Maytag ACCELLIS MER67 User Manual

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how-to's for the Speed Options, plus delicious, step-b,-slep recipes. No need to purchase new cookware or d,scard,ou

recipes. This guide will help_you cook new and old recipes with confidence.

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SPfED OPTI DNS

—Main Dish, Side Dish, Pizza This option uses a slightly

higher amount of microwave energy with conventional radiant
heat to cook such foods as meats, poultry, fish, casseroles veg
etables, pizza {regular and self-rise}, and frozen convenience foods.

W Boked Goods, Egg Dishes This option uses slightly lower

amounts of microwave energy along with conventional radiant

heat to gently cook delicate foods such as egg- and cheese-based
dishes and baked goods.

A Defrost This option uses only microwave energy to

quickly defrost large or small amounts of food. The Defrost option
gives you a distinct advantage over a regular microwave when

defrosting foods. It allows you to safely and quickly defrost larg

items — even the holiday turkey.

Frozen Dinners This option is specially designed to use

microwave energy for cooking prepared frozen nriea s packaged

m heatproof pfper and plastic containers with ,ust enough
conventional radiant heat added for the browning your normal

microwave can't provide.

AUTO

SET Auto Set This control feature allows you to enter the

cooking time called for in a conventional recipe. Pressing ¡"'S pad
will automatically cut the conventional cook time in half for

speed cooking.

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OVEN or SET AN OVEN TEMPERATURE. Follow these eo:

SELECT the appropriate rack position {see page

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food in oven and shut door.

PRESS the desired Speed Option pad.

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SET the conventional bake time (or what the reap«

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in minutes using the number pads, then press the >
pad AUTO SET will automatically cut the time m

example, press [6] [0] for a 1-hour cook time I
[AUTO SET]. The oven will set itself for 30 minute:

If the speed bake time is known (half of the co
bake time), you may enter that time. However dc

the AUTO SET pad. The time entered will not be (

AFTER three-fourths of the time has elapsed, the

beep and display "CHECK FOOD." You may che^
doneness, or ignore it and the oven will continue

AT the end of the set cooking time, the dispic

"ENTER MORE TIME IF NEEDED." if additional cc
is needed, press the number pads to add actual
cooking. (The oven will not cut this additional time

general, only 2 to 5 minutes of additional time is r

maximum time that can be added is 10 minutes.

WHEN the food is done, press CANCEL to turn tl

(If you accidentally press CANCEL but want to cc
a little longer, you must reset the Speed Option <

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The correct amount of cooking time is very important to overall results. Most items cook in about half the time of a conventional oven,

doneness of food at the CHECK FOOD signal during cooking, continue cooking if needed,

FOOD

See page 13 in Cooking Guide for:

MEATS

Beef, Pork
Whole Chicken
Turkey, unstuffed

Fish, thawed

MAIN DISH

Lasagna .
Meatloaf
Tuna Noodle

Frozen Pizza - self-rise

- regular

See page 19 in Cooking Guide for;

SIDE DISH

Potatoes, baked
Squash, halved

Frozen Potato Products

See page 32 in Cooking Guide for:

BAKED GOODS

Brownies, bar cookies
Apple Orisp

Muffins

Cinnamon Rolls, refrigerated

RACK

POSITION*

2
3
1
3

3
3
3
2
2

3
3
3

2
2

3

2

SPEED OPTION

SETTING

TIPS

Use metal pans to reduce spattering when c
roasts and turkey.

For faster cooking, use glass baking dishes for
and fish.

Use oven cooking bags for less tender roasts.
Turn roasts over halfway through cooking.
Shield faster cooking areas on meat & poult

aluminum foil.
For best results, use glass baking dishes for I;

and meatloaf.
Place self-rise frozen pizza directly on the rack

a pan. Place regular pizza in a pan.
Add toppings (cheese, bread crumbs, sauces)

last few minutes of cooking.

Use metal pans for brownies and bar cookies.
Use glass baking dishes for apple crisp.

Add time as needed.

EGG/CHEESE-BASED DISHES

See page 33 in Cooking Guide for:

FROZEN DINNERS

Packaged in heatproof
paper and plastic

See page 34 in Cooking Guide for:

DEFROST

Roasts

Whole Chicken

‘ The bottom rack position is #1.

PRt U I IT I ON S T O A V OI D P O KI B IE EX P OS U RE TO EX C ES S IV E MK RO W A VE EN ER G V

A) DO NOT

tions with the door open since open-door operations can re
sult in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is important
not to defeat or tamper with the safety interlocks.

