Maytag C31000PAA User Manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

IMPORTANTSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......... 1-3 Roastingtips ................................ 10

Broilingtipsandchart, ifequipped.............. 11

CLOCK AND TIMER, ifequipped ................. 4

MAINTENANCE ............................ 12-14

USING THE COOKTOP ....................... 5-6

Ignitionsystem 5 Cooktop .................................... 12

............................... Burnergrates................................ 12

Howtolightsurfaceburner..................... 5 Conventionalsurfaceburners,ifequipped 12

Selectingflamesize ........................... 6 .......

About the surface burner flame ................. 6 Sealed surfaceburners, if equipped ............ 12

Adjusting the flame ............................ 6 Proportionalvalve adjustment, ifequipped ...... 13

Cookwareconsiderations 6 Leveling legs ................................ 13

...................... Ovendoor .................................. 13

Canning ..................................... 6

Oven bottom ................................ 14

USING THE OVEN ........................... 7-11 Oven light,if equipped ........................ 14

Ignitionsystem ............................... 7 Lower panel, if equipped ...................... 14

Ovencharacteristics ........................... 7 Electrical connection ......................... 14

Use of aluminum foil ........................... 7

Thermostatknob .............................. 7 CARE AND CLEANING CHART .............. 15-16

Howtoset oventobake or roast................ 7

Preheating................................... 7 SERVICE .................................. 17-18

Ovenracks................................... 8 Howto removerangefor cleaningandservicing . 17

Commonbakingproblemschart ................ 9 Howto obtainservice......................... 17

Bakingtips.................................. 10 Beforeyoucallfor servicechart ............. 17-18

INSTALLER Please leave this The model and serial numbers are found on the rating plate

manualwiththisappliance, locatedonthelowerrangefrontframebehindthebroilerdooror

lowerpanel.Use thesenumberswhen requestingservice.

Besureappliancehasbeen properly ModelNumber:
installed.

SerialNumber:

CONSUMER Tosave youtime, Date ofPurchase:

energy and money, read and keep Pleasekeep yoursalesreceiptand/oryourcancelledcheckas

thismanualforfuture reference, proofof purchaseshouldwarrantyservice be needed, Store

thesedocumentswiththisbooklet.

8113P107-60

(11-95-00)

ABOUT YOUR RANG5

Congratulationsonyourchoiceofthis gasrange.Asyou use Should you have any questions about using your new gas
your new range, we know you will appreciate the many appliance, pleasewrite to us at this address:

features that provide excellent performance, ease of
cleaning,convenience and dependability. CustomerAssistance

c/o Maytag Customer Service
New features have dramatically changed today's cooking P.O.Box2370
appliances and the way we cook. It is therefore very Cleveland,TN 37320-2370

important to understand how your new gas range operates
BEFORE you use it for the firsttime. Be sure to include the model and serial numbers of your

appliance. Foryour convenience, we have provided space

In this Owner's Guide, you will find a wealth of information onthe front cover to record this information.
regarding all aspects of your appliance. By carefully

following the instructions,you will be able to fully enjoy and In our continuing effort to improvethe quality and customer

properly maintain your new range. NOTE: Your appliance satisfaction of our cooking products, we may find it
maynot be equippedwith some ofthefeatures referredto in necessarytomake changesto ourline ofapplianceswithout

this manual, revisingthe Owner's Guide.

IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using this Have your appliance installedand properlygroundedbya

qualifiedinstalleraccordingto the installationinstructions.

appliance. Have the installershowyouthelocationof thegas shutoff

The following instructions are based on safety valveand howtoshutitoffinan emergency.

considerationsand mustbestrictlyfollowedtoeliminatethe

potentialrisksoffire, electricshock,or personalinjury. Alwaysdisconnectpowertoappliancebeforeservicing.

To ensure proper operation and avoid possible injury or

damage to unit do notattempt to adjust, repair, service, or

WARNING: If the information in this replace any part of your appliance unless it is specifically
manual is not followed exactly, e fire or recommended in this book. All other servicing should be

explosion may result causing property referredto a qualifiedinstallerorservicer.

damage, personal injury or death.

- Do not store or use gasoline or other Be sure all packing materials are removed from the

flammable vapors and liquids in the appliancebeforeoperatingit.

vicinity of this or any other appliance. Keepareaaroundapplianceclearandfreefromcombustible

materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and

materials.

- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

If appliance is installed near a window, proper precautions

• DO not try to light any appliance, should be taken to prevent curtains from blowing over
burners.

• Do not touch any electrical switch; do

Donotleaveany itemson thecooktop.The hotairfromthe

not use any phone in your building, ventmayigniteflammableitemsand may increasepressure

• Immediately call your gas supplier in closedcontainerswhichmay causethemto burst.

from a neighbor's phone. Follow the Many aerosol-type spray cans are EXPLOSIVE when
gas supplier's instructions, exposedto heat and may be highlyflammable.Avoidtheir

use orstoragenear anappliance.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, Many plastics are vulnerable to heat. Keep plastics away

call the fire department, from parts ofthe appliancethat may becomewarmor hot.

Donotleave plasticitemson the cooktopasthey maymelt
or soften if left too close to the vent or a lighted surface

- Installation and service must be burner.

performed by a qualified installer, service

Toeliminatethe hazardof reachingoverhotsurfacebumers,

agency or the gassupplier, cabinetstorageshouldnotbeprovideddirectlyabovea unit.

Ifsuchstorageisprovided,itshouldbelimitedtoitemswhich
areusedinfrequentlyandwhichare safelystoredinan area

,_ subjected to heat from an appliance. Temperatures may be

__" ) i _A_AR"II"i_I unsafe for some items, such as volatile liquids, cleaners or

aerosol sprays.

ALL RANGES

CAN TIP

INJURYTO PERSONS Turn offapplianceand ventilatinghood toavoid spreading
COULD RESULT the flame. Extinguishflame then turn on hood to remove

_i i smoke and odor.

INSTALL ANTI-TIP

DEVICES PACKED Usedry chemicalorfoam-type extinguisheror baking soda

I WITH RANGE tosmother fire orflame. Never use water on a grease fire.

Iffire is intheovenor broilerpan,smotherby closingoven

SEE INSTALLATION door.

INSTRUCTIONS Iffire is in a pan on the surface burner,cover pan. Never

attempt to pick up or move a flaming pan.

IMP(IRTANTSAFETYINI;TRUCTIONS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of tipping of the appliance

from abnormal usage or by excessive loading of the oven
Do not leave children alone or unsupervised near the door, the appliance must besecured by a properly installed
appliancewhen itis inuseor isstill hot.Chilaren should never anti-tip device. If the range is moved from the wall, be sure

beallowed to sit orstand onany part of the appliance, the anti-tip device is engaged when the range is replaced.

Look underneath range toverify that one of the rear leveling

Children must be taught that the appliance and utensils in legs is properly engaged in the bracket slot. The anti-tip
itcan be hot. Lethot utensils coolin devicesecuresthe rearleveling legtothefloor whenproperly
a safe place, out of reach of small engaged. Also, besure the range is properly re-installed.

children. Children should be taught

that an appliance is not a toy. Do not touch a hot oven light bulb with a damp cloth as the

Children should not be allowed to bulb could break. Shouldthe bulb break,disconnect power
play with controls or other parts of to the appliance before removing bulb to avoid electrical

the unit. shock.

