Maytag CE1500PAW User Manual

ABOUT YOUR APPLIANCE

Should you have any questions about using your new
electric appliance, please write to us at this address:

Congratulations on your choice of this range. As you use
your new range, we know you will appreciate the many Customer Assistance

features that provide excellent performance, ease of c/oMaytagCustomerService
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New features have dramatically changed today's cooking Cleveland, TN 37320-2370
appliances and the way we cook. It is therefore very

important to understand how your new electric range Be sure to include the model and serial numbers of your
operates BEFOREyou useit for the firsttime. appliance. For your convenience, we have provided space

onthe front cover to recordthis information.

In this Owner's Guide, you will find a wealth of information

regarding all aspects of your appliance. By carefully

followingtheinstructionsyouwillbe able to fully enjoyand Inourcontinuingeffortto improvethe qualityand customer

properlymaintainyour new range. NOTE: Your appliance satisfaction of our cooking products, we may find it
maynotbe equippedwithsomeofthefeaturesreferredtoin necessarytomakechangestoourlineofapplianceswithout

thismanual, revisingthe Owner'sGuide.

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IMP(PRTANT SAFETY INSTRU(TIONS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

instructionson the following pages are based on safety Besureallpackingmaterialsareremovedfromtheappiiance

considerationsand must be strictlyfollowedto eliminatethe before operatingit.
potentialrisksof fire, electricshock, or personal injury.

Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable materials,

vapors and liquidsin the oven, near surface units or inthe

__" ) i _|NQ vicinity0f thisor any other appliance.The fumes can create

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a fire hazard or explosion.

ALL RANGES

CAN TIP If applianceis installednear a window,properprecautions

should be taken to prevent curtains from blowing over

INJURYTOPERSONS surface elements.

COULD RESULT

_) • Do notleave any itemson the cooktop, The hot air from the

INSTALLANTI-TIP vent mayigniteflammable itemsand may increasepressure

DEVICE PACKED in closedcontainers which maycause themto burst.

WITH RANGE

SEE INSTALLATION Many aerosol-type spray cans are EXPLOSIVE when

exposedto heat and maybe highlyflammable. Avoidtheir

INSTRUCTIONS use or storagenear an appliance.

Many plasticsare vulnerable to heat, Keep plasticsaway

WARNING:To reducethe riskof tippingofthe appliance frompartsoftheappliancethatmaybecomewarmorhot.Do

from abnormalusage or by excessiveloadingof theoven not leaveplastic.itemsonthe cooktopas they may melt or

door,the appliancemustbe securedbya properlyinstalled softenifleft toocloseto theventor surface element.
anti-tipdevice.

To eliminate the hazard of reaching over hot surfacr
Ifthe rangeismovedfromthe wallfor cleaning,besurethe elements,cabinetstorage shouldnot be provideddirectl'
anti-tip device is engaged when the range is replaced, abovea unit.If suchstorageisprovided,it shouldbe limite_
Removestoragedrawer, if equipped,and lookunderneath to items whichare used infrequentlyand whichare safe

rangeto verifythat one of the rearlevelinglegs is properly stored in an area subjected to heat from an applianc,
engagedinthebracketslot.The anti-tip devicesecuresthe Temperaturesmay be unsafe for some items, such

rear levelingleg to the floorwhen properly engaged, volatileliquids,cleaners or aerosol sprays.
Be sure appliance is properly installed and grounded by a

qualified technician.

Locate and mark circuit breaker or fuse. Never replace a
blown fuse or reset a circuit breaker uptil you know what Turn off appliance and ventilating hood to avoid sprea,

caused the problem.Always replacea blown fuse withone the flame. Extinguish flame then turn on hood to rerr

of the correctamperage, do not usea substitute, smokeand odor.
To ensure proper operation and avoid possible injury or Use dry chemicalor foam-type extinguisheror baking

damage to unit do not attempt to adjust, repair, service, or to smother fireor flame. Never use water on a grease

replace any part of your appliance unless it is specifically If fire is inthe oven or broiler pan, smother by closing
recommended in this book. All other servicing should be door.

referredto a qualifiedinstalleror servicer.Alwaysdisconnect
powerto unitbefore any servicingby tripping circuitbreaker If fire isin a pan on the surface element, cover pan.

to the OFF positionor removingthe fuse. attemptto pick up or movea flaming pan.

2 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Do notallow aluminumfoil, meat probes or anyother metal
object, other than a utensil ona surface element, to contact

Do not leave children alone or unsupervised near the heating elements.
appliancewhenitisinuse orisstillhot.Childrenshouldnever

be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance. Do nottouch a hot oven light bulb with a damp cloth asthe

bulb could break. If bulb breaks, disconnect power to the

Children mustbetaught that the applianceand utensils in appliance to avoidelectrical shock then remove bulb.

oronitcanbehot. Letbotutensils_ _.__ _ _

cool in a safe place, out of reachof CAUTION:Donotusean

small children. Children should be J \"_"I"I_L'= toapplianCecabinetsaSa stePabove.Stool_

taught that an appliance is nota toy. Misuse of appliance

Children should not be allowed to doors or drawers, such -
play with controls or other parts of as stepping, leaning or

the unit. sitting on the door or

CAUTION: Do not store items of drawer, may result in
interesttochildrenincabinetsabove possible tipping of the

anappliance or onthe backguard of appliance, breakage of

a range. Children climbing on the _ door,and serious injuries. __

appliance or on the appliance door _

to reach items could be seriously

injured.

