Magic Chef RS-1 User Manual

Gas RagE) RS-1

Installer: Please leave this manual with this appli- ance.

Consumer: Please read and keep this manual for future reference. Keep sales receipt and/or can-

celied check as proof of purchase.

Model Number

Serial Number

Date of Purchase

f you have questions, call:

1-800-688-1120 .U.S.A. and Canada) 1-800-688-2080 qU.S. TTY for

hearing or speech impaired} (Mon.-Fri., 8 am-8 pm Eastern Time)

For service information, see page 19.

Table af

Safety Instructions ........... 1-3

Controls .................. 4-5

Surface Cooking ............. 6-7

Oven Cooking ............. 8-11

Care & Cleaning ........... 12-15

Maintenance ............. 16-17

Before You Call ............. 18

Warranty .................. 19

Guide de L'utilisateur ........ 20

Guia del Usuario .......... 40

In our continuing effort to improve the quality and performance of our cooking products, it

may be necessary to make changes to the appli- ance without revising this guide.

Form Nol A/08/01 Part No. 8113P305-60 74005910 Litho U.S.A.

Imln,al icTs

Read and follow all instructions before using this appliance to prevent the poten-

tial risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury or damage to the appliance as a result of improper usage of the appliance. Use appliance only for its intended pur-

pose as described in this guide.

A IlIi4RNING: If the infor-

mation in this manual is not fol. lowed exactly, a fire or explosion

may result causing property dam- age, personal injury or death.

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liq.

uids in the vicinity of this or any appliance.

WHAT TODO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

• Do not try to light any appliance.

• Do not touch any electrical switch.

• Do not use any phone in your building.

• Immediately callyourgas

supplier from a neighbor's

phone. Follow the gassupplier's

instructions.

• If you cannot reach your gas

supplier,callthe fire

department.

Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer,

service agencyorthe gassupplier.

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Ins ons

To ensure proper and safe operation: Appliance must be properly installed and grounded by a qualified installer. 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 re- place any part of your appliance unless it is specifically recommended in this guide. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified servicer.

INC .

ALL RANGES CAN

TIP AND CAUSE INJURIES TO PER- SONS

INSTALL ANTI-TIP DEVICE PACKED

WITH RANGE FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS

IlMIIRNING: To reduce risk of tip-

ping of the appliance from abnor- mal usage or by excessive loading

of the oven door, the appliance must be secured by a properly in-

stalled anti-tip device.

To check if device is properly installed, look underneath range with a flashlight to make sure one of the rear leveling legs is properly engaged in the bracket slot. The anti-tip device secures the rear leveling leg to the floor when properly engaged. You should check this anytime the range

has been moved.

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Be sure all packing materials are removed from the appliance before operating it.

Keep area around appliance clear and free from combustible materials, gaso-

line, and other flammable vapors and ma- terials.

If appliance is installed near a window, proper precautions should be taken to prevent curtains from blowing over burn-

ers.

NEVER leave any items on the cooktop. The hot air from the vent may ignite flam-

mable items and may increase pressure in closed containers which may cause them

to burst. Many aerosol-type spray cans are EXPLO-

SIVE when exposed to heat and may be highly flammable. Avoid their use or stor-

age near an appliance. Many plastics are vulnerable to heat. Keep

plastics away from parts of the appliance that may become warm or hot. Do not

leave plastic items on the cooktop as they may melt or soften if left too close to the

vent or a lighted surface burner.

To eliminate the hazard of reaching over hot surface burners, cabinet storage should not be provided directly above a unit. If

storage is provided, it should be limited to items which are used infrequently and

which are safely stored in an area sub- jected to heat from an appliance. Tempera-

tures may be unsafe for some items, such as volatile liquids, cleaners or aerosol

sprays.

In Case of Fire

Turn off appliance and ventilating hood to avoid spreading the flame. Extinguish flame

then turn on hood to remove smoke and odor.

• Cooktop: Smother fire or flame in a pan

with a lid or cookie sheet.

• NEVER pick up or move a flaming pan.

• Oven: Smother fire or flame by closing the oven door.

Do not use water on grease fires. Use bak- ing soda, a dry chemical or foam-type ex- tinguisher to smother fire or flame.

Child

NEVER leave children alone or unsuper- vised near the appliance when it is in use

or is still hot. NEVER allow children to sit or stand on

any part of the appliance as they could be injured or burned.

Childrenmustbetaughtthattheappli- anceandutensilsinit canbehot.Lethot

utensilscoolinasafeplace,outofreachof smallchildren.Childrenshouldbetaught thatanapplianceisnota toy.Children shouldnotbeallowedto playwithcon- troisorotherpartsoftheunit.

CAUTION:NEVERstoreitemsofinterest tochildrenincabinetsaboveanappliance

oronbackguardofarange.Childrenclimb- ingontheappliancedoorto reachitems couldbeseriouslyinjured.

Your

NEVER use appliance as a space heater to heat or warm a room to prevent potential

hazard to the user and damage to the ap- pliance. 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 performance 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.

Other potentially hot surfaces include cooktop, areas facing the cooktop, oven

vent, surfaces near the vent opening, oven

door and areas around oven door and

window.

WARNING: NEVER use appliance door, or drawer, if equipped, as a step stool or

seat as this may result in possible tipping of the appliance, damage to the appliance,

and serious injuries. 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.

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 is turned on

and that the burner has ignited. When cooking is completed, turn burner off be-

fore removing pan to prevent exposure to burner 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 dam-

age the appliance, pan or cabinets above the appliance.