CAUTION: Do not store items of
interest to children in cabinets

above an appliance or on the
backguard of a range. Children Always placea pan on a surface burner beforeturning it on.

climbing onthe appliance or onthe Be sureyou knowwhich knobcontrols whichsurface burner.
appliancedoorto reach itemscould Makesurethecorrect burneristurnedonand thatthe burner

has ignited. When cooking is completed, turn burner off

beseriously injured, before removing pan to prevent exposureto burnerflame.

Always adjust surface burnerflame sothat itdoes notextend

beyond the bottom edge of the pan. An excessive flame is

To prevent potential hazardto the userand damage to the hazardous, wastes energy and maydamage the appliance,

appliance, do not use pan or cabinets above the appliance.
appliance as a space

Never leave a surface cooking operation unattended

heaterto heat or warm a

room. Also, do not use especially when using a _,.r _ t .,,_
the cooktop or oven as a high heatsetting or when
storage area for food or deepfat frying. Boilovers

cooking utensils, cause smoking and

greasy spillovers may

Do not obstruct the flow ignite. Clean up greasy

of combustion and spills as soon as
ventilationair byblocking possible. Donotuse high

the oven vent or air intakes. Restriction of air flow to the heat for extended

burnerprevents properperformance and increasescarbon cooking operations.

monoxideemission to unsafelevels.

Never heat an unopened container onthe surface burneror

Avoid touching oven vent area while oven is on and for inthe oven. Pressurebuild-up may cause container to burst
several minutes after oven is turned off. Some parts of the resulting in serious personal injury or damage to the

vent and surrounding area become hot enough to cause appliance.

burns.After oven isturned off, do not touch theoven vent or

surrounding areas untilthey havehad sufficienttime to cool. Use dry, sturdy pot holders. Damp pot holders may cause

burns from steam. Dish towels or other substitutes should
never be used as potholders because they can trail across

CAUTION: Do not _. ja._ _ J hot surface burners and ignite or get caught on appliance

useanapplianceasa

step stool to cabinets _ ._ parts.

above. Misuse of Always let quantities of hot fat used for deep fat frying cool
appliance doors or before attempting to move or handle.

drawers, such as

stepping, leaning or _ Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials

sitting on the door or accumulatein ornearthe appliance, hood or ventfan. Clean

drawer, may result in hood frequently to prevent grease from accumulating on

possible tipping of hoodorfilter.Whenflamingfoodsunderthehoodturnthefan

the appliance, breakage of door,and serious injuries, off as thefan may spread the flame.

IMPq)RTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS 3

Use caution when wearing ! ]rments made of flammable Never leta pan boildry as this coulddamagethe utensiland
material to avoid clothing ,_ _ the appliance.

fires. Loose fitting or long

hanging-sleeved apparel Follow the manufacturer's directions when using oven

should not be worn while cooking bags.

cooking.Clothing may ignite Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, or

or catch utensilhandles.

glazed utensils are suitable for cooktop or oven usage
without breaking due to the sudden change intemperature.

Always placeoven racks inthedesired positions whileoven

iscool.Slide oven rackout to add or remove food, using dry This appliance has been tested for safe performance using
sturdy pot holders. Always avoid reaching into the oven to conventional cookware. Do not use any devices or

add or remove food. If a rack must be movedwhile hot,use accessories that are not specifically recommended in this
a dry pot holder. Always turn the oven off at the end of manual.Do not use eyelid coversfor the surface units, stove

cooking, top grills, or add-on oven convection systems. The use of

devicesor accessories that are not expresslyrecommended

Use care when opening the oven door. Let hot air or steam inthis manual can create serious safety hazards, result in
escape beforeremoving or replacingfood. performance problems, and reduce the life of the

components ofthe appliance.

PREPAREDFOOD WARNING: Followfood manufacturer's
instructions.Ifa plasticfrozenfood containerand/or itscover

distorts, warps, or is otherwise damaged during cooking,
immediately discard the food and its container. The food Turnoffallcontrolsandwaitforappliancepartstocoolbefore

could be contaminated, touching or cleaningthem. Do nottouch the burner gratesor

surroundingareas untilthey have hadsufficienttime to cool.
Cleanappliance withcaution. Usecare toavoid steam burns

ifawetsponge orclothisusedtowipespillsonahot surface.

Use pans with flat bottoms and handles that are easily Somecleanerscanproducenoxiousfumesifappliedtoa hot
graspedandstay cool.Avoidusing unstable,warped,easily surface.

tippedorloosehandledpans. Pansthat areheavyto move

whenfilledwithfoodmayalsobe hazardous.
Besureutensilis large enoughto properlycontainfoodand

avoidboiLovers.Pan sizeis particularlyimportantindeepfat

frying.Besurepanwillaccommodatethevolumeoffoodthat The CaliforniaSafe DrinkingWater andToxicEnforcement

isto be addedas wellas the bubbleactionoffat. Act of 1986 (Proposition65) requires the Governor of

Californiato publisha listofsubstancesknownto the State

To minimize burns,ignitionof flammablematerialsand of Californiato cause cancer or reproductiveharm, and

spillageduetounintentionalcontactwiththeutensil, donot requires businesses to warn customers of potential
extend handles over _ exposuresto such substances.

adjacent surface _

burners. Always turn Users of thisappliance are hereby warned that the burning

panhandlestoward the ofgas can result in low-level exposure to some of the listed

side or back of the substances, includingbenzene, formaldehyde and soot,due
appliance, not out into primarilyto the incompletecombustion ofnaturalgasor liquid

the room where they petroleum(LP)fuels. Properlyadjusted burnerswill minimize
are easily hit or incomplete combustion. Exposure to these substances can
reached by small also be minimized by properly venting the burners to the

outdoors by opening the windows and/or door in the room

children, where the appliance is located.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

CLOCK AND TIMER, ifequipped

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The electronicclockandtimerdisplaywillflashwhenthe applianceisfirstconnectedto
powerorif poweris interrupted. Thedisplay willstopflashing once the time-of-day clock

has been set.

1. Pressthe CLOCK pad. 1. Pressthe TIMERpad. 0:59,or onehour,will appearinthe
display.

2. Press and hold the HOUR pad to set the correct hours.
The timer will automatically begin counting down in

Tapthe pad once to change the time by a single hour. incrementsof one minute.

3. Press and hold the MINUTE pad to set the correct 2. To set the timer for less than one hour: Press the

minutes.Tapthe pad onceto change the time bya single TIMER padthen pressand holdthe MINUTE paduntilthe
minute, desiredtime appears inthe display.Tochangethe timeby

For example: To set the clock for 3:15, press and hold the a single minute, tap the pad once.
HOUR pad until 3 appears inthe hours display.Then press 3. To set the timer for more than one hour: Press the

and hold the MINUTE pad until 15 appears in the minutes TIMER pad then -
display. • Press the HOUR pad, 1:59, or two hours,will appear

inthe display.

• Press the MINUTE pad until the desired minutes

appear in the display.
NOTE:Twohours isthe maximumtime that can beset.

4. Whenthetime haselapsed, 0:00willappear inthe display
and continuous beeps will soundto indicate the endof the

timing operation.

5. Pressthe CLOCK pad to cancel the beeps. The current
time of day will reappear in the display.

Tocancel the timer: Pressthe CLOCK padand thedisplay
will return to the current time of day.

