Maytag CRE9590C, CRE9300C User Manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Page

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.

PAGE 12

RANGE CLEANING CHART

Cleaning Agents*

Many different cleaning agents are recommended for the various parts of tile range. Read product labels for
specific recommendations. The following brand names may help you to make an appropriate selection:

1. Mild abrasive cleaners such as Bon Anti, Soft Scrub, Smart Scrub, Baking Soda.

2. Mild liquid sprays such as Fantastik and Fornmla 409.

3. Glass cleaners such as Windex and Glass Plus.

4. Non-abrasive plastic and nylon scouting pads.
DO NOT USE abrasive cleansing powders such as Comet, soap-filled scouring pads like S.O.S. or Brillo, commercial

oven cleaners, or an automatic dishwasher detergent except when indicated.
Be certain all range parts are cool before removing any part or cleaning the unit to avoid damage. Any

parts that are removed for cleaning should be replaced correctly.

_Brandnalnes of cleaning agents are trademarks of the respective manufacturers.

Soap and water X/Vash,rinse, drywith soft cloth.
Mil_tliquid eleaamr Do not use oven cleaner or abrasive agents.

glass cleaner

Soap and water Pretreat the broiler pan and insert with a non-stick
Plastic or soap-filled vegetable coating such as Panaor M_ola to make

scouring pad cleaning easier.

Dishwasher Soaking makes cleaning easier.

Cooktop Cleamng Creme or Wait:untilcooktop has cooled belbre cleaning.

other products specially Gently apply cleaning agent with a non-abrasive pad
formulated for ceramic paper towel or elea_ncloth. If using soap or baking
glass soda. rinse thoroughly and completely dry,

Soap and water Do not use a soiled dishcloth or sponge since these may
Baling sodaand water paste [cavea detergent film and discoloration.

Cooktop Cleaning Creme or Gently scrub with cleaning creme and clean cloth or

other prndncts specially paper towel. Reapply cleaner. Cover with damp paper
formulated for ceramic towels to keep cleaner moist. Let stand for 30-45 rams.

glass Scrub to rmnove remaining stain. Do not use abrasive

hey may scratch the surface

immediately.

held with _ _ihblde_ 0r a Lrbsidne WithCleaning&eme when surface has

e06ied ,

s_ei _pa_ula Corltinued on next page

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Range Cleaning Chart (continued)

Soap and water Frequently wash. rinse and dry to prevent difficult soils.

Plastic scouring pads If heavily soiled, plaen an ammonia-soaked paper towel
Mild abrasive cleaners on stains to loosen soil. then gently scrub with plastic
Ammonia sc_,unng pad. Do not use any-abrasive Cleaning agents.

Do not cover with aluminum foil.

Flitz Metal polish These stains are caused by overheating, normally occur

Follow package over a period of time and usually are permanent. To

directions minimize:

1.Avoid excessive use of the High heat setting.

2. Use fiat bottom pans that do not extend more than two
inches t?om the surface element

A non-abrasive metal polish such as Flitz may be used to

help rein{we stains. Flitz is available in many
automotive supply and hardware stores.

Soap and water Remove knobs by pulling forward. Wash. rinse, dry with
Mild liquid sprays soft cloth. Do not soak knobs in water. Do not use

Glass cleaners abrasive cleaning agents.

Soap and water Avoid using excessive amounts of water which may seep
Glass cleaners under or behind glass.

Soap and water Do not use oven cleaner or abrasive agents
Mild abrasive cleaners Polish with a soti cloth

Soap and water If racks are left in oven during a selfclea_ cycle they will

Plastic scouring pads discolor and may become diftleult to slide. A thin coat
Cleansing powders of vegetable oil on the rack edges will make sliding

Soap-filled scouring pads easier.

Soap and water Do not use oven cleaner, abrasive or caustic cleaning
Mild liquid sprays agents on plastic finishes. Tbese cleaning agents will

scratch or mar the finish. To prevent staining or
discoloration remove fat, grease or acid itomato.

lemon, milk. fruit juice, marinade soils immediately

f

with a dry paper towel or cloth. _, hen surt?tee is cool.
clean with soap and water: rinse, and dry.

Soap and water Wipe up all spillovers immediately with a dry cloth--
Mild abrasive eleane_ espeeially acid spills (milk, tomato, etc.).

Mild liquid sprays Never wipe a warm or hot surface with a damp

cloth as cracking and chipping may result.

NOTE: DO not use abr_cive deamng agents such as steel

wool pads. These products will scratch die surface.

pages Never nse oven clemaer on a self-clean oven

11-12 for the self-clean Do not clean or rub door gasket.

cycle. Wipe up acid spills (tomato or milk based foods as soon

as oven is cool with soap and water. Ifkhe spill is not
wiped up, it may discolor the porcelain

PAGE 14

I

MAINTENANCE

Oven Door Storage Drawer

To ]Remove: Open the door to the "stop" position The storage drawer in the range is a safe and convenient

(opened about 6 inches) and grasp the door with both place for storing cookware. Do not store plastic,

hands at each side. Do not use the door handle to lift paperware, food or flammable material in this drawer.
the door. Lift up evenly until the door clears the hinge Remove the drawer to clean under the range.

arms.

To remove: Empty the drawer then pull it out to the
first stop position. Lift up the front of the drawer and

pull it to the second stop position. Grasp the sides and
lifitup and out to remove the drawer.