B) DO NOT

the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumulate on
sealing surfaces.

attempt to operate this oven using the Speed Op

place any object between the oven front face and

2or3

>■ Egg casseroles are done when set and golden

2

2
2

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C) DO NOT

that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage tc
door (bent), (2) hinges and latches (broken or loosened), (3) do
and sealing surfaces.

D)

The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except (

qualified service personnel.

time, followed by the

in half.

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Shield thin edges with foil prior to defrosting.

operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particularly in

AUTO SET

pad. Time wil

PR KÀ U TI O HS TO AV O ID PO S SI B lt tX P OS U Rt TO tX C tS S IV t M l CR O WA V t t Nl R GY

A) DO NOT

Options with the door open since open-door operations
can result in harmful exposure to microwave energy. It is
important not to defeat or tamper with the safety inter

locks.

B) DO NOT

and the door or allow soil or cleaner residue to accumu
late on sealing surfaces.

When using the Speed Options basic safety

precautions should be followed, including the
following;

WARNING -

electrical shock, fire, injury to persons or

exposure to excessive microwave energy:

1. Read all the instructions before using the
appliance.

2. Read and follow the specific “precautions
to avoid possible exposure to excessive

microwave energy" found at the top of this
page.

3. This appliance must be properly
grounded. See installation instructions for

grounding instructions.

4. Install or locate this appliance only in ac
cordance with the installation instruc

tions,

5. Some products such as whole eggs and
sealed containers, such as glass jars,
may explode and should not be heated

in this oven.

6

. Use this appliance only for its intended

use as described in this manual or in the
Maytag Accellis™ 2X Cooking Guide. Do
not use corrosive chemicals or vapors in
this appliance. This type of oven is spe
cifically designed to heat, cook, or de
frost food. Do not use for drying clofhes,

linens, newspaper, or similar non-food
type items, it is intended for home use
only.

attempt to operate this oven using the Speed

place any object between the oven front face

7. Make sure that all persons using this
appliance, especially children, are
closely supervised and properly in
structed on how to use this appliance.

To reduce the risk of burns,

8

. Do not operate this appliance it it has a

damaged cord or plug, if it is not work
ing properly, or if it has been damaged
or dropped.

9

. This appliance should be serviced only

by qualified service personnel. Contact
the nearest authorized service facility
for examination, repair or replacement.

Do not attempt to service or repair this
appliance yourself.

10. Do not cover or block any openings on
the oven,

11 .Do not store or use this appliance out

12. Do not immerse cord or plug in water.

13. When cleaning surfaces of door and

14. To reduce the risk of tire in the oven

C) DO NOT

tant that the oven door close properly and that there is no damage
to the; (1) door (bent), (2) hinges and iatches (broken or loos

ened), (3) door seals and sealing surfaces.

D)

The oven should not be adjusted or repaired by anyone except

properly qualified service personnel.

doors. Do not use this product near
water - for example, near a kitchen sink,
in a wet basement, or near a swimming

pool.

oven that come together on closing
door, use only mild, nonabrasive soaps
or detergents applied with a sponge or
soft cloth. Do not clean or rub the gas

ket around the oven door,

cavity;
a) Do not overcook food, especially

starchy items such as potatoes and
fatty items such as bacon. Carefully

operate the oven if it is damaged. It is particulariy impor

b) Remove wire twist-ties from heat

c) lf materials inside the oven should

d) Do not use the cavity for storage

15. Use only cooking utensils and acces
sories, specifically described in this
guide or in the Maytag Accellis™ 2X

Cooking Guide.

16. Stay near the oven while it is in use

attend appliance if heatproof
paper or plastic containers are
placed inside the oven. If a plastic
frozen food container and/or its film

cover distorts, warps or is otherwise
damaged during cooking,
immediately discard the food and its
container. The food could be
contaminated.

proof paper or oven cooking bags
before placing bag in the oven.

ignite, keep oven door closed, turn
oven off and shut off power at the
fuse or circuit breaker panel.

purposes. Do not leave paper
products, cooking utensils, or food
in the cavity when not in use. Use
only heatproof paper or plastic

containers recommended for use in
a conventional oven.

and check cooking progress fre
quently. Leaving the oven unattended
may result in overcooked food and
possibly a fire in your oven.

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Use to turn on the surface elements. An
infinite choice of heat settings is available
from LOW to HIGH. The knobs can be set
on or between any of the settings.

SETTING THE CONTROLS

1

. Place pan on surface element,

2. Push in and turn the knob in either
direction to the desired heat setting.

The backguard is marked to

identify which element the

knob controls. For example,

'

-----1 indicates right front

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element.

3. There is an indicator light by each pair

of control knobs. When one or both of
the surface control knobs is turned on,
the light will turn on. The light will turn off
when the surface element(s) is turned

off.