USING THE COOKTOP 5

Your cooktop willfeature either pilot ignition or pilotless To prevent damageto the cooktop or pan, neveroperate
ignition. Ifthe gassupply to the range is turned off, be sure the surface burner without a pan in place, never allow a

all controls are set in the OFF position before re-supplying pan to boil dry and never operate a surface burner on
gas to the appliance. HIGHfor extended periods of time.

Pilot Ignition t. Place a panon the burner grate.

When the range is first installed, the standingpilots may be NOTE: Theburnerflame maylift offthe burner headand a

difficultto light dueto air inthe gas line. Tobleed offairfrom "roaring"soundmay be heardif a panisnotplaced onthe

the line, holda lighted match nextto the burnerand turnthe grate before lightingthe burner.

knob on. When the burner lights, turn the knob off and
proceedas directed below. 2. Push in and turn the knob to the LITE position.

To light pilot: Raisethe cooktop and hold a lighted match Pilotless ignition models only: A clickingsoundwill be

nearthe pilotports.There aretwo pilotports,oneonthe right heardandthe burnerwill light.Whenone burneristurned
side and one onthe leftside. on,all ignitors will spark.

3. Afterthe burner lights,turnthe knob to the desired flame

size.

Pilotless ignition models only: The ignitors will

Pilotless Ignition continue to spark untilthe knob is turned from the LITE

Pilotlessignitionusesa sparkfrom the ignitorto lightthe position.

burner. There are two ignitors for conventional surface
burners. Each sealed burner has itsown ignitor located on CAUTION: If theflame should go out during a cooking
theback side of the burner.Once the burner lights, turn the operation, turn the burner off. if gas has accumulated

knob to the desired setting. The clicking sound will not stop and a strong gas odor is detected, open a window and
until the knob is turnedfrom the LITE position, wait 5 minutes for the gas odor to disappear before

Inthe eventof a powerfailure, thesurface burnercan be relighting the burner,

manually lighted. Be sure all controls are in the OFF

position.Hold a lightedmatch to the desired surface burner

headthen push in and turn the knob to the LITE position.
Whenthe burner lights,adjusttheflame tothe desired flame
size.

USING THE COOKTOP

Usea HIGHflame setting to quickly bringliquids to a boil or Adjust the flame size so it
to begin a cooking or canning operation. Then reduce to a does not extend beyond

lower setting to continue cooking. Never leave food the edge of the cooking

unattended when using a HIGH flame setting, utensil. This is for _-=._-_

personal safety and to
prevent possible damage

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•_;_,_, to the appliance, pan, or

cabinets above the

_"_--_ appliance.This also improvescooking efficiency.

Cookware, including canning equipment, which extends

An intermediate flame size is used to continue a cooking morethan two inchesbeyondthe grate, rests ontwo grates,

operation. Food will not cook any faster when a higher ortouches thecooktop will cause a buildup ofheat and may

flame setting is used than needed to maintain a gentle resultindamagetothetheburnergrate,burnerandcooktop.

boil. Remember, water boils at the same temperature Cookware,suchasawokwithasupportring,whichrestricts

whetherboilinggentlyorvigorously, aircirculationaroundtheburnerwillcauseheatto buildup

and may resultin damageto the burnergrate, burneror

Use LOtosimmeror keepfoodsat servingtemperatures, cooktop.

I Foodscookfasterwhenthe eookwareiscoveredbecause

_-__ _._-'_ moreheat is retained. Lowerthe flame sizewhencookware

is covered. This also improves cooking efficiency.
The cooking performance is greatly affected by the type of

cookware used. Propercookwarewillreducecookingtimes,

uselessenergyandproduce more evencooking results.For
bestresults useaheavy gauge metal panwith a smoothflat

bottom,straightsides and atightfitting lid. Selecta material,

Ifa knob isturnedvery quicklyfrom the HI to the LOsetting, such asaluminum or copper,that conducts heatquickly and

theflame maygo out, particularly ifthe burner iscold. Ifthis evenly.

occurs, turn the knob to the OFF position. Wait several
seconds,then lightthe burner again.

Whencanning, use the HI settingjust untilthewater comes
to a boil or pressure is reached in a pressurecanner, then

reduce to a setting that maintains the pressure or a boil.

A properly adjusted burnerwith clean portswill lightwithin a
few seconds. Youmay hear a "popping" sound on some Prolongeduse ofthe HI setting,theuse of incorrectcanning

types of gas when the surface burner isturned off. This utensils,or the use of impropercanningtechniquesmay

is a normal operating sound of the burner, produceexcessiveheatandresultinpermanentdamageto

theappliance.
On natural gas, theflamewill be blue witha deeper blue
core;thereshouldbenotraceofyellowintheflame.Ayellow NOTE: For additionalcanninginformationcontactyour

flame indicates an improper mixture of air/gas. Have a local County Extension Office. Or, contact AIItrista

serviceman adjust the mixture if a yellow flame occurs. Consumer Products Company, marketer of Ball brand

(NOTE:Adjustments are notcovered by thewarranty.) home canning products at 800-240-3340 or write:

AIItristaCorp., Consumer Affairs Dept., P.O. Box 2729,

On LP gas, some yellow tipping may occur. This is normal Muncie, IN 47307-0729.

and adjustment is not necessary.

USING THE OVEN

Your oven will feature either pilot ignition or pilotless The Thermostat knob is used to select and maintain the
ignition. Ifthe gas supplytothe range isturned off, be sure oven temperature. Push in and turn this knob just to the

all controls are set in the OFF position before re-supplying desired temperature. To provide accurate oven
gasto the appliance, temperatures, do notturn the knob to a higher temperature

and then back to the desired temperature. Turnthis knob to

Pilot Ignition OFF whenever the ovenis not in use.
To light oven pilot: When ._" After the oven temperature has

cool, open the broiler door _- ¢_ __', beenset,there willbe about a 45 _, _

and remove the broiler rack second delay before the burner
and broiler pan. On models ignites.This isnormaland nogas

without a broiling corn- escapes during this delay.
partment, remove the lower ,_

panel. See page 14 for The oven temperature is
instructions on removingthe maintained by cycling the oven

panel, burner on and off. THERMOSTATKNOB

Withthe Thermostat knobinthe OFF position,holda lighted

match to the pilot located at the back of the oven burner.
Oncethe pilot lights, replacethe broiler rack and pan orthe

lower panel. (NOTE: The oven burner is shown with the 1. When cool, position the rack inthe oven.
metalflame spreader removed from the oven burner.) 2. Push in and turn the Thermostat knob to the desired

Pilotless Ignition temperature.

Withthistype ofignitionsystem,a globar willlightthe oven Selecting a temperaturehigherthan desired will NOT

burner.The ovenwillnotoperateduringa powerfailure or preheat the oven any faster and may have a negative
if the oven is disconnectedfrom the wall outlet.NOTE: A effecton bakingresults.

lighted match will not light the burner. No attempt

should bemadeto operateoven during a powerfailure. 3. Place the food in the center of the oven, allowinga

minimumof 1 to 2-inches betweenthe utensiland the
ovenwalls.