Always turn off surface elementor the oven when cookingis

completed.
It is normal for some parts of the cooktop, especially areas

To prevent injury or damageto the appliance, de not use surrounding the surface elements, to become warm or hot
appliance as a space during surface cooking operations. Therefore, do not touch

heaterto heat or warm a the cooktop until it has had sufficient time to cool. If
room. Also, do not use necessary, use dry pot holders to protect hands.

the cooktop or oven as a

storage area for food or Make sure drip bowls are in place. Absence of these bowls
cooking utensits, during cooking may subject wiring or components

underneath to damage.
The oven vent is located
at the left rear element. Always place apan on asurface element beforeturning iton.

Keep oven vent duct Be sure you know which knob controls which surface

unobstructed. Blockage of the vent prevents proper oven element. Make surethe correct element isturned on. Begin
air circulation and will affect oven performance. Avoid cooking on a higher heat setting then reduce to a lower
touching ventarea while oven ison andfor several minutes settingto continue cooking.

after oven is turned off. Some parts of the vent and Never leave a surface cooking operation unattended
surrounding areas may become hot enough to cause especially when using a

bums. highheatsetting orwhen _ '_ ] t

deep fat frying. Boilovers

Donot touchsurface or ovenelements, areas nearelements cause smoking and

or interior surface of oven. Heating elements may be hot greasy spillovers may

even though they are dark in color. Areas near surface ignite. Clean up greasy

elementsand interiorsurfaces of an oven may become hot spills as soon as
enough to cause burns. During and after use,do nottouch, possible.Do notusehigh /,

orlet clothingor otherflammable materialscontact heating heat for extended /

elements, areas near elements, or interior surfaces of oven cooking operations.
until they have had sufficienttime to cool.

Always let quantitiesof hot fat used for deep fat frying cool

Other surfaces of theappliance may become hot enough to before attempting to move or handle.
cause burns - among these surfaces are the cooktop,

surfacesfacingthe cooktop, ovenventopeningand surfaces Never heat an unopened container as pressure build-up
nearthe vent opening, oven door, and oven window, may cause container to burst resulting in serious personal

injuryor damage to the appliance.

IMP()RTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 3

Use dry,sturdy potholders.Moist or damppotholders onhot frying.Be sure panwill accommodatethevolume offoodthat
surfaces maycause burns fromsteam. Do notlet pot holders is to be added as well as the bubble action of fat.

touchhot heatingelements. Donot useatowelor other bulky
cloth. To minimize burns, ignition of flammable materials and

spillagedueto unintentionalcontactwiththe utensil,do not

Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials extend handles over ) -

accumulate inor near the appliance,vent hood or vent fan. adjacent surface k_-_--,_ _ /

Cleanhood frequentlyto prevent grease from accumulating elements. Always turn _.T_

onhood orfilter.When flamingfoods underthe hoodturn the pan handlestoward the
fan offas the fan mayspread the flame, side or back of the

appliance, not out into

Use caution when wearing garmentsmade of flammable the room where they l_rx, -_.,
material to avoid clothing ._ 1---_J---_2,,_ are easily hit or

/zL\fires. Loose fitting or long _'_"-_J_l reached by small

hanging-sleeved apparel _ children.

should not be worn while
cooking.Clothing may ignite Never let a pan boildry as this could damagethe utensil and

orcatch utensil handles, theappliance.

Follow the manufacturer's directions when using oven

Always placeovenracks in the desired positionswhile oven cooking bags.
is cool. Slide oven rack out to add or remove food; avoid

reaching into the oven. Ifa rack must be movedwhile oven Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic,
is hot, use a dry pot holder and avoid touching hot element earthenware or glazed utensils are suitable for cooktop or

in oven. oven usage without breaking due to the sudden change in

temperature.

Use care when opening the oven door. Let hot air or steam
escape before removing or replacingfood. This appliance has been tested for safe performance using

conventional cookware. Do not use any devices or

accessories that are not specifically recommended in this
PREPAREDFOODWARNING: Followfood manufacturer's manual. Donotuse eyelidcoversforthe surfaceunits,stove
instructions.Ifa plasticfrozenfoodcontainerand/oritscover top grills,oradd-on oven convectionsystems.The use of

distorts,warps, or is otherwisedamaged during cooking, devicesoraccessoriesthat arenotexpresslyrecommended
immediatelydiscard the food and its container.The food inthis manual can create serious safety hazards, result in

couldbecontaminated, performance problems, and reduce the life of the

componentsofthe appliance.

