Magic Chef CPL1100ADW, CPL1100ADQ, CGL1100ADW, CGL1100ADQ Owner’s Manual

Owner's Guide

TABLE OF CONTENTS

20-inch

ManualClean

Gas Range

IMPORTANT'SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .......... 2-4

ABOUT YOUR cOOKTOP ...................... 5-6

• Ignition system ............................ 5

° Surface burners ........................... 5-6

• Cookware " 6

ABOUTYOUR OVEN ....... ; .................. 7"8

• Aluminum foil usage ........................ 7

• Preheating ................................. 7

• Oven control ............................... 7

• Cooking tips ............................... 8

GLEANING CHART ........ ".................. 9-10

ABOUT YOUR RANGE ....................... 11-13

• Ignition system ............................. 11

INSTALLER Please leave

this manual with this appliance.

CONSUMER Please read

and keep this manual for future
reference. Keep sales receipt

and/or cancelled check as proof
of purchase.

Model Number:

Serial Number:

Date of Purchase:

Model and serial numbers are on the rating plate, which is located on the

sides of the lower range front frame. Use these numbers when requesting
service.

• Cooktop ................................... 11

• Grates .................................... 11

° Surface burners ............................ 11

• Oven door ................................ 12

• Oven bottom .............................. 12

• Broiler drawer ............................. 12

• Oven rack ................................ 13

• Leveling legs .............................. 13

ABOUT SERVICE ........................... 14-15

° Troubleshooting chart ................... I4-15

• How to remove range for cleaning and

servicing ............................... 15

• Electrical connection ....................... 15

WARRANTY .................................. 16

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FOR CUSTOMER ASSISTANCE CALL 1-800-688-1120

8113P189-60

(o6-99-Ol)

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Thank You for purchasing our cooking

appliance. To help you obtain the maximum in cooking
satisfaction, we offer these suggestions:

Read this manual before using the appliance.

[]CY'Review all safety and caution instructions.

[]C_Review the Troubleshooting Chart on

pages 14 and 15 if service becomes necessary.

[]C;PInclude the model and serial numbers of your

appliance when requesting service.

* Proof of purchase such as sales receipt

will be needed for warranty service.

_3="Youcan contact us at:

Maytag Appliances Sales Company

Attn: CAIRs_Center

P. O. Box 2370

Cleveland, TN 37320-2370

1-800-688-1120

In our continuing effort to improve the quality and
performance of our cooking appliances, it may be

necessary to make changes to the appliance without
revising this manual.

WARNING: If the information in this
manual is not followed exactly, a fire or

explosion may result causing property
damage, personal injury or death.

- Do not store or use gasoline or other
flammable vapors and liquids in the

vicinity of this or any other appliance,

- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

. Do not try to light any appliance.

o Do not touch any electrical switch; do

not use any phone in your building.

o Immediately call your gas supplier

from a neighbor's phone. Follow the
gas supplier's instructions.

. If you cannot reach your gas supplier,

call the fire department.

- Installation and service must be
performed by a qualified installer,

service agency or the gas supplier.

Read and follow all instructions before using this

appliance to preventthe potential risk of fire, electric

shock, personal iniury or damage to the appliance as a
result of improper usage of the appliance. Use appliance
onty for its intended purpose as described in this manual.

Read all instructions before

using this appliance.

IMPORTANT INSTRUCTIONS

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.

Have your appliance installed and properly grounded by a

qualified installer according to the installationinstructions.

Have the installer show you the location of the gas shut off

valve and how to shut it off in an emergency.
Always disconnect power to appliance before servicing.
To ensure proper operation and avoid possible injury or

damage to unit do not attempt to adjust, repair, service, or
replace any part of your appliance unless it is specifically

recommended in this book. All other servicing should be
referred to a qualified installer or servicer.

WARNING[

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INSTRUCTIONS.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of tipping of the appliance

from abnormal usage or by excessive loading of the oven
door, the appliance must be secured by a properly

installed anti-tip device. If the range is moved from the
wall, be sure the anti-tip device is engaged when the

range is replaced. Look underneath range to verify that
one of the rear leveling legs is properly engaged in the

bracket slot. The anti-tip device secures the rear leveling
leg to the floor when properly engaged. Also, be sure the

range is properly re-installed.

INSTALLATIONJ

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

CHILD SAFETY

Do not leave children alone or unsupervised near the

appliance when it is in use or is stilt hot. Children should
never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the

appliance.

Children must be taught that the appliance and utensils

in it can be hot. Let hot utensils

cool in a safe place, out of reach
of small children. Children should

be taught that an appliance is not

a toy. Children should not be
allowed to play with controls or

other parts of the unit.
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 or on

the appliance door to reach items
c0uld be seriously injured.

Do not touch a hot oven light bulb with a damp cloth as the
bulb could break. Should the bulb break, disconnect power

to the appliance before removing bulb to avoid electrical
shock.

COOKING SAFETY

Always place a pan on a surface burner before turning it

on. Be sure you know which knob controls which surface
burner. Make sure the correct burner isturned on and that

the burner has ignited. When cooking is completed, turn
burner off before removing pan to prevent exposure to

bu rner flame.

