Maytag CRG7700B, CRG9800C, CRG9700C, CHG9800B User Manual
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Congratulations on your choice of a Maytag gas range.
On the following pages you will find iuformation
regarding the operation of your new range. By following
these instructions carefully, you will be able to fully
enjoy and maintain your range. Please take a moment to
TABLE OF CONTENTS renew tim enclosed booklet, "Cooking Made Simple"
Page as well. Whether you need assistance in selecting the
Important Safety Instruetlons ............. 1 3 baking, the answers are eontained in this booklet.
Range Control Panel ..................... 4 gas range, call or write us. Be sure to provide the model
•Eleetronic Clock and Oven Control ...... 4-5 and serial numbers of your range.
• Setting the Cloek and Timer ............ 5
Surfaee Cooking ......................... 6-7
• Panel Light (select models) ............. 6
• Cooktop ............................ 6
• Burner Grates ....................... 6
• Scaled Burners ....................... 6
• Pilotless Ignition ..................... 67
Using Your Oven ......................... 8-11
• Baking and Roasting .................. 8-9 around the storage or broiler drawer, depending on
• Broiling ............................. 10 your model.
• Programmed Oven Operations .......... 10-11 Mode[Number
right eookware or reviewing the dos and don'ts of
Should you have any questions about using your Maytag
For future reference, we suggest you retain this manual
after recording the model number and serial number of
this gas range in the spaces provided. This information
can be found on the data plate located on the frame
Care and Cleaning ....................... 12 i5
• Removing Range for Cleaning and SerialNumber
Servicing .......................... 12
• Manual Clean Oven (select models) ...... 12
• Self-Clean Oven (select models) ......... i2-13
• Storage Drawer/Broiler Drawer ......... 13
• Range Cleaning Chart ................. 14-15
Maintenance ............................ 16
• EJectrieal Conneetion ................. 16
• Proportional Valve Adjustment .......... 16
• Leveling Legs ........................ i6
• Light Replacement ................... 16
Before You Call for Serviee ............... 17
Warranty ........................... Back Cover
BE SURE YOU BEAD THE SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGES 1-3 BEFORE
_I_NK YOU START TO USE THIS RANGE.
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 Always disconnect power to appliance before servicing.
injury.
• Do not attempt to adjust, repair, service, or replaee any
WARNING: If the information in this in this book. All other servicing should be referred to a
manual is not followed exactly, a fire quali_ied servicer.
or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury or
death, Remove 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, vaporsandmaterials.
-WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: If appliance is installed near a window, proper
• Do nottry 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 flamlnable items and may increase
building, pressure in closed containers which may cause them to
• Immediately call your gas supplier
from a neighbor's phone. Follow the Many aerosol-type spray caus are EXPLOSIVE when
gas supplier's instructions, their use or storage near wl appliance.
• If you cannot reach your gas Do not leave plastic items on the cooktop as they may
supplier, call the fire department, melt or soften if left too close to the vent or a lighted
-installation and service must be surfaeeburner.
performed by a qualified installer, TO eliminate the hazard of reaching over hot surfaee
service agency or the gas supplier, burners, cabinet storage should not be provided directly
instrnetions. Have the installer show you the location of
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
A appliance. Temperatures may be unsafe for some items,
such as volatile liquids, cleaners or aerosol sprays.
I ALL RANGES CAN
WARNING
TIP In Case of Fire
-- T_rn off appliance and ventilating hood to avoid
i are safely stored in an area subjected to heat from an
INJURYTO spreading the flame.
PERSONS COULD
soda to smother }_re or flame. Never use water on a
• INSTALLANTI-TIP grease fire.
DEVICES PACKED
WITH RANGE If fire is in the oven or broiler pan, smother hy closing
• SEE INSTALLATION oven door.
INSTRUCTIONS If fire is in a pan on the surface bnrner, cover pan.
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 Ieveling 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
in or on it can be hot.
the rear leveling leg to the floor when properly engaged.
Also, be sure the range is properly re-installed.
Do not touch a hot oven light bulb wifll a damp cloth as
Children should be taught that an appliance is not a toy. the bulb could break. Should the bnlb break, disconnect
Children should not be allowed
power to the appliance 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 place a pan on a surface burner before turning it
CAUTION: Do not store items on. Be sure you know which knob controls which
of interest to children in cabinets sur[hce burner. Make sure file correct burner is tumed
above an appliance or on the on and that the burner has ignited. When cooking is
backguard of a range. Children completed, turn burner off before removing pan to
climbing on the appliance or the prevent exposure to burner flame.
appliance door to reach items Always adjust surface burner flame so that it does not
could be seriously' injured, extend beyond the bottom edge of file pan. An excessive
About Your Appliance flame is hazardous, wastes energy and may damage the
appliance, pan or cabinets abo_e the appliance.
Do not use appliance _ ll-_-'Jl _1 Never leave surface cook-
as a space heater to " : _r_
heat or warm a room. _,_' ing operations unattended
Also, do not use the at high heat settings or
cooktop or oven as a when deep fat frying.
storage area for food Boilovers cause smoking
or cooking utensils, and greasy spillovers may
Do not obstruct the ignite.
flow of combustion and ventilation air by blocking the Never heat an unopened /ood container. Pressure
oven vent or air intakes. Restriction of air flow to the build-up may canse container to burst resulting in
bnrner prevents proper performance and increases personal injmy or damage to the appliance.
carbon monoxide emission to unsafe levels. Use dry,, sturdy potholders. Damp potholders on hot
surfaces may cause bums from steam. Towels or other
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 o[}: Some parts of flley ean trail across hot surface burners and ignite or
the vent and surrounding area become hot enough to get canght on appliance parts.
cause bnrus.