NEVER leave a surface cooking operation unattended especially when using a high

heat setting or when deep fat frying. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy

spillovers 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 re-

sulting in serious personal injury or dam- age to the appliance.

Use dry, sturdy pot holders. Damp pot holders may cause burns from steam.

Dishtowels 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 flam- mable materials accumulate in or near the

appliance, hood or vent fan. Clean hood frequently to prevent grease from accu-

mulating on hood or filter. When flaming foods under the hood turn the fan on.

NEVERwear garments made offlammable material or loose fitting or long-sleeved

apparel while cooking. Clothing may ig- nite 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 reach-

ing into the oven to add or remove food. If a rack must be moved while hot, use a dry

pot holder. Always turn the oven off at the end of cooking.

Use care when opening the oven door. Let

hot air or steam escape before moving or replacing food.

PREPARED FOOD WARNING: Follow food manufacturer's instructions. If aplas-

tic 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. NEVER use aluminum foil to cover an

oven rack or oven bottom. Misuse could result in risk of electric shock, fire, or

damage to the appliance. Use foil only as directed in this guide.

Use pans with flat bottoms and handles

that are easily grasped and stay cool. Avoid using unstable, warped, easily tipped or

loose-handled pans. Also avoid using pans, especially small pans, with heavy

handles as they could be unstable and easily tip. Pans that are heavy to move

when filled with food may also be hazard-

ous.

Besure utensil is large enough to properly contain food and avoid boilovers. Pan

size is particularly important in deep fat frying. Be sure pan will accommodate the

volume of food that is to be added as well

as the bubble action of fat.

To minimize burns, ignition of flammable materials and spillage due to uninten- tional contact with the utensil, do not

extend handles over adjacent surface burn- ers. 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.

Follow 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.

Follow manufacturer's instructions when using glass.

This appliance has been tested for safe performance using conventional cook-

ware. Do not use any devices or accesso- ries that are not specifically recommended in this guide. Do not use eyelid covers for

the surface units, stovetop grills, or add- on oven convection systems. The use of

devices or accessories that are not ex- pressly recommended in this manual can

create serious safety hazards, result in performance problems, and reduce the

life of the components of the appliance.

Turn off all controls and wait for appli- ance parts to coolbefore touching or clean- ing 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 burns ifa 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.

Sellf-Cle rt Otmn

Clean only parts listed in this guide. Do not clean door gasket. The door gasket is es- sential for a good seal. Care should be

taken not to rub, damage, or move the gasket. Do not use oven cleaners of any

kind in or around any part of the self-clean oven.

Before self-cleaning the oven, remove broiler pan, oven racks and other utensils

and wipe up excessive spillovers to pre- vent excessive smoke, flare-ups or flam-

ing. CAUTION: Do not leave food or cooking

utensils, etc. in the oven during the self- clean cycle.

It is normal for the cooktop of the range to become hot during aself-clean cycle. There-

fore, touching the cooktop during a clean cycle should be avoided.

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The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposi-

tion 65) requires the Governor of Califor- nia to publish a list of substances known to

the State of California to cause cancer or reprod uctive 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 result in low-

level exposure to some of the listed sub- stances, including benzene, formaldehyde

and soot, due primarily to the incomplete combustion of natural gas or liquid petro-

leum (LP)fuels. Properly adjusted burners will minimize incomplete combustion. Ex-

posure to these substances can also be minimized by properly venting the burn-

ers to the outdoors.

Users of this appliance are hereby warned that when it isengaged in the self-clean cycle, there may be low level exposure to some of the listed substances, including carbon mon- oxide. Exposure can be minimized by prop- erly venting the oven to the outdoors durhlg the self-clean cycle by opening a window and/or door in theroom where the appliance

is located. IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING

PET BIRDS: Never keep pet birds in the kitchen or in rooms where the fumes from

the kitchen could reach. Birds have a very sensitive respiratory system. Fumes re-

leased during an oven self-cleaning cycle may be harmful or fatal to birds. Fumes

released due to overheated cooking oil, fat, margarine and overheated non-stick cook-

ware may be equally harmful.

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The control panel is designed for ease in programming. The display window on the electronic control shows time of day. NOTE: Styling and features may differ slightly

depending on the model.

CanCel

Ovenon

Preheat

Lock

on the pad you just pressed will be "full on." This lets you know that you have

• Press, or press and hold, these pads to enter time, oven tem-

perature or to select HI or LO broil. No beep will sound when

these pads are pressed.

• Press this pad to cancel all op-

erations except the Timer and Cancel Clock.

• Function pads are the Bake, Broil, Clean,

Timer, Clock, Cook Time, Stop Time, and Cancel pad s.Abeep will sound when

these pads are pressed.

• All function pads except the Cancel pad

feature an indicator light. When Bake or Broil pad is pressed, the

indicator light will turn on to let you know that the oven is set for this opera-

tion.

Indicator lights on Clean, Timer, Clock, Cook Time and

Stop Time pads will flash

when the pad ispressed. These

indicator lights will stop flash- ingbut will remain litonce the

function starts.

set the control for two operations.

For example: Ifyou set the oven to bake at 350°F and then set a

timing operation, the indicator light on the Bake pad will "dim"

and the indicator light on the ] Ti'_r ] Timer pad will be "full on."

The display will show the operation for the pad with the "full on" indicator light.

Press the function pad with the "dim" indicator light to recall that operation.

