Maytag CRE9900ACE, CRE9900ACB Owner’s Manual

OWN ERS MAN UAL

TABLE OF CONTENTS

For Future Reference ................................................................................ 1

Consumer Publications .............................................................................. I

Important Safety Instructions .................................................................. 2-4

Electronic Clock and Oven Control ........................................................ 5-6

• Setting the Clock and Timer .............................................................. 6

Surface Cooking .......................................................................................... 6-9

• Using Your Ceramic Glass Surface ..................................................... 7-8

• Cookware Considerations ................................................................... 8-9

Using Your Oven .......................................................................................... 10-17

• Baking .................................................................................................. 11-13

• Roasting ............................................................................................... 14

• Broiling ................................................................................................ 15-16

• Delay Start Oven Cooking .................................................................. 16-17

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Care and Cleaning ...................................................................................... 17-21

• Ceramic Glass Surface ........................................................................ 17-18

• Self-Clean Oven .................................................................................. 18-19

• Range Cleaning Chart ........................................................................ 20-21

Maintenance ................................................................................................. 22-24

• Leveling Legs ...................................................................................... 22

• Light Replacement ............................................................................. 22

• Oven Door ........................................................................................... 23

• Storage Drawer ................................................................................... 23

• Fuses (Canadian Ranges Only) .......................................................... 23

Before You Call for Service ....................................................................... 24

Warranty ....................................................................................................... 25

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Congratulations on your choice of a Maytag
electric range! As you use your new range we
know you will appreciate the manv features that

pro_ide excellent perfbrmance, ease of cleaning,

convenience and dependabilit T.

New features have dramaticaIly changed today's
cooking appliances and the way we cook. It is

therefore veD_ important to understand how
your new electric range operates before you use
it. On the follmving pages you will find a wealth
of information regarding all aspects of your

range. By following the instructions carefully,
you will be able to fully enjoy and properly

maintain your Ma)_ag range and achieve
excellent results with the food you prepare.

Should you have any questions about using your

Ma?qtag electric range, call or write us, Be sum
to prm4de the model and serial numbers of
your range.

CONSUMER EDUCATION
M _JI'FAG COMPANY

ONE DEPENDABILITY SQUARE
NE'_TfON, IOWA 50208

[phone]
(Mon.-Fri., 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

Date Purchased

: MPORTANT: Retain the proof of purchase

:documents for warrant T 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 INSTRUCTIONS

on page 2 before you start to use
this range.

CONSUMER PUBLICATIONS

For more infbrmation, order the follo',_ng booklets frorn Maytag at the prices indicated. Send your name,
address, booklet title, form number and p_\yment to: Consumer Education Dept., Maytag Company,; One

Dependabili_, Square, Newton, IA 50208. Allow 4-6 weeks for deliveD,.

Cooking Made Simple - 272YG ............................................................................................... 50¢

Taking the Lid Off Cooktop Choices - 298YG ........................................................................ 50¢

Before You Call (avoiding unnecessai T service calls) - 206YG .............................................. 50¢

Appliance Buying Guides ......................................................................................................... 50¢ EACtt

Washer -- 211YG

Du,'er -- 212YG
Dishwasher -- 213YG

Electric Range -- 214YG
Gas Range -- 215YG

Refrigerator -- 276YG

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Infbrmation in this Safet-v Instrnction section

eovers all electric cooking appliances. You mav

find some infbrmation that does not pertain to
your particular appliance. Please review this
section be{bre using your eooking applianee.

The following instructions are based on safbty
considerations and must be strictly tbllowed to

eliminate the potential risks of fire, electric
shock, or personal injuU.

Proper Installation: Be sure your appliance is
properly installed and grounded by a qualified

technician.

NEVER USE YOUR APPLIANCE FOR
WARMING OR IIEATING THE ROOM.

Storage Above the Range: To eliminate the
hazard of reaching over hot sure:ace elements,
cabinet 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 eabinet 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 ser_dcing.

Storage In, Onor 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 finnes 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 dD_
chemical or foam-type
extinguisher, if
available, or sprinkle
hea_41y with baking soda.

Use Dry" Potholders Only: Moist or damp

potholders on hot surfaces 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 _4th one or

more surface elements of different sizes. Select
utensils ha_ing 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 _dll
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 m_,

subject the wiring or the components
underneath to damage.

Protective Liners: Do not use aluminum lbil
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 _es
of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or
other glazed utensils are suitable for range-top
serdee _dthout 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 bums, ignition of
flammable materials, and spillage due to

unintentionaI contact ,Mth 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 surf_tee
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 removi ng

or replacing the food.

Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers:

The build-up of pressure ma): cause a container
to burst and result in an injur3:.

Keep the Oven Vent Ducts
UNOBSTRUCTED: (!ocated under the rear

element; the rear comer of the cooktop;
between the oven door mad the control panel of
wall oven or on tile baekguard) 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 after 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 nmst 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 "flaming" fbods under the
hood, or if a boilover results in an open flame,
immediately turn off the hood; ventilating f_m.
The tan can eanse flame to spread. Af}er flame is
thoroughfy extinguished, the fan may be turned
on to remove unpleasant odor or smoke,

Important Safety Notice and Warning: The
Califbraia Safe Drinking Water amt Toxic

Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65)

requires the Governor of California to publish a
list of substances known to the State of

California to cause cancer or reproductive harm,
and requires businesses to warn customers of

potentkd exposures to such substances.

Users of this appliance are hereby warned that

when the applianee is engz_ged 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 eau 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: Folk_w the fbod

mamfl:acturer% instructions. If a plastic frozen

tbod container and/or its fihn cover distorts,
warps or is othem4se damaged during cooking,

immediately discard the food and its container.
The tbod could be eo_taminated.

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 sur_hce elements and the
interior surfaces of the oven may become hot

enough to eanse burns. During and after use, do
not touch or let elodling or other flammable
materials contact the heating elements, the areas

near elements or tile interior surfaces of oven
until they have had sufficient time to cool.

Among these areas are the eooktop, the surfaces
taacing the cooktop, tile 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 surfiace 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 properl); use a flashlight 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 de_ee 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
x_indox_; take steps to prevent curtains from
blowing over the surface elements creating a fire

h_ard.

Care should be given to the location of
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

,Mthstand prolonged heat. This is a heavy
appliance and can settle into soft floor coverings
such as cushioned ,A@. Use ca1_ when moving

the range on this type of floor covering.
Oven Door: Do not place excessive weight on

an open oven door or stand on an ()pen oven
door as, in some cases, it could cause the range
to tip over, breakage of the door or serious injuu.

Circuit Breaker or Fuse: Locate and mark

the breaker or fuse. Never replace a blown fuse

or reset a breaker until you know what has
caused the problem. Always replace a blown fuse

u_th one of the correct amperage - do not use a
substitute.

Controls: Turn off the controls at the

completion of a cooking operation,

Self-Clean Oven: Do not dean the door

gasket. The door gasket is essential for a good
seal. Care should be taken not to rob, 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 booldet.

Before self'cleaning the oven, remove the

broiler pan, the oven racks, and other utensils.

CAUTION: DO NOT LEAVE FOOD OR
COOKING UTENSILS, ETC., IN THE OVEN

DURING THE SELF-CLEAN CYCLE.

On some models, a fan should be heard during
the self-dean 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-dean instructions and fan
information.)

Ceramic Glass Cooktop: Do not cook on a
broken cool,_op. 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 carefhl to avoid steam

burns. Some cleaners can produce noxious

fiunes if applied to a hot surf:ace.
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 tanght
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 plav with the
controls or other parts of

the unit.

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ATTENTION: _MELAISSER AUC UN
ALIMENT, USTENSILE DE CUISINE, ETC.,

DANS LE FOUR DURANT LE CYCLE
D'A UTONETTOYAGE.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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RANGE CONTROL PANEL

ELECTRONIC CLOCK AND OVEN CONTROL

The electronic clock and oven control on your
Maytag range is used for the time-of-day doek,
timer, bake, broil, delay' start and self-clean

functions. A beep will sound each time a
fimetion pad is pressed. At the end of an

operation, consecutive beeps will sound,
The display on the control will blink when power

is first supplied to the range or if there is a power
t_ailure. Once the time-of-day clock has been set
(see Setting the Clock, page 6), the display will
stop blinking.

NOTE: Theeleetronicecmtr61:iS:eq@ped :;

u4th a self-diagnostic feature::tbr se_ee use: :

ONLY. tf a fault :eX:::F:t):

appears in the display alongwith a Continu0uS

beeping sound, press the C_CEL
Before You Cal! for Service (page 24)if:the ::

faut t code reappear s in _he:d!sp!a_ :_ :::::.. : :

The following pads and knobs are found on your

Ma)_ag electronic rAoek 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 if you've programmed the control

cx)rrectly; press the CANCEL pad and start over.

Set Knob

Turn this knob in either direction to enter the
time or temperatm-e desired. This knob is also

used to select Hi or Lo broil.