Whentheoven isinuse,the ovenventareaat therear of

Because each oven has its own personal baking thecooktopmay feel warm or hotto the touch.Do not
characteristics,do not expect that your new oven will blockthis area or the vent openingas this may affect

performexactlylikeyourpreviousoven.You mayfindthat bakingresults.
thecookingtimes,oventemperatures,and cookingresults

4. Checkthefoodfordonenessat the minimumtimeinthe

differsomewhatfromyourpreviousrange.Allowa periodof recipe.Cooklongerifnecessary.Cookingtimemayvary
adjustment. If you have questions concerning baking from oventooven.

results,please referto pages 8, 9, 10 and 18for additional
information. 5. Removethe foodfromthe ovenandturntheThermostat

knobto OFF.

Do notcover the oven bottom oran entire rack with foil
or placefoil directly undercookware. Tocatch spillovers, Preheating is necessary for baking. To preheat the oven,

place a piece of foil a little larger than the pan, on the rack turn the Thermostat knob to the desired temperature and
belowthe pan. Forrangeswith onerack, it willbe necessary allow 10to 15minutesfor the oven to preheat. Selecting a

to place the foil directly under the utensil. Cut a small higher temperature will not shorten the preheat time and
openinginthefoil toallow heattothe bottomof the pan.This may affect baking results. It is not necessary to preheat for

is especially important when baking pies. roasting or broiling.

8 USING THE OVEN

Yourrangewillfeature oneor twooven racks.The oven rack Toreplace: Place the rack onthe rack supports and tiltthe

isdesignedwith a safety lock-stop positionto keep the rack front end ofthe rack upslightly.Slide itbackuntil itclearsthe

from accidently coming completely out of the oven when Iock-stopposition. Lowerthefrontandslidetherackstraight

pullingthe rackout to add or removefood. in. Pullthe rack out to the lock-stop position to be sure it is

positioned correctly and then returnitto its normal position.

CAUTION: Do not attemptto change the rack positions For optimum baking results of cakes, cookies or biscuits,
whenthe oven s hot. useonerack.Positionthe racksothefoodisinthecenterof

theoven.Useeither rackposition2 or3.

Toremove:Besuretherackiscool.Pulltherackstraightout If cookingontworacks,userackpositions2and4 forcakes

untilitstopsatthelock-stopposition.331tthefrontendofthe andrackpositions1and4 whenusingcookiesheets.Never
rackup and continue pullingthe rack out ofthe oven. placetwo cookiesheetsonone rack.

RACK 5 Fortwo-rack cooking. Usethe upper rackposition

(highestposition) for sidedisheswhen roastingaturkey on thelower

rack. 5

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RACK 3 Usedfor most baked goods on a cookiesheet or

jelly roll pan, or frozen conveniencefoods.

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_CK2 Used fo_masting _al of meat; large

effher _be buhdt b_laye_ p_hs) _r _o_ra_

Roasting -- /,,I,/2 _,

RACK 1 Used for roasting large cuts of meat and large Position " J

poultry,pies, souffles, or angel food cake, or for

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two-rack baking.

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PROBLEM CAUSE ;

Cakesare uneven. * Panstoo close or touching each other or oven walls. • Batter uneven in pans.

• Temperatureset too low or bakingtime too short. • Oven not level.• Undermixing. • Too
much liquid.

Cakehigh in middle. ,, Temperaturesetto0 bigb. • Bakingtimet0olong,, OVermixing.:,Toomuch flour.• Pans

touchingeach other or 0Yenwaiis: • inc0rrectrackposition.

Cakefalls, • Toomuch shortening or sugar.• Toomuchor too little liquid. • Temperature set too low.

• Old or too little baking powder. • Pan toosmall. =Oven door opened frequently.• Added
incorrecttype of oilto cake mix. • Added additional ingredientsto cake mix or recipe.

Cakes,cookies, biscuits • incorrect :ra_kpOsiii0n.• Oven doornotci0sedpioperi_i' D00tgasketnoiseaiing properiy

don't brown evenly. 0rproperl_attach_ to d_, = nco_e_ useofalumindmfoil.• OVennotpreheated • Pans

: darkeded; dentedor warped: :

F0ropt m_m_esuJts,bake on0ne rackl Ifbakingcakesontwo racks staggerpans sooneis

not directiy above another.

Cakes,cookies, biscuits •Oven not preheated. • Panstouching eachother or ovenwails. * Incorrect rackposition.
toobrown on bottom, * Incorrectuseof aluminumfoil. • Placed 2 cookie sheets onone rack.• Usedglass,dark,

stained warped or dull finish metal pans. (Usea shiny cookie sheet.)

Followcookware manufacturer's instructions for oven temperature. Glassware and dark

cookware such as Ecko's Baker's Secret may require lowering the oven temperature by
25OE

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Cakes don't brown on , IncOtmctr_ck positiGn: ' TemperatUresettoo iew,* Overmixing.*ToOmuc5 qud ,Par]

top. batterir]pan:• Oven door openedtoooften:

Excessiveshrinkage. • Too little leavening. • Overmixing. • Pan too large. • Temperature set too high. • Baking

time too long. = Pans too close to each other or oven walls.

Cakeshave tunnels, • Not enoughshortening. • Toomuch bakingpowder.*Overmixing or attoohigha speed.

• Temperatureset too high.

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Cake notdone in * Tempeiature set ice high • Pan t0o sma. _Bakingtime to0sh0rt
middle,

ff additi0nalingredientswere added tomixorrecipe,expect cookingtimeto increase. =

Pie crust edges too * Temperaturesettoo high. • Panstouching each other or oven walls. =Edgesof crust too
brown, thin; shield with foil.

Pies don't brown on • Used shinyme_alpansl • Temperature set too ow * ncorrect rackpositi0nl

bottom. * Somef_o_enpiesshouidbepiacedona Cookiesheet; checkpackagedirections.

Pies have soaked crust, =Temperature too low at start of baking. =Fillingtoo juicy. • Used shiny metal pans.

10 USING THE OVEN

Use a reliable recipe and accurately measure fresh crisper crust. Usethis type ofpan forpies, piecrusts or
ingredients. Carefully follow directions for oven bread.

temperature and cooking time. Preheat oven if
recommended. * Ifusingoven-proof glassware, ordark pans such as

Baker's Secret reducethe oventemperatureby25°F

Use the correct rack position. Baking results may be exceptwhen bakingpiesorbread.Usethesamebaking
affectedifthe wrongrackpositionisused. timeas calledfor inthe recipe.

• Top browningmaybe darker if foodislocatedtoward AIIowhot air to flow freely through theoven for optimum
thetopof the oven. bakingresults.Improperplacementof pansinthe ovenwill

• Bottom browningmay be darker if food is located block air flow and may result in uneven browning. For
towardthe bottom of the oven. optimumbrowning and even cooking results:

• When using two racks for baking, allow enough space * Do not crowd a rackwith pans. Never place more than
between the racks for proper air circulation. Browning one cookie sheet, one 13x9x2-inch cake pan or two

andcooking resultswill beaffe_ed if airflow is blocked. 9-inch round cake pans on one rack.

Cookware material plays an important part in baking * Stagger pans when baking ontwo racks so one pan is
results.Always usethe typeand size of pan calledfor inthe notdirectly over another pan.

recipe.Cooking times or cooking results may be affected if * Allow one to two inches between the pan and the oven

the wrong size is used. walls.

• Shiny metal pan reflects heat away from the food, Check the cooking progress at the minimum time
produceslighterbrowninganda softercrust.Useshiny recommendedintherecipe.Ifnecessary,continuechecking

pans for baking cakes orcookies. Foroptimum baking
results, bake cookies and biscuits on a flat cookie atintervals untilthefood is done. Iftheovendoorisopened

sheet. If the pan has sides, such as a jelly roll pan, too frequently,heatwillescapefromthe oven;this canaffect
browningmay not be even. bakingresults and wastes energy.

