Magic Chef 8341VB, 8341VD Owner's Manual

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30 or 36-inch Gas Cooktop

with

Conventional or Sealed Burners

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................. 1-3 CARE AND CLEANING ...................... 9-10

Cleaningchart ............................. 9-10

SURFACE COOKING ................. ... 4-8 Howto removecooktopforcleaning............ 10

Ignitionsystem ............................ 4

Cooktop ..................................... 4 MAINTENANCE ............................... 11

Burnergrates ................................. 4 Valveadjustment ............................ 11

Conventionalsurfaceburners................... 5 Electricalconnection ......................... 11

Sealed surfaceburners ........................ 5 SERVICE .................................. 12-13

Lightingsurface burners ....................... 6 Before calling servicechart .................... 12

Selectingflame size ........................... 7 Howto obtain service ......................... 13

Cookware .................................... 8

Canning ..................................... 8

INSTALLER Please leave this I The mode/ar_ serial numbers are found on the ratrig p_ate

manualwiththisappliance, which is located under the cooktop in the burner box area

r (conventionalcooktop) or on the bottom-side of the cooktop

CONSUMER Tosave you time, (seatedburnercooktop).
energy and money, read and keep

this manual for future reference. Model Number: ......

Serial Number:

8113P087-60

(05-95-o0)

ABOUT YOUR NEW COOKTOP

Congratulationson your choiceofthisappliance.As you use appliance without revising this manual. As an example, the

your newcooktop, we know you will appreciate the many knob on your appliance may not look like the illustration in
features that provide excellent performance, ease of this manual.

cleaning, convenience and dependability.

Should you have any questions about using your new

New features have dramatically changed today's cooking appliance, please write to us at this address:
appliances and the way we cook. It is therefore very

important to understand how your new appliance operates Customer Assistance
BEFOREyou use it for the first time. c/o Maytag Customer Service

Inthis booklet,youwillfind awealth of informationregarding P.O.Box 2370
allaspects of your appliance. Byfollowing the instructions Cleveland,TN 37320-2370

carefully,youwill beabletofully enjoy andproperly maintain
your new cooktop. Be sure to include the model and serial numbers of your

appliance. For your convenience, we have provided space

Inour continuing effort to improvethe quality ofour cooking on the front cover to record this information. Please retain
products, it may be necessary to make changes to the the proof of _urchase documents for warranty service.

IMP(IRTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTI()NS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

The following instructions are based on safety recommendedin this book. All other servicingshouldbe

considerationsandmustbe strictlyfotlowedtoeliminatethe referredto a qualifiedinstallerorservicer.
potentialrisksoffire,electricshock,orpersonalinjury.

WARNING: If the information in this Besureallpackingmaterialsareremovedfromtheappliance

manual is not followed exactly, a fire or beforeoperating it.

explosion may result causing property

Keepareaaroundapplianceclearandfreefromcombustible

damage, personal injury or death, materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and

materials.

- Do not store or use gasoline or other

If appliance is installed near a window,properprecautions+

flammable vapors and IJquJds in the should be taken to prevent curtains from blowing over
vicinity of this or any other appliance, burners.

Donotleave any items onthe cooktop.Thehot air may ignite

- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: flammable items and may increase pressure in closed

containerswhichmay causethemto burst.

• Do not try to light any appliance.

Many aerosol-type spray cans are EXPLosIVE when

• Do nottouch any electrical switch; do exposedto heat and may be highlyflammable.Avoidtheir

not useany phone in your building, useor storage near an appliance.

• Immediately call your gas supplier Many plastics are vulnerableto heat. Keep plasticsaway

from a neighbor's phone. Follow the frompartsoftheappliancethatmaybecomewarmorhot. Do

notleave plasticitemsonthe cooktopas they may meltor

gas supplier's instructions, soften if lefttoo closeto a lightedsurfaceburner.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, Toeliminatethehazardofreachingoverhotsurfaceburners,
call the fire department. Cabinetstorageshouldnotbeprovideddirectlyabovea unit.