NOTE: If more than 30 seconds elapse be- tween pressing a function pad and a • or •

pad, the program will be canceled and the

display will return to the previous display.

Use for baking or roasthlg.

1. Press Bake pad.

2. Press • or • pad until the correct oven temperature appears in the display.

See page 8 for additional information.

eErl Pad

Use to setself-cleancycle.

1. Close and lock oven door.

2. Press Clean pad. "3:00" will appear in the display.

3. Oven will automatically clean for 3 hours or press • or • pad to select 2 to4 hours of

cleaning.

See pages 12-13 for additional hlformation.

Ccx_ Tirre_ _ Tin'e

Pads

Use to program the oven to start and stop

automatically.

1. PressCookTimepad and enter thedesired cooking time.

2. Press the Bake pad and enter oven tem- perature.

3. To delay the start of cooking, press the Stop Time pad and enter the time you wish

the oven to turn off.

See page 11 for additional information.

Setbng Clock

1. Press the Clock pad.

2. Press orpress and hold the • or • pad until

the correct time of day appears hi the dis-

play.

The display will flash when electrical power is first supplied to the range or if there has been a power failure.

To recall the time of day when the timer is displayed, press the Clock pad.

Clock time cannot be changed when the oven

has been programmed for clock controlled

cooking, self-clean or delayed self-clean.

• Ifanindicatorlightona function pad islit and you set a second operation:

- Either the control will not accept the operation, or

- The indicator light on the first pad will "dim" slightly and the indicator light

Broil Pad

Use for top browning and broiling.

1. Press Broil pad.

2. Press • or • pad for HI or LO broil. See page 10 for additional information.

Setting the Tirrer

The timer can be set from one minute (0:01) up to 9hours and 50 minutes (9:50).

2. Press the • or • pad to select the option number you wish. The current time ofday

will reappear in the display after four

seconds.

2. "OFF" will appear in the display when this feature is activated. Only the clock and

timer functions will operate when Control Lock-Out feature is activated.

The timer can be used independently of any other oven activity and it can be set while

another oven function is operating. THE

TIMER DOES NOT CONTROL THE OVEN.

1. Press the Timer pad.

2. Press or press and hold the • or • pad until the correct time appears in the dis-

play.

• Timer will start automatically. The TIMER indicator on the Timer pad

will light whenenver the timer isin use.

• One long beep and "End" will be briefly displayed to signal the end of

the timer operation.

To Canc_ Tirre_.

Press and hold Timer pad for three seconds. Time of day will reappear in the display.

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Option 1.(default option) Four beeps at the end of cooking, then, one beep every 30

seconds for the next five mhlutes or until the Cancel pad is pressed.

Option 2. Four beeps at the end of cooking, then, no other beeps.

Option 3. Four beeps at the end of cooking, then, one beep every minute for the next 12

hours or until the Cancel pad is pressed.

Semncj Clock _led

O_m Cocidrg Beeps:

1. Press Cook Time and Clock pads at the same time and hold for three seconds.

• A single beep will sound.

• Display will show current option.

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If you prefer that the time of day not be displayed:

To set: Press Clock and Cancel pads at

the same time and hold for three seconds.

When clock display isnot shown,pressClock pad to briefly recall the time of day, if de-

sired.

To restol_ Press the Clock and Cancel pads at the same time and hold for three

seconds. The time ofday will reappear in the

display.

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The oven will automatically turn off after 12 hours, if you accidentally leave it on. You

can deactivate this feature, if desired.

To Elirrinate 12 Hour TurnOff:

1.Press the Clock pad and hold for three seconds.

2. Press and hold the • or • pad until 8:88 appears in the display. Current time of

day will reappear in the display after four seconds.

To rest[:]l_ Repeat steps 1and 2.12:00 will appear briefly inthe display followed by

the current time of day.

The Control Lock-Out feature prevents the oven from behlg turned on.

ToSE_t. _

1.Press and hold both Stop Time and Can- cel pads for three seconds.

Repeat step 1 to deactivate.

Terrpera .re

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You may adjust the oven temperature ifyou think the oven is not baking correctly. To

decide how much to change the temperature,

setthe temperature 25 degreeshigher or lower

than your recipe recommends, then bake. The results of the "test" should give you an idea of

how much to adjust the temperature.

NOTE: It is not recommended to change the

oven temperature if only one or two recipes are hi question.

To Adjust _

Tenperab

1.Press the Bake pad.

2. Enter 550° by pressing • pad.

3. Press and hold the Bake pad for three sec- onds until 00° appears in the display.

• If the oven temperature was previ- ously adjusted, the change will be

displayed. For example, if the oven temperature was reduced by 15°, the

display will show -15°.

4. Press and hold the • or •pad to change the temperature. Each time a pad is pressed,

the temperature changes by 5°.

• The oven temperature can be in- creased or decreased by 5 o to 35 o

5.The time of day will automatically reap- pear in the display.

It is not necessary to readjust the oven tem- perature if there is apower failure or interrup-

tion. Broilhlg and cleaning temperatures can- not be adjusted.

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CAUTIONS:

• If flame shouldgo out during cooking,

turn theburner off. Ifa strong gas odor is detected, open a window and wait

five minutes before relighting the burner.

Be sure all surface controls are set in the OFF position prior to supplying

gas to the range.

Never touch cooktopuntil it hascooled. Expect some parts of the cooktop, es-

pecially around the burners, to be-

come warm or hot during cooking. Usepotholders to protect your hands.