• Dark metal pan or a pan with an anodized (dull) If you add additional Ingredients or alter the recipe,
bottomabsorbsheat,producesdarkerbrowninganda expectcookingtimesto increaseordecreaseslightly.

Roastingisthemethodforcookinglarge, tendercutsofmeat fat on top of the roast melts, the meat is basted naturally,

uncovered, without adding moisture. Most meats are eliminating the needfor additional basting.
roasted at 325o1=. It is not necessary to preheat the oven.

Place the roasting pan on either of the two lowest rack The cookingtime is determined by the weight of the meat

positions or on the special roasting position (see page 8). and the desired doneness. For more accurate results, use

a meat thermometer. Insert itsothe tip is inthe center ofthe
thickest part of the meat. It should nottouch fat or bone.

Use tender cuts of meat weighing three pounds or more.
Some good choices are: Beef rib, ribeye, top round, high Remove the roast from the oven when the thermometer

qualitytip and rump roast, pork loin roast, leg of lamb,veal registersapproximately 5°F belowthe doneness wanted. As
shoulder roast and cured or smokedhams. the meat stands,the temperature will rise.

Seasonmeat, if desired, either before orafter roasting. Rub NOTE,: For more information about food safety, call]
intothe surface ofthe roast if added before cooking. USDAs Meat & PoultryHotline at 1-800-535-4555. For/

cooking information write to the National Live Stockand /
Placethe meat fat-side-up on a rack in a shallow roasting Meat Board, 444 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago,
pan. Placingthe meat on a rack holdsit outofthedrippings, Illinois 60611.

l

thus allowing betterheatcirculationforevencooking.As the

USING THE OVEN 11

Broiling is a method of cooking tender meats by direct How To Set Oven To Broil:
radiantheat.Thecookingtimeisdeterminedbythedistance 1. Place the broiler rack with
between the meat and the oven burner, the desired degree the broiler pan in the I _. _=_

of doneness and the thickness of the meat. recommended position

t- "J

shown in the broiling chart

Broiling requires the use of the broiler pan and insert. The below. Remove broiler rack :::_2._/,_. _"/J,
broiler insert must be in place to allow fat and liquid to drain to when using bottom position.

the pan below to prevent spatters, smoke and flare-ups. If the bottom position is

Improper use may cause grease fires, selected, use mitts and _ __.,-"_'_J-_
For easier clean up, line the broiler pan with foil and spray carefully remove the broiler

the insert with a non-stick vegetable spray. Do not cover the pan from the broiling compartment.

broiler insert with aluminum foil as this prevents fat from 2. Push in and turn the Thermostat knob to BROIL.

draining into pan below. It is possible to broil longer cooking foods such as
Trim excess fat and slash remaining fat to help keep meat chicken at alower temperature to prevent overbrowning

from curling and to reduce smoking and spattering. Season and reduce splattering. Turn the knob to 400 ° or 450°F,

meat after cooking, rather than BROIL, for low temperature broiling.

3. Follow the suggested times in the broiling chart. Meat

Place the broiler rack in the correct rack position when the should be turned once about halfway through cooking.
broiling compartment is cool. For darker browning, place
meat closer to the oven burner. Place meat further down if 4. Check the doneness by cutting a slit inthe meat near the

you wish meat to be well done or if excessive smoking or center to check the color.
flaring occu rs. 5. After broiling, turn the oven off. Pull the broil rack out and

remove the broiler pan. Store the clean broiler pan and

See Care and Cleaning Chart on page 15 for instructions on insert in the broiling compartment.
cleaning the broiler pan and insert.

BACON Well Done Middle BROILat 400°F

7 to 10 minutes

CHICKEN

Pieces Well Done Middle BROIL at 400°F

30 to 45 minutes

GROUND BEEF PA'I-rlES

3/4-inch thick Well Done Middle BROIL

14to 18 minutes

HAM SLICE, precooked

1/2--inch _h ack

I 8to _2 minutes

PORK CROPS

1-inch thick Well Done Middle BROIL

18 to 25 minutes

Upper isthe top rack position; middle is the lower rack position; bottom is the bottom of the broiler corr _artment.

12 MAINTENANCE

To prevent staining or discoloration, clean cooktop after
each use. Wipe acid or sugarstains assoon as the cooktop Under no circumstances arethe surface burner assemblies

has cooled as these stains may discolor or etch the tobetakenapartforcleaning. The surface burner assembly
porcelain, can be removedto clean the burner box area.

The sealed burner cooktop is designed with two contour The two surface burner assemblies are secured in place
wells tocatch and containspills. Becauseofthisdesignitis during transportation with screws. Once the range is

notnecessaryto liftup the cooktopto clean underneath,To installed, these screws may beremovedto allow quick and
prevent damage to the gas tubing or cooktop, do not easy removal of the burner assemblies.

attempt to lift or remove the cooktop.
Thecooktopfeaturingconventional surfaceburnersliftsup

foreasycleaningofthe burnerboxarea.
Toraisethe "nft-up" cooktop: Whencool,graspthefront

edgeofthe cool(topand gentlyliftup untilthetwosupport

rods,ifequipped,atthe frontofthe cooktopsnapintoplace.

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

towardthelefttoreleasethetwotabsontheassembly.Then
liftthe assemblyandpulltowardthebackofthe cooktopuntil

To lower the top: Holdthe frontedge ofthe cooktopand theairshutterendsontheassemblyreleasefromthevalves.
carefullypush back on each supportrod, if equipped,to

releasethe notchedsupport.Thengentlylowerthetop into To replace: Insert the air shutter ends on the burner

assemblyoverthevalvesandlowertheassemblyintoplace.

place.Thesupport rodswillslide intothe cooktopframe. Besureto securethetwotabs onthe burnerassemblyinto

thetwoslotsontheburnersupportbracketwhichismounted
tothe burnerboxbottom.(NOTE:Ifthetabsare notproperly

inserted into the slots, the assembly may rock and the
burnersmaynotlightproperly.)

Burnergratesmustbeproperlypositioned
beforecooking.Burnergratesare durable

but may graduallylosetheirshinedue to
usageand hightemperatures. _J_=_._ The porcelainon the burneris durablebut may gradually

When installing square grates, place _ lose itsshineduetousageand hightemperatures.

indentedsidestogetherso straightsides
are at the front and rear. Improper _ _J Thesealedsurface burnersare securedtothe cooktopand

installationof the grates may result in _//\_ are NOTdesignedtobe removedbythe consumer.
damageorchippingofthe cooktop. _ Select models featuretwo specialSUPER HIGH SPEED

CAUTION: Do notoperatea surfaceburnerwithouta pan sealed burnerslocatedat the right-frontand left-rear. Use
onthe grate.The porcelainfinishon the grate may chipI theseburnerstoquicklybringwatertoaboilandwhen using
withoutapanto absorbthe intenseheatfromthe burner largerpans. Seeinformationonratingplate,locatedonthe

lowerrange front frame behind the broilerdoor or lower

fame. panel,todetermineifyourappliancefeaturestheseburners.