Use properpan size. This appliance isequippedwith one or Turnoffallcontrols andwaitforappliance partstocool before
more surface elements of different sizes. Select utensils touching or cleaningthem. Cleanappliancewithcaution. Use

having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface careto avoid steam burnsif a wet sponge orcloth is used to
element.Theuseofundersized utensilswillexposeaportion wipe spills on a hot surface. Some cleaners can produce

of the heating element to direct contact and may result in noxious fumes if appliedto a hot surface.
ignition of clothing. Properrelationshipof utensil to element

willalso improve efficiency. Do not soak or immerse removable heating elements in

water. Immersing element in water would damage element
Use pans with flat bottoms and handles that are easily and insulating material inside element.

graspedand stay cool.Avoidusingunstable, warped, easily
tipped or loose handled pans. Pans that are heavy to move Do not usealuminumfoilorfoil liners to linedrip bowls,cover
whenfilled withfood may also be hazardous, anoven rackor linethe oven bottom. Improper useof these

liners may result in a risk of electric shock, or fire and may
Besure utensil is largeenoughto properly containfood and causeovento overheat.Usefoil onlyasrecommended inthis

avoidbelievers.Pan size is particularlyimportant in deep fat manual.

SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS

USING THE COOKTOP

Yourcooktop isequipped withcontrolknobsthat provide an Use HIGH just until water comes to a boil or pressure is
infinitechoiceof settingsfrom LOW to HIGH. The knobcan reachedin the pressure canner.Then, reduceto the lowest

beset on or between any ofthe numbered settings, heat setting that maintains the boil or pressure. Prolonged

use of HIGH or the use of incorrect canning utensils will

Tooperate=Push in and turn the knob in either directionto produce excessive heat. Excessive heat can cause

the desired setting. A SURFACE indicator light will glow permanent damage to the porcelain cooktop, coil element

whena surfaceelement isturned on. The indicator lightwill and the drip bowl.
remain on until the element is turned off. After a cooking

operation, be sure the element and indicator light are off.

Cooking performance is greatly affected by the type of
cookware used.Propercookwarewill reduce cookingtimes,

uselessenergyand producemoreevencooking results. For

To prevent damage to the range or utensil, never operate best results use a heavygauge metal panwith a smoothflat
surface unitwithoutapan in place,never allowa panto boil bottom and a tight fitting lid.

dry and never operate an element on HIGH for extended

periods of time. Cookwarewith uneven,warped, or grooved bottomsdo not

makegoodcontact withthe heating surface,willreduceheat

Foodwill not cookany fasterat a highersetting than needed conductivity and result in slower, less evenheating.

to maintain a gentle boil. Water boils at the same
temperaturewhether boiling gently or vigorously.If a high Differenttypes ofcookware materials requiredifferent heat

settingisused,excessivespatteringwilloccur andfood may settingsfor the same cooking operation. The chart below is

stick or burn ontothe bottom ofthe pan. basedon heavygauge aluminum cookware.Lower the heat

setting if using athinner gauge meta_or othermaterials.

If a higher heat setting is usedto bring liquid to a boilor to Oversized cookware and cookware that rests across two
begincooking, alwaysreduce to alowersetting onceliquid elements are not recommended as they may trap enough

comes to a boil or food begins cooking. Never leave food heatto cause damage to the cool<topor elements. This is

unattended during a oooking operation, especially importantwhen canning.
Fitthe size ofthe cookware to the size of the element.This Do not usewoks equipped withround metal rings.The ring,

conservesenergy, whichisdesignedtosupport the wokabovethe element,will

trap heat and may damage the element and the cooktop.

Referto oookware manufacturer's recommendationsfor suggested heat settings. Somemanufacturers do notrecommend

the useof HIGH, or the use of HIGH for extendedcooking operations.

HEATS_INGS ''USES,

' HIGH =Tobring ilquld t; a boil,bi;nch, Plehe;; skilI;;i or r;';ch pressUr; in a pressure Cooker.

Always reduce to a lower heat setting when liquidsjust begin to boilor foods begin to cook.

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Medium-High Tobrown or sear meat; heat oil for deep fat frying; scald; to saute orfry.

7-9 Maintainfast boil for large amounts of liquids.

Medium Tomaintain moderate to slow boilfor largeamounts of liquids.

4-6 Tocontinue cooking uncovered foods and for most frying operations.

Medium-Low Tocontinue cooking covered foods andto maintain pressure in most pressurecookers.

1-3 Stew,braise orsteam operations.

Tomaintain boilfor small amounts of liquid,poach, steam or simmer.

LOW To keepfoods warm before serving. Melt chocolate.

USING THE C()OKT(IP

• Coilsurface elements are self-cleaning. • Be sure drip bowls, located under each element, are in

• Do not immerse elements in water, place.

• When an element is turned on, it will cycle on and off to • Absence of these bowls during cooking may subject
wiring or component parts underneath the cooktop to

maintainthe heat setting, damage.

• Topreventdamagetotherange, NEVERoperatesurface

element without a pan in placeand NEVER allow a pan ° To prevent risk of electric shock or fire, do not line drip

to boil dry. bowls with aluminumfoil.