Pilotless Ignition

Pilotless ignition eliminates the need for a constant standhlg pilot light. Each surface

burner has a spark ignitor. Use care when cleaning around the surface burner. If clean-

big cloth should catch the ignitor, it could be damaged, preventing ignition.

If the surface burner does not light, check if ignitor is broken, soiled or wet. If clogged,

clean the small port beneath the ignitor using a straight pin or soft bristle brush.

Sealed Gas Burner (select models)

BURNER HEAD

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Conventional Gas Burner

Surface KrKd:m

Use to turn on the sur-

face burners. An infi- nite choice ofheat set-

thlgs is available from Low to High. At the

High setting a detent

or notch may be felt. The knobs can be set on or between any of the settings.

Graphics near the knob identify which burner

O O the knob controls. For example,

this graphic shows the right rear

OO burner location.

Du'ing a

Poute_ Failw'e

1. Hold a lighted match to the desired sur- face burner head.

2. Push in and turn the control knob slowly to Light.

3. Adjust the flame to the desired level.

A CAi/rlON:

Whenlighting the surfaceburners,be

sure all of the controlsare in the OFF position.Strikethematchfirstandhold

it inpositionbeforeturningtheknobto

Light.

Setting tPe

1. Place a pan on the burner grate.

• The burner flame may lift off or appear separated from the port if a pan is not

placed on the grate.

2. Push in and turn the knob counterclock- wise to the Light setting.

• A clicking (spark) sound will be heard

and the burner will light. (All four ignitors will spark when any surface

burner knob is turned to the Light position.)

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

• Ignitor will continue to spark until the

knob is turned past the Light position.

The size and type of cookware will affect the flame setting. For information on cookware

and other factors affecting flame settings, refer to "Cooking Made Simple".

Setting

High

Uses

High: Use to bring liquid to a boil. Always reduce set-

ting to a lower heat when liquids begin toboil or food s

begin to cook.

Medium: An hltermediate flame size is used to con-

tinue cooking. Food willnot cook any faster when a

higher flame setthlg is used

than needed to maintain a gentle boil. Water boils at

the same temperature

whether boiling gently or vigorously.

Low: Use to simmer foods,

Low

keep foods warm and melt chocolate or butter.

Some cooking may take

place on the Low setting if

the pan is covered. It ispos- sible to reduce the heat by

rotating the knob toward Off. Be sure flame is stable.

S rPame

To prevent the cooktop from discolor-

ing or staining:

• Clean cooktop after each use.

• Wipe acidic or sugary spills as soon as the cooktop has cooled as these

spills may discolor the porcelain.

Saafa:f BurrB

The sealed burners of your range are se- cured to the cooktop and are not designed to

be removed. Since the burners are sealed

hlto the cooktop, boilovers or spills will not seep underneath the cooktop. However, the

burners should be cleaned after each use.

(See page 15for cleanhlg directions.)

Unlike a range with stan-

dard gas burners, this cooktop does not lift-up

nor is itremovable. Do not

attempt to lift the cooktop for any reason.

speed

(select models)

Select ranges feature one high speed burner located in the right front position. This

burner offers higher speed cooking that can be used to quickly bring water to a boil

and for large-quantity cooking.

Si BLrner

(select models)

Select models feature a low turn down simmer burner located at the left rear

position. Use this burner to keep foods warm, melt chocolate or gently simmer

sauces, soups or stews.

Burrmr Grdk

The grates must be properly positioned before cooking. Improper installation of

the grates may result in chipping of the cooktop.

Do not operate the burn- ers without a pan on the

grate. The grate's porce- lain finish may chip with-

out a pan to absorb the heat from the burner

flame.

Although the burner grates are durable, they will

gradually lose their shine and/or dis- color, due to the high temperatures of the

gas flame.

Drip Pals -

Removeable porcelain covered drip pans are available for use with this appliance to help contain spills. Call 1-800-688-8408

to order.

C rliA rlicrmf Burrmm

Freestanding ranges with conventional gas burners feature a lift-up cooktop.

To raise the cooktop: when cool, grasp

the front I edge of the

cook-top i and gently i

lift up until i the two sup- i port rods, if equipped, at the front of the cooktop snap into place.

To lower: Hold the front edge of the cooktop and carefully push back on each support rod, if equipped, to release the notched support. Then gently lower the top into place. The support rods will slide into the cooktop frame.

Bddrtg Roasllirtg

1. Press Bake pad.

* Bake indicator on the Bake pad will light.

• 000 will light in display.

2. Press or press and hold the • or • pad to select oven temperature.

• 350° will light when either pad is pressed.

• Oven temperature can be set from 170° to 550°.

3. There will be a four second delay before oven turns on. When the oven turns on:

• Oven On indicator will light.

• Preheat indicator will light.

• The preselected temperature will remain in the display.

Indicator

Bake _

Light

Preheat

Oven On

Lock

4. Allow 8-15 minutes for the oven to preheat.

• A single beep will indicate that the oven has preheated.

• The Oven On indicator will remain lit.

• The Preheat indicator will turn off.

5. Place food in the oven.

6. Check cooking progress at the minimum cooking time.

Cook longer if needed.

7. Press Cancel pad and remove food from the oven.

• The Bake indicator on the Bake pad will turn off.

• The Oven On indicator will turn off.

• Time of day will reappear in the display.

Preheat

i ven On

Lock

NOTE: The oven temperature can be changed at any time by pressing the • or • pad for the desired temperature. If another

function is displayed, press the Bake pad, then press the • or • pad to select new temperature.