To replace: Fit the ends of the drawer glides onto the

rails. Lift up the drawer front and gently push in to the
first stop position. Lift up the drawer again and

continue to slide tile drawer to tile closed position,

Leveling Legs

Some floors are not level. For proper baking, your range
must be level. The leveling legs are located on each

corner of the base of the range.
Plaee a level horizontally on an oven rack and cheek

front-to-back and side-to-side. Level the range by
turning the legs.

i
i

i

To Replace: Grasp the door at each side, align the __ * ,,,,If- _''_
slots in the door with the hinge arms and slide the door

down onto the hinge arms until it is completely seated _ _Kx.,,

on the hinges.

Do not attempt to ()pen or close the door until the door

is completely seated on the hinge arms. Never turn the
oven on unless the door is properly in place. When
baking, be sure the door is completely closed. Baking
results will be affected if the door is not securely

closed.

Light Replacement

BefOre replacFmgthe oven bulb, diseomaeet power to

the range. Be sure the bulb mad range parts are cool

Do not touch a hot bulb with a damp cloth as the bulb
may break.

To replace: Carefially unscrew the lens cover with a

dr?,'potholder. Vmy"carefully remove the bulb with the
potholder. Replace with a 40 watt appliance bulb.

Beconneet the power to the range and reset the dock.

PAGE 15

BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE

Check these points if...

Part or all of your electric range does not operate Food does not broil properly

• Is the range plug loose or disconnected from the * Are the controls for broiling set properly? (See

electrical outlet (if not wired direct to the electrical Broiling section, page 10.)
supply)? * Was the proper rack position used? (See Broiling

• Are any house fuses blown or circuit Breakers section, page 10.)

tripped? • Did you allow time for the broil element to preheat?

• Has the power supply to the home been interrupted? • Was the broiler pan received with the range used?

• Are the oven controls properly set? • Was aluminum foil used on the broiler pan insert,

• Was the door left in the loeked position following a blocking the slits for fat drainage?
self-clean cycle?

• Is the oven set for a programmed oven operation? Oven light does not operate

• Is the bnlb loose or burned out?

Surface elements fail to turn on or heat the food * Is the light switeh in the On position9

properly

• Is the range plug loose or disconnected from the Oven will not self-clean

electrical outlet (if"not wired direct to the electrical • Is the seliSclean control set properly? (See Self-Clean
snpply)? instructions, pages 11-1'2.)

• If the range has coil elements, are they properly • Is the oven set fi_r a programmed oven operation?

plugged into receptacles?

• Were appropriate pans used (See "Cooking Made Oven door won't lock

Simple" booklet)? • Are the proper controls set for the self:-clean cycle?

• Are the surface element controls properly set? (See Self Glean instruetions, pages 11-12.)

Food not baking correctly Oven door will not unlock (seleet models)

• Are the oven racks properly placed for baking (See • Has the sell-clean eyele been finished for at least one

"Cooking Made Simple" Booklet)? hour?

• Have you used ahnninum foil correctly?

• VJasthe oven preheated as recommended? For further assistance contact your Maytag dealer

• Are the controls fbr bake operations properly set? or call Maytag Customer Service:

• Is there l to 2 inches of spaee between pans and the U.S. 1-800-688-9900
oven walls? Are the range and oven racks level? CANADA 1-800-688-2002

• Was good eookware/bakeware of the proper size
used?

• Are you using a tested recipe from a reliable source?
The oven thermostat on your new range may be more

accurate than the one on your old range.

• Was the oven vent covered or blocked on the range

surface?

PAGE 16

RANGE WARRANTY

Full One Year Warranty
For one (1) year from d_e date of original retail purchase, any part which fails in normal home use will be

repaired or @need free of charge.

Limited Warranty

Ai}e_ the first year fi'om the date of original ret:ail purchase through the second year, parts which fail in

normal home use will be repaired or replaced free of charge for the part itself; with the owner paying 'all

other costs, including labor, when the appliance is kwated in the United States or Canada.
Third Through Fifth Year

After the second year from tile date of original retail purchase through the fifth year all of the _bllowing
components which fail in normal home use will he repaired or replaced free of charge for the part itself,
with the owner paving all other costs, including labor when the appliance is located in the United States

or Canada.
These components include:

All Eieetronle Clocks: on electri.c or gas ranges.

Electric Heating Elements: Includes all surface elements ,solid disc, coil and smooth top), glass
cooking surfaces, broil elements and oven bake elements on electric ranges.

Third Through Tenth Year

After the second year from the date of original retail purchase through the tenth year. sealed gas burners
on gas ranges which _ail in normal home use will be repaired or replaced free of charge tbr the part itself,

with the owner paying all other costs, including labor when the appliance is located in the United States

or Canada.

Canadian Residents
This warranty covers only those appliances installed in Canada that have been listed with Canadian Standards

Association unless the appliances m'e bronght into Canada due to transfer of residence from the United States to

Canada.
Limited Parts Warranty Outside The United States Or Canada

For two 12 years from the date of origa'nal retail purchase any part which fails, m normal home use will be

repaired or replaced free of e"barge for the part itself, with the owner paying all other costs_ including labor, when

the appliance is located outside the United States or Canada,

This Warranty gives you specqfielegal rights, and yon may 'also have other fights which vaq¢ from state m state.