To remove: When _\ Your range will be equipped with either chrome plated or

cool, raise element _ porcelain coated steel drip bowls.

and carefully pull out

and away from the Chrome or porcelain drip bowls will discolor or craze over
receptacle, time or if overheated. This discoloration or crazing is

permanent and will not affect cooking performance.

To protect the chrome or porcelainfinish, avoid using high

To replace: Insert the terminals on the element into the settings for long periodsof time. Reduce to alower setting
receptacle.Gently lift upon outeredge ofelement (opposite once food begins cooking. Donot use oversizedcookware.
terminal-side of element) while inserting terminals into Pan shouldnot extendmorethan 2 inchesfrom the element.

receptacle. Gently press down on outer edge of element
until element sits level on dripbowl. Besure the drip bowlfor the left rear element has a hole

in the center to allow proper oven venting. To prevent

Besuredripbowlsareproperlyinstalled.Cutouton dripbowl bakingproblems, neverblockthe vent opening by placing
should be centeredover the screw securing the receptacle asolid drip bowl inthis locationor by coveringthe hole in

tothe maintop. Ifdrip bowlis notinstalled properlyand rests the center of the drip bowlwith aluminum foil.
on this screw, thedrip bowl will "rock".

USING THE OVEN

Theoven vent islocated underthe left rearsurface element. TheOVEN indicatorlight,locatedon the controlpanel, turns

Whenthe ovenisinuse,thisarea mayfeel warmor hottothe on whenever theoven isturned on. When theoven reaches
touch. To prevent baking problems, do not block the vent the preset temperature,the indicatorlight willturn off and on

opening, as the oven elements cycleoff and on.

Becauseeachoven hasits ownpersonal characteristics,do 1.When cool, positionthe racks in the oven.
not expectthat your newoven willoperateexactly like your 2. Turn the Thermostat knob to the desired temperature.

previous oven. You mayfind that the cooking times, oven
temperatures, and cooking results differ somewhat from 3. Turn the Selector knob to BAKE.

your previous range. Allow a period of adjustment. If you Selecting a temperature higher than desired will NOT
have questions concerning baking results, please refer to preheat the oven any faster, and may have a negative

pages 8, 9, 10and 18 for additionalinformation, effect on baking results,

4. Place the food in the center of the oven, allowing a
minimum of 1 to 2 inches between the utensil and the

oven walls.

_ 5. Check food for aloneness at the minimum time in the

recipe. Cook longerif necessary.

6. Removefood fromthe oven and turnthe Selector knobto
OFF.

THERMOSTAT SELECTOR

Preheating is necessary for baking. Turn the Thermostat

NOTE:The knobsonyour range maynotlooklikethe knobs knobtothe desired setting and allowabout 10to 15minutes
in the above illustration. However, they will operate as for the oven to preheat. Selecting ahigher temperature will

describedbelow, notshortenthepreheattimeand mayaffectbakingresults. It
TheTHERMOSTAT knobis usedto select and maintainthe isnot necessary to preheat for roasting or broiling.

oven temperature.Always turn this knobjust TO thedesired
temperature. Do notturn to a higher temperature and then U_E _ _m_l;_m: __-_,l__ _/_HUIMi[:Ii_ ¢_J|t:

back. , ._ ._ ...._

Do not cover an entire rack with foil or place foil directly

The SELECTOR knob determines the type of oven under cookware. Tocatch spillovers, placea piece offoil, a
operation. Turnthis knobto the desiredsetting. Eachsetting littlelargerthan the pan, on the rackbelow the pan. Oonot

is identifiedby an indent (step) and a "click"sound, place foil on the oven bottom.

Toturn the ovenon, both the Thermostat and Selector "jl

knobs must be set. The oven will not operate if the
Selectorknob is leftin the OFFposition.Toturn theoven
off,turn the Selector knobto the OFF position.

USING THE OVEN

Yourrangewillfeature oneor twooven racks.The ovenrack in. Pullthe rack out to the lock-stop positionto be sure it is
isdesignedwitha safety lock-stop positionto keep therack positionedcorrectly and then return itto its normal position.

from accidently coming completely out of the oven when

pullingthe rackout to add or removefood. Itisimportant thatair cancirculate freelywithintheoven and

around the food. To help ensure this, place food on the
centerof theoven rack.Allow onetotwo inches betweenthe

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CAUTION: Do not attempt to change the rack positions edge of the utensil(s)and the oven walls.

when the oven is hot.

For optimum baking results of cakes,-cookies or biscuits,
useone rack. Positionthe rack sothefood isinthe centerof

Toremove: Besuretherackiscool. Pullthe rackstraightout theoven. Use either rack position 2 or3.
untilitstopsatthe lock-stopposition.Tiltthefrontendofthe Ifcookingonmorethanonerack,staggerthefoodtoensure

rackup and continuepullingthe rackoutofthe oven. properair flow.