Always adjust surface burner flame so that it does not
extend beyond the bottom edge of the pan. An excessive

flame is hazardous, wastes energy and may damage the

appliance, pan or cabinets above the appliance.

ABOUT YOUR APPLIANCE

To prevent potential

hazard to the user and
damage to the

appliance, do not use

appliance as a space

heater to heat or warm a
room. Also, do not use
the cooktop or oven as
a storage area for food

or cooking utensils.
Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air

by blocking the oven vent or air intakes. Restriction of air

flow to the burner prevents proper p'erformance and

increases carbon monoxide emission to unsafe levels,

Avoid touching oven vent area while oven is on and for
several minutes after oven is turned off. Some parts of the

vent and surrounding area become hot enough to cause
burns, After oven is turned off, do not touch the oven vent

or surrounding areas until they have had sufficient time to
cool.

CAUTION: Do not eu_
use an appliance as
a step stool to

cabinets above.
Misuse of appliance

doors or drawers,
such as stepping,
leaning or sitting on

the door or drawer,

may result in
possible tipping of the appliance, breakage of door, and

serious injuries.

Never leave a surface
cooking operation

unattended especially
when using a high heat
setting or when deep fat

frying. Boilovers cause
smoking and greasy

spiltovers may ignite.

Clean up greasy spills
as soon as possible, Do not use high heat for extended

cooking operations.

Never heat an unopened container on the surface burner
or in the oven. Pressure build-up may cause container to
burst resulting in serious personal injury or damage to the

appliance.

Use dry, sturdy pot holders. Damp pot holders may cause
burns from steam. Dish towels or other substitutes should

never be used as pot holders because they can trail

across hot surface burners and ignite or get caught on

appliance parts.

Always let quantities of hot fat used for deep fat frying cool

before attempting to move or handle.

Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials
accumulate in or near the appliance, hood or vent fan.

Clean hood frequently to prevent grease from
accumulating on hood or filter. When flaming foods under

the hood, turn the fan on.

' IMPORTANT SAFETYINSTRUCTIONS J

Use caution when wearing garments made of flammable
material to avoid clothing
fires. Loose fitting or long

hanging-sleeved apparel
should not be worn while

cooking. Clothing may
ignite or catch utensil

handles.

Always place oven racks in the desired positions while
oven is cool. Slide oven rack out to add or remove food,

using dry sturdy pot holders. Always avoid reaching into
the oven to add or remove food. If a rack must be moved

while hot, use a dry pot holder. Atways turn the oven off at

the end of cooking.

Use care when opening the oven door.'Let hot air or steam
escape before removing or replacing food.

PREPARED FOOD WARNING: Follow food

manufacturer's instructions. If a plastic frozen food
container and/or its cover distorts, warps, or is otherwise

damaged during cooking, immediately discard the food

and its container. The food could be contaminated.

UTENSIL SAFETY

Use pans with flat bottoms and handles that are easily
grasped and stay cool. Avoid using unstable, warped,

easily tipped or loose handled pans. Pans that are heavy

to move when filled with food may also be hazardous.

To minimize burns, ignition of flammable materials and
spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil, do

not extend handles

over adjacent surface
burners. Always turn

pan handles toward
the side or back of the

appliance, not out into
the room where they

are easily hit or
reached by small

children.

Never let a pan boil dry as this could damage the utensil
and the appliance.

Fotlow the manufacturer's directions when using oven
cooking bags.

Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, or
glazed utensils are suitable for cooktop or oven usage

without breaking due to the sudden change in
temperature.

This appliance has been tested for safe performance using
conventionat 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.

CLEANING SAFETY

Turn off all controls and wait for appliance parts to cool

before touching or cleaning them. Do not touch the burner

grates or surrounding areas until they have had sufficient
time to cool.

Clean appliance with caution. Use care to avoid steam
bums if a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a

hot surface. Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if
applied to a hot surface.

IMPORTANT SAFETY NOTICE AND :
WARNING =1

The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement
Act of 1986 (Proposition 65) requires the Governor of

California to publish a list of substances known to the
State of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm,
and requires businesses to warn customers of potential

exposures to such substances.

Users of this appliance are hereby warned that the burning
of gas can resuft in tow-level exposure to some of the

listed substances, including benzene, formaldehyde and
soot, due primarily to the incomplete combustion of natural

gas or liquid petroleum (LP) fuels. Properly adjusted

burners will minimize incomplete combustion. Exposure to

these substances can also be minimized by properly
venting the burners to the outdoors by opening the

windows and/or door in the room where the appliance is
located.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

I ABOUT+YOURCOOKTOP

IGNITION SYSTEM +

Your cooktop will feature either pilot ignition or pilotless

Ignition. If the gas supply to the range is turned off, be

sure all controls are set in the OFF position before
re-supplying gas to the appliance.

Pilot Ignition

When the range isfirst installed, the pilots may be difficult
to lightdue to air in the gas line. To bleed off air from the

line, hold a lighted match next to the burner and turn knob
on. When the burner lights, turn the knob off and proceed

as directed below,

To light pilot: Raise cooktop and hold a lighted match
near the pilot ports. There are two pilot ports.

