TABLE OF CONTENTS
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For Future Reference ...................................................................... 1
Important Safety Instructions ............................................................... 2_i
Range Control Panel ....................................................................... 5
• Setting the Clock and Timer .............................................................. 5
Surface Cooking ........................................................................... 6-8
• The Controls ........................................................................... 6
• Using Your Ceramic Glass Surface (select models) ............................................. 7
• Using Your Coil Element Cooking Surface (select models) ...................................... 8
Using Your Oven ........................................................................... 9-10
• Baking and Boasting .............. "....................................................... 9
• Broiling ............................................................................... 10
• Programmed Oven Operations ............................................................ 10
Care and Cleaning ......................................................................... 11-14
• Ceramic Glass Surface (select models) ...................................................... 11
• Coil Element Surface (select models) ....................................................... 11
• Self-Clean Oven ........................................................................ 11 12
• Range Cleaning Chart ................................................................... 13-14
Maintenance ............................................................................... 15
• Oven Door ............................................................................. 15
• Light Replacement ...................................................................... 15
• Storage Drawer ......................................................................... 15
• Leveling Legs .............................................. ............................ 15
Before You Call for Service .................................................................. 16
Warranty .................................................................................. 17
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Congratulations on your clmiee of a Maytag electric For future reference, keep this naanual in a eonvepJent
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
performance, ease of cleaning, convenience and infurmation can be found on the data plate located on
dependability, the frame around the storage drawer.)
New features have dramatically changed today's cooking Model Number
appliances and the way we eook. It is tberefore very
important to understand how your new electric range
operates before you use it. On the following pages you serial Number
will find in}brmation regarding the operation of your
new range. By }b/lowing these instructions carefully, you
will 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 tile right 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 excellent results with the food you prepare.
Should you have any questions about using your Maytag
range, call or wFlte us. Be sure to provide the model and
serial nnmbers 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 chemical or lbam-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 appliance is properly installed and grounded by If fire is in the oven or broiler pan, smother by closing
a qualified technician, oven door.
Do not attempt to adjust, repair, service, or replace any If fire is in a pan on the surface element, 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 servicing should be referred to a
qualified servicer. Always disconnect power to unit Child Safety
before any sexMcing by"tripping circuit breaker to the Do not leave children alone or unsupexMsed 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 applianee 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 to)<
one of the correct amperage. Children should not be allowed
To Prevent Fire or Smoke Damage to play with controls or other
parts of the unit. Children should
t/emove all packing materiJs from the appliance before never be allowed to sit or stand
operating it. on any pa_ of the appliance.
Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven or C,4UTION_ Do not store items
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
hlowing over surface elements, climbing on the appliance or on
the appliance door to reach items
Do not leave any items on the eooktop. 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
exposed to heat and may be highly flammable. Avoid damage to the appli-
their use or storage near an appliance, ante, do not use ap-
pliance as a space
Do not leave plastic items on the cooktop as they may heater to heat or warm
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 reaching 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 ducts UNOBSTRUCTED (located
are sai_ly 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 fi}r smoothtop models). Blockage of the vent
such as volatile liquids, cleaners or aerosol sprays, prevents the proper oven air eirenlation and will affect
the oven performance.
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CAUTION: Do not use _ _ _ _ /I Make sure the drip bowls are in place (select models).
an appliance as a step "V_a_// /" i Absence of these bowls during cooking may subject
stool to cabinets above. __, _" wiring or components underneath to damage.
Misuse of appliance Ceramie glass eooktop (select models): Do not cook on
doors or drawers, such as a broken eooktop. Cleaning solutions and spillovers may
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 resuh in "
possible tipping of the appliance, breakage of door, and immediately.
serious injuries. Loose fitting or long
hanging-sleeved apparel
WARNING: To reduce the risk of tipping of appliance should not be worn while
from unusual usage or by excessive loading of the oven
door, the appliance must be secured by a properly cooking. Clothing may ignite
installed anti-tip device. When removing the appliance or catch utensil handles.
for cleaning, be sure the anti-tip device is engaged when Always place oven racks in the desired positions while
the range is replaced, lmok underneath range to verify oven is cool. If a rack must be moved while hot, use a
that one of the rear leveling legs is properly" engaged in dry"potholder and avoid touching hot element in oven.
the bracket slot. The anti-tip device secures the rear Use care when opening the oven door. Let hot air or
leveling leg to the floor when properly engaged, steam escape before removing or replacing food.