To replace: Placethe rackontherack supportsandtiltthe If cookingon two racks,depending onbakingresults,use

frontendoftherack upslightly.Slideitbackuntilitclearsthe rack positions2 and 4, 1 and 3 or rack positions4 and 1.

lock-stop position.Lowerthefront andslidethe rack straight Never place two cookie sheets on one rack.

RACK 4 Used for broilingthin foods and some two-rack

(highestposition) baking.
RACK 3 Usedfor most baked goods on a cookie sheet or

jellyroll pan,orfrozenconvenience foods,fortwo-

rackbaking or broiling.

RACK2 Used for roasting small cuts of meat, large

casseroles, baking loaves of bread, cakes (in

either tube, bundt, or layer pans) or two-rack

baking.

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

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

two-rack baking.

USING THE OVEN

Cakesare uneven. • Panstoo close or touching eachother or oven walls. • Batter uneven in pans.

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

Cake falls. • Toomuch shortening or sugar. • Too much ortoo littleliquid. • Temperatureset too low,

• Oldor too littlebaking powder. • Pan too small. • Oven door opened frequently. • Added
incorrecttype of oil to cake mix. • Added additional ingredients to cake mix or recipe.

Cakes,cookies, biscuits ° Ovennot preheated. • Pans touchingeach other or oven walls. ° Incorrect rack position.
toobrown on bottom. • Incorrectuse ofaluminumfoil. ° Placed 2 cookiesheets onone rack. • Used glass,dark,

stained warped or dull finish metal pans. (Usea shiny cookiesheet.)
Follow cookware manufacturer's instructionsfor oven temperature. Glassware and dark

cookware such as Ecko's Baker's Secret may require lowering the oventemperature by
25°F.

Excessive shrinkage. • Toolittle leavening.• Overmixing.• Pantoo large. ° Temperatureset too high. • Baking

time too long. ° Pans too close to each other oroven walls.

Cakes have tunnels. • Not enoughshortening. • Toomuch baking powder.• Overmixingor attoo higha speed.

• Temperature set too high.

Pie crust edges too • Temperatureset too high. • Panstouching each other or ovenwalls. • Edges of crusttoo
brown, thin; shield with foil.

Pieshave soaked crust. • Temperaturetoo lowat start of baking. • Fillingtoo juicy. ° Used shiny metal pans.

USING THE OVEN

Use a reliable recipe and accurately measure fresh Check the cooking progress at the minimum time
ingredients. Carefully follow directions for oven recommended inthe recipe. Ifnecessary,continue checking

temperature and cooking time. Preheat oven if at intervals untilthe food isdone. Ifthe ovendoor isopened

recommended, toofrequently,heatwill escapefrom the oven;this can affect

baking results and wastes energy.

Use the correct rack position. Baking results may be
affected ifthe wrong rack position is used. If you add additional ingredients, use different pans, or

Top browning may be darker if food islocated toward alter the recipe, expect cooking times to increase or
the top ofthe oven. decrease slightly.

Bottom browning may be darker if food is located

toward the bottom of the oven.
When using two racks for baking, allow enough space

between the racks for proper air circulation. Browning

and cookingresultswill beaffected if airflow is blocked. Most meats are roasted at 325°F. It is not necessary to

preheatthe even. Placethe roastingpan on eitherof thetwo

Cookware material plays an important part in baking lowest rack positions.
results.Always usethe type andsize of pancalled for inthe

recipe.Cooking times or cooking results may be affectedif Use tender cuts of meat weighing three pounds or more.

the wrong size is used. Some good choices are: Beef rib, ribeye, top round, high

quality tip and rumproast, pork loin roast, leg of lamb, veal

Shiny metal pan reflects heat away from the food, shoulder roastand cured orsmoked hams.

produceslighter browningand a softercrust. Useshiny

pans for bakingcakes or cookies.

Seasonmeat, if desired, eitherbefore or afterroasting. Rub

Dark metal pan or a pan with an anodized (dull) intothe surfaceof theroast ifaddedbeforecooking.
bottomabsorbsheat,producesdarkerbrowninganda

crispercrust. Use thistype ofpanfor pies, pie crustsor Place the meatfat-side-up on a rack ina shallow roasting

bread, pan. Placing the meat on a rackholds it out ofthe drippings,

Foroptimumbaking results,bake cookies andbiscuits thusallowingbetterheatcirculationfor evencooking.Asthe
on a flat cookie sheet. If the pan has sides, such as a fat on top of the roast melts, the meat is basted naturally,
jelly roll pan, browning may notbe even. eliminating the needfor additional basting.

ifusingheatproof glassware, or dark pans such as

Baker's Secret reducetheoven temperatureby 25°F The cookingtime is determinedbythe weightofthe meat

exceptwhenbakingpiesorbread.Usethesamebaking and thedesireddoneness.For moreaccurateresults,use
timeas calledfor inthe recipe, a meatthermometer.Insert itsothetip isinthe centerofthe

thickestpartof themeat. Itshouldnottouchfator bone,

Allow hot airto flowfreely through the ovenforoptimum

bakingresults.Improperplacementofpans inthe oven will Remove the roast from the oven when the thermometer
blockair flow and may result in uneven browning. For registersapproximately5°Fbelowthedonenesswanted.As

optimumbrowningand even cooking results: the meat stands, thetemperature will rise.