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MAINTENANCE 13

Clean burner cap after each use especially if a spillover
occurs.A soiled burner may resultin improper ignition or an

uneven flame. When cleaning the sealed surface burner, Some floors are not level For ..._......._ l

usecareto preventdamage to the ignitor.If acleaning cloth proper baking, your range must I
should catchthe ignitor, itcould be damaged or broken, be level. Leveling legs are

located on each corner at the
base of the range. Level by I_ _... /

REARVIEWOFTHESEALEDBURNER turning the legs.

rtso To prevent range from accidenfly tipping, range should be

Igniter secured to the floor by sliding a rear leveling leg into the

anti-tip bracket supplied with the range.

-- _"Portdirectlybelowignitor
Do not place excessive weight on an open oven door or

The surface burner will not light if the ignitor is damaged, stand on an open oven door as, in some cases, it could
broken, soiled or wet. The burner will also not light if the cause the rangetotip over, break the dooror cause serious

ports, especiallythe small port located directly below the injury tothe user.
ignitor,are blocked.See page 16for cleaning instructions.

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

remove food.

Proportionalvalves have an adjusting screw locatedinside Do not attempt to open or close the door until the door is
thevalvestem.Valvesthat do not havethisscrewcan notbe completely seated on the hinge arms. Never turn on the

adjusted, ovenunless the door is properly in place. When baking, be

certainthe door iscompletely closed. Baking results will be

The LOsetting should producea stable flame whenturning affectedifthe dooris not securelyclosed,
the knob from HI to LO. Onconventional surface burners,

I I

theflameshould be1/8-inch tallor lowerand mustbe stable I CAUTION: Hingearmsare springmountedandwillslam I

on all ports on LOsetting. For sealed surface burners, the I shut against the range if accidently hit. Never place I

flameshouldextendtothe outeredgeof thetiponthe burner hand or fingers between the hinges and the front

capontheLO setting, oven frame. Youcouldbe injured f hingesnapsback.

To adjust: Operate burner on HI for about5 minutesto To remove lift-off door: When the door is cool,openthe

preheatthe burnercap.Turnthe knobbackto LO;remove door to the "stop" position(opened about 6 inches) and
knob,and inserta small screwdriverintothe center of the graspthedoorateach side.Donotusethedoorhandletolift

valvestem. Adjusttheflamesize by turningthe adjustment thedoor.Liftupevenlyuntilthe doorclearsthe hingearms.

screwin eitherdirection.

Toreplacedoor;Graspthe doorateachside,alignthe slots

Theflame mustbeofsufficientsizetobestableonall burner inthedoorwiththehingearmsandslidethedoordownonto
ports.Iftheflameadjustmentis needed,adjustONLYonthe thehingearmsuntilitiscompletelyseated onthe hinges.

LOsetting.Never adjustflamesize on a highersetting.

14 MAINTENANCE

Protect the oven bottom against excessive spillovers, Ranges that are not equipped with a lower broiling
especiallyacidorsugaryspillovers,astheymaydiscolorthe compartmentwillhave a panel inplace ofthe broilerdoor.

porcelain.Use the correct size cooking utensilto avoid This panel must be removed to access the rating plate
boilovers.Never placeutensilsoraluminumfoil directlyon locatedon the lower range front frame. The rating plate

theoven bottom, contains the model and serial numbers for yourappliance.

,__ To remove panel: Grasp the bottomcorners of the panel.

Then liftthe panelupandawayfromthe range.
To replacepanel:Align thefourslotsonthe panelwiththe

fourscrews on therangefrontframe, Then lower the panel

; 2 and push down untilthe panelsnaps intoplace.

" 3jJ .pp,,ancee which require electrical power areequipped

with a three-prong grounding plug which must be

pluggeddirectly into a properlygroundedthree-hole 120
To remove: When cool, removethe oven racks.Slide the voltelectricaloutlet.
twocatches, locatedateachrearcornerofthe ovenbottom,

towardthefrontofthe oven. Liftthe rear edge oftheoven

bottom slightly.Then slide it backuntilthe frontedge of the "_
oven bottom clearsthe oven front frame. Remove the oven /-;_

bottomfromtheoven. _

To replace: Fitthe front edge of the oven bottom intothe _
frontframe.Lowertherearoftheovenbottomandslidethe

twocatchesback tolockthe oven bottomintoplace.

Always disconnect power to appliance before servicing.

Beforereplacingthe lightbulb,DISCONNECT POWERTO

THE RANGE. Be surethe bulbiscool.Donottoucha hot The three-prong groundingplugoffersprotectionagainst

bulbwitha dampclothas the bulbmay break, shock hazards. DO NOT CUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD

GROUNDINGPRONG FROM THE POWER CORD PLUG.

Toturn onoven light: Pushinthe rockerswitchlocatedon
the backguard. Ifan ungrounded,two-hole or othertypeelectricaloutletis

encountered, it is the personal responsibility of the

To replace oven light: Be surethe bulb iscool. Use a dry appliance owner to have the outlet replaced with a

potholder,to prevent possible harm to hands, and very properly grounded three-hole electrical outlet.
carefullyunscrewbulb.

Replacewitha 40watt appliance bulb and reconnect power
tothe range. Resetthe clock.

CARE AND CLEANING CHART 15

Because of the many new cleaning products introduced Non-Abrasive Cleaners - Ben Ami, paste of baking soda
each year, it is not possible to list all products that can be and water.

safely used to clean this appliance.

Mildly Abrasive Powder or Liquid Cleansers - Ajax, Bar-

READ THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS to be keepers Friend, Cameo, Comet, Soft Scrub.
sure the cleaner can be safely used on tHs appliance. Also, Non-Abrasive or Scratchless Plastic or Nylon Scouring

read and carefullyfollowthe manufacturer's directionswhen Pads or Sponges - Chore Boy Plastic Cleaning Puff,
using any cleaning product. Scrunge Scrub Sponges, or Scotch-Brite No Scratch, Cook-

ware or Kitchen Sponge.

To determine if a cleaning product is safe, test a small incon-

spicuous area using a very light pressure to see if the sur- Abrasive Scouring Pads - S.O.S., Brillo Steel Wool Soap,

face may scratch or discolor. This is particularly important for or Scotch-Brite Wool Soap Pads.

porcelain enamel, metal, plastic or highly polished, shiny, or (Brand names for the above c/eaning products are registered

paintedsurfaces, trademarks of the respective manufacturers.)

The following brands may help you make an appropriate Be sure appliance is off and all parts are cool before
selection: handling or cleaning to avoid damage and possible burns.

Glass Cleaners - Ben Ami, Cinch, Glass Plus, Windex. If a part is removed, be sure it is correctly replaced.

Dishwashing Liquid Detergents- Dawn, Dove, Ivory, Joy. To prevent staining or discoloration, clean range

after each use.

Mild Liquid Spray Cleaners - Fantastik, Formula 409.

PARTS " CLEANING AGENTS I DIRECTIONS

Baked enamel • Soapand water Usea drytowelorclothto wipeupspills, especiallyacid (milk,lemonjuice,fruit,mustard,
or painted • Mild liquidcleaner tomatosauce) orsugaryspills.Surfacemay discoloror dullifsoil isnot immediately

• Backguardpanels • Glass cleaner removed.Thisisespeciallyimportantfor whitesurfaces.