Do not touch a hot oven light bulb with a danlp cloth as PREPARED FOOD WARNING: Follow food
the bulb could break. Should the bulb break, disconnect manufacturer's instructions. If a plastic frozen food
power to the appliance before removing bulb to avoid container and/or its cover distorts, waips, or is otherwise
electrical shock, damaged during cooking, immediately discard the fbod
and its container. The food could be contaminated.
Cooking Safety DO NOT TOUCH THE SURFACE OR OVEN
Always turn off surface element or the oven when ELEMENTS, AREAS NEAR THE ELEMENTS OR
cooking is completed. THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF OVEN. Elements
It is normal for some parts of the cooktop, especially may be hot even though they are dark in color. Areas
areas surrounding the surface elements, to become hot near surface elements and the interior surfaces of the
during cooking operations. Do not touch the eooktop oven may become hot enough to cause burns. Duling
until it has cooled, and after use, do not touch or let clothing or other
Never leave surface cook- _ _ / flammable materials contact heating elements, areas
ing operations unattended I_i near elements or interior surfaces of oven until they,
at high heat setting or ' have had sufficient time to cool. Among these areas are
when deep fat frying, die 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 alumimlm {bil, meat probes or any other
Never heat an unopened food container. Pressure build- metal object (other than a pan on a sunCace element) to
up may cause container to burst resulting in personal contact heating elements.
injury or damage to the appliance. Utensil Safety
Use dry, sturdy potholders. Damp potholders on hot
surfaces may cause bums from steam. 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
surface element. The use of undersized utensils will
Always let quantities of hot fat cool before attempting to expose a portion of the heating element to direct
move or handle, coutact and may result in the ignition of clothing. The
Do not let grease or other flammable materials proper relationship of the utensil to the element will
accumulate in or near the appliance, hood or vent fan. also improve effieieney:
Clean hood frequently to prevent grease from
accumulating on hood or filter.
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Use pans with flat bottoms and handles that are easily Do not use almuinurn foil to line the surrace unit drip
grasped and stay cool. Avoid using unstable or loose howls (select models) or the oven bottom. Improper
handled pans. inst'a]lation of these liners may result in a risk of electric
Be sure utensil is large enough to properly contain food shock or fire.
and aw)id boilovers. Pan size is particularly important in
deep fat frying. Self-Clean Oven (select models)
To minimize bums, ignition of flammable materials and Clean only parts listed in this booklet. Do nnt clean
spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil, do door gasket, The door gasket is essential for a good seal.
not extend handles over adjacent sunCace elements. AI- Care should he taken not to rnb, 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, remove broiler pan, oven
Neverlet apan boil dryas this could damage dae 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's directions when using oven
UTENSILS, ETC., IN THE OVEN DURING THE
cooking bags. SELF-CLEAN CYCLE.
Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, or It is normal fi)r the cooktop of the range to become hot
glaz_ed utensils are suitable for cookrtop or oven usage during a self-clean cycle. Therefore, touching the
without breaking due to the sudden change in cnoktop during a clean cycle should be avoided.
temperature.
A fan 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 servicer. Refer
using conventional cookware. 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 use 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 the life of the components of the appliance. Governor of Call'bruin to publish a list of substances
known to the State of California to cause cancer or
Cleaning Safety reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn
Turn off 'allcontrols 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
Clean cooktop with caution. Use care to avoid steam the oven is engaged in the self-clean cycle, there may be
some low level exposure to some of the listed
burns if a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a substances, including carbon monoxide. Exposure to
hot surface. Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes these substances can be minimized by properly venting
if applied to a hot surface, the range to the outdoors during the self-clean cycle.
Do not soak or immerse the removable heating
elements in water (select models). Immersing an
element in water would damage the insulating material
inside the element.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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RANGE CONTROL PANEL
Stylingma?,differ depending on the model you selected.