HOW TO LIGHT SURFACE BURNERS

CAUTION: If the flame should go out during a cooking
operation, turn the burner off. If gas has accumutated and

a strong gas odor is detected, open a window and wait 5
minutes for the gas odor to disappear before relighting
burner.

To prevent damage to the €ooktop or pan, never operate
surface burner without a pan in place, never allow a pan

to boil dry and never operate a surface burner on HIGH
for extended periods of time.

To light surface burner:

1. Place a panon the burner grate.
NOTE: The burner flame may lift off the burner head

and a "roaring" sound may be heard if a pan is not
placed on the grate before lighting the burner.

2. Push in and turn knob to the LITE position.
Pilotless ignition models only: A clicking sound will

be heard and the burner wilt light. When one burner is

turned on, all ignitorswill spark.

Pilotless Ignition

Pilotless ignition uses a spark from the ignitorto light the
burner. There are two ignitorsfor conventional surface

burners. Once the burner lights, turn the knobto the
desired setting. The clickingsound wiltnot stop untiIthe
knob isturned from the LITE position. Once the burner

lights, turn the knob to the desired setting. The clicking

sound will not stop until the knob is turned from the UTE

position.

In the event of a power failure, the surface burner can

be manually lighted. Be sure all controlsare in the OFF

position. Hold a lighted match to the desired surface
burner head. Push in and turn knob to the L1TEposftion.

The burner will then light. Adjust the flame to the desired
flame size.

3. After the burner lights, turn the knob to the desired
flame size.

Pilotless ignition models only: The ignitors will
continue to spark until the knob is turned from the LITE
position.

Adjust the flame size so it
does not extend beyond

the edge of the cooking

utensil. This is for
personal safety and to

prevent possible damage

to the apptiance, pan, or

cabinets above the
appliance. This also improves cooking efficiency+

ABOUTYOURCOOKTOP

SELECTING FLAME SIZE

Use a HtGH flame setting to quickly bring liquids to a boil
or to begin a cooking or canning operation. Then reduce
to a lower setting to continue cookingl Never leave food

unattended when using a HIGH flame setting.

An intermediate flame size is used to continue a cooking
operation. Food will not cook any faster when a higher

flame setting is used than needed to maintain a gentle
boil. Remember, water boils at the same temperature

whether boiling gently or vigorously.
Use LO to simmer or keep foods at serving temperatures.

COOKWARE CONSIDERATIONS

Cookware, including canning equipment, which extends
more than two inches beyond the grate, rests on two

grates, or touches the cooktop will cause a build up of
heat and may result in damage to the the burner grate,

burner and cooktop.

Cookware, such as a wok with a support ring, which

restricts air circulation around the burner will cause heat

to build up and may result indamage to the burner grate,

burner or cooktop.
Foods cook faster when the cookware is covered because

more heat is retained. Lower the flame size when
cookware is covered. This also improves cooking

efficiency.

The cooking performance is greatty affected by the type of
cookware used. Proper cookware will reduce cooking

times, use less energy and produce more even cooking
results. For best results use a heavy gauge metal pan

with a smooth flat bottom, straight sides and a tight fitting
lid. Select a material, such as aluminum or copper, that

conducts heat quickly and evenly.

If a knob is turned very quickly from the HI to the LO
setting, the flame may go out, particularly if the burner is
cold. If this occurs, turn the knob to the OFF position, wait

several seconds, then light the burner again.

ABOUT THE SURFACE BURNER FLAME

A properly adjusted burner with clean ports will light within

a few seconds. You may hear a "popping" sound on
some types of gas when the surface burner is turned

off. This is a normal operating sound of the burner.
On natural gas, the flame will be blue with a deeper blue

core; there should be no trace of yellow in the flame. A

yellow flame indicates an improper mixture of air/gas.

Have a serviceman adjust the mixture if a yellow flame

occurs. (NOTE: Adjustments are not covered by the
warranty.)

On LP gas, some yellow tipping may occur. This is normal
and adjustment is not necessary.

CANNING

When canning, use the HI setting just until the water
comes to a boil or pressure is reached in a pressure

canner, then reduce to a setting that maintains the
pressure or a boil.

Prolonged use of the HI setting, the use of incorrect
canning utensils, or the use of improper canning

techniques may produce excessive heat and result in

permanent damage to the appliance.
NOTE: For additional canning information contact your

local County Extension Office. Or, contact AIItrista

Consumer Products Company, marketer of Ball brand

home canning products at 800-240-3340 or write: AIItrista

Corp., Consumer Affairs Dept., P.O. Box 2729, Muncie, IN
47307-0729.

J ABOUTYOUR OVEN 611

ALUMINUM FOIL USAGE

° Do not cover an entire oven rack or oven bottom with

aluminum foil. This will reduce heat circulation, result
Jnpoor baking and may damage the oven bottom.