• Broilerdoor Whensurfaceiscool,washwithwarmsoapywater,rinseand dry.Forstubbornsoil,use

• Ovendoor non-abrasivecleaningagentssuchas bakingsodapasteorBenAmi. Ifdesired,a thin

• Rangefrontframe coatofmildappliancewaxcan beusedtoprotectthesidepanels.Aglasscleanercan be
behindbroilerdoor usedtoadd "shine"to the surface.

• Side panels NOTE; Donotuseabrasive,causticorharshcleaningagentssuchas steelwoolpadsor

ovencleaners.Theseproductswillscratch orpermanentlydamagethe surface.
NOTE: Neverwipea warm orhotsurfacewitha damp clothasthis maydamage the

surface and may cause a steamburn.

Broilerpan and •Soap and water : I R_e from broiiing_mpartment _er Us_:Cool thenpour offgrease. Place soapy
insert ,,P_iC scouringpad ;cioth bve_iri_rt a_ paniI_ s0akto io0sens.oii;Washin_arrn soapywater.USe_apL

• Dishwasher ;; ; ;] ;NOTE:EOr_ie ic eenup;_pray insertwitha nonstickvegetab!ecoatingand line;;

....... bro er pan _th atqm bumfo

] .... ....

Burner box • Soap and water Burner box,for cooktopswith conventional burners, is located under lift-up cooktop.

• Paste of baking soda and water Clean frequently to remove spillovers. If soil is not removed and is allowed to

• Non-abrasive plastic pad or sponge accumulate, itmay damagethe finish.TOcleanremovegrates and surface burners and

• Liquid cleaner cleanwith soap and water, rinseand dry.(NOTE: Sealed burnercooktop does not lift

• Glasscleaner up.)

Chrome drip bowls, • Soap and_at_r I C a_n bowlsa_! each Usewithsoapandwater RemQv_S!ul0bornstains Withbaking
ff equpped • Pasteof baldngsoda a_ water ; s_ paste endplastic scouring pad. To prevent scratching the fin sh, do not use

] NOTEi _t_ _a_p_rrn'ane_tlydi#_lo_ ifexposedt_excessiveheat#___Oilis_tlewed

; ; ; ; ; ; ;; to bakeen_;; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ;

Continuousclean Cleaningactionbeginswheneverthe Do not usepaper towels,cloths, orspongesbecausethe ovenwallsare porousand
oven, if equipped ovenison.The ovenmustbeusedfor particlesofthese materialswillruboffonthewalls. Brushoffheavysoilwith anylonor

• Ovencavity cleaningto take place. Higheroven plasticpad. Rinsearea withclean water only.Do notuse any type of oven cleaner,

temperaturesandlongerbakingtimes cleanserordetergentonthissurface.

speedthe cleaningaction.

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16 CARE AND CLEANING CHART

PARTS CLEANING AGENTS I .= ,...,. DIRECTIONS.....,.....' :,..' ...; .,.

Controlknobs • Soap and water Toremoveknobsfor cleaning, gentlypullforward.Wash in milddetergent andwater.Do

notsoakknobsin water.Donotuseabrasivecleaningagents.Theywillscratchfinishand

removemarkings.Rinse dryand replace.Turn ON each burner to see If knobshave
beenreplaced correctly.

Glass --Sce_ aridWater

• Ovenwindow • PaSte_ bakingsgdaandwate, =stUbbornSOiLwith p_ste OfbOEingsoda and waterlRinse w_thablOthWru_ out in_ear

= Glass cleaner ' ware, Dry. DOnotuseabrash/ematerialsSUCh as Scoudngpadslsteelwo01orpowdered;

: =cleaningagents; NOTE: TOaved insidestaining ofOvendoorglasS,do not eve,saturate

= = = _=cloth: = .... , ; , :, ,

Grates • Soap andwater Gratesaremade ofporcelain-coatedsteel.Theycanbecleanedatthesinkwithsoapand

• Non-abrasiveplasticpad waterorinthedishwasher.Tocleanbaked onsoil.placea dampsoapypapertowelover
thegrateandletstandfor 30minutes.Use a non-abrasiveplasticpadtoscourstubborn
soil.NOTE: Neveroperateburnerwithoutagrateinplace. Toprotecttheporcelainfinish

onthegratefrom excessiveheat.neveroperatesurfaceburnerwithouta cookingutensil
onthe grate, t is derma for gratesto ose theirsh neoveraper odoft me.

Metal finishes • Soapand water JWa_hwjth soap,andWatt. Rem0vestub_hSP! in broiie_com_rtment _avitywithpast_

• Broilercomparf- wGl_sscleaner Ofbakingsoda andwater:Use a glassCleanerand a so_ cloth to remove fingermark_Of
men,cavity • pasteof baking sodaand water smudges OntrimOrhand!e,NOTE: Donotuseovencleaners,abrasmveorcausticagent&

• Door handles , N_-abras_ pJastLcpad They w!!I damaget_ finish 0n =tr!mor:hand!e_ ,

, Trimparts i .... i ..... = .... =

Oven bottom Protecttheporcelainenamelovenbottomby(1) usinglargeenoughcookwaretoprevent

I believers;(2)placinga pieceofaluminumfoiL,thatisslightlylargerthanthecookware,on

the lowerrack.NEVER placefoildirectlyonthe ovenbottomasfoilmay meltontooven

bottom.Protectovenbottomagainstacidspills(milk,cheese,tomato,lemonjuice,etc.)or
sugaryspills(piefilling)astheymaypitordiscolortheovenbottom.See porcelainenamel

foradditionalinformation.

Oven racks Soap andWat't' ,' clean "th soaP, w, te_.Remove ,tu'b_m ,j, with ,,e_nSingpowder 'Oisoap fd,e,

• C!eansihg powders .... : S_?ing pad. Rinse and dry. NOTE-ff racKs:becOmed ff_Ut tOs_de,a thin 0oat e_

= , Pastie,pad = vegetablee onthe u_dersde of therack wi[imake e dingeas or.

........................ • soapfiled _eudng pad I = =: =:

Plastic finishes • Soapand water Whensurfaceiscool,cleanwithsoapandwater;rinse,anddry. Usea glasscleaneranda

• Doorhandles • Non-abrasive plasticpadorsponge soft cloth. NOTE: Never use oven cleaners, abrasive or caustic liquidor powdered

• Sackguardtrim • Glasscleaner cleanserson plasticfinishes.Thesecleaningagentswillscratchormarrfinish.NOTE:To

• Knobs )reventstainingordiscoloration,wipeupfat, greaseoracid(tomato,lemon,vinegar,milk,

• End caps fruit juice, marinade) immediately witha dry paper towel or cloth.

_Ba_guard l,ead_[a__eae_,

wCao_op

•Innereven &broiler I " _ Oleaner,ovarlon;y SeraPhthe _a_ : : :

doorpanel | * s0ap fi!l_ sc0urirtg pad , :: To "1/2cuphOuSeholda_onia i_, shal!_ glass

• Manff°Jd panel I = ' c0otainetan_ Jeave,ina coid oven 0Vethig_: _e arnmo6iafU_S wiffhelp (e0se_ ifi#

• oven cowry I .... burnedongre_ase_food.O_ehcieaherscanb=eUsed6atheporce_ainovendnly:Fdtio_

• Oven bottom _ ....... ..... manufacturer_'d re_i0nS. !_ov_n cteaher=w_ ussd. thoroughly r!n_e oven cavi_ and

. . capillarytU_ whichIs locatedat thetop Ofthe:oVen: .. :

Silicone rubber • Soap and water Wash with soap and water, rinse and dry. Do not removedoor gasket.