Ifsuchstorageisprovided,itshould be limitedto items.which

are usedinfrequentlyandwhicharesafelystoredin an area

- Installation and service must be subjected toheatfrom an appliance.Temperaturesmaybe

performedbya qualifiedinstaller,service unsafe for some items, such as volatileliquids, cleaners or

agency or the gas supplier, aerosol sprays.

Haveyour appliance installed and properly grounded by a
qualified installeraccording to the installationinstructions. Turn off appliance and ventilating hood to avoid spreading

Havethe installer show you the location ofthe gas shut off the flame. Extinguish flame then turn on hood to remove

valve and how to shut it off in an emergency, smoke and odor.
Always disconnect power to appliancebefore servicing. Use dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher or baking soda

to smother fire or flame. Never use water on a grease fire.

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

replace any part of your appliance unless it is specifically attempt to pick upor move aflaming pan.

2 IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS

Do not leave children alone or- unsupervised near the Always place a pan on a surface burner before turning iton.
appliancewhen itisinuseor isstill hot.Childrenshould never Besureyou knowwhich knobcontrols which surface burner.
beallowed to sit or stand on any part ofthe appliance. Makesurethe correct burner isturned on and thattheburner

has ignited. When cooking is completed, turn burner off

Children must betaught that theappliance and utensilson beforeremovingpan to prevent exposure to burner flame.
itcan behot.Lethot utensils coolin

a safe place, out of reach of small Always adjustsurface burner flameso that itdoes not extend
children. Children should betaught c beyond the bottom edge of the pan. An excessive flame is

that an appliance is not a toy. hazardous,wastes energy and may damage the appliance,
Children should not be allowed to pan or cabinets above the appliance.

play with controls or other parts of
the unit. Never leave a surface cooking operation unattended

especially when using a __,_

CAUTION: Do not store items of highheatsetting orwhen
interest to children in cabinets deep fat frying. Boilovers

above an appliance. Children cause smoking and
climbing on the appliance to reach greasy spillovers may

itemscould be seriously injured, ignite. Clean up greasy

spills as soon as
possible.Do not use high /

heat for extended
cooking operations.

Toprevent potentialhazard to the user and damage to the Never heat an unopened container on the surface burner.
appliance, do not use \ _,_JI/_-._ Pressure build-up maycause container to burst resulting in
appliance as a space ,_j_ -:>_wlr,,.,_-;_._j serious personal injury or damage to the appliance.

heater to heat or warm a
room. Also, do not use Use dry, sturdy pot holders. Damp pot holders may cause

the cooktop as a storage burns from steam. Dishtowels or other substitutes should
area for food or cooking neverbe used as pot holders becausethey can trail across

utensils, hot surface burners and ignite or get caught on appliance
Do not.obstruct the flow parts.

of combustion and Always let quantities of hot fat used for deep fat frying cool
ventilationair.Restriction ,_ before attemptingto move or handle.

of airflow to the burner prevents proper performance and
increases carbon monoxide emission to unsafe levels. Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials

accumulatein ornearthe appliance, hood or vent fan.Clean

CAUTION: Do not use an appliance as a step stool to hood frequently to prevent grease from accumulating on

cabinets above. Misuse of appliance may result in serious hoodorfilter.When flamingfoodsunderthehoodturnthefan

injuries, off as thefan mayspread theflame.

IMP(tRTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS

Use caution when wearing arments made offlammable Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, or

material to avoid clothing _ _._1 glazed utensils are suitable for cooktop usage without

fires. Loose fitting or long _ breakingdue to the sudden change in temperature.

hanging-sleeved apparal
should not be worn while This appliance has beentested for safe performance using

cooking. Clothing may ignite conventional cookware. Do not use any devices or
or catch utensil handles, accessoriesthat are not specifically recommended in this

manual. Do not use eyelid covers for the surface units or
stove top grills. The use of devices or accessories that are

PREPAREDFOOD WARNING" Followfood manufacturer's not expressly recommended in this manual can create

instructions.Ifa plasticfrozenfood containerand/or itscover serioussafety hazards, resultin performanceproblems, and
distorts, warps, or is otherwise damaged during cooking, reducethe (ifeof the componentsof the appliance_

immediately discard the food and its container.The food
could becontaminated.