• Do not cover the broiler insert with aluminum foil. This
prevents fat from draining intothe pan below and in-

creases flare-ups and smoke. However, the broiler
pan may be fined with foil for easier clean-up.

PREHEATING

• Preheating is necessary for baking.

• It is not necessary to preheat for roasting.

• To preheat, set the oven to the desired temperature

and allow about 8 to 15 minutes for the oven to
preheat,

* When the oven reaches the preset temperature, the

oven indicator Iight will turn off.

• Selecting a temperature higher than desired will NOT
preheat the oven any faster, and may have a negative

effect on baking results.

OVEN CONTROL

The OVEN TEMP knob is used
to select the oven temperature.

Always turn this knob just TO
the desired temperature.

To accurately set the oven
temperature, do not turn to a

higher temperature and then
back.

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OVENTEMP

HOW TO SET OVEN TO BAKE

1, When cool, position rack

in oven.

2. Push in and turn OVEN TEMP
knob to desired temperature.

3. Place food in center of
oven, allowing a minimum

of 2 inches between utensil

and oven walls.

4. Check food for doneness at
minimum time in recipe. Cook

longer if necessary.

5.

Remove food from the oven and turn the OVEN

TEMP knob to OFF.

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OVENTEMP

HOW TO SET OVEN TO BROIL

1. Place broil rack and broiler

pan in the recommended
rack position.

2. Push in and turn OVEN
TEMP knob to BROIL,

3. It is possible to broil longer
cooking foods such as chicken
pieces at a lower temperature

to prevent overbrowning. Turn
the knob to 400 or 450_F, rather OVENTEMP

than BROIL, for low temperature

broiling.

4.

Turn meat once about halfway thorugh cooking.

5.

Remove food from oven and turn the OVEN TEMP
knob to OFF. After cleaning broiler pan, store it in the

lower broil compartment.

BROILING CHART

TYPE OF RACK TOTAL TIME

MEAT POSITION (MINUTES)

BACON bottom BROIL at 400_F

7 to 10 minutes (well)

BEEF STEAK

1-inchthick middle BROIL

middle BROIL

CHICKEN

Pieces bottom BROIL at450°F

FISH middle BROIL

HAMBURGERS

3/4-inch thick middle BROIL

15 to 20 minutes (reed)

20 to 25 minutes (well)

30 to 45 minutes (well)

8 to! 5 minutes (flaky)

14to 18 minutes (well)

ABOUTYOUR OVEN

BAKING TIPS ROASTING TIPS BROILING TIPS

Use a reliable recipe and accurately

measure fresh ingredients. Carefully

follow directions for oven
temperature and cooking time.

Preheat oven if recommended.
Use the correct rack position.

Baking results may be affected if the

wrong rack position is used.

• Top browning may be darker if
food is located toward the top of

the oven.

• Bottom browning may be darker if
food is located toward the bottom
of the oven.

Bakeware material plays an
important part in baking results.

Always use the type and size of pan
called for in the recipe. Cooking

times or cooking results may be

affected if the wrong size is used.

Shiny metal pan reflects heat
away from the food, produces

lighter browning and a softer crust.
Use shiny pans for baking cakes

or cookies.

Dark metal pan or a pan with an

anodized (dull) bottom absorbs

heat, produces darker browning
and a crisper crust. Use this type

of pan for pies, pie crusts or
bread.

• If using oven-proof glassware, or

dark pans such as Baker's
Secret reduce the oven

temperature by 25°F except when
baking pies or bread. Use the

same baking time as called for in
the recipe.

If using insulated bakeware,
expect cooking times to increase
slightly. It is not necessary to

adjust the oven temperature.

If you add additional ingredients
or alter the recipe, expect cooking

times to increase or decrease
slightly.

Roasting is the metl_odfor cooking

large, tender cuts of meat
uncovered, without adding moisture.

Most meats are roasted at 325°E It

is not necessary to preheat the oven.
Place the meat fat-side-up on a rack

in a shallow roasting pan. Placing the
meat on a rack holds it out of the

drippings, thus allowing better heat
circulation for even cooking. As the

fat on top of the roast melts, the

meat is basted naturally, eliminating

the need for additional basting.
The cooking time is determined by

the weight of the meat and the
desired doneness.

For more accurate results, use a
meat thermometer. Insert itso the tip

is in the center of the thickest part of

the meat. It should not touch fat or
bone.

Remove the roast from the oven
when the thermometer registers the

desired doneness.

NOTE: For more information about

food safety, call USDA's Meat &

Poultry Hotline at 1-800+535-4555.

For cooking information, write to
the National Cattlemen's Beef

Association, 444 North Michigan
Avenue, Chicago, Itlinois 60611, or

ca]l 1-800-368-3138.

Broiling isused for tender cuts of
meat or marinated meats, poultry,

fish and some fruits and vegetables.

•The food is placed directly under the
burner.

Cooking time is determined by the

desired degree of aloneness and the
distance between the food and the

burner.
For best results, steaks and chops

should be at least 3!4-inch thick.

Trim excess fat to prevent excessive

spattering or smoking. Cut slashes in

the outer edges of the fat to prevent
curling during cooking.