Clock and Timer
33mer Hand Minute Minder Knob
To Set Clock: To Set Timer:
Push in and turn Minute Minder knob to set clock Turn Minute Minder knob (do not push in) in either
to the correct time of day. Be sure Tiumr Hand is on direction to set the timer hand to the desired amount of
OFF after setting clock, minutes. When the buzzer sounds, manually turn the
timer hand to OFF.
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SURFACE COOKING
The Controls Suggested Heat Settings
Yonr range is equipped with sur_iaee control knobs that Turn the eontrol knob to the desired heat setting. If in
provide an infinite choice of heat settings from LO to doubt, it is better to select a lower setting and increase
HI. The knobs can be set on or between any of the to a higher one later if needed. It will take longer for
settings, the element to cool to a lower temperature than to heat
To operate the eontrol: Push in and turn the knob in up to a higher temperature.
either direction to the desired heat setting. A SUlt_ace Use the fol]ovving chart as a glfideline until you become
indicator light on the control panel will turn on to alert more familiar with your new range. Information in the
yon that one or more of the surface elements are on. chart is based on the use of heavy gauge ineta]
After a cooking operation, be sure the elements and cookavare. Other pan materials may reqnire a different
indicator lights are off heat setting tbr the same cooking operation. (For more
information on eookware, see "Cooking Made
Simple" booklet.)
Setting Uses
HIGH 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
begim to cook.
MED HI To quickly, brown or sear meat, for fast
9 cooking of non-protein foods (such as
8 vegetables or pasta).
7 To maintain a fast boil for large amounts
of liquid.
MED To maintain a slow boil for large
6 amounts of liquid, for most frying.
5
MED LO To continue cooking uncovered foods,
4 for most slow frying, stewing, braising or
3 steaming.
2 For long slow cooking of covered foods
1 (simmering).
LO To keep foods warm before serving, melt
chocolate or butter.
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Using Your Ceramic Glass
Surface (select models)
Cooking Areas Tips to Protect the Ceramic Glass
The cooking areas on your range are identified by Cooktop
permanent patterns in the ceramic glass surface. There • BEFORE FIRST USE, GLEAN COOKTOP as
are two large (8-inch) and two small (fi-ineh) areas. For directed in the cleaning chart, pages 13-14.
most efficient cooking, use smaller areas for small pans
and Iarger areas for large pans. For best results pans • Do not use glass pans on the ceramic glass cooktop.
should not extend more than 112 to 1 inch beyond Glass ceramic, earthenware, heatproof glass or glazed
pans may scratch the eooktop and are not
the eooklng area. recommended.
When a cooking area is turned on, a red glow from the
element can be seen through the ceramic glass surface. • Do not allow"plastic, sugar, or fbods with high sugar
The red glow will cycle on and off as the element cycles content to melt onto the hot cooktop. If you
to maintain the selected heat setting, accidentally melt these items to the eooktop, remove
, immediately while still hot using a razor blade scraper
Hot Surface Light held carefully with a potholder. Melted materials can
cause permanent damage to the cooktop. Do not
Ynnr ceramic glass range is equipped with a red Hot attempt further cleaning nntiI the area has cooled.
Surfaee Light that will turn on to indicate that the
• To protect the ceramic glass top, it is not
cooking surface is hot. It will remain on until the area
has cooled, recommended to use the top as a work surface, as a
cutting board or to cook fbod directly on the cooktop
Heat Retention without a pan.
• Do not use a trivet or metal stand (such as a wok ring)
The ceramic glass cooking area retains heat for a period between the pan and the cooktop. These items can
of time after the elements have been turned off. Put mark or etch the snrface and affect cooking efficiency.
this retained heat to good use. Turn the elements off a
few minutes before food is completely cooked and use • Aluminum foil or foil containers such as popcorn
the retained heat to complete the cooking. Because of poppers are NOT recommended for use on the
this heat retention characteristic, the elements will not ceramic glass cooktop. They will leave metal marks
respond to changes in heat settings as quickly as coil and may permanently melt onto the ceramic glass top
elements. In the event of a potential boilover, if the cooking area is tin'ned on.
remove the pan from the cooking area. • 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 13 14).
• Do not allow pan to boil dry as this could damage the
eooktop and the pan.