To Receive Warranty Service

To }o('ate _mauthorized ser_4,.e c.ompauy i,i )_ur area contact the Ma}_*agdealer from whom your appliance was purchased; or call

Mating Customer Service. Should you not receive satisfactory warranty service, c_dl or write:

Maytag Customer Assistance

% Ma_ag Customer Service
RO. Box 2370

Cleveland, TN 37320-2,370
US 1-800-688-9900

CANADA 1-800-688-g00g

When contacting May_ag Customer Ser_i(,e be sure to provide the model and serial numbers of your appliance, the name and

address of the dealer fyoi/l \vlloil] you purchased the appliance and the (late ot'p,,rc.hase.

Should you .still have a problem, write to: Major Appliance Consumer Action Prograra, 20 North Waeker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606.

MACAPis m_industry sponsored but independe_aigroup of consumer experts wht>receive w_dact on complaints ½_'omappliance c,wners.

NOTE: When writing about an ui,solvedser_dceproblem, please inchlde the £ollowinginformation:

(a) Yourname, address and telephone number;

(b) Model mlmber and serial number/found on the data plate) Iffyour appliance;
(c) Namea]Jdaddressofyourdealeranddatetheapplianeewasbought;
(d) A clear description of tbe problem you are ha_qng.

PAGE 17

Self-Clean Oven

The self-clean oven uses temperatures above 7. Turn off the oven light before the self-clean op-
normal cooking temperatures to automatically eration. If the oven light is left on during a clean

clean the entire oven. The separate clean cycle cycle, the light bulb will burn out.
eliminates soft completely or reduces it to a gray

ash which is easily wiped up with a damp cloth 8. The black porcelain drip bowls may be cleaned
when the cycle is complete and the oven has in the oven during the self-clean cycle.

cooled. However, it does require that the oven racks be

left in the oven during the clean cycle which will

It is better to clean the oven regularly rather than cause them to discolor.
to wait until there is a heavy build-up of soil in the

oven. Put the oven racks in the oven in rack positions

2 and 4. Wipe any excess soil from the bowls.

It is normal for the cooktop of the range to become Place the bowls upside down on the racks. Do
hot during a clean cycle. Therefore, during a clean not allow the bowls to touch each other or the

cycle, avoid touching the cooktop area. Avoid oven walls for best results. Do not place chrome
contact with the oven door and window as these rings in the oven. They will discolor.

areas also become warm during a self-clean cycle.

Preparing for the Self-Clean Cycle To Operate the Self-Clean Cycle

1. Close the oven door and move the door lock lever

1. Remove oven racks and any pans, utensils or to the right until it rests in the lock position.

the broiler pan from the oven. The oven racks
should be washed by hand. If left ill the oven 2. Press the SELF CLEAN pad. The words Set Time

during the self-clean cycle, the racks will will flash and Clean Time 3:00 will appear in tile
become permanently discolored and may not display. Also, Clean On will light as the oven

slide easily after a clean cycle, begins to heat.

2. Clean the oven frame, door frame and around The oven will automatically set a clean cycle of
the oven vent with a non-abrasive cleaning three hours. A shorter (2 hours) or longer (4

agent such as Boll Ami. These areas are not hours) clean cycle can be selected by pressing
exposed to cleaning temperatures and should the SELF CLEAN pad and pressing the • or V
be cleaned to prevent soil from baking on during pad to select 2 or 4 hours.

the clean cycle.

3. Press the CLOCK pad and the current time of

3. Wipe up any excess grease or spfllovers from the day will reappear in the display. Clean and ON

oven bottom to prevent excessive smoking and will remain in the display to show that the oven
flare-ups during the clean cycle, is in a clean cycle.

4. Wipe up acid spillovers such as lemon juice, If the door is not locked properly, the word Door

tomato sauce or milk-based sauces and sugary will appear in the display and beeps will sound.
spfllovers. Porcelain enamel is acid resistant,

not acid proof. The porcelain finish may discolor
ff acid spills are not wiped up immediately.

To Interrupt or Reset the Clean Cycle

5. Do not use oven cleaners or oven liner
protective coatings of any kind on the If the door has not locked, the lock lever can be

self-clean oven finish or around any part of moved completely to the left to cancel the cycle.
the oven.

If the door is locked, push the CANCEL pad. The

6. To prevent damage, do not clean or rub the door will not open until Lock turns off in the
gasket around the front oven frame. The gasket display. At that time, the door lock lever can be

is designed to seal in heat during the clean returned to its original position and the door can
cycle, be opened. The oven will still be hot.

PAGE 18

During the Self-Clean Cycle After the Self-Clean Cycle

The oven will automatically begin to heat up when About one hour after the clean cycle is complete,
the door lock lever is moved to the right and the the word Lock will turn off in the display and the

SELF CLEAN pad is pressed. When the oven door lever can be returned to its original position.
reaches cleaning temperature, the word Lock will The oven will still be hot.

light in the display. At this point, the oven door Some soil may leave a light gray, powdery ash
cannot be manually unlocked and opened, which can be removed with a damp cloth. Ifa stain

The first few times the oven is cleaned, some smoke remains, it indicates that the clean cycle was not
and odor may be detected. This is normal and will long enough or a large spillover was not wiped up

lessen or disappear with use. During the cleaning before the self-clean cycle. The stain should be

process the kitchen should be well ventilated. If removed during the next clean cycle.
the oven is heavily soiled, heavier smoke and odor If the oven racks were left in the oven during the

may occur. Do not leave a soiled broiler pan in the self-clean cycle and do not slide smoothly, wipe

..... during a self-clean cycle, the racks and embossed rack supports (on the

oven walls) with a small amount of vegetable oil to

Avoid contact _th the oven door and window since restore the ease of movement.

it will get warm d_:ring the self-clean cycle. As the

oven heats and cocls, you may hear sounds of the Fine hair-like lines may appear in the oven interior
metal parts expai_ding and contracting. This is or oven door. This is a normal condition resulting

normal and wlli not damage your range, from the heating and cooling of the porcelain

finish. These lines do not affect the performance of

To prevent damage to the door and the lock lever, the oven.

do not force the door open when the word Lock is
displayed. For more information on cleaning your Maytag

range, refer to the cleaning chart on pages 20
and 21.