Cancel

NOTE: If you forget to turn off the oven, it will automatically turn off at the end of 12 hours. If you wish to deactivate this

feature, see page 5.

Pilotless Ignitic:n

Your range is equipped with pilotless ig- nition. With this type of ignition system,

the gas automatically shuts off and the

oven will not operate during a power failure.

A lighted match will not light the oven burner. No attempt should be made to

operate the oven during a power failure.

Vim'/l:

When the oven is in use, never block the

vent opening. The oven vent is located at the base of the

backguard. When the oven is in use, this

area may become hot enough to cause

burns. Do not place plastics near the vent

opening as heat from the vent could dis- tort or melt the plastic.

(select models)

Push the switch on thecontrol panel to turn the oven light on and off. On select

models the oven light automatically comes on whenever the oven door is opened.

A CAUTION: Do not attempt

to changethe rack position when the oven ishot.

Your oven has two racks. They are de- signed with a lock-stop edge.

until it stops at the lock-

stop position; lift up on the

front of the rack and pull

out.

Pull rack straight out

To relplac_ Place rack on the rack

support in the oven; tilt the front end up slightly; slide rack back until it clears the

lock-stop position; lower front and slide back into the oven.

Do not cover an entire rack with alumi- num foil or place foil on the oven bottom.

Baking results will be affected and dam- age may occur to the oven bottom.

Rack Positia s

RACK 5 (highest position):

Used for toasting bread or broiling thin, non-fatty foods.

RACK 4:

Used for most two-rack baking.

RACK 3:

Used for most baked goods on a cookie sheet or jelly roll pan, layer cakes, fruit

pies, or frozen convenience foods.

RACK 2:

Used for roasting small cuts of meat, casseroles, ba kingloaves of bread, bun dt

cakes, custard pies or two-rack baking.

RACK 1:

Used for roasting large cuts of meat and poultry, frozen pies, dessert souffles,

angel food cake, or two-rack baking.

ROASTING POSITION:

Used for roast- ing taller cuts of

meat or turkey. Place both oven

racks, one above the other, on the raised sides of the oven bottom.

MULTIPLE RACK COOKING:

Two rack: Use rack positions 2 and 4,

or 1 and 4.

NOTE: Never place pans directly on the oven bottom.

Rack A( es

A half rack, to increase oven capacity, is available as an accessory. It fits in the left,

upper portion of the oven and provides space for a vegetable dish when a large

roaster is on the lower rack. Contact your Maytag dealer for the "HALFILACK" Ac-

cessory Kit or call 1-800-688-8408.

Broiliry

* For best results, use a pan designed for broiling. * For additional broiling tips, refer to the "Cooking Made Simple" booklet.

Press the Broil pad.

• Broil indicator on the Broil pad will light.

• 000 will light in the display.

• The Oven On indicator will light. There will be an eight second delay before the oven turns on.

Press the • pad to select HI (high) broil or the • pad to set LO (low) broil.

• Select HI broil for normal broiling.

• Select LO broil for low temperature broiling of longer cooking foods such as poultry.

3. Place food in the oven.

4. Turn meat once about half way through cooking.

Press Cancel pad. Remove food and broiler pan from the oven.

* The Oven On indicator will turn off. * The broil indicator on the Broil pad will turn off.

* Time of day will reappear in display.

Indicator

Broil _

Light

Preheat

I ven On

Lock

Cancel

Type of Meat Rack Position* Doneness (Minutes)**

Bacon 4 Well Done 6-10 rain.

Beef Steaks -- 1" thick 4 Medium 15-20 rain.

Chicken -- Pieces 3 or 4 Well Done (LO Broil) 30-45 rain.

Fish -- Fillets 4 Flaky 8-12 rain.

Steaks, 1" thick 4 Flaky 10-15 rain.

Ground Beef -- Patties, 3/4" thick 4 Well Done 15-18 rain.

Ham -- Precooked Slice, 1/2" thick 4 Warm 8-12 rain.

Pork Chops -- 1" thick 4 Well Done 22-26 rain.

* The top rack position is #5. **Broiling times are approximate and may vary depending on the meat.

Total Cook Time

4 Well 18-24 rain.

A __J_IUTIOWh

The clock must be functioning and set at the correct time ofday for this feature to operate correctly.

Highlyperishable foods suchasdairyproducts, pork,

poultry or seafood are not recommended for de-

layed cook operations.

* Clock controlled baking is not recommended for

items that require a preheated oven, suchas cakes, cookies and breads.

Press the Cook Time pad.

• Cook Time indicator on the Cook Time pad will flash.

• 0:00 will light in display.

2. Press or press and hold • or • pad to enter cooking time.

3. Press Bake pad.

• Bake indicator on Bake pad will light.

• 000 will light in display.

4. Press or press and hold • or • pad to enter oven temperature. NOTE: Beeps will sound and 000 will flash in display if

the Bake pad is not pressed within four seconds.

Clock Controlled Oven Cooking is used to turn the oven on and off at a preset time of day. This feature can be used with

either oven cooking or self-cleaning. * Immediate Start: Oven turns on immediately and automati-

cally turns off at a preset time.

* Delayed Start: Delays the start of cooking or cleaning and

automatically turns off at a preset time.

Cook time can be set for up to 11 hours and 59 minutes (11:59).

then

. IF YOU WISH TO DELAY THE START OF COOKING:

(if not, skip to #6) a. Press Stop Time pad.