• Door gasket

Surface burners . Soapand wate_ = = All _mers: Fere_se0i#lean_g, cleanburnerSea_ timethe co_kt_is use_withWarm
=Conventional • Pasteof baking_da a_dWater ceaiburneiand clean.To

,Sealed ..... ] * Plastic_urihg sponge_ _d remove stubbornso j=,Usea dry clothand _ d y abras ve cendear.USecare tOprevent

i M_diyabraeiveci_,n_er _ eaei fro_ cieggingports. _rner m_t =t:)_(Jry_efbre _SSl NO_; YelOWtippi" _ _t

! , = distortionef to@game mayoccur Untilthe bamer iScompletelydry.

= = , _ ea_ burner portswithe stiaightpinOrSmallmete paperC!p.Do notenlarg_or diStort

: ,= = .... ports;Oonotusea_ddentoetbpfckasltmaybreakoffandctOgporf =ifportsare dogged

, Con_entionai burnerS! De b_rnersin,he ev_ setat !7o_F, : =

'= : : ;= burner,;use_re t0 preventdamaget0the igniteri0cated at,he back of each burner.

Surfaceburne, Wi)lrfct|ight_opedy if !gnitOrisdamaged, broken, soi!ed;orwet When.

clean)ngtrio ports, beSureiOcleadthe portdirectlybelowtheignitor.

SERVIq;E INF( )RMATION 17

Do not attempt to service the appliance yourself unless

Followthese procedures to remove appliance for cleaning or directed to do so in this manual, Contact the dealer who

servicing: sold you the appliance for service or call us. Our

telephone number is found on the separate warranty

1. Shut-off gas supply tothe appliance, sheet.

2. Disconnectelectricalsupplytotheappliance, ifequipped. If your appliance should require service or replacement

3. Disconnect gas supply tubingto the appliance, parts, contact your dealer or authorized servicer. Be sure to

4. Slide range forward to disengage range from the anti-tip have the model and serial numbers of the appliance
bracket. See the Installation Instructions for location of available. See the front cover of this manual for location of

the bracket, these numbers. Please review the separate warranty sheet

that comes with your appliance to see if the service you are

5. Reverse procedure to reinstall. If gas line has been requesting is covered by the warranty.

disconnected, check for gas leaks after reconnection. A
qualified servicer should disconnect and reconnect the Ifyouarenotsatisfiedwiththelocalresponsetoyourservice
gas supply. See the Installation Instructions for gas leak requirements, write to Maytag Customer Service, P.O. Box

test method. 2370, Cleveland, TN 37320-2370. Include your name,

address, phone number, the complete model and serial

To prevent range from accidently tipping, range must be numbers of the appliance, the name and address of the
secured tothefloor by sliding rear leveling leg intoan anti-tip dealer from whom you purchased the appliance, the date of

bracket supplied with the range, purchase and details concerning your problem.

If you do not receive satisfactory service, you may contact

WARNING: Possible risks may result from abnormal the Major Appliance Consumer Action Program by letter.
usage, includingexcessive loadingof the oven doorand of Include the information listed above.
the riskof tip over, should the appliance not be reinstalled:

according to the installationinstructions. Major Appliance Consumer Action Program

20 North Wacker Drive

Chicago, IL 60606

MACAP (Major Appliance Consumer Action Program) is an
independent agency sponsored by three trade associations

as a court of appeals on consumer complaints which have

notbeen resolved satisfactorily withina reasonable period of

time.

Surface burnerfails to light, a. powersupplynotconnected, a. connectpower,checkcircuitbreakeror

fuse box.

b. clogged burner port(s), b. clean ports with straight pin or small

paper clip. See page 16 for cleaning
instructions.

c. surface control not completely turned to c. turn control to the LITE position untilthe

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

d. powerfailure (pilotlessignition), d. seepage5tolightburnerduringapower

failure.

e. onsealedburner models:Burnerwill not e. clean and dry burner head. If brokenor

light ifthe ignitor isdamaged,soiled, wet damaged, call a serviceman.
or ifthe portdirectly belowthe ignitor is

blocked.

f. burner assembly incorrectly installed, f. see page 12.

I Burner_ameiSu,eva.,

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18 SERVICE INF( tRMATION

, ,, PROBLEM ' , CORRECT!ON, , ,, ,,

Surface burner flame lifts off port or a. air]gas mixturenotproper, a. callserviceman to adjust burner.
is yellow in color, b. nopan in place, b. always place pan on grate before

lightingburner.

NOTE: Liftingofflame is normalforsealed NOTE: Be sure installerproperlyadjusted

burners. Someyellowtippingwith LP gasis range at time of installation.

normaland acceptable.

Surface burner ignitor producing a. controlknobis in the L/TEposition, a. be sure ALL surface burner :control
clicking sound. NOTE: The life of the ignition system knobs are ]n the OFF position or are

maybeshortenedffthekn0bisleftinthe adjustedto thedesiredflame seWng.
LITE position.

Surface control switch iS moist as a b. aliowswitchto:drythehrelightburnerl

[ result ofcleaning=therange. = ....

Oven burner fails to light, a. powersupplynotconnected, a. connectpower,check circuitbreakeror

fuse box.

b. powerfailure, b. oven will not operate during a power

failure.

c. ovenincorrectlyset. c. See page 7.

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_his is 'anbrrn_!SOundthat occurswithSometypesof gas Whena hot burner isturned 0ft.

Clock and/or oven light does not a. power supply notconnected, a. connect power supply, check circuit
work. breakeror fusebox.

b. bulb may beloose orburned out. b. tightenor replacelight bulb.
c. malfunctioningswitch, starter or ballast, c, call serviceman to check.

d. malfunctioningclock orloose wiring, d. call servicemanto check.

Moisturecondensation on oven a; _i is'avedear ajarfor Oneortw0 minutest01

window, ifequipped, when oven is in the firs_few minUteSthe evenis on_ : aJ!ow=moisturetOeecapei:

use. : b, Cloth saturated Withwater is used to b; use a damp cloth to Clean win_w to

Cleanthe WindoWl preventexcesswater from Seeping

, , , , , , between the panels ofglas-s.,

Baking resultsare not satisfactory, a. oven not preheatedor set at correct a. preheat oven 10 to 15 minutes

• browningistoopale,toodarkor temperature.
isuneven, b. used incorrect rack position b. see page 7

• food cooks unevenly, c. incorrect useof aluminum foil c. see page 8

• food is underdone or overdone, d. oven bottom incorrectly replaced d. replace oven bottom correctly

e, oven thermostat sensing device is out e. reinstall thermostat sensing device

ofthe holdingclip(s). See Problem Chart on page 9 for

additional information

broil operation, to.meat has toe muchfat : : b: trimfat :

c. sauceappiiedtOo=Saltyormarinadenot e. applysauceduring lastfew r_inutesof==

Cornplete!ydrained :: cooking, ff meathas been marinated;

drainthOrOUghlybefore cooking

= d Soiledbroier pan d. alwayscleanbroiler pan and insertafter

== each use

, e, broilerJosertsovered=withaluminum foil e. nevercover insertWithfoilasthispre-

ventsfat fromdrainingto ,panbelow

f. broilingcompartmentbottomis=soiled f, clean broilingcOmpartment