Maytag CRG7500A, CRG7400B, CRG8200B User Manual

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE

Congrabdations on your choice of a Maytag gas range.
On the following pages yon will find information
regarding the operation of your new range. By following
these instructions carefully, yon will be able to fully

TABLE OF CONTENTS enjoyand maintain your range. Please take a moment to

Page as well. Whether you need assistance in selecting the

Important Safety Instruetions ............. 1-3 baking, the answers are contained in this booklet.

Electronic Clock ......................... 4 gas range, call or write us. Be sure to provide the model

• Setting the Clock and Timer ............ 4 and serial numbers of your range.

Surface Cooking ......................... 5-6

• Cooktop ............................ 5

• Burner Grates ....................... 5

• Sealed Burners ....................... 5

• Pilotless Ignition ..................... 5-6

Using Your Oven ......................... 7-8 For future referenee, we suggest you retain this manual

• Baking and Boasting .................. 7-8 after recording the model number and serial number of

• Broiling ............................. 8 this gas range in the spaces provided. This information

Range Cleaning Chart .................... 9-10 around tile broiler drawer,

• Removing Range for Cleaning and ModelNumber

Servicing .......................... 10

review the enclosed booklet, "Cooking Made Simple"

right cookware or reviewing the dos and don'ts of

Should you have any questions about using your Maytag

can be found on the data plate located on the ficame

Maintenance ............................ 11

• Electrical Connection ................. 11

• Proportional Valve Adjustment .......... i 1

• Leveling Legs ........................ 11

• Lift-Off Oven Door ................... 11

• Light Replacement ................... 11

Before You Call for Service ............... 12

Warranty ................................ 13

Serial Number

BE SURE YOU READ THE SAFETY

YOU START TO USE THIS RANGE.

INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGES 1-3 BEFORE

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Read all instructions before using Have your appliance installed and properly grounded by

this appliance, a qualified installer according to the installation

The following instructions are based on safety the gas shut off valve and how to shut it off in an
considerations and must be strictly followed to reduce emergency.

the potential risks of fire, electric shock, or personal
injury. Always disconnect power to appliance before smMeing.

WARNING: If the information in this in this book. All other servicing should be referred to a
manual is not followed exactly, a fire qua]ii)ed servicer.

or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury or

death, t/emove packing materials from the appliance before

-Do not store or use gasoline or other Keep area around appliance clear and free from

flammable vapors and liquids in the combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable
vicinity of this or any other appliance, vapors and mateJials.

-WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: If appliance is installed near a window, proper

• DO not try to light any appliance, blowing over burners.

• Do not touch any electrical switch; Do not leave any items on the eooktop. The hot air from

do not use any phone in your the vent may ignite flammable items and may increase

building, pressure in closed containers which m_' cause them to

• Immediately call your gas supplier

from a neighbor's phone. Follow the Many aerosol-type spray cans are EXPLOSIVE when

gas supplier's instructions, their nse or storage near an appliance.

• If you cannot reach your gas Do not leave plastic items on tbe co&top as flmy may

supplier,call the fire department, melt or soften if left too close to the vent or a lighted

-Installation and service must be surfaeebnrner.

performed by a qualified installer, To eliminate the hazard of reaching over hot surface

service agency or the gas supplier, burners, cabinet storage should not be provided directly

instructions. Have the installer show you the location of

Do not attempt to adjust, repair, service, or replace any

part of appliance unless it is specifically recommended

To Prevent Fire or Smoke Damage

operating it.

precautions should be taken to prevent curtains from

burst.

exposed to heat and may be highly flammable. Avoid

above a unit. If such storage is provided, it should be
limited to items which are used infrequently and which

appliance. Temperatures may,be unsafe for some items,
such as volatile liquids, cleaners or aerosol sprays.

I • ALL RANGES CAN

g l WARNING are safely stored in an _u'ea subjected to heat from an

I DEVICES PACKED greasefire.

TIP In Case of Fire

• INJURY TO

PERSONS COULD spreading the flame.

• INSTALL ANTI-TIP

WITH RANGE If fire is in the oven or broiler pan, smotber by closing

• SEE INSTALLATION oven door.

INSTRUCTIONS If fire is in a pan on the surface burner, cover pan.

) RESULT Use dD, chemical or foam-type extinguisher or baking

Turu off appliance and ventilating hood to avoid

soda to smother fire or flame. Never use water on a

Never attempt to pick up or move a flaming pan.