Turnoffall controlsandwaitfor appliancepartsto cool before
touching orcleaning them. Do nottouch the burner grates or

Use pans with flat bottoms and handles that are easily surrounding areasuntilthey have hadsufficient time to cool.

graspedand stay cool.Avoid using unstable, warped, easily Cleanappliancewithcaution. Usecareto avoidsteam burns

tipped or loose handled pans, Pansthat are heavyto move ifawet sponge or cloth isusedto wipe spillson a hot surface,
when filled with food may also be hazardous. Some cleanerscan produce noxiousfumes ifappliedto ahot

Besure utensilislarge enoughto properly containfood and surface.

avoidboilovers. Pan size isparticularly important in deep fat

frying. Besurepanwill accommodatethe volume offoodthat

isto be added as well as the bubble action of fat.

To minimize burns, ignitionof flammable materials and The CaliforniaSafe DrinkingWater and ToxicEnforcement

spillage dueto unintentionalcontactwith the utensil, donot Act of 1986 (Proposition 65) requires the Governor of

extend handles over I 1 California to publish a list of substances known to the State

adjacent surface _x-_'_ _,/ _ of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm, and

burners. Always turn _7_ requires businesses to warn customers of potential

panhandlestowardthe exposures to such substances.
side or back of the

appliance, not out into Users of this applianceare hereby warned that the burning

the room where they of gascan result in low-level exposure to some of the listed
are easily hit or substances,includingbenzene,formaldehydeand soot,due

reached by small primarilyto the incompletecombustionof naturalgas orliquid

children, petroleum(LP)fuels. Properlyadjusted burnerswillminimize

incomplete combustion. Exposure to these substances.can

Never let apan boil dryasthis coulddamagethe utensil and also be minimized by properly venting the burners to the
the appliance, outdoors.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

SURFACE COOKING

Yourcooktop isequippedwitheither pilotignitionorpilotless The cooktopfeaturing conventionalsurface burners lifts up
ignition. Be sure all surface controls are set in the OFF for easycleaning of the burner box area. When cool, first

position prior to supplying gas to the appliance, remove grates and drip bowls, ifequipped. Grasp two front

burnerwells and lift up.

Pilot Ignition

Pilotignitionusesastanding pilotto light the burner.When The sealed burner cooktop is designed with two contour
the cooktop is first installed, the pilots may be difficult to wells tocatch and contain spills. Becauseof this design it is

lightdue toair inthe (as line. Tobleedoffair from the line not necessary to lift up the cooktop to clean underneath. To
hold a lighted prevent damage to the gas tubing or top, do not attempt to

match next to the _'_ t lift or remove the cooktop.

burner and turn
knob on. When the _"_ _'3 .,,,,_

burner lights, turn

the knob off.
Tolight pilot: Raise

cooktop and hold a

lighted match near _3___
the pilotportsto light
the two pilots. Re-

placecooktop.

PilotlessIgnition

Pilotlessignitionuses a spark fromthe ignitorto light the Burner grates must be properly
burner. There are two ignitorsfor conventionalsurface positioned before cooking. Burner

burner ccoktops, Each sealed burner has its own ignitor grates are durable but may gradually

which is located on the back side of the burner, lose their shine due to usage and high

temperatures.

REARVIEWOFSEALEDBURNER Grates for the porcelain cooktop are

(__ square. When installing square grates,

place indented sides together so
straight sides are at front and rear.

Gratesfor the glasscooktopare round. It_n _ LI

Ignitor When installing round grates, position

the grate so itfits in thetwo embossed

forms in the porcelain-enamel drip
bowl.