• To prevent scratching or damage to the ceramic glass
top do not leave sugar, salt, sand, soil, shortening or
other fats on the cooking area. Be sure the area is free
from these befnre turning on the cooking area. Make
it a practice to wipe eooktop surface with a clean
damp cloth or paper towel be_hre each use.
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Using Your Coil Element Cooking
Surface (select models)
It is normal for some parts of the cooktop, especially Coil Elements
areas surrounding the surface elements, to become Tile coil elements of your range are self-cleaning. Do
warm or hot during surface cooking operations, not immerse the elements in water.
There{ore, do not toueh or let heat-sensitive materials
such as plastics touch the cooktop until it has had time To remove: Raise the element when cool and carefully
to cool pull out and awW from the receptacle.
To replace: Insert the terminals on the element into
Lift-up Cooktop the receptacle and guide the element into place until it
Your range features an _pswept eooktop that can be sits level on the drip bowl.
lifted up for convenient access to the area under the
cooktnp. The top is hinged and can be raised but not Drip Bowls
removed. The drip bowls, located under each surface element, are
To llft eooktop: When cool, grasp tim front edge of the designed to catch boilovers. They must always be
eooktop and gently lift up until the two automatic prop used--absence of these bowls during cooking may
rods at the front of the cooktop snap into place, damage wiring or other parts underneath the cooktop.
To lower eooktop: Hold the front edge of the eooktop Clean the drip bowls frequently. See cleaning section,
and carefnlly push back on each prop rod to release the pages 11-14.
notched support. Then gently lower the top into place.
The prop rods will slide into the range frame.
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USING YOUR OVEN
Every, oven has its own characteristics. You may find Oven Vent
that tile cooking times and temperatures vary slightly The oven vent is h/cared on tbe backguard or under the
from your old oven. This is norm'a], right rear element on ranges with coil elements. When
For safety reasons, when opening the oven door, allow the oven is in use, this area may feel hot to the touch.
steam and hot air to escape before reaching into the To prevent problems, do not block the vent opening.
oven to remove food. Oven Racks
Baking and Roasting The over] racks are designed with a lock-stop edge to
keep the racks from coming completely out of the oven
(For additional baking and roasting tips, refer to when there is food placed on them.
"Cooking Made Simple" booklet.) To remove: Be sure the rack is cool. Pull the rack
straight out until it stops. Tilt the fi'ont end of the rack
Setting the Oven Controls for Baking up and continue pulling it out.
and Roasting: To replace: Tilt the front end of"the rack up and place
The OVEN TEMP knob is used to select and maintain it between the raek supports. Slide it back until it clears
the oven temperature. Always tnm this knob just to the the lock-stop position. Lower the front and slide the
desired temperature not to a higher temperature and rack straight in.
then back. This provides more accurate oven Do not cover an entire oven rack or oven bottom
temperatures. Turn this knob fully counterclockwise with aluminum foil. This will restrict air flow.
whenever tile oven is not in use. The OVEN SET knob
determines the type of oven operation. Rack Positions
To turn the oven on, both tile OVEN TEMP and the Do not attempt to change the rack positions when the
oven is hot. Use the follow4ng guidelines when selecting
OVEN SET knobs must be set. The oven will not the proper rack position: Never place pans directly
operate if the OVEN SET knob is left in the OFF on the oven bottom.
position.
1, When cool, position the racks in the oven according Rack 1: Used for roasting large cuts of meat
to what you are baking. (lowest and largpe oultry, frozen pies souffles or
position) angel food cake.
2. Tarn the OVEN TEMP knob to the desired oven
temperature. Rang: - Used for roasting small euts of meat.
large casseroles, baking loaves of
3. Turn the OVEN SET knob to Bake. Allow 10-15 bread, cakes (in either tube. bundt, or
minutes for preheating, layer pans) or two-rack baking
4. After the cooking operation, turn the OVEN SET Rack 3: Used for most baked goods on a
knob to OFF. Remove food from the oven. (middle cookie sheet or jelly ro]Ipan, or
position) frozen convenience foods.
Oven Indicator Light Rack 4: Used for most broiling and two-rack
The oven indicator light by the OVEN TEMP and baking
OVEN SET knobs turns on whenever the oven is _ -
Rack 5: Used for broiling thin, non,fatty foods
turned on. When the oven reaches the preset (highest sueh as fish. toastmgbread.
temperature, the indicator light turns off and then
cycles on and offas the oven elements cycle on and off.