• Stop Time indicator on Stop Time pad will flash.

b. Press or press and hold • or • pad to enter time of day

you wish the oven to turn off.

c. Press Clock pad.

• Time of day will reappear in the display.

6. When the oven turns on, the Oven On indicator will light.

The oven temperature will appear in the display. Press the

Cook Time pad to recall the remaining cook time.

7. Oven will automatically turn off. Four beeps will sound and "End" will light in the display. A beep will sound every 30

seconds for the next 5 minutes.

8. Press Cancel pad and beeps will stop. Remove food from oven.

then _ then

NOTE:It is not necessary to set a start time. Control will determine when to turn the

oven on based on the cook time you set.

NOTE: See page 5if you wish to change the end of cooking reminder beeps.

Cancel

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A Self-Cie_n CAUTIONS:

• It is normal forparts of the range to

become hot during a clean cycle.

• Avoid touching cooktop, door, win-

dow, or oven vent area during a clean cycle.

• Toprevent damage to oven door, do

not attempt to open the door when the LOCK indicator light is fit.

• Do not use commercial oven clean-

ers on the self-clean oven finish or around any part of the oven as they

will damage the finish or parts.

Some smoke and odor may be detected the first few times the oven is cleaned.

This is normal and will lessen in time. Smoke may also occur if oven is heavily

soiled or if broiler pan was left in oven. As oven heats, you may hear sounds of

metal parts expanding and contracting. This is normal and will not damage oven.

The self-clean cycle uses above normal cooking temperatures to automatically

clean the entire oven interior.

It is normal for flare-ups, smoking or flam- ing to occur during cleaning if the oven is

heavily soiled. It is better to clean the oven regularly rather than to wait until there is

a heavy build-up of soil in the oven. During the cleaning process, the kitchen

should be well ventilated to help eliminate normal odors associated with cleaning.

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Turn off the oven light before cleaning as the light may burn out during the clean

cycle.

Remove broiler pan, all pans and the oven racks from the oven. The oven racks will

discolor and may not slide easily after a

self-dean cycle.

frame, door frame (area

outside the door gas-

Clean oven

ket) and around the

opening in

the door gasket with a nonabrasive clean- ing agent such as Bon Ami* or detergent

and water. These areas are not exposed to cleaning temperatures and should be

cleaned to prevent soil from baking on during the clean cycle.

To prevent damage, do not clean or rub the gasket around the oven door. The

gasket is designed to seal in heat during the clean cycle.

Wipe up excess grease or spillovers from the oven bottom to prevent excessive

smoking, flare-ups and flaming during the clean cycle.

Wipe up sugary and acidic spillovers such as sweet potatoes, tomato or milk-

based sauces. Porcelain enamel is acid re- sistant, not acid proof. The porcelain fin-

ish may discolor if acidic spills are not

wiped up prior to a self-dean cycle.

During Cleat Cycle

When the LOCK indicator light is lit, the door cannot be opened. To prevent dam- age to door, do not force door open when

the LOCK indicator light is lit.

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About one hour after the end of the clean cycle, the LOCK indicator light will turn

off. At this point, the door can be opened.

Some soil may leave a light gray, pow- dery ash which can be removed with a

damp cloth. If soil remains, it indicates that the clean cycle was not long enough.

The soil will be removed during the next clean cycle.

If the oven racks were left in the oven and do not slide smoothly after a clean cycle,

wipe racks and embossed rack supports with a small amount of vegetable oil to

restore ease of movement.

Fine lines may appear in the porcelain resulting from the heating and cooling of

the finish. This is normal and will not af- fect performance.

A white discoloration may appear after cleaning if acidic or sugary foods were

not wiped up before the clean cycle. This discoloration is normal and will NOT af-

fect performance.

* Brand names are registered trademarks of the respective manufacturers.

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1. Close oven door. Move door lock lever right to the locked position. _"

Press Clean pad.

• Clean indicator on the Clean pad will flash.

• 3:00 will light in display indicating three hours of cleaning time.

• If door is not closed or locked, "dr" will appear in display.

Press • or • pad to change clean time, if desired.

• Select 2 hours for light soil up to 4 hours for heavy soil.

IF YOU WISH TO DELAY THE START OF CLEANING (if not, skip to #5): a. Press Stop Time pad. b. Press • pad to select the time of day you wish the oven to turn off.

c. Press Clock pad and time of day will reappear in display. d. Press Stop Time pad to recall the time you set.

When the oven turns on:

• The Oven On indicator will light and Lock indicator will light when oven heats to 400°F.

• Door cannot be opened when Lock indicator is lit.

About one hour after the clean cycle ends, the Lock indicator will turn off. The oven door can be opened. Move door lock lever to the left to unlock. I ven On

Wipe out the oven with a damp cloth to remove powdery ash. If soil remains, it indicates the cycle was not long enough.

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Preheat Oven On

Lock

Preheat Lock

then

TO CANCEL CLEAN CYCLE:

1. Press Cancel pad.

2. If Lock indicator is NOT lit, unlock and open oven door. If Lock indicator is lit,

allow oven to cool about one hour then unlock and open oven door.

Cancel

Preheat TURNS OFF,

I ven On WHEN LIGHT

Lock _ OPEN DOOR.

A Cleaning CAUTIONS:

• Be sure appliance is off and all parts are cool before

handling or cleaning. This is to avoid damage and

possible burns.

