TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
For Future Reference ...................................................................... 1
Important Safety Instructions ............................................................... 2M
Range Control Panel ....................................................................... ,5 6
• Electronic Clock and Oven Control Functions ................................................ 5-6
• Setting the Clock and Timer .............................................................. 6
Surface Cooking ........................................................................... 7_
• Panel Light (select models) ....................... :....................................... 7
• The Controls ........................................................................... 7
• Using Ceramic Glass Surface .............................................................. 8
Using Your Oven ........................................................................... 9 11
• Baking and Roasting ..................................................................... 9
• Broiling ............................................................................... 10
• Programmed Oven Operations ............................................................ 10 11
Cleaning .................................................................................. 12 15
• Ceramic Glass Snrface ................................................................... 1"2
• Manu_ Clean Oven (select models) ........................................................ 1"2
• Self-Clean Oven (select models) ........................................................... 1"2-13
• Bange Cleaning Chart ................................................................... 14-15
Maintenance ............................................................................... 16
• Adjusting the Oven Thermostat ............................................................ 16
• Storage Drawer ......................................................................... 16
• Leveling Legs .......................................................................... 16
• Light Replacement ...................................................................... 16
Before You Call for Service .................................................................. 17
Warranty .............................................................................. Back Cover
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Congratulations on your choice of a Maytag electric For future reference, keep this manual iu a convenient
range. As you use your new range we know- you will location. Record the model number and serial number
appreciate the many features that provide excellent of this electric range in the spaces provided. (This
per/ormanee, ease of cleaning, convenience and information can be found on the data plate located on
dependability: the flame around the storage drawer or around the
oven frame.)
New-features have dramatically changed today's cooking
appliances and the way we cook. It is therefore very ModelNumber
important to understand how your new electric range
operates before you use it. On the fonowing pages you
will find information regarding the operation of your serial Number
new range. By following these instnlctions carefully, you
wi]] be able to fully enjoy and properly maintain your
new Maytag range.
Please take a moment to review the enclosed booklet,
"Cooking Made Simple" as well. Whether you need
assistance in selecting the rigbt cookware or reviewing
the "dos and don'ts" of baking, roasting and broiling, the
answers are contained in this booklet. We want you to
have exeellent results with the food you prepare.
Should you have any questions about using your Mavtag
range, call or write us. Be sure to provide the model and
serial numbers of your range.
BE SURE YOU READ THE SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGES 2-4 BEFORE
YOU START TO USE THIS RANGE.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using In Case of Fire
this appliance. Turn off appliance and ventilating hood to avoid
The following instructions are based on safety spreading the flame.
considerations and must be strictly followed to reduce Use dry ehemieal or foam-type extinguisher or baking
the potential risks of fire, electric shock, or personal soda to smother fire or flame. Never use water on a
injury, grease fire.
Be sure applianee is properly installed and grounded by If fire is in the oven or broiler pan, smother by dosing
a qualified technician, oven door.
Do not attempt to adjust, repair, service, or replace any If fire is in a pan on the surface burner, cover pan.
part of appliance unless it is specifically recommended Never attempt to pick up or move a flaming pan.
in this book. All other see'icing should be referred to a
qualified servicer. Always disconnect power to unit Child Safety
before any servicing by tripping circuit breaker to the Do not leave children alone or unsupervised near the
OFF position or removing the fuse. appliance when it is in use or is still hot.
Locate and mark the breaker or fuse. Never replace a Children must be taught that the appliance and utensils
blown fuse or reset a breaker until you know what has in or on it can be hot.
caused the problem. Always replace a blown fuse with Children should be taught that an appliance is not a toy.
one of the correct amperage. Children should not be allowed
to play with eontrols or other _k 1_' _,
To Prevent Fire or Smoke Damage parts of the unit. Children should "I \_--xT_'>, # /
Remove all packing materials from the appliance before never be allowed to sit or stand { .NI'_"_,_ _, l
operating it. on any part of the appliance.
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Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven or CAUTION: Do not store items 1-- [ "YI _
on or near surface elements, of interest to children in cabinets
If appliance is installed near a window, proper above an appliance or on the
precautions should be taken to prevent curtains from backguard of a range. Children
blowing over surface elements, climbing on the appliance or on
the appliance door to reach items
Do not leave any items on the cooktop. The hot air from could be seriously injured,
the vent may ignite flammable items and may increase
pressure in closed containers which may cause them to About Your Appliance
burst.