Use a broiler pan with an insert

designed to drain excess liquid and
fat away from the cooking surface.
This is to prevent spatters and

smoke.

For a brown exterior and rare interior,
meat should be close to the burner.

For well-done meat, place the broiler
pan farther from the burner.

Increasing the distance between the
meat and the burner will help reduce

spattering and smoking.
Foods that require turning should be

turned only once during broiling+ Turn
after half the recommended cooking

time.

ABOUT CLEANING PRODUCTS

Read and carefully follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Test a small inconspicuous area using a very light

pressure to see if the surface may scratch or discolor.

This is particularly important for porcelain enamel, highly

polished or shiny metal or plastic surfaces, and painted
surfaces.

Glass Cleaners - Bon Ami, Cinch, Glass Plus, Windex.
Dishwashing Liquid Detergents - Dawn, Dove, Ivory,

Joy.
Mild Liquid Spray Cleaners - Fantastik, Formula 409.

Non-Abrasive Cleaners - Bon Ami, paste of baking
soda and water.

Mildly Abrasive Powder or Liquid All Purpose
Cleansers - Ajax, Barkeepers Friend, Cameo, Comet,

Soft Scrub,

Non-Abrasive or Scratchless Plastic or Nylon
Scouring Pads or Sponges - Chore Boy Plastic

Cleaning Puff, Scrunge Scrub Sponges, or Scotch-Bdte
No Scratch, Cookware or Kitchen Sponge.

Abrasive Scouring Pads - S.O.S., Brillo Steel Wool
Soap, Scotch-Brite Pads.

(Brand names for theabove cleaningproducts are registered
trademarks of therespectivemanufacturers.)

Be sure appliance is off and all parts are cool before
handling or cleaning. This is to avoid damage and

possible burns.

• Ifa part isremoved, be sure it is correctly replaced.

• To prevent staining or discoloration, clean

appliance after each use.

CLEANING CHART

PARTS CLEANING AGENTS CLEANING PROCEDURES .....

Broiler pan
and insert

Burner box

Control knobs

Enamel, painted

• Backguard

• Broiler door

• Manifold panel

• Oven door

• Side panels

• Soap and water

• Plastic or soap
filled scouring pad

• Dishwasher

• Soap and water

• Paste of baking
soda and water

• Non-abrasive

plastic pad or,

sponge

° Liquid cleaner

• Glass cleaner

• Soap and water

- Mild liquid sprays
° Glass cleaners

• Soap and water

• Mild liquid cleaner

• Glass cleaner

Never cover insert with aluminum foil as this prevents the fat from
draining to pan below.

1. Remove from oven after use. Cool then pour off grease.

2. Place soapy cloth over insert and pan; let soak to loosen soil.

3. Wash in warm soapy water. Use soap filled scouring pad to remove
stubborn soil.

4. Broiler pan and insert can be cleaned inthe dishwasher.

The burner box is located under the lift-up cooktop. Clean frequently to
remove spillovers. Ifsoil isnot removed and is allowed to accumulate, itmay

damage the finish. To clean remove grates and surface burners and cfean
with soap and water, rinse and dry.

For ease of cleaning, turn off knob and remove by pulling forward.

1..Vyash_rinse, and dry. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents as they may
scratch the finish and remove the markings.

2. Turn on each burner to be sure knobs have been correctly replaced.

NOTE: Use dry towel or cloth to wipe up spills, especially acid (milk, lemon

juice, fruit, mustard, tomato sauce) or sugary spills. Surface may discolor or

dull ifsoil is not immediately removed. This is especially important for white

surfaces.

1. When cool, wash with warm soapy water, rinse and dry. Never wipe a
warm or hot surface with a damp cloth as this may damage the surface

and may cause a steam burn.

2. For stubborn soil, use mildly abrasive cleaning agents such as baking
soda paste or Bon Ami.

3. Do not use abrasive, caustic or harsh cleaning agents such as steel wool
pads or oven cleaners. These products will scratch or permanently

damage the surface.

CLEANINGCHART

PARTS CLEANING AGENTS CLEANING PROCEDURES

Grates • Soap and water Grates are made of porcelain-coated steel. They can be cleaned at the sink

• Non-abrasive with soap and water or in the dishwasher. To clean baked on soil, place a

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

non-abrasive plastic pad to scour stubborn soil.

NOTE: Never operate burner without agrate inplace. To protect the porce-

lain finish on the grate from excessive heat, never operate surface burner

without a cooking utensil on the grate. It is normal for grates to lose their
shine over a period of time.

Metal finishes

• Door handle

Oven rack

=orcelain enamel

• Cooktop

• Oven bottom

• Oven interior

• Soap and water

• Glass cleaner

• Plastic or non-
abrasive pad or

sponge

• Soap and water

• Plastic scouring
pad

• Cleansing powders

• Soap-filled
scouring pad

• Soap and water

• Paste of baking
soda and water

• Non-abrasive
plastic pad or
sponge

• Oven cleaner

1. Wash with soap and water or aglass cleaner and a soft cloth.

21To prevent scratching or dulling of the finish, do not use mildly abrasive,

abrasive, or harsh cleaners, or caustic cleaners such as oven cleaners.