Do notcrowd a rackwith pans. Never place more than
one cookie sheet, one 13xgx2-inch cake pan or two NOTE: For more information about food safety, call I

9-inch round cake panson one rack. USDA'sMeat & Poultry Hotline at 1-800-535'4555. ForIi

Staggerpans when baking ontwo racks so one pan is cooking information write to the National Live Stock and I

notdirectly overanother pan. Meat Board, 444 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago,_
Allow oneor two inches between the pansor between Illinois 60611.

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the panand the oven walls or door.

10 USING THE OVEN

Broiling is a method of cooking tender meats by direct

radiant heat.Thecookingtimeisdetermined bythedistanoe _ _

between the meat and the broil element, the desired degree

of doneness and the thickness of the meat.

Broiling Tips

Broiling requires the use of the broiler pan and insert. The
broiler insert must be in place to allow fat and liquid to drain to THERMOSTAT SELECTOR

the pan below to prevent spatters, smoke and flare-ups.

Improper use may cause grease fires. TOSet Oven To Broil:
For easier clean up, line the broiler pan with foil and spray 1. Place the oven rack inthe recommended rack position.

theinsertwithanon-stickvegetablespray. Donotcoverthe 2. Turn the Thermostat knob to BROIL or, for lower

broiler insert with aluminum foil as this prevents fat from temperature broiling, to 450°F.

draining into pan below. 3. Turn the Selector knob to BROIL•

4. If desired, preheat the broil element for about 3 minutes

Trim excess fat and slash remaining fat to help keep meat before placing the meat in the oven.
from curling and to reduce smoking and spattering. Season

5. Followthe suggested times inthe chart below. Turn meat

meat after cooking, once about halfway through cooking•
Place oven rack in the correct rack position when oven is 6. Cheekfordonenessbycuttingaslitnearthecenterofthe

cool. For darker browning, place meat closer to the broil meat.

element. Place meat further down ifyou wish meat to be well 7. After broiling, turn the oven off and remove the broiler pan

done or if excessive smoking or flaring occurs, from the oven.

See Care and Cleaning Chart on page 12 for instructions on NOTE: Broil times may increase if the range is installed on
cleaning the broiler pan and insert. 208 volts.

BROiMNG CHART ,

TOTALTIME
(MINUTES)**

BACON #4 or 3 Well Done 6 to 10
BEEF STEAKS

1-inchthick #4 or3 Medium 15 to 18

#4 or3 Well Done 19 to 23

CHICKEN Broil at 450°F

Pieces #4 or 3 Well Done 30 to45

FISH

Fillets #4 or 3 Flaky 8 to 12

Steaks,1-inch thick #4 or3 Flaky 10 to 15

GROUND BEEFPATTIES

3/4-inch thick #4 or 3 Well Done 15 to 18

HAM SLICE, precooked

t/2-inch thick #4 or 3 Warm 8 to 12

PORK CHOPS

1-inch thick #4 or 3 Well Done 22 to 26

* The top rack position is position#4.

** Broiling timesare approximateand mayvary depending on the meat.

MAINTENANq;E 11

The oven door is not designed to be removed by the The storage drawerat the bottom of the range issafe and
consumer, convenient for storing metal and glass cookware. DO NOT

store plastic, paperware,food orflammable material inthis

Do not place excessive weight on an open oven door or drawer. Removedrawer to clean under range.
stand on an open oven door as, in some cases, it could To remove: Empty drawer then pull drawer out to the first

causethe rangetotip over, breakthe dooror cause serious stop position. Lift up front of drawer and pull to the second
injuryto the user. stop position. Grasp sides and lift up and out to remove

When opening the oven door, allow steam and hot air to drawer.

escape before reaching in oven to check, add or remove To replace: Fit the ends of the drawer glides ontothe rails.

food. Lift up drawer front and gently push in to first stop position.

Lift up drawer again and continue to slide drawer to the

CAUTION: Hinge arms are spring mounted and will closed position.

slam shut against the range if accidently hit. Never

place hand or fingers between the hinges and the

front oven frame. Youcou d be n ured if hinge snaps Some floors are not level.

back. For proper baking, your __1_ II

range must be level.
Levelinglegs are located on

each corner at the base of
the range. Level by turning

the legs. To prevent range
from accidently tipping,

range should be secured to the floor by sliding a rear
levelingleg intothe anti-tip bracketsuppliedwith the range.

12 CARE AND CLEANING CHART

Becauseof the many new cleaningproducts introduced in Mildly Abrasive Powder or Liquid Cleansers - Ajax,

the marketplace each year, it is not possibleto list all BarkeepersFriend,Cameo,Comet,SoftScrub.(Note:Ifthe

productsthat can be safelyusedtoclean thisappliance, cleaner is recommended for use on plastic, glass, or

porcelainfinishes,it can be usedon the same appliance

ALWAYS READ THE MANUFACTURER'S finish.)