Many aerosol-type spray cans are EXPLOSIVE when To prevent injury or __ _v_//i
exposed to heat and may be highly flammable. Avoid ance,damagedot°nottheuseappli-ap-_J_" _ _"_,r,_,s,
their use or storage near an appliance, pliance as a space _ ....
Do not leave plastic items on the cooktop as they may heater to heat or warm _"_' ,4_
melt or soften if left too close to the vent or surface a room. Also, do not ___ -_--_
element, use the eooktop or
To eliminate the hazard of reaehing over hot surface oven as a storage area _
burners, cabinet storage should not be provided directly for food or cooking
above a unit. If such storage is provided, it should be utensils.
limited to items which are used infrequently and which Keep the oven vent duets UNOBSTRUCTED (located
are safely stored in an area subjected to heat from an under the right rear element for coil eooktops or on the
appliance. Temperatures may be unsafe for some items, cooktop for smoothtop models). Bloekage of the vent
such as volatile liquids, cleaners or aerosol sprays, prevents the proper oven air circulation and will affect
the oven performance.
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CA UTION:Donotnse _'_r___,, Make sure the drip bowls are in place (select models).
an appliance as a step Absence of these bowls during cooking may subject
stool to cabinets above, wiring or components underneath to damage.
Misuse of appliance 2_,_=£_ Ceramic glass cooktop (select models): Do not cook on
doors or drawers, such __ a broken eooktop. Cleaning solutions and spillovers may
as stepping, leaning or penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of
sitting on the door or electric shock. Contact a qualified technician
drawer, may result in immediately.
possible tipping of the appliance, breakage of door, and
serious injuries. Loose fitting or long
hanging-sleeved apparel
WARNING: To reduce the risk of tipping of appliance, should not be worn while
the appliance must be secured by a properly installed cooking. Clothing may ignite
anti-tip device. When removing the appliance for or catch utensil handles.
cleaning, be sure the anti-tip device is engaged when
the range is replaced. Look underneath range to verify Always place oven racks in the desired positions while
that one of the rear leveling legs is properly engaged in oven is cool If a rack must be moved while hot, use a
the bracket slot. Tile anti-tip device secures the rear dry potholder and avoid touching hot element in oven.
leveling leg to the floor when properly engaged. Use care when opening the oven door. Let hot air or
Do not touch a hot oven light bulb with a damp cloth as steam escape before removing or replacing food.
the bulb could break. Should the bulb break, disconnect PREPARED FOOD WARNING: Follow food
power to tile appliance before removing bulb to avoid manufacturer's instructions. If a plastic frozen food
electrical shock, container and/or its cover distorts, warps, or is otherwise
damaged during cooking, immediately discard the food
Cooking Safety and its eontainen The food could be contaminated.
Always turn off surface element or the oven when DO NOT TOUCH THE SURFACE OR OVEN
cooking is completed. ELEMENTS, AREAS NEAR THE ELEMENTS OR
It is normal for some parts of the cooktop, especially THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF OVEN. Elements
areas surrounding the surfaee elements, to become hot may be hot even though they are dark in color. Areas
during cooking operations. Do not touch the cook-top near surface elements and the interior surfaces of the
oven may become hot enough to cause bums. During
until it has cooled, and after use, do not touch or let clothing or other
Never leave surface cook- {-"N_ ,,---_, 1 / flammable materials contact heating elements, areas
ing operations unattended _ near elements or interior surfaees of oven until they
at high heat setting or have had sufficient time to cool. Among these areas are
when deep fat frying, the cooktop, the surfaces facing the cooktop, the oven
Boilovers cause smoking vent opening and the surfaces near opening, oven door,
and greasy spillovers may and oven window.
ignite. Do not allow aluminum foil, meat probes or any other
Never heat an unopened food container. Pressure build- metal object (other than a pan on a surface element) to
up may"cause container to burst resulting in personal contact heating elements.
injury or damage to the appliance.
Use dry, sturdy potholders. Damp potholders on hot Utensil Safety
surtaces may cause burns from steain. Towels or other Use proper pan size. This appliance is equipped with
bulky items should never be used as potholders. Do not one or more surface elements of different sizes. Select
let potholders touch hot heating elements, utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the
Always let quantities of hot fat cool before attempting to surface element. The use of undersized utensils will
move or handle, expose a portion of the heating element to direct
Do not let grease or other flammable materials contact and may result in the ignition of clothing. The
aceunmlate in or near the appliance, hood or vent fan. proper relationship of the utensil to the element will
Clean hood frequently to prevent grease from also improve efficiency.
accumulating on hood or filter.