Oven Light
Pusb the switch on tbe oontrol panel marked OVEN
LIGHT to turn it on and otE On select models the oven
light automatically comes on whenever the oven door is
opened.
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Broiling Programmed Oven Operations
For best results, use the broiler pan and insert supplied The Programmed Oven Operations teature is used to
with your range, turn tbe oven off at a preset time of day or delay the
For additional broiling tips, refer to "Cooking Made start and then turn off the oven.
Simple" booklet.
Setting the Controls
1. Turn both the OVEN TEMP and OVEN SET knobs
to Broil. Allow the element to preheat for 3-4
minutes. It is possible to broil longer cooking foods
such as chicken pieces at a lower temperature to
prevent overbrowning. Turn the OVEN TEMP knob
to 450°F, rather than BROIL, for low" temperature
broiling. This feature will not operate unless the dock is
2. Place the broiler pan on the recommended rack functioning and is set to the correct time of day.
position shown in the broiling chart. Broil witb the
oven door open about 4 inches. 1. Push in and turn START knob to the time of day
3. Follow the suggested times in the broiling chart, you wish cooking to begin. (If you wish to begin
Meat should be turned once about halt_vay through cooking immediately, dn NOT set the START
its cooking time. knnb.)
4. Check the doneness by cutting a slit in the meat near 2. Push in and turn STOP knob to the time of day you
the center to cheek the color, wa,sh the oven to turn off.
5. After the broiling operation, turn the OVEN SET 3. Turn the OVEN TEMP knob to the desired
knob to OFF and OVEN TEMP knob fnlly temperature setting. Turn the OVEN SET knob to
eountercloekwise. TIMED BAKE.
6. Broil times may need to be increased if the range is The even will automatically turn on and off at the preset
installed on a 208 volt circuit, times. Remove food from the oven. Turn the OVEN
SET knob tn OFF and the OVEN TEMP knob fully
Broiling Chart counterclockwise.
Until you become more _arniliar _4th your new range,
use the following chart as a gnide when broiling foods.
Steaks
1-inch 4 medium 1,5-18
1-inch 4 well 19-2,3
Chicken Pieces Example of oven starting at 12:00 and tnrning off at
(Broil at 450°F 3 well 30-45 3:0(}.
Fish
1/2-inch 4 flaky 8-12
1-inch 4 flal9 " t0-15
Ham Slice ......
(precooked
1/2-inch 4 heated 8-12
Pork Chops
1-inch 4 well 22-26
*The bottom rack position is #l.
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CARE AND CLEANING
Chrome Drip Bowls
Clean bowls b'equently. Remove soiled bowls by first
removing coil elements (see page 8). To clean by hand,
soak in hot sudsy water. Use a mild abrasive cleaner and
Ceramic Glass Surface plastic scouring pad tbr dif/leult soils. If heavily soiled,
place an ammonia-soaked paper towel on stains to
(select models) loosen soil, then gently scrub. Do not use abrasixe
To help keep eooktop clean, be sure cooking area and cleaners.
coolcware bottoms are clean and dr},before each use. Self-Clean Oven
Carefully blot up spillovers around the outside of the
cooking area as they' occur with dry_paper towels. Be A self-clean oven uses above normal cooking
careful not to burn hands when wiping up spills, temperatures to automatically clean the entire oven.
Do not use a damp cloth which may cause steam The separate clean cycle eliminates soil eoinpletely or
burns, reduces it to a gray ash which is easily wiped up with a
damp cloth when the cycle is complete and the oven has
When the surface is cool, dean as directed in the cooled.
cleaning chart on pages 13-14. Only use the
cleaning agents recommended in the chart. Other It is better to clean the oven regularly than to wait
materials may dainage the finish of the cooktop, until there is a heavy build-up of soil in the oven.
