Maytag CRE9800DDB, CRE9800CDB, CRE9800CCB, CRE9800BCB, CRE9800ADB Owner’s Manual
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ELECTRIC RANGE MODELS CRE9800, CRE9600, CFE9000, CHE9800
USERS GUIDE
KEEPTHESEINSTRUCTIONSFORFUTUREREFERENCE
MAYI'AG
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
For Future Reference ........................................................ i
Consumer Publications ...................................................... i
Important Safety Instructions ............................................. 2-4
Range Control Panel ......................................................... 5
Electronic Clock and Oven Control ........................................ 5-6
• Setting the Clock and Timer ............................................. 6
Surface Cooking .......................................................... 7-10
• Using Your Ceramic Glass Surface .................................... 8-9
• Cookware Considerations .............................................. 10
Using Your Oven ........................................................ 11 - 18
• Baking ............................................................ 11-14
• Roasting .............................................................. 15
• Broiling ............................................................... 16
• Delay Start Oven Cooking .......................................... 17-18
Care and Cleaning ...................................................... 19-24
• Ceramic Glass Surface ................................................. 19
• Oven Door ............................................................. 20
• Storage Drawer ........................................................ 20
• Self-Clean Oven ................................................... 2 t-22
• Range Cleaning Chart ............................................. 23-24
Maintenance ............................................................ 25-26
• Adjusting the Oven Thermostat ........................................ 25
• Leveling Legs .......................................................... 25
• Fuses (Canadian Ranges Only) ......................................... 25
• Light Replacement ..................................................... 26
Before You Call for Service ................................................. 27
Range Warranty ................................................... Back Cover
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Congratulations on your choice of a Maytag
electric range! As you use your new range we know
you will appreciate the many features that provide
excellent performance, ease of cleaning,
convenience and dependability.
New features have drarnatically changed today's
cooking appliances and the way we cook. It is
therefore very important to understand how your
new electric range operates before you use it. On
the following pages you will find a wealth of
information regarding all aspects of your range. By
following the instructions carefully, you will be
ablc to fl.dly enjoy and properly maintain your
Maytag range and achieve excellent results with
the food you prepare.
Should you have any questions about using your
Maytag electric range, call or write us. Be sure to
provide the model number of your range.
CONSUMER EDUCATION
MAYTAG
ONE DEPENDABILITY SQUARE
NEWTON, lOW.& 50208
(515) 791-8911
(Mon.-Frl., 8 am-5 pm CST)
For future reference we suggest you retain this
manual after recording the model number and
serial number of this electric range in the spaces
provided, This information can be found on the
data plate located on the frame around the storage
drawer.
Model Number
Serial Number
l Date Purchased
IMPORTANT: Retain the proof of purchase
docmnents for warranty service.
WARNING - Check with the
installer to make sure the appliance
has been grounded to avoid possible
electrical shock. Be sure you read
the IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUC-
TIONS on page 2 before you start to
use this range.
CONSUMER PUBLICATIONS
For more information, order the following booklets from Maytag at the prices indicated. Send your name,
address, booklet title, form number and payment to: Consumer Education Dept., Maytag, One
Dependability Square, Newton, IA 50208. Allow 4-6 weeks for delivery.
Cooking Made Simple - 272YG .................................................... 50 cents
Cookiop Choices - 298YG ......................................................... 50 cents
Appliance Buying Guides .......................................................... 50 cents EACH
Washer .......... 211YG
Dryer ........... 212YG
Dishwasher ..... 213YG
Electric Range ... 214YG
Gas Range ...... 215YG
Refrigerators .... 276YG
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IMPORTANTSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Information in this Safety Instruction section
covers all electric cooking appliances. You may
find some information that does not pertain to
your particular appliance. Please review this
section before using your cooking appliance.
The following instructions are based on safety
considerations and must be strictly followed to
eliminate the potential risks of fire, electric
shock, or personal injury.
Proper Installation: Be sure your appliance is
properly installed and grounded by a qualified
technician.
NEVER USE YOUR APPLIANCE FOR WARMING
OR HEATING THE ROOM.
Storage Above the Range: To eliminate the
hazard of reaching over hot surface elements,
cabinel storage should not be provided directly
above a unit. If provided, storage should be
limited to infrequently used items that can be
safely stored in an area subjected to heat.