4. After cooking, turn knob to OFF. Re
move pan.

Before Cooking

Always place a pan on the surface
unit before you turn it on. To prevent
damage to range, never operate sur
face unit without a pan in place.

NEVER
area for food or cookware.

During Cooking

Know which knob controls which sur
face unit. Make sure you turned on
the correct surface unit.

Begin cooking on a higher heat set

ting then reduce to a lower setting to

complete cooking. Never use a high
setting for extended cooking.

NEVER
could damage the pan and the appli
ance.

>- NEVER

cooled. Expect some parts of the
cooktop, especially around the sur

face units, to become warm or hot
during cooking. Use potholders to
protect hands.

usethecooktopasastorage

allow a pan to boil dry. This

touch cooktop until it has

After Cooking

>■ Clean up messy spills as soon as

possible.

Other Tips

If cabinet storage is provided directly
above cooking surface, limit itto items
that are infrequently used and that
can be subjected to heat.

Temperatures may be unsafe for

items such as volatile liquids, clean
ers or aerosol sprays,

>- NEVER

plastic items, on the cooktop. The
hot air from the vent may ignite flam
mable items, melt or soften plastics,
or increase pressure in closed con
tainers causing them to burst.

NEVER
probes or any other metal object,

other than a pan on a surface ele

ment, to contact heating elements.

leave any items, especially

allow aluminum foil, meat

DUAL ELEMENT

The cooking surface is equipped with a

dual element located in the right front posi
tion. To operate, push in on the control
knob and turn to the left to control the large
element, or push in and turn to the right to
control the small element.

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OFF

SUGGESTED HEAT SETTINGS

The size, type of cookware and cooking
operation will affect the heat setting. For
information on cookware and other factors
affecting heat settings, refer to
Made Simple”

HIGH;
Use to bring liquid to a boil. Always reduce
setting to a lower heat when liquids begin to
boil or foods begin to cook.

MED. HIGH (8-9):
Use to brown meat, heat oil for deep fat

frying or sauteing. Maintain fast boil for

large amounts of liquids.

MEDIUM;
Use to maintain slow boil for large amounts
of liquids and for most frying operations.

booklet.

“Cooking

MED. LOW (3-4):
Use to continue cooking covered foods or
to steam foods.

LOW:
Use to keep foods warm and melt choco

late and butter.

OFF

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NOTES:

On Canadian models, the cooking surface will not operate during a self-clean
cycle.

Cooktop may emit light smoke and odor the first few times it is used. This is normal.
When a control is turned on, a red glow from the element can be seen through the

glass-ceramic surface. The element will cycle on and off to maintain the preset
heat setting.

Glass-ceramic cooktops retain heat for a period of time after the unit is turned off.
When the HOT SURFACE light turns off (see below), the cooking area will be cool

enough to touch.

NOTE: Do not attempt to lift the cooktop.

COOKING AREAS

The cooking areas on your range are iden

tified by permanent patterns on the glass­ceramic surface. For most efficient cook

ing, fit the pan size to the element size.

Pans should not extend more than V2 to

1-inch beyond the cooking area.

For more information on cookware, refer to
“Cooking Made Simple”

booklet.

HOT SURFACE LIGHTS

Each element has a

HOTSURFACE

, HOT SURFACE
indlCatOr^^ LIGHT ON COOKTOP

light. A light
will be illumi
nated when the match

ing cooking area is hot. It will remain on,
even after the control is turned off, until the
area has cooled. They are located at the
front center of the cooktop.

TIPS TO PROTECT THE

GLASS-CERAMIC SURFACE

- Before first use, clean the cooktop as
directed in the cleaning procedures on

page 12.

>• Do not use glass pans. They may

scratch the surface.

> Do notallow plastic, sugar or foods with

high sugar content to melt onto the hot
cooktop. Should this happen, clean
Immediately. (See cleaning pro

cedures, page 12.)

Never use cooktop as a work surface or
cutting board.

■ Never cook food directly on the sur
face.

Never let a pan boil dry as this will

permanently damage the surface and
pan.

Never use foil-type disposable contain

ers or place a trivet or wok ring between
the surface and pan. These items can
mark or etch the top.

Do not slide aluminum pans across a
hot surface. The pans may leave marks
which need to be removed promptly.
(See cleaning procedures, page 12).

- Make sure the surface and the pan
bottom are clean before turning on to
prevent scratches.

- To prevent scratching or damage to the

glass-ceramic top, do not leave sugar,

salt or fats on the cooking area. Wipe
the cooktop surface with a clean cloth or

paper towel before using.

- Never use a soiled dish cloth or sponge

to clean the cooktop surface. A film will

remain which may cause stains on the
cooking surface after the area is heated,

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