When cleaningaroundthe sealed surface burner, use care
to preventdamage to the spark ignitor. If a cleaning cloth CAUTION: Donotoperate a surface I

should catch the ignitor, it could damage or break. If the on the grate. The porcelain finish onburnerwithoutthegrate mayachippanI
light.ignit°ris damaged or broken, the surface burner will not flame.With°uta pan to absorb the ntense heatfrom the burner

SURFACE COOKING

Surface burnersare secured inplace duringtransportation The sealedsurfaceburnersare securedto thecooktopand

witha shippingscrew, are NOT designedtobe removedbythe consumer.

Since the burners are sealed intothe cooktop, boilovers

won't seep underneath to the burner box area. Thus, there
are no hidden spills in the burner box area to clean.

Super High Speed Burners

Some modelsfeature two special SUPER HIGH SPEED

l sealed burners, Use the SUPER HIGH SPEED burners to

quicklybringwatertoa boilandforlarge- potcooking,See
informationon ratingplate to determineif your appliance

featurestheseburners.

On the 30-inch cooktop,the two High Speedburnersare
Once the cooktopis installed,these may be removedto locatedatthe right-frontandleft-rear burners.-
allowquickandeasyremovalofthe burner. HIGHSPEEDBURNER

To remove: Lift up and supportthe cooktop.When cool,
grasp burnerhead and tilt to release tab from slot near
ignitor.Liftup andtowardbackof cooktopuntilairshutter

endof burnerreleasesfrom valve.
To replace: Insert airshutterend of burnerovervalve and

lowerintoplace.Replacecooktop.Turnonburnertobesure
burnerhasbeencorrectlyreplaced.

On the 36-inch cooktop, the High Speed burners, if

equipped, are located at the left-rear and right-rear

burners,

HIGHSPEEDBURNERS

t"' 72"1

6 SURFACE COOKING

I CAUTION: To preventdamage to the cook'topor pan, To operate surface burner with pilotless ignition during

never operatesurfaceburnerwithouta pan in place, a power failure:
neverallowapantoboildryandneveroperateasurface 1. Besure allcontrolsare intheOFF position.

burneron HIGH forextendedperiodsoftime. 2. Holda lightedmatch tothedesiredsurfaceburnerhead.

Tolight surface burner: 3. PushdownandturnknobtotheLITEposition.The burner

1. Placea pan onthe burner grate, will then light.

2. Pushdown and turn knobto the LITE position. 4. Adjust the flame to the desired flame size.

_.__-._ _ _ <._ I CAUTION: Whenlightingthe surfaceburner,besureall

ofthecontrolsare inthe OFF position.Strikethematch

"._--_'jL/_..__.. _ _ _ firstand holdit inpositionbeforeturning the knobto the

LITEposition.

On pilotlessignition models, a clicking sound will be
heard and the burner will light. When one burner is

turnedon, all ignitorswillspark.

3. Afterthe burner lights,turnthe knob tothe desired flame
size.

On pilotlessignitionmodels,the ignitorswillcontinue tO

spark until the knob isturned from the LITE position.

CAUTION: If theflame should go out during a cooking
operation, turn the burner off. Ifgas has accumulated

andastronggas odor isdetected,wait 5 minutesforthe
gas odorto disappear before relightlng burner.

SURFA(;E C()OKING

Use a HIGHflame settingto quickly bringliquidstoa boilor Besuretoadjustthe knobso there isan adequate supply of
tobegin acooking operation.Then reduceto a lowersetting gas to maintain a stable flame on the burner. Check to be
to continue cooking. Never leave food unattended when sure burner is lit and the flame is stable.

using a HIGHflame setting.

O _ A properly adjustedburner withcleanportswill lightwithina

few seconds.
On natural gas, the flame will be blue with a deeper blue

core; there should beno trace of yellow in the flame.
Ayellow flame indicatesanimproper mixtureofair/gas.This

wastes fuel, so have a serviceman adjust the mixture if a
yellow flame occurs.