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Child Safety when the range is replaced. Look underneath range to

Do not leave children alone or unsupervised near the verify that one of the rear leveling legs is properly
appliance when it is in use or is still hot. engaged in the bracket slot. The anti-tip device secures

Children must be taught that the appliance and utensils Mso, be sure the range is properly re-installed.

in or on it can be hot.

Children should be taught that an appliance is not a toy, the bulb could break. Should the bulb break, cliseonneet
Children should not be allowed _-- ___ _ power to the applianee before removing bulb to avoid

to play with controls or other - electrical shock.

parts of the unit. Children should

never be allowed to sit or stand Cooking Safety
on any part of the appliance. Always plaee a pan on a su_aee burner before turning it

CAUTION: Do not store items on. Be sure you know whieh knob controls which

of interest to children in cabinets r-¢_ _a/ |_t ,-_-, i surlZaceburner. Make sure the correct burner is turned

backguard of a range. Children completed, turn burner off before removing pan to
climbing on the appliance or the prevent exposure to burner flame.

above an appliance or on the _ on and that the burner has ignited. When cooking is

appliance door to reach items Always adjust suriZaee burner flame so that it does not
could be seriously injured, extend beyond the bottmn edge of the pan. An excessive

About Your Appliance flame is hazardous, wastes energy" and may damage the
Do not use appliance appliance, pan or cabinets above the appliance.

the rear leveling leg to the floor when properly engaged.

Do not touch a hot oven light bulb with a damp cloth as

heat or warm a room. _ ing operations unattended
Also, do not use the at high heat settings or

eooktop or oven as a when deep fat frying .....

storage area for food Boilovers eause smoking
or cooking utensils, and greasy spillovers may

e eevlaccoo'

Do not obstruct the

flow of combustion and ventilation air by blocking the Never heat an unopened food container. Pressure

oven vent or air intakes. Restrietion of air flow to the build-up may cause container to burst resulting in

burner prevents proper performance and increases personal iujury or damage to the appliance,

carbon monoxide emission to unsafe levels. Use dry, sturdy potholders. Damp potholders on hot

Avoid touching oven vent area while oven is on and for substitutes should never be used as potholders because
several minutes after oven is turned off. Some parts of they can trail across hot surface burners and ignite or

the vent and surrounding area become hot enough to get caught on appliance parts.

cause bums.

an appliance as a step
stool to cabinets above. Do not let grease or other flammable materials

CA UTION:Donotuse __._,[ move or handle.
Misuse of appliance "_ accumulate in or near the appliance, hood or vent fan.

stepping, leaning or

doors or drawers, such as J_ accumulating on hood or filter.
sitting on the door or Loose fitting or long

drawer, may result in possible tipping of the appliance, hanging-sleeved apparel I __ _ I

breakage of door, and serious injuries, should not be worn while

WAIlNINC,: To reduce the risk of tipping of the cooking. Clothing may ignite

appliance from abnormal usage or by excessive loading or catch utensil handles.

of the oven door, the appliance must be secured by a

properly installed anti-tip device. If the range is moved

from the wall, be sure the anti-tip device is engaged

ignite, f

surfaces may eanse burns from steam. Towels or other

Always let quantities of hot fat cool before attempting to

Clean hood frequently to prevent grease from

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Always place oven racks in the desired positions while Cleaning Safety
oven is cool. If a rack must be moved while hot, use a Turn off all controls and wait for appliance parts to cool

dry potholder. Always turn the oven off at the end of before touching or cleaning them. Do not touch the

cooking, burner grates or surrounding areas until they have had

Use care when opening the oven door. Let hot air or sufficient time to cool.

steam escape before removing or replacing food. Clean appliance with caution. Use care to avoid steam
PREPARED FOOD WARNING: Follow food burns if a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a

manufacturer's instructions. If a plastic frozen food hot surface. Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes
container and/or its cover distorts, warps, or is otherwise if applied to a hot surface.
damaged during cooking, immediately discard the food

and its container. The food could be contaminated. Self-Clean Oven (select models)

Clean only parts listed in this booklet. Do not clean

Utensil Safety door gasket. The door gasket is essential for a good seal.

Use pans with flat bottoms and handles that are easily Care should be taken not to rub, damage, or move the

grasped and stay cool. Avoid using unstable or loose gasket. Do not use oven cleaners of any kind in or
handled pans. around any part of the self-clean oven.

Be sure utensil is large enough to properly contain food Before self-cleaning the oven, remove broiler pan, oven
and avoid boilovers. Pan size is particularly important in racks, and other utensils, and wipe off excessive
deep fat frying, spillovers to prevent excessive smoke or flare-ups.