INSTRUCTIONSto be surethe cleanercan besafely used
on this appliance. Also, read and carefully follow the Non-Abrasiveor Scratchless Plasticor Nylon Scouring

manufacturer'sdirectionswhenusinganycleaningproduct. Pads or Sponges - Chore Boy Plastic cleaning Puff,

To determineif a cleaning product is safe, test a small Scrunge Scrub Sponges, or Scotch-Brite No Scratch,

inconspicuousarea usinga verylightpressureto see ifthe Cookwareor KitchenSponge.

surfacemayscratchordiscolor.Thisisparticularlyimportant
for porcelainenamel, highly polished, shiny, painted, or Abrasive or Scouring Pads - S.O.S., BrilloSteel Wool

plasticsurfaces. Soap, or Scotch-Brite WoolSoap Pads.

The following brands may help youto make an appropriate (Brandnamesfor the abovecleaningproducts are registered
selection: trademarksof therespectivemanufacturers.)

Glass Cleaners - Bon Ami, Cinch, Glass Plus, Windex.

Be sure appliance is off and all parts are cool before

Dishwashing Liquid Detergents - Dawn,Dove, Ivory,Joy. handlingorcleaningto avoiddamageand possibleburns.

If a part is removed, be sure it is correctly replaced.

Mild Liquid Spray Cleaners - Fantastik, Formula 409.

To prevent staining or discoloration, clean range

Non-Abrasive Cleaners - BenAmi, pasteof bakingsoda aftereach use.

and water.

PARTS

Baked Enamel: • Detergent andwater Use a dry papertowelorcloth towipe upspills,especiallyacid spills, assoonas they

• Side panels * Mild liquidcleaner occur.Thisis especiallyimportant forwhitesurfaces. Whensurface iscool, washwith

• Storage drawer • Glasscleaner detergent andwater• Do notuse abrasive or harsh cleaning liquids and powdersor

• Ovendoor ovencleaners. These willscratchandpermanently damagethe finish. Drywith a soft

• Backguard cloth.

Broiler Pan and • Detergentand water Pretreat the broilerpan andinsertwitha non-stickvegetablecoatingsuchas Pamor
Insert • Plasticor soap-filled scouringpad Mazola to make cleaningeasier.

• Dishwasher Removefromovenafteruse. Coolthenpouroffgrease.Placesoapyclothoverinsert
andpan; letsoaktoloosensoil.Washinwarmsoapywater.Usesoapfilledscouring

padto remove stubbornsoil.Broilerpan and insertcanbe cleaned inthe dishwasher.

Control Knobs * Detergent and water For easeofcleaning,turn offknob and remove by pullingforward. Wash, rinse,and

• Mild liquidsprays dry.Donor use abrasivecleaning agents as they mayscratch the finish and remove

• Glass cleaners the markings. Turn on each element to besure knobshave beencorrectly replaced.

Drip Bowls, Chrome

• Brownfoodstains • Detergentandwater After each use, wash, rinseand dry to preventdifficultsoils.If heavilysoiled,gently

• Plasticscouringpads scrubwithplasticscouringpad.If soilis allowedtoburnon, itmay be impossibleto

• Mildabrasivecleaners remove.

Do notcover with aluminum foil.

• Blue/goldheat • Flits MetalPolish These stainsare causedbyoverheating,and normallyoccurovera periodoftime.
stains (Followpackagedirections) They areusuallypermanentandwillnot affectthecookingperformance.Tominimize:

t. Avoidexcessiveuseofthehighheatseffing.UseHIGH onlytostartcooking,then

lowerthe settingto finishcooking.

2. Use flat b0ttom pans that donot extend more than two inches from the surface
element.

A non-abrasive metalpolishsuch as Flitz may beused to help removestains. Flitzis

available in many automotive supply and hardwarestores.

CARE AND CLEANING CHART 13

Drip Bowls, • Detergentand water Aftereach use,wash,rinse and dryto preventdifficultsoils.Toclean by hand, soakin

Porcelain • Mild abrasivecleaners hot sudsywater,then use mildabrasive cleanerand plasticscouringpad.

• Plasticscouringpads Do not coverwith aluminum foil.

• Dishwasher Porcelainbowlsmay discolororcra__eovertime or ifoverheated.Thisis normaland
doesnot affectthe cookingperformance.

Elements, Elementsare self-cleaning.Soilwillburnoffaselementsareused.Donotsprayoven
Oven and Coil cleaner on elements, electricalhook up or connection,Do net immersecoil-type

surfaceelementsinwater.

Glass • Detergentandwater Toprevent stainingof theovenwindow,avoidusing excessive amountsof water

• Ovenwindow,if • Glasscleaner whichmay seep underor behindglass.Wash withdetergentand water. Remove
equipped stubbornsoilwithpasteofbakingsodaandwater.Donotuseabrasivematerialssuch

asscouringpads,steelwoolor powderedcleaningagents.Theywilldamageglass.
Rinsewithclearwaterand dry.