Timer Pad

The timer can be set from 5 seconds to 9 hours,
50 minutes, It x_41Icount do_aa by minutes (when

set for 1 hour or inore time) or seconds (when

set tbr less than I hour). 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-da}: 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 automatieall?_; either immediately or at
a later time. For detailed information on using

Delay Start, see pages 16-17.

Self-Clean Pad

This pad is pressed to set the oven for a self-
clean cycle. See pages 18-19 for detailed

information on using the self-dean feature.

Broil Pad

Two heat selections are available for broiling -
Hi and Lo. See pages 15-16 for more broiling

information.

Oven Temp Pad

The bake ternperature is set by pressing this pad
and turning the SET knob. Additional baking
information can be found on pages 10-13.

SURFACE COOKING

Using the Electronic Controls

Your range is equipped with touch control pads
that allow you to select a wide choice of heat
settings from Low to High.

To operate the electronic controls: Press the
ON/OFF pad to tuna the surface cooking area
on and then press the V or • pad to select a

numbered setting or a setting in between. When
first turned on, pressing the V pad will select the
lowest heat setting and pressing the • pad will
select the highest heat setting. The heat ]evel can

be changed at any time by pressing the V or A
pad. A signal will be heard each time either pad
is pressed and the display will light to identify
the heat setting selected. After a cooking

operation, turn the cooking surface off by
pressing the ON/OFF pad.

Setting the Clock and Timer

Clock

To set the time-of-day clock:

1. Press the CLOCK pad once. The word Time
will light in the display:

2. Turn the SET knob to the correct time-of-day.
After one minute, tile word Time will

disappear and the clock vdll advance.

Timer

To set the timer:

_.

Press the TIMER pad once. The word Timer
will light in the display.

.

Turn the SET knob to the desired time. For
example, turn the display to :05 t_brfive

seconds or to 5:00 for five minutes. The timer
will start automatically. The signal will beep

when the time elapses. The time-of-day will
appear in the display.

To eanceI the timer, turn the SET knob to :00, or
press and hold the TIMER pad until it beeps

and the time-of-day appears.

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 _Sgorously or
gently). However, if too high a setting is used,
food may bm_ on the bottom before it is
completely cooked.

Press the electronie eontrol pad to select 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 ",viiitake longer for the

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cookingsurfacetocooltoalowertemperature
thantoheatuptoahighertemperature.

Usethefollowingchartasaguidelineuntilyou
becomemorefamiliarwithyournewrange.

Informationinthechartisbasedontheuseof
hea_Tgaugealuminumeoo_vare.Otherutensil

materialsmayrequireadifferentheatsettingfor
thesame 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

eookavare, see 8-9.

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Using Your Ceramic Glass
Surface

To bring liquid to a boil, blanch or bring

up pressure in a pressure cooker.

Ahvays 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 Iiquid.

To maintain a slow boil _br large
amounts of liquid, for most frying.

To continue cooking uncovered foods,
for most slow frying, ste,Mng, braising

or steaming.

For long, slow cooking of covered foods
(simmering).

To keep foods warm before serving,

melt chocolate or butter.

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 20-21. This will protect the ceramic

glass surface and will guarantee a clean cooktop
when the elements are turned on.

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To help keep the ceramic glass clean, be sure

the cooking area and utensil bottom are clean

and dry before use.

Hot Surface Light

Your ceramic glass range is equipped with a red

Hot Surt_ace Light that will turn on to indicate

that the cooking surface is hot. It will remain on

until the area has cooled.

After 30 minutes, the cooking surface may"be too

cool to keep foods warm. However, the top may
still be too warm to touch. When the Hot

Surface Light turns off, the top will be cool
enough to touch.

Heat Retention

Whenever a cooking area is turned on, heat is
transferred through the cooktop to the utensil. If

the utensil is in proper contact with the eooldng
area, it will readily absorb heat. The area

surrounding the cooking area will remain cool.

Cooking Areas

The four cooking areas on your Maytag range are
identified by permanent patterns in the ceramic
glass surface. There are two large (S-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 ma,'_dmum energy efficiency. If the

cool_vare extends more than two inches beyond
the cooking area, cooking times may be longer

and excess heat may be transferred to the
ceramic glass surface.

We suggest that you start with a lower heat

setting then gradually increase the setting until

you find the optimum setting. Boilovers are

more likely to occur if you sta_ out on High then
reduce to a lower setting. Do not wait for liquid
to come to a _hll boil before reducing the
temperature. If food is cooking too fast or if

boilovers occur, remove the lid or take the
utensil off the cooking area, Allow enough time

for the cooking area to adjust to the new setting,
then replace the utensil.

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