To minimize burns, ignition of flammable materials and CAUTION: Do not leave food or cooking utensils, etc.,
spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil, do in the oven during the self-clean cycle.

not extend handles over adjacent surface burners. It is normal for the cook'top of the range to become hot

Always turn pan handles toward the side or back of the during a self-clean cycle. Therefore, touching the
appliance, not out into the room where they are easily cooktop during a clean cycle should be avoided.

hit or reached by small children.
Never let a pan boil dry as this could damage the utensil Important Safety Notice and Warning

and the appliance. The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic
Follow the manufacturer's directions when using oven Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65) requires the

cooking bags. Governor of California to publish a list of substances
Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, or reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn

glazed utensils are suitable for eooktop or oven usage customers of potential exposures to such substances.
without breaking due to the sudden change in

temperature. Users of this appliance are hereby warned that the
This appliance has been tested for safe performance of the listed substances, including benzene,

using conventional cookware. Do not use any devices or formaldehyde and soot, due primarily to the incomplete
accessories that are not specifically recommended in combustion of natural gas or liquid petroleum (LP)

this manual. Do uot use eyelid covers for the surface fuels. Properly adjusted burners will minimize
units, stove top grills, or add-on oven convection incomplete combustion. Exposure to these substances

systems. The use of devices or accessories that are not can be minimized by properly venting the burners to
expressly recommended in this manual can create the outdoors.

serious safety hazards, result in performance problems,
and reduce the life of the components of the appliance.

known to the State of California to cause cancer or

burning of gas can result in low-level exposure to some

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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ELECTRONIC CLOCK

The electronic clock and timer on your Maytag range 3. Press and hold the MINUTE pad to set the correct
will flash 12:00 when power is first supplied to the range minutes. To change the time by a single minute, give
or if there is a power failure. Once the time-oGday clock the pad a short tap.

has been set, the display will stop flashing. For example: to set the clock for 8:I5, press and
Tile folloMng pads are found on ),our Maytag electronic hold the HOUR pad until 3 appears in the hours
clock: display. Then press and hold the MINUTE pad until

Clock Pad 15 appears in the ininutes display.
This pad is used to set tile time of day or to display the Timer

current time when the timer is functioning. To set the timer:
Timer Pad 1. Press the TIMEB pad. 0:59 (or one hour) will

The timer call be set from 1 minute to 1 hour and 59 appear in the display.
minutes (or two hours). It will count do_ by minutes. The timer will automatically begin counting down in

increments of one minute.

Hour Pad

2. To set timer for less time, press tile TIMER pad

This pad is used to set the hours for the clock mid timer, then press and hold the MINUTE pad until the
Minute Pad desired time appears in the display.

This pad is used to set the minutes for the clock and 3. To set timer for more than one hour (two hours is

timer. TIMER pad then press the FLOUR pad. l:59 (or two

the maximum time that can be set), press the

hours) will appear in the display:

Setting the Clock and Timer Press the MINUTE pad nntil the desired minntes

Clock appear in the display.

To set the time-of-day clock: When all the time has elapsed, 0:00 will appear in the

display and continuous beeps will sound indicating the

1. Press the CLOCK pad. timer has counted down. Press the CLOCK pad to

2. Press and hold the HOUR pall to set the correct cancel the beeps. The current time of day will reappear
hours. To change the time by a single hour, give the in the display.

pad a short tap. To cancel the timer: press the CLOCK pad and the

display"will retm'n _othe current time of day;

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SURFACE COOKING

Sealed Burners

The sealed burners of your range are secured to the
eooktop and are not designed to be removed.

Since the burners are sealed into the cooL'top, boilovers
or spills won't seep underneath the eooktop.

Your range features two special Power Burners

Cooktop located in the left rear and right front positions. These

The eooktop on gas ranges with sealed burners is offer higher speed cooking that can be used to quickly
designed with two contoured wells which contain spills, bring water to a boil and for large-quantity cooking.

Unlike a range with standard gas burners, this eooktop (Power Burners are not found on the CRG8200 and
does not llft-up nor is it removable. To prevent CBG7400 models.)

for any reason. POWERBURNER

POWER

Pilotless Ignition

Be snre all surface controls are set in the OFF position
prior to supplying gas to the range.