Temperatures may be unsafe for some items
such as volatile liquids, cleaners, or aerosol
sprays. If cabinet storage is provided,
installation of a range hood that projects at
least 5 inches beyond the bottom of the cabinet
will reduce the hazards associated with such
storage.
Wear Proper Apparel:
Loose-fitting or hanging
garments should never
be worn while using the
appliance.
User Servicing: Do not repair or replace any
part of the appliance unless specifically
recommended in the User's Guide. All other
servicing should be referred to a qualified
technician. Always disconnect the unit or cut
off the power to the unit before any servicing.
Storage In, On or Near the Appliance: Do not
store or use gasoline or other flammable
materials, vapors and liquids in the oven, near
the surface units or in the vicinity of this or any
other appliance. The fumes can create a fire
hazard or an explosion. Do not use the cooktop
or oven as a storage area for food or cooking
utensils.
Do Not Use Water
on Grease Fires:
Smother the fire or
flame or use a dry
chemical or foam-t_qae
extinguisher, if
available, or sprinkle
heavily with baking soda.
Use Dry Potholders Only: Moist or damp
potholders on hot snrfaces may result in burns
from steam. Do not let the potholder touch the
hot heating elements. Do not use towels or
other bulky cloths.
Surface Cooking Units - Use the Proper Pan
Size: This appliance is equipped with one or
more surlace elements of different sizes. Select
utensils having flat bottoms large enough to
cover the surface element. The use of
undersized utensils will expose a portion of the
heating element to direct contact and may
result in the ignition of clothing. The proper
relationship of the utensil to the element will
also improve efficiency.
Never Leave the Surface Units Unattended at
High Heat Settings: Boilovers cause smoking
and greasy spillovers that may ignite.
Make Sure the Drip Bowls Are in Place: The
absence of these bowls during cooking may
subject the wiring or the components
underneath to damage,
Protective Liners: Do not use aluminum foil to
line the surface unit drip bowls or the oven
bottoms, except as suggested in the User's
Guide. The improper installation of these liners
may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
Glazed Cooking Utensils: Only certain tsq3es of
glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or
other glazed utensils are suitable for range-top
service without breaking due to the sudden
change in temperature.
Utensil Handles Should be Turned Inward
and Not Extend Over the Adjacent Surface
Units: To reduce the risk of burns, ignition of
flammable materials, and spillage due to
unintentional contact with the utensil, the
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handle of a
utensil should
be positioned
so it is turned
inward, and
does not extend
over the
adjacent surface
elements.
Do Not Soak the Removable Heating
Elements: The heating elements should never
be immersed in water. Immersing an element in
water would damage the insulating material
inside the element.
Use Care When Opening the Oven Door: Let
any hot air or steam escape before removing or
replacing the food.
Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers: The
build-up of pressure may cause a container to
burst and result in an injury.
list of substances known to the State of
California to cause cancer or reproductive
harm, and requires businesses to warn
customers of potential exposures to such
substances.
Users of this appliance are hereby warned that
when the appliance is engaged in the self-clean
cycle there may be some low-level exposure to
some of the listed substances, including carbon
monoxide. Exposure to these substances can
be minimized by properly venting the appliance
to the outdoors during the self-clean cycle.
Deep Fat Fryers: Use extreme caution when
moving tile grease kettle or disposing of the hot
grease.
Prepared Food Warning: Follow the food
manufacturer's instructions. If a plastic frozen
food container and/or its film cover distorts,
warps or is otherwise damaged during cooking,
immediately discard the food and its container.
The food could be contaminated.
Keep the Oven Vent Ducts UNOBSTRUCTED:
(located under the rear element; the rear corner
of the cooktop; between the oven door and the
control panel of wall oven or on the backguard),
Blockage of the vent prevents the proper oven
air circulation and will affect the oven
performance. Avoid touching the oven vent area
while the oven is on and for several minutes
Mter the oven is turned off, Some parts of the
vent and the surrounding area may become hot
enough to cause burns.
Placement of the Oven Racks: Always place
the oven racks in the desired location while the
oven is cool. If the rack must be moved while
hot, use care to avoid contact of the potholder
with the oven element.