PAGE 19

Range Cleaning Chart

Cleaning Agents*

Many different cleaning agents are recommended for the various parts of the range. The following brand
names may help you to make an appropriate selection:

1. Mild abrasive cleaners such as Bon Anli, Soft Scrub, Bar Keepers Friend, Cameo.

2. Mild liquid sprays such as Fantastik, Formula 409.

3. Glass cleaner such as Windex, Glass Plus, Cinch.

4. Non-abrasive plastic and nylon scouring pads.

]DO NOT USE abrasive cleansing powders such as Zud, soap-filled scouring pads like S.O.S. or Brillo,
commercial oven cleaners, or an automatic dishwasher detergent except when indicated.

Be certain all range parts are cool before removing any part or cleaning the unit to avoid damage.
Any parts that are removed for c|eaning should be replaced correctly.

* Brand names of cleaning agents are trademarks of the respective manufacturers.

Range Cleaning Chart

BiLked Enamel: * Soap and water Wash, rinse, dry with soft cloth,

• Side Panels • Mild liquid cleaner Do not use oven cleaner or abrasive agents.

• Control Panel • Glass cleaner

• Storage Drawer

• Subtop

Black Poxcelaln * Soap and water After each use, wash, rinse and dry to prevent difficult soils. To
Drip Bowls • Mild abrasive cleaners clean by hand, soak in hot sudsy water, then use mild abrasive

• Plastic scouring pads cleaner and plastic scouring pad.

• Self-clean oven

• Dishwasher Can be cleaned in self-clean oven. See page 18 for instructions.

• Plastic or soap-filled aluminumRlghtrear boWlfoil.hashole in it for oven venting. Do not cover with

Broiler Pan and • Soap and water Pretreat the broiler pan and insert with a non-stick vegetable
Insert scouring pad coating such as Pam or Mazola to make cleaning easier.

• Dishwasher
Soaking makes cleaning easier.

Chrome Drip Bowls • Plastic scouring pads

and Rings • Soap and water After each use, wash, rinse and dry to prevent difficult softs. If

• Brown food stains heavily soiled, place an ammonia-soaked paper towel on stains to

• Mid abrasive c caners loosen soil, then gently scrub with plastic scouring pad. If soil is

• Soap-filled scouring pads allowed to burn on, r_ay be impossible to remove (gently use

• Ammonia scouring pads).

l .

• Bine/gold heat • Fhtz Metal Polish These stains are caused by overheating, normally occur over a
stains (Follow package directions) period of time, and usually are permanent. To minimize:

i. Avoid excessive use of the high heat setting. Use it only to start

cooking, then lower the heat setting to finish cooking.

2. Use fiat bottom pans that do not extend more than two inches

from the surface element. If large pans or canners are used,
alternate the elements that are used.

A non-abrasive metal polish such as Ffitz may be used to help
remove stains. Fltiz is available in many automotive supply and
hardware stores. Call 800-558-8611 for the distributor in your

area

Control K_Iobs • Soap and water Wash, rinse, dry with soft cloth.

• Mild liquid sprays For ease of cleaning, remove knobs by pulling forward.

• Glass cleaners

(Continued next page)

PAGE 20

Range Cleaning Chart (continued)

• Soap azld water Avold using excessive amounts of water which may seep under or

Oven Window/Door • Glass cleaner behind glass.

Metal Finishes _md • Soap and water Do not use oven cleaner or abrasive agents.
Trim * Mild abrasive cleaners

Remove stubborn soil with a paste of mild abrasive cleaner and wa-
ter.

Polish with a soft cloth.

Oven Racks * Soap and water If racks are left in oven during a self-clean cycle they will discolor

• Plastic scouring pad and may become difficult to slide. A thin coat of vegetable oil on the

• Cleansing powders underside of the rack will make sliding easier.

• Soap-filled scouring pads

Plastic Finishes: • Soap a_d water DO not use oven cleaner, powder or liquid cleansers, abrasive or

• Door Handle * Paste of baking soda and water caustic cleaning agents on plastic finishes. These cleaning agents

• Control Panel Trim will scratch or marr the finish. To prevent staining or discoloration,

• Endcaps remove fat, grease or acid (tomato, lemon, vinegar, milk, frufijuice,

marinade) soils immediately with a dry paper towel or cloth. When
surface is cool, clean with soap and water; rinse, and dry.

u

Po,_elaln Enamel * Soap and water Wipe up all spfllovers Immediately with a dry cloth - especially acid
Top _.nd Back Panel • Mild abrasive cleaners spills (milk, fruits, tomato, etc.).

• Mild liquid sprays Never wipe a warm or hot surface with a damp cloth as cracking

and chipping may result.

Self-Cleaz Oven * Follow instructions on page 18 Never use oven cleaner on a self-clean oven.
Interior for the self-clean cycle. Do not clean or rub door gasket.