1. Clean with soapy water.

2. Remove stubborn soil with cleansing powder or soap-filled scouring pad.
Rinse and dry.

Porcelain enamel isglass fused on metal and may crack or chip with misuse.
It is acid resistant, not acid proof. Art spillovers, especially acid or sugar
spillovers, should bewiped upimmediately with a dry cloth. This is especially
important around the vent opening for smoothtop cooktop. Surface may

disco!or or dull if soil is not removed.

1. When cool, wash withsoapy water, rinse and dry.

2. Never wipe off awarm or hot surface with a damp cloth. This may cause

cracking and chipping,

3. Never use oven cleaners, abrasive or caustic cleaning agents on exterior

finish of range. Oven cleaners can only be used on porcelain oven cavity.

NOTE: Protect oven bottom against excessive spitlovers especially acid or
sugary spillovers as they may discolor the porcelain. Use the correct size

cooking utensil to avoid boilovers. Never place cookware or aluminum foil
directly on the oven bottom.

Silicone Rubber • Soap and water Door gasket is located on the oven front frame. DO NOT REMOVE
Door Gasket GASKET. Wash with soap. Rinse thoroughly.

Surface burners ° Soap and water For ease of cleaning, remove soil from the burner as soon as burner has

• Paste of baking cooled, tffood boils over, remove pan to another burner. Then, cool soiled
soda and water burner and clean.

* Plastic scouring

sponge or pad

* Mildly abrasive

cleaner

Clean, when cool, after each use with warm soapy water. Remove stubborn
soil by scouring with a non-abrasive plastic scouring pad and a paste of
baking soda and water. Clean ports with a straight pinor small metal paper

clip. Do not enlarge or distort the ports. Do not use a wooden toothpick. It
may break off and clog port. Surface burners can be dried in the oven set at

170°E Burner must be dry before use.

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IGNITION SYSTEM

ABOUT YOUR RANGE (])l

Your oven will feature either pilot ignition or pilotless

ignition. If the gas supply to the range is turned off, be

sure all controls are set inthe OFF position before
re-supplying gas to the appliance.

Pilot Ignition

To light oven pilot; When cool, remove oven racks and
oven bottom. With the oven thermostat knob in the OFF

position, hold a lighted match to the pilot located at the
back end of the oven burner. Once the pilot lights, replace

oven bottom and racks.

To replace: Insertthe two pins on the back of the cooktop

into the holes in the backguard. Lower the top into place

applying pressure at the front edges to secure top to the

range.

BURNER GRATES

CAUTION: Do net operate a surface burner without a pan
on the grate. The porcelainfinish on the grate may chip

without a pan to absorb the intense heat from the burner
flame.

Burner grates must be properly positioned before cooking.
Burner grates are durable but may gradually lose their

shine due to usage and high temperatures.

Grates for the porcelain cooktop are square. When
installing square grates, place indented sides together so

straight sides are at front and rear.

Pilotless Ignition

With this type of ignition system, a gro bar will light the
oven burner. The oven will not operate during apower

failure or if the oven is disconnected from the wall outlet.
NOTE: A lighted match will not light the burner. No

attempt should be made to operate oven during a
power failure.

COOKTOP

The cooktop featuring conventional surface burners lifts

up for easy cleaning of the burner box area.

To remove: When cool, first remove grates ancJdrip

bowie, if equipped. Grasp two front burner wells and tilt
up. The top can be completely removed.

SURFACE BURNERS

Surface burners are secured in peaceduring transportation

with a shipping screw.

Once the range is installed, these may be removed to
allow quick and easy removal of the burner.

To remove: Lift up and support orremove the cooktop.
When cool, grasp burner head and tilt to release tab from

slot near ignitoror pilot. Lift up and toward back of
cooktop until air shutter end of burner releases from valve.

To replace: Insert air shutter end of burner over valve and
lower into place. Replace cooktop. Turn on burner to be

sure burner has been correctly replaced.

ABOUTYOUR RANGE

_ CAUTION

• Be sure all pack;rig material is removed from oven
before turning on.

• Do not use oven for storing food or cookware.

• Many aerosoFtype spray cans are EXPLOSIVE
when exposed to heat and may be highly flammable.

Avoid their use or storage near the oven.

• Atlow steam and hot air to escape before reaching
into oven to check, add, or remove food.

• Prepared Food Warning: Follow food manufacturer's

instructions. If a plastic frozen food container and/or
its cover distorts, warps, or is otherwise damaged
during cooking, immediately discard the food and its
container. The food could be contaminated.

• Fotlow the manufacturer's directions when using
oven cooking bags.

OVEN DOOR ..... : * ....

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OVEN BOTTOM

To remove: When cool, loosen the two screws located
along the front of the oven bottom. Slide the screws back

to release the front of the oven bottom. Grasp oven
bottom, lift up and pull forward until rear tabs release.

Then, remove oven bottom from oven.