Ventilating Hoods: Clean ventilating hood
frequently to prevent grease from accumulating
on it or its filter. When "faming" foods under
the hood, or if a boilover results in an open
flame, immediately turn off the hood's
ventilating fan. The fan can cause flame to
spread. After flame is thoroughly extinguished,
the fan may be turned on to remove unpleasant
odor or smoke.
Important Safety Notice and Warning: The
California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic
Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65)
requires the Governor of California to publish a
Do Not Touch the Surface or Oven Elements,
Areas Near the Elements or the Interior
Surfaces of the Oven: The elements may be
hot even though they are dark in color. The
areas near the surface elements and the
interior surfaces of the oven may become hot
enough to cause burns. During and after use,
do not touch or let clothing or other flammable
materials contact the heating elements, the
areas near elements or the interior surfaces of
oven until they have had sufficient time to cool.
Among these areas are the cooktop, the
surfaces facing the cooktop, the oven vent
opening and the surfaces near this opening, the
oven door, and the oven window. Also, do not
allow" aluminum foil, meat probes or any other
metal object (other than a pan on a surface
element) to contact the heating elements.
Anti-Tip Bracket Warning: To reduce the risk
of tipping of the appliance from unusual usage
or by excessive loading of the oven door, the
appliance must be secured by a properly
installed anti-tip device. To check if the device
is installed properly, use a flastdight and look
underneath the range to see that one of the
rear leveling legs is engaged in the bracket slot.
When removing the appliance for cleaning, be
sure the anti-tip dex_ice is engaged when the
range is replaced. The anti-tip device secures
the rear leveling leg to the floor when properly
engaged.
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Additional Information: After the appliance is
installed, be certain all packing materials are
removed from the appliance before operating
the unit. If the appliance is installed near a
window, take steps to prevent curtains from
blowing over the surface elements creating a
fire hazard.
Care should be given to the location of the
appliance. Be sure the floor covering under the
appliance, the walls adjacent to the appliance,
the cabinetry adjacent to the appliance, and
other materials adjacent to the appliance can
withstand prolonged heat. This is a heavy
appliance and can settle into soft floor
coverings such as cushioned vinyl. Use care
when moving the range on this type of floor
covering.
Oven Door: Do not place excessive weight on
an open ow-m door or stand on an open oven
door as, in some cases, it could cause the range
to tip over, breakage of the door or serious
injury.
Circuit Breaker or Fuse: Locate and mark the
breaker or fllse. Never replace a blown fuse or
reset a breaker until you know what has
caused the problem. Always replace a blown
fuse with one of the correct amperage - do not
use a substitute.
Control Knobs: Turn off the controls at the
completion of a cooking operation,
Self-Clean Oven: Do not clean the door gasket.
The door gasket is essential for a good seal.
Care should be taken not to rub, damage, or
move the gasket. Do not use any oven cleaners
or an oven liner protective coating of any kind
in or around any part of the self-clean oven.
Clean only the parts listed in this booklet.
Before self-cleaning the oven, remove the
broiler pan, the oven racks, and other utensils.
It is normal for the cooktop of the range to
become hot during a self-clean cycle. Therefore,
touching or lifting the cooktop during a clean
cycle should be avoided.
CAUTION: DO NOT LEAVE FOOD OR
COOKING UTENSILS, ETC.. IN THE OVEN
DURING THE SELF-CLEAN CYCLE.
ATTENTION: NE LAISSER AUCUN ALIMENT,
USTENSILE DE CUISINE, ETC,, DANS LE
FOUR DURANT LE CYCLE
D'AUTONETTOYAGE.
On some models, a fan should be heard during
the self-clean cycle. If not, cancel the clean
cycle and call a qualified technician before
self-cleaning again. (Refer to the Table of
Contents for location of self-clean instructions
and fan information.)
Ceramic Glass Cooktop: Do not cook on a
broken cooktop. If the cooktop should break,
cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate
the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric
shock. Contact a qualified technician
immediately. Clean the cooktop with caution. If
a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a
hot cooking area, be careful to avoid steam
burns. Sonic cleaners can produce noxious
fumes if applied to a hot surface.
Do Not Leave Children Alone: Children should
not be left alone or unattended in an area
where an appliance is in use. They should
never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of
the appliance. CAUTION: Do not store items of
interest to children in the cabinets above an
appliance or on the backguard of a range.
Children climbing on the
appliance to reach items
could be seriously injured.