Your range is equipped with a pilotless ignition system

Burner Grates which eliminates the need for a constant standing pilot

light. The spark ignitor is located at the back-side of
each burneJ: When cleaning around the surface burner,
use care. If a cleaning cloth should catch the ignitor, it
could damage it. This will prevent the burner from
lighting.

place the indented sides together
so the straight sides are at the
front and rear. Although the
burner grates are durable, they

will gradually lose their shine due Ignitor

to high temperatures. _!_'f _

REARVIEWOFSEALEDBURNER

When reinstalling the grates' [ __"1(_

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Lighting the Surface Burners Use a HIGH flame

/

1. Place a pan on the burner grate, setting to quickly

2. Push in and turn on the knob to the START position, boil or to begin a
A clicking sound will be heard and the burner will cooking operation.

light. Reduce to a lower

3. After the burner lights, turn the knob to the desired setting to continue
flame size. The clicking will not stop until the knob is cooking. Never leave food unattended over a high
turned from the START position, flame setting.

A properly adjusted burner with clean ports will light flame setting to I

within a few seconds. If using natural gas, the flame will
be blue with a deeper blue inner core; there should be food at serving

no trace of yellow in the flame (this indicates an
improper mixture of air/gas which wastes fuel and temperature. Some
should be adjusted by a service technician). With LP cooking may take

gas, some yellow tips on the flames are acceptable. This covered.

is normal and adjustment is not necessary.
With some types of gas, you may hear a "popping" Be sure to adjust the knob so there is an adequate

sound when the surface burner is turned off. This is a supply of gas to maintain a stable flame on the
normal operating sound of the burner, stable.

bring foods to a ._¢¢_0_.

%¢

Use a MEDIUM flame setting to continue a cooking
operation. Food will not cook any faster when a higher
flame setting is used than that needed to maintain a
gentle boil. Remember, water boils at the same
temperature whether boiling gently or vigorously.

Use a WARM

simmer or keep

place if the pan is

burner. Check to be sure burner is lit and the flame is

Selecting the Flame Size

If a knob is turned very quickly from HIGH to WARM,
the flame may go out, particularly if the burner is cold.
If this occurs, tuna the knob to the OFF position. Wait
several seconds, then light the burner again.

The flame should be adjusted so it does not

extend beyond the edge of the pan, This instruction

is based on safety considerations. Adjusting the flame Operating During Power Failure
size also improves your cooking efficiency, and prevents To operate one or more of the surface burners during a

damage to any cabinets above the range, power failure:

1. Hold a lighted match to the desired surface burner
head.

2. Turn the control knob to START. The burner will
then light.

3. Adjust the flame to the desired level.

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USING YOUR OVEN

Every oven has its own characteristics. You may find Oven Racks
that the cooking times and temperatures vary. slightly The oven racks are designed with a lock-stop edge to

from your old oven, This is normal, keep the racks from coming completely out of the oven

Your Maytag range is equipped with pilotless ignition, when there is food placed on them.
With this type of ignition system, the oven will not To remove: Be sure the rack is cool. Pull the rank

operate during a power failure or if the range is straight out until it stops. Tilt the front end of the rack
disconnected from the wall outlet. No attempt up and continue pulling it out.

should be made to operate the oven during a power To replace: Tilt tile front end of the rack up and place
failure, it between the rack supports. Slide it back until it clears

When opening the oven door, allow steam and hot air to the lock-stop position. Lower the front and slide the

escape before reaching into the oven to check, add or rack straight in.
remove food. Do not cover an entire oven rack or oven bottom

with aluminum foil. This will restrict air flow.

Baking and Roasting

(For additional baking and roasting tips, refer to

"Cooking Made Simple" booklet.) Do not attempt to change the rack positions when the

Setting the Oven Controls for Baking on the oven bottom.
and Roasting:

The OVEN TEMP knob is used to select and maintain
the oven temperature. Always turn this knob just to the

desired temperature--not to a higher temperature and
then back. This provides more accurate oven
temperatures. Turn this knob to OFF whenever the

oven is not in use.

Rack Positions

oven is hot. Use the following guidelines when selecting
the proper rack position. Never place pans directly

To set your oven for baking or roasting:

1. When cool, position the racks in the oven according
to what you are baking.

2. Turn the OVEN TEMP knob to the desired oven
temperature. Allow 10-15 minutes for preheating.

3. Place the food in the center of the oven, allowing a
minimum of one to two inches between the pan(s)

and the oven walls. Oven Light

4. Check the food for doneness at the minimum time
given in the recipe. Cook longer if necessary. Turn

the OVEN TEMP knob to OFF. Remove food fi'om LIGHT to turn it on and off. On select models the oven

the oven. opened.

Push the switch on the control panel marked OVEN

light automatically comes on whenever the oven door is

Oven Vent

The oven vent is located on the baekgqmrd. When the

oven is in use, this area may feel warm or hot to the

touch. To prevent problems, do not block the vent

opening.