Clea ng

Broiler Pan

and Insert

(select models)

Brushed Chrome (select models)

Burner Box

- Conventional Burners Only

Burner Grates

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

• Placesoapy cloth over insert and pan; let soak to loosen soil.

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

• Broilerpan and insert can be cleaned in dishwasher.

• Whoa cool, wash with soapy water, rinse and buff the surface.

• Forheavier soil,use a mild abrasive cleaner such asbaking soda or BonAmi*, rubbing with the grain to avoid streaking the surface. Rinse and buff.

• Toprevent scratching, do not use abrasive cleaners.

• Torestore luster and remove streaks, follow with Stainless Steel Magic Spray*(Part #20000008)**.Chrome will

permanently discolor if soil is allowed to bake on.

Theburner box islocated under the li_up cooktop. Clean frequently to remove spillovers. Ifsoil is allowed to accumulate, it may damage the finish.

• Remove grates and surface burners. Raise lift-up top.

• Clean with soap and water, rinse and dry.

• Forstubborn soils,use mildly abrasive cleaning agents such asbaking soda/water paste or Bon Ami*,and a non-abrasive

plastic scrubbing pad.

• Wash grates with warm, soapy water and a nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad.

• For stubborn soils, cleanwith a soap-filled, nonabrasive pad or a sponge or Cooktop Cleaning Creme (Part#20000001)** and a sponge. If soil remains, reapply Cooktop Cleaning Creme, cover with a damp paper towel and soak for 30 minutes.

Scrub again, rinse and dry.

• For burned on soils, remove grates, place on newspapers and carefully spray with commercial oven cleaner. (Do not spray surrounding surfaces.) Place in plastic bags for several hours or over night. Wearing rubber gloves, remove

from bags. Wash, rinse, dry and replace on cooktop.

• To prevent staining or discoloration, clean appliance

after each use.

• Ira part is removed, be sure it is correctly replaced.

Clock and Control

Pad Area

• Toactivate "Control Lockout" for cleaning, see page 5.

• Wipe with a damp cloth and dry.

• Glass cleaners may be used if sprayed on a cloth first. DO NOT spray directly on control pad and display.

Control Knobs

• Remove kJ3obsinthe OFF position by pulling forward.

• Wash, rinse and dry. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents as they may scratch the finish.

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

Cooktop, Backguard&

Control Knob Area (porcelain enamel)

Porce]ainenamel isglass fused on metal and may crack orchipwith misuse. It isacid resistant, not acid proof. A11spillovers, especially acidic or sugary spillovers, should be wiped up immediately with a dry cloth.

• When cool, wash with soapy water, rinse and dry.

• Never wipe off a warm or hot surface with a damp cloth. This may cause cracking or chipping.

• Never use oven cleaners, abrasive or caustic cleaning agents on exterior finish of range.

Enamel, painted

- Side Panels

- Storage Drawer

- Oven Door

(select models)

- Door handles (select models)

• When cool, wash with warm soapy water, rinse and dry. Never wipe a warm orhot surface with a damp cloth as this

may damage the surface and may cause a steam burn.

• Forstubborn soil, use mildly abrasive cleaning agents such as baking soda/water paste or Bon Ami*.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.

NOTE: Use dry towel or cloth to wipe up spills, especially acidic or sugary spills. Surface may discolor or dull if soil is not immediately removed. This is especially important for white surfaces.

* Brand names are registered trademarks of the respective manufacturers. **To order call 1-800-688-8408.

Glass

- Oven Window (selectmodels)

- Oven Door (selectmodels)

Metal Finishes • Wash with soap and water, a glass cleaner, ormild liquid sprays such as Fantastik* or Formula 409*.

- Trim parts • Toprevent scratching or dulling of the finish, do not use mildly abrasive, abrasive, harsh or caustic cleaners such as oven

Oven Interior • Follow instructions on page 12-13forSelf-Cleaning Oven. Oven Racks

Plastic Finishes

- Backguard trim

- End caps

- Door handles (selectmodels)

• Avoid using excessive amounts of water which may seep under or behind glass.

• Wash with soap and water. Rinse with clear water and dry. Glass cleaner can be used if sprayed on a cloth first.

• Do not use abrasive materials such as scouring pads, steelwool or powdered cleaning agents. They will damage the glass.

cleaners.

• Clean with soapy water.

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

Racks willpermanently discolor and may not slidesmoothly if leftin theoven during aself-clean operation. Ifthis occurs, wipe rack and embossed rack supports with a small amount ofvegetable oilto restore easeof movement, then wipe off excessoil.

• When cool, clean with soap and water, rinse and dry.

• Use a glass cleaner and a soft cloth.

NOTE: Never useovencleaners,abrasiveorcausticliquidorpowderedcleansersonplasticfinishes. Thesecleaningagentswillscratch

ormarfinish.

NOTE: Topreventstainingordiscoloration,wipeupfat,greaseoracid(tomato,lemon,vinegar,milk,t}'uitjuice,marinade)immediately

witha dry papertowelorcloth.

Surface Burners

- Conventional

- Sealed

* Brand names are registered trademarks of the respective manufacturers. **To order call 1-800-688-8408.

• Clean frequently. Allow burner to cool. Clean with soap and plastic scouring pad. For stubborn soils,use a non-abrasive cleaner and a cloth. Try to prevent the cleaner from seeping into gas ports as this will affect the flame. Ifcleaner does enter

theports, cleanwith a soft bristle brush or a straight pin especially the port below the ignitor. Donot enlarge or distort holes.