An intermediate flame size is used to continue a cooking On LPgas, someyellowtipping is acceptable,This isnormal

operation.Food will not cook any faster when a higher and adjustment is not necessary.
flame setting is used than neededto maintain a gentle

boll. Remember, water boils at the same temperature Youmayheara"pepping"soundonsometypesofgaswhen

whetherboilinggentlyorvigorously, the surfaceburneristurnedoff.This isa normaloperating

soundofthe burner.

UseLOtosimmerorkeepfoodsat servingtemperatures.

| Adjustthe flamesizeso it _II

/' / the edge of the cooking

_. utensil. This is for

_,_/ personal safety and to

_" prevent possibledamage

to the appliance, pan, or
cabinets above the

appliance. This also im-

proves cooking efficiency.

Some cooking may take place on the LO setting if the
cooking utensil is covered. If food does boil on the LO Ifa knob isturned very quickly from HI to LO setting, the

setting,it ispossibleto reducetheheatbyrotatingtheknob flame may go out, particularlyif the burneris cold. If this

towardthe OFF position, occurs, turn the knob to the OFF position.Wait several

seconds,thenlighttheburneragain.

SURFACE COOKING

Cookwarewhichextends morethan two inchesbeyondthe The panmaterialdetermineshowevenlyandquicklyheat is
grate, rests on two grates, or touches the cooktop may conducted from the heat source to the food. Some widely

causea build upof heatwhich may result in damage to the used pan materials are:

the burner grate, burneror cooktop.

Aluminum - excellent heat conductor. Some foods will

Cookware,suchasa wokwith asupport ring,whichrestricts cause it to darken or pit. Oftenused as a bottom coating to
air circulationaround the burner will cause heat tobuild up improve the heatingof other pan materials.

and may result in damage to the burner grate, burner or Copper - excellent heat conductor. Discolors easily,
cooktop, requiresconstant polishing.Often used as abottom coating

Foodscook faster when the cookware iscovered because to improve the heating of other pan materials.

more heat ieretained.Lowertheflamesizewhen cookware Stainless Steel - slow conductor of heat, Develops hot
is covered, spots and produces uneven cooking results. Durable,

The cooking performance isgreatly affected by the type of attractive, easyto clean and stain resistant. Will distribute

cookwareused. Propercookwarewill reduce cookingtimes, heat better if other metals (aluminum or copper) are
uselessenergyandproducemoreeven cookingresults.For combined or sandwiched together as a bottom coating.

bestresultsusea heavygaugemetal panwith a smooth flat Cast Iron - slow heat conductor. Cooks evenly once
bottom, straightsides anda tight fitting lid. temperature is reached. Heavy.Needs seasoning to make

cleaning easier and to prevent stickingand rusting.

Cookwarewith uneven,warped, or groovedbottoms do not
makegoodcontactwiththe heatingsurface,willreduceheat Glass -- slow heat conductor. Easy to clean. Some types

conductivity and result in slower, less even heating, may only be used inthe oven.

To determine the flatness of the bottomof a pan, place the Porcelain Enamel - glass-like substance fused to metal.

edgeof a ruleracross the bottomof the utensil. Holdit upto Heatingcharacteristics depend on base material. Easy to
the light. Little or no light should bevisible under the ruler, clean.

Acceptablewater-bath or pressurecannersshouldnotbe
oversized and should not rest on two burner grates. They

should also have flat bottoms.
Whencanning,usethe HIsettingjust unti!the water comes

to a boil or pressureis reachedin a pressure canner,then
reduce to a setting that maintainsthe pressureor a boil.

Prolonged use of the HI setting or the use of incorrect
canning utensils will produce excessive heat. Excessive

heat can cause permanent damage to the appliance.