PAGE21

MAINTENANCE

Adjusting the Oven Thermostat Leveling Legs

After using your oven the first few times, it may Some floors are not level. For proper baking, your
seem hotter or cooler than your previous oven. range must be level. The leveling legs are located
Oven thermostats, over a period of years, may drift on each corner of the base of the range.

from the factory setting and timing differences of 5
to 10 minutes are not unusual between an old and Place a level horizontally on an oven rack and

a new oven. You may be inclined to think that the check front-to-back and side-to-side. Level by
new oven is not performing correctly; however, turning the legs.
your new oven has been set correctly at the factory

and is more likely to be accurate than the oven it

replaced.

If you think the oven should be hotter or cooler, _ /

you can adjust it yourself. To decide how much to

change the thermostat, set the oven temperature
25°F higher or lower than the temperature in your

recipe, then bake. The results of the "test" should

give you an idea of how much the thermostat "_
should be changed.

J

To adjust the thermostat:

1. Press the OVEN TEMP pad.

2. Press the • or • pad and select an oven
temperature between 500°F and 550°F.

3. Press and hold the OVEN TEMP pad for about
four seconds. The display will change to the
oven adjustment display which reads 00 °.

4. The oven thermostat can be adjusted up to
+35°F hotter or -35°F cooler. Use the • or • pad

to select the desired change in the display. Fuses (Canadian Ranges Only)

5. When you have made the adjustment, press the
CANCELpadtoreturntothetimeofdaydisplay. Your range is equipped with seven (7) type "P"

Use your oven as you would normally, fuses. The fuses are located on the back wall.

Remove the storage drawer for access to the fuses.

LOCATION OF //

7 FUSES _

If part of your range does not operate, check to see
if a fuse has blown. A gap in the fuse strip or a
darkened window indicates a blown fuse. Replace

with the same type and amperage "P" fuse.

PAGE22

Light Replacement Oven Door

Before replacing the oven or panel light bulb, dis- Do not place excessive weight on an open oven
connect power to range. Be sure the bulb and door or stand on an open oven door as, in some

range pm-ts are cool. Do not touch a hot bulb with cases, it could damage the door, cause the ap-
a damp cloth as the bulb may break, pliance to tip over and possibly cause injury.

When opening the oven door, allow steam and hot

To Replace Panel Light (select models) air to escape before reaching into the oven to

Grasp the top trim of the backpanel with your check, add or remove food.
thumbs under the front edge and pull outward

while lifting to release the trim from the catches at TORemove Lift-Off Door

each end. Remove the bulb and replace it with an

18 watt fluorescent tube. Snap the top trim back Open the oven door to the "stop" position (opened

into place and restore the power. Reset the clock to about 6 inches) and grasp the door with both

hands at each side. Do not use door handle to lift

the current time of day.

door. Lift up evenly until the door clears the hinge
arms. (Oven door window available on select mod-
els.)

\

To Replace Oven Light

Very carefully unscrew the lens cover with a dry
potholder to prevent possible harm to hands, then

very carefully remove the bulb with a dry pothol-
der. Replace with a 40 watt appliance bulb. Recon-

nect the power to the range and reset the clock to
the current time of day.

To Replace Door

Grasp the oven door at each side, align the slots in

II_ the door with the hinge arms and slide the door

- --- _ down onto the hinge arms until the door is com-

pletely seated on the hinges.

Do not attempt to open or close the oven door until
the door is completely seated on the hinge arms.
Never turn on oven unless the door is properly in

place. When baking, be sure the door is completely
closed. Baking results will be affected if the door is

not securely closed.

PAGE 23

BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE
Check these points if...

Part or all of your electric range does not Are you using a tested recipe from a reliable
operate source? The oven thermostat on your new

• Is the range plug loose or disconnected from the range may be more accurate than the oven on
electrical outlet (if not wired direct to the your old range.

electrical supply)? * Was the oven vent covered or blocked on the

• Are any house fuses blown or circuit breakers range surface?
tripped? Food does not broil properly

• Has a range fuse blown (Canadian ranges only)?

Are the controls for broiling set properly? {see

• Has the power supply to the home been Broiling section).
interrupted? Was the proper rack position used? (see

• Are the oven controls properly set? Broiling section)
Was the electronic control (select models) Did you allow time for the broil element to

correctly set? preheat?

Was the door left in the locked position Was the broiler pan received with the range
following a self-clean cycle? (select models), used?

• Is the oven set for delay start? (select models). • Was aluminum foil used on the broiler pan

insert, blocking the slits for fat drainage?

Surface elements fail to turn on or heat the
food properly Oven light does not operate

• Is the range plug loose or disconnected from the Is the bulb loose or burned out?
electrical outlet (if not wired direct to the ° Is the light switch in the On position.

electrical supply)?
Has a range fuse blown (Canadian ranges only)? Oven will not self-clean (select models)
Kthe range has coil elements, are they properly Is the self-clean control set properly?. (see

plugged into the receptacles? Self-Clean instructions).
Were appropriate utensils used? (See Cookware Is the oven set for delay start?

Section).

Are the surface element controls properly set? Oven door won't lock (select models)

Are the proper controls set for the self-clean

Food not baking correctly cycle? (see Self-Clean instructions).

Are the oven racks properly placed for baking?

(See Baking Chart). Oven door will not unlock (select models)

• Have you used aluminum foil correctly?. * Has the self-clean cycle been finished for at

• Was the oven preheated as recommended? least one hour?
Are the controls for bake operations properly "F" plus a number appears in the display

set? {select models)

• Is there 1 to 2 inches of space between pans and • These are fault codes. If a fault code appears in
the oven walls? Are the range and oven racks the display and a continuous beep sounds,

level? press the CANCEL button. If the fault code

• Was good cookware/bakeware of the proper size reappears, disconnect power to the range and
used? call a qualified service technician.