Do not use the following cleaning agents: It is norimd tbr the eooktop, oven door and window to
become hot during a clean cycle. Therefore, aw)id
• Abrasives (metal scouring pads, cleansing powders, touching these areas during a clean cycle. As the oven
scouring cleaners or pads) will scratch the cooktop, heats and cools, you na_ hear the sounds of metal parts
• Chemicals (oven cleaners, chlorine bleaches, rust expanding and contracting. This is normal and will not
removers or ammonia) may damage the finish of the damage ),'our over).
cooktop. The first few tirnes the oven is cleaned, some smoke
• Class cleaners which contain armnonia may harm the and odor inay be detected. This is normal and will
eooktop, lessen or disappear with use. If the oven is heavily
• Soiled cloths or sponges will leave an invisible fihu on soiled, smoke and odor are common. During the
the eooktop. Grit and soil in these items may also cleaning process the kitchen should he well ventilated.
scratch the snrtaee. The oven automatically begins to heat up when the door
Coil Element Surface is locked. As the oven reaches cleaning temperatures an
internal lock engages and the men door cannot be
(select models) opened. Do not [oree latch to the lef} once the internal
lock engages.
Porcelain Enamel Cooktop
All spillovers, especially" acidic' spillovers, should be
wiped up as soon as possible with a dry cloth. To
prevent possible cracking or chipping of the porcelain,
never wipe a warm or hot surface with a damp cloth.
Do not use abrasive or caustic cleaning agents on the
porcelain finish. Abrasive cleaners will permanently
damage the finish.
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Preparing for the Self-Clean Cycle
1. Remove oven racks and any pans, utensils or the
broiler pan from tile oven. The oven racks should be
washed by hand. If left in the oven during the
self-clean cycle, the racks will become
permanently discolored and may not slide
easily after a dean eyrie.
2. Clean the oven frame and door frame with a non-
abrasive cleaning agent such as Bon Ami. These
areas are not exposed to cleaning temperatures and Example of clean cycle starting at 12:00 and stopping at
should be cleaned to prevent soil fi-om baking on 3:00.
dm'ing the clean cycle. NOTE: Be sure STABT knob is in the OUT position
3. Wipe up any excess grease or spillovers from the and is the same time as the clock.
oven bottom to prevent excessive smoking and flare-
ups during the clean cycle. To Cancel Clean Cycle
4. Wipe up acid spillovers such as lemon juice, tomato 1. Turn STOP knob mltil knob pops out.
sauce or milk-based sauces and sugaD" spilhwers.
Porcelain enamel is acid resistant, not acid proof• 2. Turn OVEN SET knob to OFF.
The porcelain finish may discolor if acid spills 3. If the lock lever can be easily moved to the left,
are not wiped up prior to a self-dean cycle, unlock oven door. If the lock lever does not easily'
5. Do not use oven cleaners or oven liner move to the left, allow oven to cool up to ] hour dmn
protective coatings of any kind on the self-dean unlock the door.
oven finish or around any part of the oven as Door and latch will be damaged if the latch is forced to
they will damage the oven finish, the left be}bre the internal lock is disengaged.
6. To prevent damage, do not clean or rnb the gasket
on the front oven frame. The gasket is designed to After the Self-Clean Cycle
seal in heat during the clean cycle. About one hour ai}er the clean cycle is complete, the
7. Turn off the oven light before starting the self-clean internal lock will disengage and the door lever can be
operation. If the oven light is left on during the clean returned to its original position. The oven will still be
cycle, the light bulb will burn out. hot. Turn the OVEN SET knob to OFF.
Some soil may leave a light gn\v, powder)' ash which can
Setting the Controls for the Self-Clean be remuved with a damp cloth. If soil remains, it
Cycle indicates that tim clean cycle was not long enough or a
1. Close the oven door and move the door lock lever to large spillovcr was not wiped up before the self-clean
cycle. The soil should be removed during the next clean
the right until it rests in the lock position, cycle.
2. Turn the OVEN SET knob to CLEAN.
If the oven racks were let} in the oven dm-ing the self-
3. Turn the OVEN TEMP knob to CLEAN. clean cycle and do not slide smoothly, wipe the rack
4. Toset clean time forup to3hours, push ln and turn edges and rack supports with a small amount of
STOP knob ahead 3 hours. (The maximum clean vegetable oil to restore the ease of movement.
cycle is 3 hours.) Fine hair-like lines may appear in the oven interior or
oven door. This is a normal condition resulting from the
heating and cooling of the poreekdn finish. These lines
do not affect the performance of tbe oven.
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