Because of the many new cleaning products introduced in Non-Abrasive Cleaners - Bon Ami, paste of baking soda

the marketplace each year, it is not possible to list all and water.

products that can be safely used to clean this appliance.
Listed below are just a few examples of recommended Mildly Abrasive Powder or Liquid Cleansers - Ajax,

products. Barkeepers Friend, Cameo, Comet, Soft Scrub. (Note: Ifthe

cleaner is recommended for use on plastic, glass, or

REMEMBER, ALWAYS READ THE MANUFACTURER'S porcelain finishes, it can be used on the same appliance

INSTRUCTIONS to be sure the cleaner can be safely used finishes.)

on this appliance. Also, read and carefully follow the
manufacturer's directions when using any cleaning product. Non-Abrasive or Scratchless Plastic or Nylon Scouring

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,
inconspicuous area using a very light pressure to see if the Cookware or Kitchen Sponge.

surface may scratch. This is particularly important for
porcelain enamel, highly polished, shiny, painted, or plastic Abrasive or "Never Scratch" Scouring Pads - S.O.S.,

surfaces. Brillo Steel Wool Soap, Scotch-Brite Wool Soap Pads.
The following brands may help you to make an appropriate (Brand names for the above cleaning products are registered

selection: trademarks of the respectivemanufacturers.)
Glass Cleaners - Bon Ami, Cinch, Glass Plus, Windex. Be sure appliance is off and all parts are cool before

handling or cleaning to avoid damage and possible

Dishwashing Liquid Detergents-Dawn, Dove, Ivory,Joy. burns. If a part is removed, be sure it is correctly
Mild Liquid Spray Cleaners - Fantastik, Formula 409. replaced.

PARTS CLEANING AGENTS DIRECTIONS
Burner box, • Detergent & water. Burner box, located under cooktop, should be cleaned frequently to remove

conventional spillovers. Tfsoilis notremoved and isallowedtoaccumulate, itmaydamage the
surface burner only finish. To clean, remove surface burners and clean with detergent and water,

rinse and dry. (Note: Cooktop on sealed burner model can not be lifted up.)

Chrome drip bowls, • Detergent & water. Clean bowls after each use withdetergent andwater. Remove stubborn stains
if equipped • Pasteof baking soda & withbakingsoda pasteand plasticscouringpad.Topreventscratching thefinish,

water, donot use abrasivecleaning agents. Rinse, dry and replace. NOTE:Bowls can

• Plastic scouring pad. be permanently discolored if exposed to excessive heat or if soil is allowed to
bakeon.

Control knobs • Detergent & water. TOremoveknobs, for cleaning, gently pull up. Wash in detergent and water. Do

• Spongeor soft cloth, not use abrasive cleaningagents.They will scratchfinish andremove markings.

Rinse,dryand replace. Turnon each burnerto see if knobs have beenreplaced

correctly.

Cook'top, • Detergent& water. Wash withdetergent and water_For heavier soil use a mild abrasive cleaner,
brushed chrome • Mildabrasive cleaner, rubbing with the grainto avoid streaking the surface.To prevent scratching, do

not use abrasive or caustic agents. Chrome will permanently discolor if soil is
allowedto bake on.

10 CARE .ND CLEANING

PARTS CLEANING AGENTS D RECTIONS
Cooktop, glass • Detergent& water. The temperedglasscooktopwillwithstandtemperaturechangeswhilecooking.

• Paste of bakingsoda& Althoughimpactresistant,treatthisglasscooktopwiththesame careyouwould
water, anyglassmaterial.

• Window cleaning fluid Wheneool,washwithclothwrungoutinsoapywater.Donotuseabrasivemateri-
or ammonia, alssuchas scouringpads,steelwoolorpowderedcleaningagents.They will

damageglass.Rinsewithclearwateranddry.Topreventstainingofglass,never
useexcessiveamountsofwaterwhichmayseepunderorbehindglass.Onlyuse

cleanersthatare recommendedfor glasssurfaces.
The porcelainenameldripbowlson the glasseooktopare not removable.To

cleandripbowls,referto cleaninginstructionsfor the porcelaincooktop.