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Fault Codes

Your range is equipped with an electronic control During Normal Oven Cooking
featuring built-in, self-diagnostic software. This If a fault code appears in the display, press the

software continuously monitors the control to CANCEL pad and reprogram the cooking
ensure safe and proper operation, ff the software

operation. K the fault code reappears, call a

should detect a questionable situation, a FAULT qualified service technician. Do not use the oven
CODE (F plus a number) will appear in the display until the control has been serviced. The cooktop

and continuous beeps will sound, can be used.

Duringa Self-Clean Cycle

_[ Ii -- J If the oven is heavily soiled, excessive smoke and

-- - -- flaring may result in a fault code. If this occurs,

__ press the CANCEL pad and allow the oven to cool

for an hour. Then, reprogram the oven for the clean
cycle.

A fault code indicates that there may be a If the fault code reappears in the display, call a

functional error. As a safety precaution, the control qualified service technician. Do not use the oven

will automatically cancel the program. Follow the until the control has been serviced. The cooktop

procedures described below to check the range, can be used.

PAGE25

RANGE WARRANTY

Full One Year Warranty

For one ( I ) year from the date of original retail purchase, any part which fails in normal home use will be repaired
or replaced free of charge.

Limited Warranty

After the first year from the date of original retailpurchase, through the second year, parts which failin normal
home use will be repaired or replaced free of charge for the part itself, with the owner paying all other costs,

including labor, when the appliance is located in the United States or Canada.
Electric Heating Elements: After the second year from the date of original retail purchase, through the fifth

year, all surface elements (solid disc, coil and smooth top), glass cooking surfaces, broil elements and oven
bake elements on electric ranges, which fail in normal home use will be repaired or replaced free of charge

for the part itself, with the owner paying all other costs, including labor, when the appliance is located in the

United States or Canada.

Sealed Gas Burners: After the second year from the date of original retail purchase, through the tenth year,
sealed gas burners on gas ranges, which fail in normal home use will be repaired or replaced free of charge

for the part itself, with the owner paying all other costs, including labor, when the appliance is located in the
United States or Canada.

Canadian Residents

This warranty covers only those appliances installed in Canada that have been listed with Canadian Standards
Association unless the appliances are brought into Canada due to transfer of residence from the United States to
Canada.

Limited Parts Warranty Outside The United States Or Canada

For two (2) years from the date of original retail purchase, any part which fails in normal home use will be repaired
or replaced free of charge for the part itself, with the owner paying all other costs, including labor, when the appliance

is located outside the United States or Canada.

This Warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.

To Receive Warranty Service

First: To locate an authorized service company in your area, contact the Maytag dealer from whom your appliance

was purchased or call Maytag Customer Service:

USA 1-800-688-9900

CANADA 1-800-688-2002

Second: Should you not receive satisfactory warranty service froln the dealer or authorized service firm, or need fur ther

assistance, call or write:

Maytag Customer Service

A division of Maytag Corporation

P.O. Box 2370
Cleveland, TN 37311

USA 1-800-688-9900
CANADA 1-800-688-2002

When contacting Maytag Customer Service be sure to include the model and serial numbers of your appliance,
the name and address of the dealer from whom you purchased the appliance and the date of purchase.

Should you still have a problem, write to: Maj or Appliance Consumer Action Panel, 20 North Wacker Drive, Chicago,
Illinois 60606. MACAP is an industry sponsored but independent group of consumer experts who receive and act on com-

plaints from appliance owners.
NOTE: When writing about an unsolved service problem, please include the following information:

(a} Your name, address and telephone number;
(b) Model number and serial number (found on the data plate located on the frame around the storage drawer)

of your appliance;
(c) Name and address of your dealer and date the appliance was bought;
(d) A clear description of the problem you are having.

MAYTAG • Newton, Iowa 50208

Form No. 854FE-1094 Part No. 8111P070-60 M,P. Litho U.S.A.

Tableof Contents

SurfaceCooking.........................................................................3-5

ProperCookware..............................................................3-5

HeatSettings........................................................................5

UsingYourOven.........................................................................6-7

General"_ps.........................................................................6

BakingPans..........................................................................7

RackPositions......................................................................7

Pan Positions .......................................................................7

CommonBakingProblems and Causes..................................8-9

Roas'_ing...................................................................................10-_1

RoastingT_ps.....................................................................10

RoastingChart...................................................................11

Convection Bakingand Roasting...............................................12

GeneralConvection"_ps ..................................................13

Broiling ....................................................................................14-15

Broiling "_ps..................................................................14-15

Other PublicetionsAvailableFrom Maytag .............................15

Surface

ProperCookware

Cooking

Regardless of the Proper pans will reduce cooking times,use less en-
cooking surface used- " ergy and cook food more evenly. Optimum cook-

coil elements, ceramic ing performance can be achieved when heavy

gauge, flat, smooth bottom, metal pans with straight

glass, standard gas sides and tight fitting lids are used. When selecting
burners or sealed gas cookware consider construction, material and size.

burners - good results
depend on several Flat Bottom Construction

factors. Cookware

Heat transfers primarily by conduction (contact). If

construction, size and the pan is not flat, heat is not transferred as well
material; plus proper and food will cook unevenly and take longer. To

heat setting or flame determine the flatness of the bottom of a pan, try
size are critical for one of these tests:

good results. CookingTest: Putan inch of water intothe pan. Place

it on the cooktop and turn the control to High. As

the water heats, observe the bubble formation. If
the bubbles are uniform across the bottom of the

pan, it will perform satisfactorily. Uneven bubbre for-

mation indicates poor pan/cooktop contact which

causes hot spots and uneven cooking.