Children must be taught
that the appliance and
utensils in or on it can be
hot. Children should be
taught that an appliance is
not a toy, They should not
be allowed to play with the
controls or other parts of
the unit.
IN CASE OF FIRE:
l. Turn off the appliance and the ventilating
hood.
2. Use a dry or foam-type extinguisher or
baking soda to smother the flame. Never
use water on a grease fire.
3. If the fire is in the oven, smother by
closing the oven door.
4. If the fire is in a pan on the surface unit,
cover the pan.
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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
RANGE CONTROL PANEL
Styling may differ depending on the model you selected.
ELECTRONIC CLOCK AND OVEN CONTROL
The electronic clock and oven control on your
Maytag rm_ge is used for the time-of-day clock,
timer, bake, broil, delay start and self-clean
functions. A beep will sound each time a function
pad is pressed. At the end of an operation,
consecutive beeps will sound.
The display on the control will flash when power is
first supplied to the range or if there is a power
failure. Once the time-of-day clock has been set
(see Setting the Clock, page 6), the display will stop
blinking.
The oven will automatically mrn off if it is left on
for 12 hours.
The ibllowing pads are found on your Maytag
electronic clock and oven control:
Cancel-Pad
Press this pad to cancel all operations except the
time-of-day clock and timer. If you are ever unsure
ff you've programmed the control correctly, press
the CANCEL pad and start over.
• and V Pads
Press oi" press and hold these pads to enter the
time or temperature desired. These pads are also
used to select Hi or Lo broil.
Timer Pad
The timer can be set from l minute to 9 hours, 50
minutes. It will count down by seconds (when set
for 1 minute) or minutes (when set for 2 minutes
or more time). See page 6 for instructions on
setting the timer.
Clock Pad
Use this pad to set the time-of-day clock. For
instructions to do this, see page 6.
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You may also press this pad to recall the current
time of day. For example, if the timer is counting
down in the display, press the CLOCK pad to
return the current time to the display. The timer
will continue to count down and a signal will
sound when the time expires.
Cook Time / Oven Stop Pads
These pads are used to program the oven to start
and stop automatically, either immediately or at a
later time. For detailed information on using Delay
Start, see pages 17-!8.
Self Clean Pad
This pad is pressed to set the oven for a self-clean
cycle. See pages 21-22 for detailed information on
using the self-clean feature.
Broil Pad
Setting the Clock and Timer
Clock
To set the time-of-day clock:
1. Press the CLOCK pad once. The words Set
Time wil! flash in the display.
2, Set the correct time of day using the A and •
pads,
• To change the time by one minute, press
either pad once.
• To change the time in increments of 10
minutes, press and hold either pad.
When the power is first supplied to the range or if
there has been a power failure, the display will
flash. Follow above instructions to set the clock.
The clock time cannot be changed when the oven
is set for a cook or self-clean operation. Cancel the
operation to set the clock.
Press the CLOCK pad to recall the time of day when
another function is displayed.
Two heat selections are available for broiling - Hi
and Lo. See page 16 for more broiling information.
Oven Temp Pad
The bake temperature is set by pressing this pad
and the A or • pad. Additional baking information
can be found on pages 11-14.
Timer
To set the timer:
1. Press the TIMER pad once. The words Set
Timer will flash in the display.
2. Set the desired time using tile Akand • pads.
• Press either pad once to change the time by
1 minute (ffthe Timer is set for up to 1 hour),
5 minutes (if the Timer is set for over 1 hour),
or 10 minutes (if the Timer is set for over 2
hours).
• Press and hold either pad to change the time
ill 5 minute or 10 minute increments,
depending upon the time set in the display.
The TIMER can be set from 1 minute (0HR:01) up
to 9 hours and 50 minutes (9 HR:50).
The timing operation will start automatically.
Colons will flash in the display to indicate a timing
operation. One long continuous beep will signal
the end of the timing operation and "End" will
briefly appear in the display. The time of day will
automatically reappear in the display. The TIMER
pad does not control tile oven.
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To cancel: Press the TIMER pad and hold for 3
seconds. The time of day will reappear aSter a slight
delay.
SURFACE COOKING
Using the Controls
Your range is equipped with surface control knobs
that provide an infinite choice of heat settings from
Low to High. The knobs can be set on or between
any of the numbered settings.
To operate the control: Push in and turn the
knob in either direction to the desired heat setting.
