveringthe holeinthe centerof thedripbowlwithaluminum foil. Blocking the vent will restrict proper ovenventing which will affect baking results.
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SMOOTHTOP COOKTOP
Cooking Areas
On Canadian models only: The surface units will not operate during a clean cycle. This is normal.
The four cooking areas on
your range are identified by
permanent patterns in the
cooktop. There are two
large (8-inch) andtwo small
(6-inch) areas. The patterns on your cooktop may
not look like the cooktop in
this illustration but your
cooktop will operate as described in this manual.
Before using the cooktop for the first time, clean it thoroughly as directed on the cleaning chart on page 7. This
will protect the smoothtop and will guarantee a clean
cooktop when the elements are turned on.
During the first few hours of use, youmaynotice thatthe
cooktop emits a slight burning odor and a light smoke.
Both of these conditions are normal and are caused by
the insulation material of the heating elements.
Whena cookingarea isturnedon, thecoil elementunder
the cooktop will heat up and glow red. To maintain the
heat setting the elementwill cycle onand off. It is normal
to see a red glow through the smoothtop when the element cycles on.
Indicator Lights
Rangesareequipped withtwoindicatorlights whichglow
when a surface element is on. The indicator light will remain on until the element is turned off. After a cooking
operation, besure the elementand indicator light areoff.
Hot Surface Light
Your range is equipped with a HOT SURFACE light located at the center-back ofthe smoothtop. This red light
will turn onto indicate that the smoothtop is hot and will
remain on until the top has cooled.
Retained Heat
The smoothtop cooking area retains heat for a period of
time after the element has beenturned off. Turn the element off afew minutesbefore foodis completely cooked
andusetheretainedheat tocompletethecookingoperation. After 30 minutes, the cooktop may be too cool to
keep foods warm. However, the TOP MAY STILL BE
TOO WARM TO TOUCH. When the HOT SURFACE
light turns off, the top will be cool enough to touch.
Cooking Tips
When cooking delicate foods which easily scorch or
overcook, start with a lower heat setting then gradually
increase the setting until you find the optimum setting.
Boiloversare morelikely tooccurif youstartout onHIGH
then reduce to the lower setting. If you do begin cooking
onHIGH, reduceto alowersettingbefore liquidscome to
a full boil.
If food is cooking too fast or ifa boilover occurs, remove
lid orremovecookware fromcooking areaand reduce to
alowersetting.Allowenoughtime forthecooking areato
adjust to the new setting.
Cookware
Aluminum foil will damage the smoothtop if it melts
onto the glass. Donot use aluminum foil or foil-type disposable containers such as popcorn poppers under any
circumstances.They mayleavemetalmarks ormay permanently meltontothe smoothtop. Do not usecooktopif
aluminum foil melts onto the smoothtop. Call an authorized servicer. Do not attempt to repaircooktop yourself.
Aluminum cookware will cause metal marks on the
glass if you slide them across the smoothop. Remove
any metal marks immediately using Cooktop Cleaning
Creme.
Glass ceramic, earthenware, porcelain over metal,
heat-proof glass or glazed cookware may scratchthe
smoothtop cooktop if you slide them across the top.
To Protect Smoothtop
S Do not use the top as a work surface or as a cutting
board. Do not cook food directly on the cooktop.
S Do not use atrivet or metal stand (such as a wok ring)
betweentheutensiland thecooktop. These items can
mark oretch the surfaceand affect cookingefficiency.
S Do not place plastics on a warm or hot cooking area.
They will melt and adhere to the smoothtop. The
smoothtop may chip or pit in attempting to remove
melted plastic from the top.
S To preventscratchingor damagetothe smoothtop,do
not leave sugar, salt, sand, soil, shortening or other
fats on the cooking area. Be sure area is free from
these before turning on cooking area.
S Do not slide metal or glass items across the smooth-
top. They may scratch top or leave metal marks.
S Donot allowa pantoboil dry. Thiscould causeperma-
nent damage to the smoothtop.
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