To replace: Insert the tabs intothe slots on the back oven
wall. Lower into place. Slide two screws forward and

tighten. Be sure bottom is fitted into slots and screws are
tight. If not correctly replaced, oven bottom may become

warped and cooking results will be affected.

WARNING: NEVER place excessive weight on or
stand on an open oven door. This could cause the

range to tip over, break the door, or injure the user.

NEVER place fingers between hinge and front oven
frame. Hinge arms are spring mounted. If
accidently hit, the hinge will slam shut against oven

frame and could injure your fingers.

When baking, be sure oven door is completely cIosed.

Baking results will be affected if door is not closed.

The oven door is not designed to be removed by the
consumer.

When opening the oven door, allow steam and hot air to
escape before reaching in oven to check, add or remove

food.

BROILER DRAWER _

To remove: When broiler iscool, remove broiler insert
and pan. Open drawer halfwayand pull metal clip located
in center of drawer bottom upward as far as it will go

(about 2 inches). The drawer can now be pulled all the

way out of the compartment.

To replace: Slide grooves at top of drawer onto guide
rails at sides of broiler compartment and push drawer in to

close.

IT YOUR RANGE

OVEN RACK

CAUTION

Do not attempt to change the rack position when the

oven is hot.

The oven rack is designed with a safety lock-stop position.
This prevents the rack from accidently coming completely

out of the oven when pulling the rack out to add or remove
food.

To remove oven rack:

1. When rack is cool, pull rack straight out until it stops at
the lock-stop position.

NOTE; If it is necessary to change rack position when
rack is hot, use potholders to protect hands.

2. Tilt the front end of the rack up.

3. Continue pulling rack out of oven.

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Rack Positions:

For optimum results, air must circulate freely within
the oven and around the food. To help ensure this,
place food in the center of the oven. Allow two

inches between the edge of the pan(s) and the oven

walls,

• Position the rack so the food is in the center of the
oven. Use either rack position 2 or 3.

RACK 3: Used for baked goods on a cookie sheet or jelly
roll pan, or frozen convenience foods.

RACK 2: Used for most baking, roasting small cuts of
meat, and large casseroles.

RACK 1: Used for roasting large cuts of meat and large

poultry, pies, souffles, or angel food cake.

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SuPPORT

To replace oven rack:

1. Place rack on the rack supports ,in oven.

2. Tilt the front end of the rack up slightly.

3. Slide rack back until it clears the lock-stop position.

4. Lower front of rack and slide rack straight back into

oven.

5. Pull rack out to the lock-stop position to be sure rack is
correctly replaced. Push rack back into oven and close

oven door.

LEVELING LEGS

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WARNING: The anti-tip bracket provided with this ,

range must secure one of the rear leveling legs to the
floor. This bracket prevents the range from accidently
tipping.

The instafler should level the range when it is instalied.

If the range is not level, turn the leveling !egs, located at
each corner of the range, until range is level. Place level
on an oven rack to determine if range is level.

Cooking results can be affected if the range was not
properly leveled during instalration.

CAUTION ]

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^n,.,.T SERVICE

CAUTION I

• Do not attempt to service this appliance yourself

unless directed to do so in this manual or the chart
below. Refer all other servicing to a quatified servicer

or call us at 1-800-688-1120.

• Locate and mark circuit breaker or fuse. Never
replace a blown fuse or reset a circuit breaker until

PROBLEM

Surface burner fails to lightl

Burner flame is uneven.

a.powerSupprycoooected

b. air in the gas line
c, clogged burner port(s)

d. sUrface control not completely

turned to the LITE position or turned
too quickly from the LITE position

e. power failure (pilotless ignition)

a. clogged burner port(s)

CAUSE

you know what caused the problem. Always replace
a blown fuse with one of the correct amperage, do

not use a substitute.

• Always disconnect power to unit before any servicing
by tripping circuit breaker to the OFF position or by
removing the fuse.

CORRECTION

a. connect power, check circuit

breaker or fuse box

b. see page 5for instructions on

bleeding air from the gas line

C.

clean ports with straight pin or small
metal paper clip

d, turn control to the LITE position until

the burner ignites, then turn control
to desired flame size

e. see page 5 to lightburner during a

power failure

a. clean ports with straight pin

Surface burner flame lifts off port
or is yellow in color.

Oven burner fails to light.

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Popping sound heard when
burner extinguishes.

Baking results are not
satisfactory.

• browning istoo pale, too dark or
is uneven.

,, food cooks unevenly.

• food is underdone or
overdone.

a. air/gas mixture not proper

NOTE: Some yellow tipping with LP

gas is normal and acceptable.
a. power supply not connected

b. power failure
c. oven incorrectlyset

This is a normal sound that occurs with some types of gas when a hot burner is
turned off. The popping sound is not a safety hazard and will not damage the

appliance.

a. oven not preheated or set at correct

temperature.

b. used incorrect rack position

c. incorrect use of aluminum foil
d. oven bottom incorrectly replaced

e. oven thermostat sensing device is

out of the holding clip(s).

a. call serviceman to adjust burner
NOTE: Be sure installer properly

adjusted range at time of installation.

a. connect power, check circuit

breaker or fuse box

b. oven will not operate during a power

failure

c. See page 7

a. preheat oven 8 to 15 minutes
b. see page 13

c. see page 7
d. replace oven bottom correctly

e. reinstall thermostat sensing device

PROBLEM

CAUSE

CORRECTION

Baking results differ from

previous oven.