A surface indicator light on the control panel will
turn on to alert you that one or more of the surface
elements are on. After a cooking operation, be sure
the elements and indicator lights are off.
Suggested Heat Settings
The type of food being cooked determines the heat
setting. If too hot, food may boil over, eggs may be
tough, meat may be charred, sauces may scorch
and fat can spatter.
Keep in mind that food will not cook any faster at
a higher setting than that which will maintain a
gentle boil (water boils at the same temperature,
whether boiling vigorously or gently). However, ff
too high a setting is used, food may burn on the
bottom before it is completely cooked.
Turn the control knob to the desired heat setting.
If in doubt, it is better to select a lower setting and
increase to a higher one later if needed. It will take
longer for the element to cool to a lower
temperature than to heat up to a higher
temperature.
Use the following chart as a guideline until you
become more familiar with your new range.
Information in the chart is based on the use of
heavy gauge aluminum cookware. Other utensil
materials may require a different heat setting for
the same cooking operation. Lower the heat setting
if using stainless steel or cast iron utensils. We
suggest that you experiment to find the heat
setting that best suits your particular cooking
needs. For more information on cookware, see
page 10.
Uses
To bring liquid to a boil, blanch or
bring up pressure in a pressure
cooker.
Always reduce to a lower heat setting
when liquids just begin to boil or food
begins to cook.
To quickly brown or sear meat, for fast
cooking of non-protein foods (such as
vegetables or pasta).
To maintain a fast boil for large
amounts of liquid.
To maintain a slow boil for large
amounts of liquid, for most frying.
To continue cooking uncovered foods,
for most slow frying, stewing, braising
or steaming.
For long, slow cooking of covered foods
(simmering}.
To keep foods warm before serving,
melt chocolate or butter.
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Using Your Ceramic Glass
Surface (select models)
operate during a self-clean cycle. This is
On Canadian models, the cooking areas will not
normal.
The four cooking areas on your Maytag range are
identified by permanent patterns in the ceramic
glass surface. There are two large (8-inch) and two
small (6-inch) areas. The cooking areas are
marked to help you select an appropriately sized
utensil. The utensil should be centered over the
design for maximum energy efficiency. If the
cookware extends more than iwo inches beyond
the cooking area, cooking times may be longer and
excess heat may be transferred to the ceramic
glass surface.
Tips to Protect the Ceramic Glass
Cooktop
Do not use glass utensils on the ceramic glass
cooktop. Glass ceramic, earthenware, heatproof
glass or glazed utensils may scratch the cooktop
and are not recommended.
Do not allow plastic, aluminum foil, sugar or food
with a high sugar content to melt onto the hot
cooktop since this can cause permanent damage.
If you accidentally melt these items to the cooktop.
remove the substance immediately while it is still
hot using a razor blade scraper held careflflly with
a potholder. Do not attempt further cleaning until
the area has cooled.
When a cooking area is turned on, a red glow from
the coil element can be seen through the ceramic
glass surface. The red glow will cycle on and off as
the element cycles to maintain the selected heat
setting.
Before using the cooktop for the first time, clean it
thoroughly as directed on the cleaning chart on
pages 23-24. This will protect the ceramic glass
surface and _mll guarantee a clean cooktop when
the elements are turned on.
NOTE: During the first few hours of use, you
may notice that the ceramic cooktop emits a
slight burning odor and a light smoke. Both of
these conditions are normal and are caused by
the insulation material of the heating elements
in a new ceramic cooktop.
To help keep the ceramic glass clean, be sure the
cooking area and utensil bottom are clean and dry
before use.
Do not slide metal or glass items across the
ceramic glass surface. They may damage the top.
Do not slide aluminum cookware across the
cooktop. This may result in aluminum marks
which need to be removed promptly with a
recommended cooktop cleaner.
Disposable aluminum cookware, ahnninum foil or
foil containers such as popcorn poppers are not
recommended for use on the ceramic glass
cooktop. They will leave metal marks and may
permanently melt onto the ceramic top if the
cooking area is turned on.
To protect the cooktop, avoid cooking food directly
on the cooktop without a utensil or using the top
as a work surface or cutting board.
Do not use a trivet or metal stand (such as a wok
ring) between the utensil and the cooktop. These
items can mark or etch the surface and affect
cooking efficiency,
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