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Use pans with flat bottoms and handles that are easily Do not use aluminmn foil to line the surface unit drip
grasped and stay cool. Avoid using unstable or loose bowls (select models) or the oven bottom. Improper
handled pans. installation of these liners may result in a risk of electric
Be sure utensil is large enough to properly contain food shock or fire.
and avoid boilovers. Pan size is particularly important in
deep fat flying. Self-Clean Oven (select models)
To minimize bums, ignition of flammable materials and Clean only parts listed in this booldet. Do not clean
spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil, do door gasket. The door gasket is essential fbr a good seal.
not extend handles over adjacent surface elements. A1- Care should be taken not to rub, damage, or move the
ways turn pan handles toward the side or back of the gasket. Do not use oven cleaners of any kind in or
appliance, not out into the room where they are easily, around any part of the self-clean oven.
hit or reached by small children. Before self-cleaning the oven, renmve broiler pan, oven
Never let a pan boil dry as this could damage the utensil racks, and other utensils, and wipe off excessive
and the appliance, spillovers to prevent excessive smoke or flare-ups.
CAUTION: DO NOT LEAVE FOOD OR COOKING
Follow the manufacturer_ directions when using oven
UTENSILS, ETC., IN THE OVEN DURING TIiE
cooking bags. SELF-CLEAN CYCLE.
Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, or It is normal for the cooktop of the range to become hot
glazed utensils are suitable for cooktop or oven usage dnring a self-clean cycle. Therefore, touching the
without breaking due to the sudden change in cooktop during a clean cycle should be avoided.
teInperature.
A _n should be heard during the self-clean cycle (select
This appliance has been tested for safe performance models). If not, cancel the cycle and call seiwieer. Refer
using conventional cooGvare. Do not use any devices or to the Table of Contents for location of self-clean
accessories that are not specifically recommended in
instructions and for information, if equipped.
this manual. Do not use eyelid covers for the surface
units, stove top grills, or add-on oven convection
Important Safety Notice and Warning
systems. The nse of devices or accessories that are not
expressly recommended in this manual can create The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic
serious safety hazards, result in performance problems, Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65) requires the
and reduce t'he life of the components of the appliance. Governor of California to publish a list of substances
known to the State of Calitornia to cause cancer or
Cleaning Safety reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn
Turn off all controls and wait for appliance parts to cool customers of potential exposures to such substances.
before touching or cleaning them. Users of this appliance are hereby warned that when
the oven is engaged in the self-clean cycle (select
Clean cooktop _vith caution. Use care to avoid steam models), there may be some low level exposure to some
burns if a wet sponge or eloth is used to wipe spills on a of the listed substances, including carbon monoxide.
hot surface. Some cleaners ean produce noxious fumes Exposure to these substances can be minimized by
if applied tn a hot surface, properly venting the range to the outdoors during the
Do not soak or immerse the removable heating self-clean cycle.
elements in water (select models). Immersing an
element in water would damage the insulating material
inside the element.
SAVE THESE INS TR UC TIONS
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RANGE CONTROL PANEL
Electronic Clock and Oven Control
Styling and features may differ depending on the model you selected.
The electronic clock and oven control on your Maytag Tile following pads are found on your Maytag
range is used for the time-of-day clock, timer, bake, electronic clock and oven control:
broil, programmed oven operations and self-clean
(select models) functiuns. A beep will sound each tinm a Cancel Pad
function pad is pressed. Press this pad to cancel all operations except the time-
The display on the control will flash when power is first ofLday clock and tilnen If you are ever unsure if you've
supplied to the range or if there is a power failure. Once programmed the control correctly, press the CANCEL
the time-of-day clock has been set (see Setting the pad and start over.
Clock, page 6), the display will stop flashing. • and • Pads
The oven will automatically turn off if it is left on Press or press and hold these pads to enter the time or
for 12 hours, temperature desired. These pads are also used to select
Hi or Lo broil.
NOTE: The electronic control is equipped with a Timer Pad
self-diagnostic feature for service use ONLY. tf a
fault code (F plus a number, ex. F1) appears in the The timer can be set from 1 minute to 9 hours, 50
display along with a continuous beeping sound, minutes. It will count down by seconds (when set for 1
press the CANCEL pad. See Before You Call for minute) or minutes (when set for 2 minutes or more
Service page i7 if the fault code reappears in the time). See page 6 for instnmtions on setting the timer.
display.
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Clock Pad Setting the Clock and Timer
Use this pad to set the time-of-day elock. For Clock
instructions to do this, see below.