Cooktop, porcelain • Detergent& water. Porcelainenamelisglassfusedonmetal.Itmaycrackorchipwithmisuse.Clean

• Pasteof bakingsoda& withdetergentand waterwhen parts are cool. All spillovers,especiallyacid
water, spillovers,shouldbewipedupimmediatelywitha drycloth.Whensurfaceiscool,

cleanwithwarmsoapywater.Neverwipeoff awarm or hot porcelainsurface
with a damp cloth. This may cause cracking and chipping. Never use
abrasiveorcausticcleaningagentson porcelain.

Grates • Detergent&water. Gratesaremadeof porcelain-coatedsteel.Theycanbecleanedatthesinkwith

• Soap-filled scouring detergentandwateror inthedishwasher.Tocleanbakedonsoil,placeadamp

pad. soapy paper towel over the grate and let stand for 30 minutes. Use a

• Plasticpad. non-abrasiveplasticpadtoscourstubbornsoil.Gratesmayberemovedplaced

• Ovencleaner, on newspapersor in a plasticbag and sprayedwithan oven cleaner.Follow

manufacturer'sinstructions.

Metal finishes, • Detergent&water. Cleanwith detergentand water.Removestubbornsoilwitha pasteof baking
controlpanel • Pasteofbakingsoda& sodaandwater.Donotuseabrasivecleanerstopreventscratchingofthe finish.

trim parts water. Rinseanddry.

Surface burners, • Detergent&water. Clean as necessary with warm soapy water.Remove stubbornsoilby scouring
conventional • Pasteofbakingsoda& with a non-abrasiveplasticscouringpadanda pasteof bakingsodaandwater.

water. Usecaretopreventcleanerfromgettingintotheburnerportsasthiswillblockthe

• Non abrasive scouring portsandaffecttheflame.Cleanportswitha straightpin.Donotenlargeordistort
pad. the ports.Donotuseawoodentoothpick.Itmaybreakoffandclogport.DONOT

CLEAN BURNERS WITH THE FOLLOWING caustic cleaners:steel wool,

• Mildlyabrasive abrasivecleaningagents,dishwasherdetergent,or metalpolishes.These will

cleanser damagefinish.Burnerscan bedriedinthe ovenset at 140°F.CAUTION: Burner

andburnertube mustbedry beforeuse.

Surface burners, • Detergent&water. When cleaningburnerusecareto preventdamageto ignitorwhichislocatedat
sealed • Pasteof bakingsoda& theback-side of the burner.If ignitoris brokenor damaged,theburnerwillnot

water, light.

• Non abrasive scouring Cleanall fourburnercaps after usewithwarmsoapywater. Removestubborn
pad. soilbyscouringwithanon-abrasiveplasticscouringpadanda pasteofbaking

• Mildlyabrasive sodaandwater.Usecaretopreventcleanerfromgettingintotheburnerportsas

cleanser thisw bocktheportsandaffecttheflame.Cleanportswitha straightpin.Donot

enlargeordistortthe ports.Donotusea woodentoothpick.Itmaybreakoffand
clogport.Sealedburnerscan not be removedbythe consumer.

When necessary, follow these procedures to remove 4. Remove screws that secure appliance to cabinet.
appliance for cleaning or servicing: Remove appliance from cabinet.

1. Shut-off gas supply to appliance. 5. Reverse procedure to reinstall. If gas line has been

2. Disconnect electrical supply to appliance, disconnected, check for gas leaks after reconnection.

3. Disconnect gas supply tubing to appliance. (See Installation Instructions for gas leak test method.)
NOTE: Atrained serviceman should make the gas

installation, disconnection, and re-connection of
gas supply to the appliance.

SERVICE 13

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Electrical supply, if equipped, must be disconnected'from 2370,Cleveland,TN 37320-2370. Includeor haveavallable

the wall outlet before servicing appliance. Donot repair or thecompletemodel andserialnumbersofthe appliance,the

replace any part of your appliance unless specifically name and address of thedealerfrom whom y0u purchased
recommendedin this manual. All other servicing should be the appliance, the date of purchase and detailsconcerning

referredto a qualified technician, your problem.