Oven smokes
excessively during

a broil operation.

Strong odor or light smoke
when oven is turned

on the first few times.

a. Oven seems hotter or cooler than

your previous oven,

a, Oven temperatures may vary

between the new and the old oven,
As ovens age, the oven

temperature often "drifts" and may
become hotter or cooler. Also,

newer ovens may operate
differently from older ovens. You
shouId expect some differences in
baking results.

a. food too ctose to burner

a. move broiler pan down one rack

position

b. meat has too much fat b.
c, sauce appIied too early or marinade c.

not completely drained

trim fat
apply sauce during last few minutes

of cooking. If meat has been
marinated, drain thoroughly before

cooking

d. soiled broiler pan d.

always clean broiler pan and insert
after each use

e. broiler insert covered with aluminum e.

foil

never cover insert with foil as this
prevents,fat from draining to pan

below

f, oven bottom is soiled f.

clean oven bottom

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This is normal for a new range and will disappear after afew uses. Opening a window
or turning on a fan will help remove the smoke and odor.

HOWTO REMOVE RANGEFOR cLEANiNG :

Follow these procedures to remove appliance for cleaning
or servicing:

1. Shut-off gas Supply to appliance.,

2. Disconnect electrical supply to appliance, if equipped.

3. Disconnect gas supply tubing to appliance.

4. Slide range forward to disengage range from the
anti-tip bracket. (See Installation Instructions for

location of bracket.)

5. Reverse procedure to reinstall. If gas line has'b_en
disconnected, check for gas leaks after reconnection. A

qualified servicer should disconnect and reconnect the
gas supply. (See Installation Instructions for gas leak

test method.)

To prevent range from accidently tipping, range must be

secured to the floor by sliding rear leveIing leg into an
anti-tip bracket suppIied with the range.

WARNING: Possible risks may result from abnormal
usage, including excessive loading of the oven door

and of the risk of tip over, should the appliance not be
reinstalled according to the installation instructions.

ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

Appliances which require electrical power are

equipped with a three-prong grounding plug which
must be plugged directly into a properly grounded
three-hole 120 volt eIectrical outlet.

Always disconnect power to

appliance before servic_

The three-prong grounding plug offers protection against
shock hazards. DO NOT CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD

GROUNDING PRONG FROM THE POWER CORD

PLUG.

tf an ungrounded, two-hole or other type electrical outlet is
encountered, it is the personal responsibility of the

appliance owner to have the outlet replaced with a
properly grounded three-hole electrical outlet,

COOKING APPLIANCE WARRANTY

FULL WARRANTY - Parts and Labor

For one (1) year from the date of original purchase date, any _artwhich fails in normal home use will be
repaired or replaced free of charge.

Canadian Residents: The above warranties onlycover an appliance installed in Canada that has been certified or
listed by appropriate test agencies for compliance to a National Standard of Canada unless the appliance was

brought into Canada due to transfer of residence from the United States to Canada.

The specific warranties expressed above are the only warranties provided by the manufacturer. These warranties give you specific legal rights, and
you may also have other rights which vary from state to state,

WHAT iS NOT COVERED BY THESE WARRANTIES:

1. Conditions and damages resulting from any of the
following:

a. Improper installation, delivery, or maintenance.
b. Any repair, modification, alteration or adjustment

not authorized by the manufacturer or an
authorized servicer.

c+ Misuse, abuse, accidents or unreasonable use.
d. Incorrect electrical current, voltage or supply.

e. Improper setting of any control.

2. Warranties are void ifthe original serial numbers have
been removed, altered, or cannot be readily

determined.

3+ Light bulbs.

4. Products purchased for commercial or industrial use.

.

The cost of service or service call to:
a. Correct installation errors.

b+ Instruct the user on the proper use of the product.

c+ Transport the appliance to a servicer.

HOW TO RECEIVE WARRAN'rY SERVICE:

1. For authorized service, contact the dealer from whom
you purchased the appliance, or call Maytag

Appliances Sales Company at: 1-800-688-1120.

2. if you are not able to satisfactorily resolve the
complaint with local response, call or write to:

Maytag Appliances Sales Company
Attn: CAIR s= Center

P. O. Box 2370

Cleveland, TN 37320-2370

1-800-688-1120

3. When requesting service, the following information
will be needed:

a+ Your name, address and telephone number.
b. Model and serial numbers (found on the data plate).

c. Name and address of dealer or servicer.
d. Proof of purchase date (sales receipt).

e, A clear description of the problem and service

history.

6. Consequential or incidental damages sustained by
any person as a result of any breach of these

warranties.
Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of

consequential or incidental damages, so the above
exclusion may not appry to you.

Warranty Part No.: 8109P087-60

(09-97-00)