To set the time-of-day clock:
You may also press this pad to recall the current time of
day. For example, if the timer is counting dowa in the 1. Press the CLOCK pad once. The words "Set Time"
display, press the CLOCK pad to return the current will flash in the displa>:
time to the display. The timer will continue to count "2. Set the correct time of day' using the • and • pads.
down and a signal will sound when the time expires.
• Tu change the time by one minute, press either
Cook Time/Oven Stop Pads pad once,
These pads are nsed to program the oven to start and • To change the time in increments of 10 mbmtes,
stop mltomatically, either immediately or at a later time. press and hold either pad.
For detailed in}brmation on using Programmed Oven When the power is first supplied to the range or if there
Operations, see pages 10-11. Ires been a power fiailure, the display u4ll flash. Follow
Self Clean Pad (select models) above instructions to set the clock. The clock time
cannot be changed when the oven is set _br a cook or
This pad is pressed to set the oven for a self-clean cycle, self-clean (select models) operation. Cancel the
See pages 12-13 }'or detailed in[brmation on the self- operation to set the dock.
clean _)atnre.
Press the CLOCK pad to recall the time of day when
Broil Pad another ftmction is displayed.
Use this pad to select broil. Two heat selections are Timer
available fbr broiling--Hi and Lo. See page 10 tbr more
broiling information. To set the timer:
1. Press the TIMER pall once. Tile words "Set Timer"
Oven Temp Pad will }lash in the display.
The oven temperature is set by pressing this pad anti '2. Set the desired time using the • and • pads.
the • or • pad. Additional baking and roasting
in}brmation can be found on page 9. • Press either pad once to change the time by 1
minute (if the Timer is set for up to 1 hour), ,5
minutes (if the Timer is set for over 1 hour), or 10
minutes (if the Timer is set for over 2 honrs).
• Press and hold either pad to change the time in 5
minute or 10 minute increments, depending upon
the time set in the display:
The TIMEB can be set from 1 minnte (0HB:01) up to 9
honrs and 50 minutes (9 HI:l:50).
The timing operation will start automatically. Colons
will flash in the display to indicate a timing operation.
One long continuous beep will signal the end of the
timing operation and "End" will briefly appear in the
displa}. The time of &LYwill automatically reappear in
the displ_): The TIMER pad does not control the oven.
To eanceh Press the TIMEZ pad and hold for 3
seconds. The time of day" will reappear after a slight
delay.
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SURFACE COOKING
Panel Light (select models) Suggested Heat Settings
The panel light is turned on by pushing the rocker Turn the control knob to the desired heat setting. If in
switch on the control panel and holding it in until the doubt, it is better to select a lower setting and inerease
fluorescent light comes on. It may be turned off by to a higher one later if needed. It will take longer for
pushing the other side of the switch, the element to cool to a lower temperature than to heat
The Controls up to a higher temperature.
Your range is equipped with surface control knobs that Use the following chart as a gnideline until you become
more familiar with your new range. Information in the
provide an infinite choice of heat settings from Low to chart is based on the use of heavy gauge metal
High. The knobs can be set on or between any of the eookware. Other pan materials may require a different
numbered settings, heat setting for the same cooking operation. (For more
To operate the control: Push in and turn the knob in information on cookware, see "Cooking Made
either direction to the desired heat setting. A surface Simple" booklet.)
indicator light on the control panel will turn on to alert
you that one or more of the surface elements are on.
After a cooking operation, be sure the elements and
indicator lights are off. NIGH To bring liquid to a boil. blanch or bring
up pressure in a pressure cooker.
Always reduce to a lower heat setting
when liquids just begin to boil or food
begins to cook
8--9 Toquickly brown or sear meat, for fast
cooking ofnon-protein foods (such as
vegetables or pasta).
7 To maintain a fast boil for large amounts
ofliquid.
5-6 To maintain a slow boil for large
amounts of liquid, _brmost fiying.
3-4 To continue cooking uncovered foods,
for most slow frying, stewing, braising or
} steaming.
I
1-2 For long, slow conkingof covered foods
(simmering).
LOW To keep foods warm before serving, melt
choColateor butter.
Heat Retention
The ceramic glass cooking area retains heat for a period
of time after the elements have been turned off. Put
this retained heat to good use. Turn the elements off a
few minutes before food is completely cooked and use
the retained heat to complete the cooking. Because of
this heat retention characteristic, the elements will not
respond to changes in heat settings as qniekly as eoil
elements. In the evenl of a potentlal believer,
remove the pan from the cooking area.