If you did not receive satisfactory service tllrough your

serviceror MaytagCustomer Service,you may contactthe

Whenyourappliancerequiresserviceorreplacementparts, Major Appliance Consumer Action Program by letter
contact your Dealer or Authorized Servicer. Use only including your name, address, and telephone number, as

genuine factory parts if replacement parts are necessary, well as the model and serial numbers of the appliance.
Consultthe YellowPagesin yourtelephone directoryunder

appliance for the service center nearest you. Be sure to Major Appliance Consumer Action Program
includeyour name, address,and phonenumber,along with 20 NorthWacker Drive

the model and serial numbers of the appliance. (See front Chicago, IL-60606
coverfor location of your modeland serialnumbers.)

Ifyouareunableto obtainservice,writeto us.Ouraddress is MACAP (MajorApplianceConsumer Action Program)is an

found on the rating plate, independentagency sponsoredbythree trade associations

as a court of appeals on consumercomplaints which have

Ifyouarenotsatisfiedwiththe local responsetoyourservice notbeen resolvedsatisfactorilywithin areasonable periodof
requirements,contact Maytag CustomerService, P.O.Box time.

12 SERVICE

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION

1. Surface burner fails to light a. power supply not connected (pi- a. connect power, check circuit
Iotlessignition), breaker or fuse box.

b. clogged burnerport(s), b. clean ports with straight pin.
c. burner incorrectly c. see page 5.

installed.

d. sealed burner model: broken d. call servicemanto replace.

electrodeor ignitor.

e. pilot models: pilot is not lit. e. light pilot, see page 4.

f. controls not set properly, f. see page6.

g. surface control not completely g. turn control tothe LITE position

turned to the LITE position or until the burner ignites,then turn
turned too quickly from the LITE controlto desired flame size.

position (pilotless ignition).

h. powerfailure (pilotless ignition), h. seepage 6to lightburnerduringa

powerfailure.

2. Burnerflame is uneven a. Cloggedburner port(s), a. clean ports with straight pin.
b. burner notproperly positioned, b. see page 5 to correctly replace

burner.

3. Surface burner flame a. air/gasmixture is incorrect, a. call servicemanto adjust burner

• lifts off port NOTE: Some yellow tipping primary air.

• yellow in color with LP gas is normal and ac-
e is unstable ceptable.

4. Poppingsound heard This is a normal sound that occurs with some types of gaswhen a hot burner is

when burner extinguishes, turned off. The popping sound is not a safety hazard and will not damage the

appliance.

SERVICE 13

Electrical supply, if equipped, must be disconnected from 2370, Cleveland, TN37320-2370. Includeorhave available
thewall outlet before servicing appliance. Do not repair or the complete modelandserial numbersofthe appliance,the
replace any part of your appliance unless specifically name and address ofthe dealer from whom you purchased
recommendedinthis manual. All other servicingshould be the appliance, the date of purchase and details concerning

referredto a qualified technician, your problem.

If you did not receive satisfactory service through your

servicer or Maytag Customer Service, you may contact the

Whenyourappliancerequiresserviceorreplacementparts, Major Appliance Consumer Action Program by letter
contact your Dealer or Authorized Servicer. Use only including your name, address, and telephone number, as

genuine factory parts if replacement parts are necessary, well as the model and serial numbers ofthe appliance.
Consultthe YellowPages inyour telephonedirectory under

appliance for the service center nearest you. Be sure to MajorAppliance Consumer Action Program
includeyour name, address, and phone number,alongwith 20 North Wacker Drive

the model and serial numbers of the appliance. (See front Chicago, IL 60606
cover for location of your modeland serial numbers.)

Ifyouare unabletoobtain service,writeto us.Ouraddressis MACAP (MajorAppliance Consumer ActionProgram) is an
foundon the rating plate, independentagency sponsored bythree trade associations

as a court of appeals on consumer complaints which have
Ifyouarenotsatisfiedwiththe localresponsetoyourservice notbeenresolvedsatisfactorilywithina reasonableperiodof
requirements,contact Maytag Customer Service, P.O.Box time.