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Oven Bottom

To protect the oven bottom against spillovers, use the Setting the Controls for Broiling:
correct pan size. The oven bottom can be removed for

cleaning ifspillovers occur. 1. Before broiling, trim excess fat to prevent excessive
To remove: When cool, remove the oven racks. Slide of the meat to prevent curling during cooking.

the two catches, located at each rear comer of the oven
bottom, toward the front of the oven. Lift the rear edge

of the oven bottom slightly; then slide it back until the 3. Place the broiler pan on the recommended rack
front edge of tile oven bottom clears the oven front position shown in the broiling chart. Generally for a

flame. Remove the oven bottom from the oven. brown exterior and rare interior, the meat should be

To replace: Fit the front edge of the oven bottom into you want the meat well done.

the front frame. Lower the rear of the oven bottom and

slide the catches back to lock the oven bottom into 4. Follow the suggested times in the broiling chart.

place. Meat should be turned once about halfway

" r 2 use the following chart as a guide when broiling foods.

spattering or smoking. Cut slashes in the outer edges

"2.Turn the OVEN TEMP knob to Broil.

dose to the burner. Place the pan further doum if

through its cooking time.

the center to check the color.

Broiling Chart

5. Check the doneness by cutting a slit in the meat near

Broiling

For best results, use the broiler pan and insert supplied

with your range.

(For additional broiling tips, refer to "Cooking Made
Simple" booklet.)

Broiler Drawer

To remove: Pull the drawer 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 lift up and
out to remove.

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

rails. Lift np the drawer front and gently push in to the

first position. Lift up the drawer again and continue to

slide it to the closed position.

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RANGE CLEANING CHART

Cleaning Agents*

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

l. Mild abrasive cleaners such as Bon Ami, Soft Scrub, Smart Scrub, Baking Soda.

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

3. Glass cleaners such as Windex and Glass Plus.

4. Non-abrasive plastic and nylon scouring 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:

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

will

Continued on next page

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Range Cleaning Chart (continued)

Removing Range for Cleaning and

Servicing

When necessary, follow these procedures to remove 5, Reverse procedure to reinstall. If gas line has been
appliance for cleaning or servicing: disconnected, cheek for gas leaks after reeonneetion.

(See Installation Instructions for gas leak test

1. Shut offthe gas supply to the appliance, method.)

2. Disconnect the electrical supply to the appliance.
3, Disconnect gas supply tubing to appliance,

4. Slide range forward to disengage range from the
anti-tip bracket. (See Installation Instructions for

location of bracket.)

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MAINTENANCE

Electrical Connection Leveling Legs

Appliances which require electrical power are equipped Some floors are not level. For proper baldng, your range
with a three-prong grounding plug which must be must be level. The leveling legs are located on each

plugged directly into a properly grounded three-hole corner of the base of the range. Level the range by

120 volt electrical outlet, turning the legs,

If an ungrounded, two-hole or other type electrical _ll[l-
outlet is encountered, it is the personal

responsibility of the appliance owner to have
receptacle replaced with a properly grounded

three-hole electrical outlet. The three-prong ((_)

grounding plug is provided for protection against shock

hazards. Do not cut or remove the third grounding
prong from the power cord plug.

Lift-Off Oven Door

Always disconnect power to appliance before servicing. TO remove: Open the door to the first stop position

(about 4_6 inches) and grasp the door with both hands

Proportional Valve Adjustment at each side. Do not use the door handle to lift tim door.

The WARM setting should produce a stable flame when To replace: Grasp the door at each side, align the slots

turning the knob from HIGH to WARM. The flame in the door with tim hinge arms and slide the door down

should be 1/8 inch or lower and must be stable on 'all onto the hinge arms until it is completely seated on the

ports, hinges.
To adjust: Operate burner on HIGH for about 5 Do not attempt to open or close the door until it is

minutes to preheat burner cap. Turn knob back to completely seated on the hinge arms. Do not operate

WARM; remove knob, and insert a slnall screwdriver the oven unless the door is in place. When baking, be
into tile center of the valve stem. Adjust flame size by sure the door is completely closed or baking results will

turning adjustment screw in either direction. Flame be affected.
must be of sufficient size to be stable on all burner

ports. If flame adjustment is needed, adjust ONLY on
the WARM setting. Never adjust flame size on a higher

setting.

Lift up evenly until the door dears tile hinge arms.

Light Replacement

Before replacing the oven light bulb, disconnect

power to the range. Be sure the bulb is cool Do not

touch a hot bulb with a damp cloth as the bulb may

break. Carefully" remove bulb. Replace with a 40 watt

appliance bulb. Reconnect the power to the range and
reset the clock to the current time of day.

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