Ruler Test: Place the edge of a ruler across the

bottom of the pan. HoJd it up to the light. Little or

no right should be visible under the ruler.

3

PanMaterial

The pan material determines how evenly and quickly

heat is transferred from the heat source to the pan

bottom. Some widely used pan materials are:

?

a

Pan Size
On electric cooktops, match the size of When canning, use the High setting

the pan to the coil element or indicated just until the water comes to a boil or
cooking area. ldeally, the pan should not pressure is reached in the pressure

extend more than 1/2-1" over the cook- canner, then reduce to the lowest heat
ing area on ceramic glass cook-tops and setting that maintains the boil or pres-

notmorethan2"beyondtheelementon sure. If the heat is not turned down,
coil eooktops. Avoid using small pans the cooktop may be damaged.
on large elements to reduce energy loss

and for safety reasons. For more information on canning pro-

cedures, contact your local county Ex-

On gas cooktops, adjust the burner tension Office.

flame so it does not extend beyond the

edge of the pan. This is for safety Heat Settings

reasons and also to save energy.

Itis betterto select a lower setting and

Do not use oversized pans or pans that increaseto a higher one laterif needed.
rest across two elements or burners. There are many factors that affect the

Thesemay transfer heatto the porcelain choice of the heat setting.
cooktop which causes cracking or chip-
ping. Likewise, on ceramic glass
cooktopsoversized pans (more than 1"
beyondindicatedcookingarea)lengthen
cookingtimes.

Home Canning

Recommendations
Acceptablewater-bath or pressure can-

ners should not be oversized and
should have flat bottoms. When can-

nersdo not meet these standards, cook-

ing times may be extended and Keepinmindthatfooddeesnotcook
cooktops may be damaged. For best anyfasteratahighersettingorflame

results, use a canner not more than 1" size than that which maintains a

larger than the cooking area on a co- gentle boil. Water boils at the same
ramic glass surface and not more than temperature, whether boiling vigor-

2" larger than a coil element or gas ouslyor gently. If too high a setting

burner, is used, food may burn on the bot-

tom before it is completely cooked.

5

UsingYour

Oven

Delicious baking and As ranges and wall ovens get older, it is not uncom-
roasting results mon for the oven temperature to shift. It is normal

depend on the recipe, to notice some cooking time differences between a
type of pan used and new oven and an old one. Compare your recipes

with tested recipes for proper recommendations,

the rack and pan

_ositions. Use tested recipes from dependable cookbooks.

Follow directions carefully and usefresh ingredients,
Measure and mix as instructed and use the recom-

mended pan size.

Preheatthe oven ifcalledfor in the recipe or on the

packagedirections. Preheating is NOT necessary for

roasting. Selecting a temperature higher than the
desired temperature will not preheat the oven any
faster. In fact, this may have a negative effect on

baking results.

PanPositions Do not cover the entire oven rack or oven bottom

with aluminum foil orplaceit directly undera pan. If
needed to catch spill-overs from baked items, place
a piece of foil cut a little larger than the pan on the
rack below the pan.However, foil will reduce air flow
and may cause poor baking results. In a gas oven,
placing foil on the oven bottom may cause perma-

nent damage to the porcelain enamel,

Most recipes provide minimum and Frozen pies in foil pans should be
maximum baking times such as "bake placed on pans with dark or dull fin-

35-45 minutes." Check the baking ishes for baking. The shiny foil pan
progress at the minimum time. DO reflects heat away from the pie de-

NOT open the door until the minimum creasing browning while the dark pan

time haselapsed. Ifthe doorisopened helps absorb the heat and improves

too frequently, heat will escape, which bottom browning.
can affect baking results.

RackPositions

BakingPans The correct rack position depends on

Always use the pan size recommended the kind of food and the browning
in the recipe. Many pans have the mea- desired. As a general rule, center the
surements marked on them. If there rack in the middle ofthe oven. Iffood

are no measurements, measure inside is placed on a rack toward the top of
width and length of the pan. the oven, top browning may be too

dark. If food is placed on a rack lo-
cated near the bottom of the oven, the

food may be too dark on the bottom.

Refer to the User's Guide for specific
rack positions,

PanPositions

When baking foods in one pan, place

pan in the center of the oven rack.

When baking in more than one pan,

allow one to two inches between the
pans and the edge of the pan(s) and

the oven walls.

If baking on more than one rack,stag-
ger the pansso one pan is not directly
over another pan.

Do notcrowd a rackwith pans. Never
place more than one 9x13-inch or

larger pan on one rack.

@

Do notplace pansdirectly on the oven
Cookiesbaked in panswith shortsides bottom.
all around may result in lighter top

browning or uneven top browning. For
best results selectcookie sheets with-
out sides.

Roasting is the Preheating is not necessary,
method for cooking Placethe oven rack in either of the two lowest rack

large, tender cuts of positions.
meat uncovered,

without adding Use open pan roasting for tender cuts of meat,

weighing three pounds or more. Place meat or poul-

moisture, try on the slotted portion of the two-piece broiler

pan included with the oven. Do not add water to
the pan.

Place meat fat-side-up to allow self-basting of the
meat during roasting,

Cooking time for roasting is determined by the

weight of the meat and the desired doneness. Use

ameat thermometer for best results. Insert the ther-
mometer sothe tip end is in the center of the thick-

est part ofthe meat. It should not touch fat or bone.

