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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.
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