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Using Your Ceramic Glass
Surface
Tips to Protect the Ceramic Glass
Cooktop
• BEFOBE FIttST USE, CLEAN COOKTOP as
directed in tile cleaning chart, pages 14-15.
• Do not use glass pans on the ceramic glass cooktop.
Cooking Areas Glass ceramic, earthenware, heatproof glass or glazed
The cooking areas on your range are identified by pans may scratch the cooktop and are not
permanent patterns in the ceramic glass surface. There recommended.
are two large (S-inch) and hvo small (6-inch) areas. For • Do not allow plastic, aluminum tbil, sugar, or foods
most efficient cooking, use smaller areas for small pans with high sugar content to melt onto the hot cooktop.
and larger areas for large pans. For best results pans
should not extend more titan 1/2 to 1 inch beyond If you accidentally melt these items to the cooktop,
remove immediately while still hot using a razor blade
the cooking area. scraper held carefhlly with a potholder, Melted
When a cooking area is turned on, a red glow from the materials can cause permanent damage to the
element can be seen through the ceramic glass surface, cooktop. Do not attempt further cleaning until the
The red glow will cycle on and off as the element cycles area has cooled.
to maintain the selected heat setting. .To protect the ceramic glass to E , it is not
recommended to use the top as a work suHace, as a
Hot Surface Light cutting board or to cook food directly on the cooktop
Your ceramic glass range is equipped with a red Hot without a Fan.
Surface Light that will turn on to indicate that the • Do not use a trivet or metal stand (such as a wok ring)
cooking sunCaee is hot. It will remain on until the area between the pan and the cooktop. These items can
has cooled, mark or etch the snHace and affect cooking efficiency.
• Aluminum foil or foil containers such as popcorn
poppers are NOT recommended for use on the
ceramic glass cooktop. They will leave metal marks
and may permanently melt onto the ceramic glass top
if the cooking area is turned on.
• Do not slide metal or glass items across the ceramic
glass cooktop. They may damage the top or leave
marks which need to be removed promptly (see
cleaning chart pages 14-15).
• Do not allow pan to boil diy' as this could damage the
cooktop and the pan.
• To prevent scratching or damage to the ceramic glass
toE do not leave sugar, salt, sand, soil, shortening or
other fats on the cooking area. Be sure the area is free
from these before turning on the cooking area. Make
it a practice to wife cooktop surface with a clean
damp cloth or paper towel before each use.
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USING YOUR OVEN
Every oven has its own characteristics. You may find To remove: Be snre the rack is cool. Pnll the rack
that the cooking times and temperatures vary slightly straight out until it stops. Tilt the front end of the rack
from your old oven. This is normal, up and continue pulling it out.
For safety reasons, when opening the oven door, 'allow To replace: Tilt the front end of the rack up and place
steam and hot air to escape before reaehing into the it between the rack supports. Slide it back until it clears
the lock-stop position. Lower the front and slide the
oven to remove food. rack straight in.
Do not cover an entire oven rack or oven bottom
Baking and Roasting with aluminum foil. This will restiict air flow.
(For additional baking and roasting tips, refer to
"Cooking Made Simple" booklet.) Rack Positions
Do not attempt to change the rack positions when the
Setting the Oven Controls for Baking oven is hot. Use the following guidelines when selecting
the proper rack position. Never place pans dlreetly
and Roasting: on the oven bottom.
1. Press the OVEN TEMP pad. "Bake" and 000 ° will
appear in the displav. _,cuts of meat
2. Press either the • or • pad onee and 350° will
appear in the display. Press the • or • pad until the
desired oven temperature is displayed.
The word ON will light in the display, the oven will
turn on and the temperature display will rise in 5°
increments while the oven is preheating. A beep will
sound to indicate that the oven has preheated. Allow
10 I5 minutes for preheating.
3. After the cooking operation, turn the oven off by
pressing the CANCEL pad. Remove food from the
oven.
Oven Light
Push the switch on the control panel marked OVEN
LIGHT to tuna it on and off. On select models the oven
light automatically comes on whenever the oven door is
opened.
Oven Vent
The oven vent is located on the baekguard (free-
standing ranges) or at the rear of the cooking surface.
When the oven is in use, this area may feel hot to the
touch. To prevent problems, do not block the vent
opening.
Fan (CHE9800 and CFE9000 models
Oven Racks only)
A fan automatically turns on whenever the oven is set
The oven racks are designed with a lock-stop edge to for a cooking or self-clean operation to ensure long life
keep the racks from coming eompletely out of the oven of the clock and oven controls. The fan will
when there is food placed on them. automatically turn off when the oven has cooled.
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