Refer to the Roasting Chart on page 11for best re-
suits,

Remove the roast from the oven when the thermom-
eter registers approximately 5° below the aloneness

desired. Cooking will continue after the meat is re-
moved from the oven.

Less tender cuts of meat need to be roasted in a

covered pan or in an oven cooking bag,

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CutofMeat

Beef

Rib Roast (cut-sidedown)

Rib Eye Roast

Tenderloin Roast

Pork, Fresh
Shoulder B)ade Roast (boneless)

Shoulder Blade Roast
Loin Blade or Sirloin Roast
Boneless Pork Loin

Pork, Smoked
Ham Half (fully cooked boneless)*,
Ham Half (cook-before-eating)

Poultry

Turkey, unstuffed...

Turkey Breast

Chicken Fryer
Chicken Roaster

Lamb
Leg (boneless)

Whole Leg

• Cookingtimesa_e_oximat¢ trodmayvaWdependi_gon the s_ ofthe ;_st.

,.Add waterandfollow pacl_ge direceons.Notrecommendedfor ConvectionRoasting.

,°,Stuffed turkeyrequiresadditionalroastinB time. Shieldlegsandbreastwithfoil to preventoverbrowninSrand

dlying ofskin. _1

Convection

Baking and

._ich Method Works Bestfor .....Roasting

In a convection oven, Baking

a fan circulates hot • Convection baking is good for Jargequantities of
air evenly over, under baked foods such as cookies, biscuits, muffins,

and around the food. brownies, cupcakes, sweet rolls and bread.

As e result, foods are

evenly cooked and • Foods such as layer cakes or quick breads have a
browned - often in more even top when baked with the regular con-

ventional baking method.

shorter cooking times

at lower tempera- Roasting
tures and with the

flexibility of using • Convection roasting, in most cases, takes less

time and is good for large tender cuts of meat.

more racks at one

Use uncovered roasting pans with low sides.

time. Meats are generally dark brown on the outside

and tender and juicy inside,

• Less tender cuts of meat are best roasted with
the regular conventional method. The regular

conventional method is also best when an oven
cooking bag or covered dish is required.

Baking:

Reduce the oven temperature by 25°
for convection baking. Times will be

similar to or a few minutes leesthan

recipe recommendations.

For multi-rack baking, it may be nec-
essary to remove the pan on the bot-
tom rack and/or top rack 1-2 minutes
before the set time to prevent
overbrowning.

Cookie sheets should be made of
shiny metal without sides.

Three Rack Baking - For optimal

browning, place cookie sheets or rec- Roasting:

tangular (9"x13") pans lengthwise,
front to back on the oven racks. Ar- Do not reduce oven temperature by

range pans so they are directly over 25°for convection roasting. However

each other. Stacking pans one above roasting times can be reduced up to
the other centers the food in front of 25% when using convection heat,

the convection fan which improves air
circulation and browning. If pans are Referto the Roasting Chart on page
too long to place front- to-back, cen- 11 for best results,
ter the pans side-to-side on the racks,

Do not use a roasting pan with high
sides.

Four RackBaking - (This is based on
the use of rack positions 2, 3, 4 and 5
with the lowest position being#1--rec- Do not cover meat.
ommended only on 30 inch width ov-

ens.) Stagger the pans on the racks Since the breast meat and drumsticks

on aturkey cook more quickly than the i

so that one pan is NOT directly over
another pan. For example, on rack 2 thigh areas, place a "foil shield" over I
place the pan within one inch of the these areas after desired brownees is
left wall of the oven, on rack 3 place reached to prevent overbrowning,

the pan within one inch of the right
wall and so on,

Broiling

Broiling is used for When broiling in an electric oven, preheat 3-4 min-
tender cuts of meat or utes for optimal browning.

marinated meats, fish
and some fruits and For best results, steaksand chops should be at least

3/4" thick. Thinner cuts should be panbroiled.

vegetables. The food
is placed directly under Before broiling, trim excess fat to prevent exces-

the top element or sive spattering or smoking. Cut srashesin the outer
under the gas flame, edges of the fat to prevent curling during cooking.

The desired doneness

is determined by the Season meat after cooking. Salt tends to draw
distance between the juices out of the meat and delay browning.

food and the heat Use the broiler pen supplied with your oven. It is
source and the cooking designed to drain excess liquid and fat away from
time. the cooking surface to prevent spatters and smoke.

Do not cover the broiler insert with aluminum foil.
This prevents fat from draining into the pan bot-

tom. However, for easier clean-up, line the broiler
pan (bottom portion) with foil and spray the insert

with non-stick vegetable coating.

The rack position selected for broiling depends on
the thickness of the meat and the desired doneness.

Thin cuts (3/4to 1inch) should be placed 2-3 inches
from the heat; thicker cuts should be placed 3-6

inches from the heat,

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Generally for a brown exterior and
rare interior, the meat should be close
to the element or flame. If you want
the meat well done, place the broiler
pan farther from the element or flame.

Increasing the distance between the
meat and the heat source will de-

crease spattering and smoking.

When broiling in an electric oven, the

door should be opened to the broil

stop position (about 4"). When broil-

ing with e gas oven, the door should
be closed.

If the food requires turning, broil until

the top side is brown. Turn only once

during broiling. Meat should be ap-
proximately half cooked by the time

the top is browned.

Consult the User's Guide for spe-
cific broiling times and rack posi-

tions.