MetalFinishes • Detergentandwater Do notuseovencleanerorabrasiveagents,astheywilldamagethefinish.Remove

• Trim • Mild abrasivecleaners stubborn soilwith soapand water. Polishwith asoft cloth.

Oven Racks • Detergent and water Clean with soapy water. Remove stubborn soil with cleansing powder or soap filled

• Plastic scouringpad scouring pad. Rinse and dry.

• Cleansing powders

• Soap-filled scouring pads

Plastic Finishes • Detergent and water Do not use oven cleaner, powder or liquidcleansers, abrasive or causticcleaning

• Doorhandle • Paste ofbakingsodaandwater agentson plasticfinishes.These cleaningagentswillscratchor marrthe finish.

• Controlpanel • Non-abrasive plasticpador To preventstainingor discoloration,removefat, grease or acid (tomato, lemon,

• Endcaps sponge vinegar,milk,fruitjuice,marinade)soilsimmediatelywitha drypapertowelor cloth.

• Trim When surfaceiscool,clean,rinse, anddry.

Porcelain Enamel • Detergentandwater Porcelainenamel is glass fused on metal and may crack or chip with misuse.

• Cooktop,coil • Paste of baking soda andwater Porcelainenamel is acid resistant, not acid proof.All spillovers,especially acidicor
elements • Non-abrasive plastic pad or sugar spillovers, should be wiped up immediately with a dry cloth. Surface may

• Oveninterior sponge discoloror dull ifsoil, especiallyacidic soil,is not removed. Never wipeoff awarm or

• Ovencleaner, porcelain oven hotsurface withadamp cloth.This maycause cracking and chipping.Never useoven
cavity only. cleaners, abrasive or caustic cleaning agents on exterior finish of range. Use oven

cleaner only on porcelainenamel oven interior,

Silicone Rubber • Detergentand water " Doorgasket is located Onthe door plug. DO NOT REMOVE GASKE]_Wash with

Door Gasket soap.Rinse thoroughly,

14 SERVICE INF( )RMATI( PN

Part or all of your electric range does not operate • Did youallowtimeforthebroil elementto preheat?

• Istherangeplug looseor disconnectedfrom the electrical • Did you usethe broiler pan that came withthe range?
outlet? • Was aluminumfoil used onthe broiler insert,blocking the

• Are any house fuses blown or circuitbreakers tripped? slitsfor fat drainage?

• Has the power supply to the home been interrupted? = Was the ovendoor opened to the broil stop position?

• Are the oven controls properlyset?

Surface elements fail to turn on or heat the food
properly. Do not attempt to servicethe applianceyourself unless

• Is the range plug loose or disconnectfrom the electrical directedto do sointhis manual. Contact the dealerwho
outlet? sold you the appliance for service.

• Are coilelementsproperlyplugged intothe receptacles?

• Were appropriate utensils used? (See page 4.) If your appliance should require service or replacement

, parts,contact your dealer or authorized servicer. Use only

• Are the surface element controls properly set? genuine factory parts if replacement parts are necessary.

• Is voltageto the house reduced? ConsulttheYellow Pages inyour telephone directory under
appliance forthe authorized service center nearestyou. Be

Food not bakingor cooking correctly sureto includeyour name, address,and phone number,

• Are the oven racksproperly placedfor baking? along withthe model and serial numbersof the appliance.

(See front cover for location of your model and serial

• Haveyou used aluminumfoil correctly? numbers.)

• Was the oven preheatedas recommended?

• Are the controls properly set? Ifyou ere notsatisfiedwith the localresponsetoyourservice
requirements, write to MaytagCustomer Service, P.O.Box

• Isthere 1to 2inches ofspacebetween pansandthe oven 2370, Cleveland, TN 37320-2370. Include the complete

walls? model and serial numbers of the appliance, the name and

• Are the range and oven racks level? address of the dealer from whom you purchased the

• Was good cookware/bakeware of the propersize used? appliance,the dateof purchase anddetails concerningyour
problem.

• Was the oven vent covered or blocked on the range

surface? Ifyou do not receive satisfactory service, you may contact

• Are you using a tested recipefrom a reliablesource? the Major Appliance Consumer Action Program by letter

• Haveyou used aluminumfoil correctly? includingyour name, address, and telephone number, as
well as the model and serial numbers of the appliance.

Baking results differfrom previous oven

• Oven thermostatcalibrationmay differbetweenoldand MajorApplianceConsumerActionProgram

20 North Wacker Drive

new oven. The newer oven thermostatmay be more Chicago, IL 60606

accuratethan the one on yourpreviousoven. Followa

reliablerecipeand reviewinformationonpages6-9. MACAP (MajorApplianceConsumerActionProgram)isan

independentagencysponsoredbythreetrade associations

Food does not broil correctly as a courtof appeals onconsumercomplaintswhichhave

• Was the controlset properlyfor broiling?(Seepage10.) notbeenresolvedsatisfactorilywithinareasonableperiodof

• Was the properrackpositionused?(See page10.) time.

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