• Be careful not to get water into burner ports.

• Use care when cleaning the ignitor. If the ignitor is wet or damaged the surface burner will not light.

• Conventional Burners: Dry burners in the oven set at 170o F.

Light

CAUTIONS:

Do not place excessive weight on or

stand on an open oven door. This

could cause the range to tip over,

break the door, or injure the user.

Do not attempt to open or close door or operate oven until door is

properly replaced.

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

oven frame and could injure your

fingers.

1. When cool, open oven door to first stop position (opened about four inches).

Grasp door at each side. Do not use the

door handle to lift door.

3. Lift up evenly until door clears hinge arms.

To rel:la_

Grasp door at each side.

Align slots in the door with the hinge arms on the range.

Slide the door down onto the hinge arms until the door is completely seated

on the hinges. Push down on the top corners of the door to completely seat

door on hinges. Door should not ap- pear crooked.

(select models)

To _ tl_ auen cicx:r

,mJ_

Do not use abrasive cleaning agents such as steel wool scouring pads or

powdered cleansers as they may scratch the glass.

Do not hit the glass with pots, pans, furniture, toys, or other objects.

Do not close the oven door until the oven racks are in place.

Scratching, hitting, jarring or stressing the glass may weaken its structure caus- ing an increased risk ofbreakage at a later

date.

The storage drawer at the bottom of the range is safe and convenient for storing

metal and glass cookware. DO NOT store plastic, paperware, food or flammable ma-

terial in this drawer. Remove drawer to clean under range.

To _ Empty drawer then pull out to the first stop position. Lift up front of

drawer and pull to the second stop posi- tion. Grasp sides and lift up and out to

remove drawer. To r_ Fit the ends of the drawer

glides onto the rails. Lift up drawer front and gently push in to first stop position. Lift up and continue to slide drawer to the

closed position.

A CAUTIOJK_:

• Disconnect power to range before replacing light bulb.

• Use a drypotholder topreventpos- sible harm to hands when replacing

bulb.

Be sure bulb is cool before touching. Do not touch hot bulb with a damp

cloth as this may cause the bulb to break.

To rq:ia_

1. When oven is cool, hold bulb cover in place, then slide wire retainer offcover.

NOTE: Bulb cover will fall if not held in place while removing wire retainer.

2. Remove bulb cover and light bulb.

3. Replace with a 40 watt appliance bulb.

4. Replace bulb cover and secure with wire retainer.

5. Reconnect power to range. Reset clock.

BULB COVER

WIRE

RETAINER

NOTE: The oven door on a new range may feel "spongy" when closed. This is

normal and will decrease with use.

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• Be sure the anti-tip bracket secures one of the rear leveling legs to the floor to prevent the range from

accidentally tipping.

The range should be leveled

when installed. If the range is

not level, turn the plastic level- ing legs, located at each cor-

ner of the range, until range is level.

LEVELING LEG

Elecbic ll (: n'l dion

Appliances which require

electrical power are equipped with a three-

prong grounding plug which must be plugged directly into a properly

grounded three-hole 120volt electrical out- let.

Always disconnect power to appliance before servicing.

The three-prong grounding plug offers protection against shock hazards. DO

NOT CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD GROUNDING PRONG FROM THE

POWER CORD PLUG.

If 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.

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Gas appliance connectors used to con- nect this appliance to the gas supply are

not designed for continuous movement. Once installed, DO NOT repeatedly move

this gas appliance for cleaning or to relo- cate. If this appliance has to be moved

and/or removed for servicing, follow the procedure described in the installation

instructions. For information, contact Maytag Customer Service at 1-800-688-

1120.

To prevent range from accidentally tip- ping, range must be secured to the floor

by sliding rear leveling leg into the anti-

tip bracket.

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Protect oven bottom against _ spillovers, espe- ( 4

cially acidic or, r, .............................1

sugary spills, as ]IX//o they may discolor the porcelain -_j/ i -

enamel. Use the [[_____ t3--- / correct pan size to

avoid spillovers and boilovers. The oven bottom may be removed for

easier cleaning. To _ When cool, remove the

oven racks. Slide the two catches, located at each rear corner of the oven bottom, toward the front of the oven.

Lift the rear edge of the oven bottom slightly, then slide it back until the front

edge of the oven bottom clears the oven front frame. Remove oven bottom from

oven. To repla{_ Fit the front edge of the

oven bottom into the oven front frame. Lower the rear of the oven bottom and

slide the two catches back to lock the oven

bottom in place.

2 t

C :rlm llicrlal Surlra=e

(select models)

Under no circumstances are the surface burner assemblies to be taken apart for

cleaning. The surface burner assembly can be removed to clean the burner box

area. The two surface burner assemblies are secured in place during transporta-

tion with screws. Once the range is in- stalled, these screws may be removed to

allow quick and easy removal of the burner assemblies.

To remove: Allow the burner assembly to cool. Lift up cooktop. Grasp the burner

assembly and rotate it slightly toward the left to release the two tabs on the assem-

bly. Then lift the assembly and pull to- ward the back of the cooktop until the air

shutter ends on the assembly release from the valves.

To replace: Insert the air shutter ends on the burner assembly over the valves and

lower the assembly into place. Be sure to secure the two tabs on the burner assem-

bly into the two slots on the burner sup- port bracket which is mounted to the

burner bottom. (NOTE: If the tabs are not properly inserted into the slots, the as-

sembly may rock and the burners may not light properly.)

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