Always let quantities of hot fat cool before attempting to
CAUTION_ Do not use "_ _.¢.'_ / move or handle.
an appliance as a step
stool to cabinets above. Do not let grease or other flammable materials
Misuse of appliance accumulate in or near the appliance, hood or vent f_n.
doors or drawers, such as Clean hood frequently to preveut grease from
stepping, leaning or accumulating on hood or [liter.
sitting on the door or Loose fitting or long _,, __
drawer, may result in possible tipping of the appliance, hanging-sleeved apparel
breakage of door, and serious injuries, should not be worn while
WARNING,; To reduce the risk of tipping of the cooking. Clothing may ignite
appliance from abnormal usage or by excessive loading or cateh utensil handles.
of the oven door, the applianee 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
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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 palts to cool
d_ 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 untiI they have had
Use care when opening the oven door. Let hot air or suttlcient time to cool.
steam escape before rmnoving 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 instrnctions. If a plastic frozen food hot surface. Some cleaners can produce noxious {hines
container and/or its cover distorts, warps, or is otheiwise 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. aroumt any"part of the selfLelean oven.
Be sure utensil is large enough to properly contain food Before self-cleaning the oven, rmnove 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 (br the eooktop 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 eooktop dnring a clean cycle should be avoided.
hit or reached by small children. Important Safety Notice and Warning
Never let a pan boil dry as this could damage tbe utensil
audtheapplianee. The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic
Follow the iuanufaeturer's directions when using oven
cooking bags. known to the State of California to cause cancer or
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, burning of gas can result in low-level exposure to some
This appliance has been tested for safe performance of the listed substances, including benzene,
using conventional eoolcware. Do not use any devices or formaldehyde and soot, due primarily to the incomplete
accessories that are not specifically recommended in eombnstion of natural gas or liquid petrolemn (LP)
this manual. Do not use eyelid covers for the surfaee 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 ean create the outdoors.
serious salety hazards, result in performanee problems,
and rednee the life of the components of the appliance.
Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65) requires the
Governor of California to publish a list of substances
Users of this appliance are hereby warned that the
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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RANGE CONTROL PANEL
Electronic Clock and Oven Control
S)'ling and features may differ depending on the model you selected.
The electronic dock and oven control on your Maytag The _bllowing pads are found on your Maytag
range is used for the time-of-day clock, timer, bake, electronic clock and oven eontroh
broil, programmed oven operations and self-clean
(select models) functions. A beep will sound each time a Cancel Pad
function pad is pressed. Press this pad to cancel all operations except the time-
The display on the control will flash when power is first of-@ clock and timer. If you are ever unsure if you've
supplied to the range or if there is a power failure. Once programmed the control correctly, press the CANCEL
the time-of-day clock has been set (see Setting the pad and start over.
Clock, page 5), the display will stop flashing. • and • Pads
The oven will automatically tuna off if it is left on Press or press and hold these pads to enter the time or
for 12 hours, temperature desired. These pads are also used to seleet
Hi or Ix) broil.
Timer Pad
The timer can be set from 1 minute to 9 hours, 50
minutes. It will count dou_l by seconds (when set for ]
minute) or minutes (when set for 2 minutes or more
time). See page 5 for instructions on setting the timer.
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ClockPad Setting the Clock and Timer
Use this pad to set the time-of-day clock. For instruc-
tions to do this, see below. Clock
You may also press this pad to recall the cmxent time of
day. For example, if the timer is counting down in the 1. Press the CLOCK pad once. The words "Set Time"
display, press the CLOCK pad to return the current will flash in the display.
time to the display. The timer will continue to count 2. Set the correct time ofdaynsingthe • and • pads.
down and a signal will sound when the time expires.
Cook Time/Oven Stop Pads pad once.
These pads are used to program the oven to start and • To change the time in increments of 10 minutes,
stop automatically; either immediately or at a later time. press and hold either pad.
For detailed information on using Programmed Oven When the power is first supplied to the range or if there
Operations, see pages 10-11. has been a power failure, the display will flash. Follow
Self Clean Pad (select models)
This pad is pressed to set the oven for a self-clean cycle, self-clean (select models) operation. Cancel the
See pages 12-13 for detailed information on the self- operation to set the clock.
clean feature. Press the CLOCK pad to recall the time of day when
Broil Pad another function is displayed.
To set the time-of-day clock:
• To change the time by one minute, press either
above instructions to set the clock. The clock time
cannot be changed when the oven is set tbr a cook or
Use this pad to select broil. Two heat selections are Timer
available for broiling--Hi and Lo. See page 10 for more To set the timer:
broiling information.
1. Press the TIMER pad once. The words "Set Timer"
Oven Temp Pad will flash in the display.
The oven temperature is set by pressing this pad and 2. Set the desired time using the • and • pads.
the • or • pad. Additional baking and roasting
information can be found on pages 8-9. minute (if the Timer is set fbr up to 1 hour), 5
• Press either pad once to change the time by 1
minutes (if the Timer is set for over 1 hour), or 10
minutes (if the Timer is set fbr over 2 hours).
• Press and hold either pad to change the time in 5
minute or 10 minute increments, depending npon
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 the oven.
To cancel: Press the TIMER pad and hold for 3
seconds. The time of day will reappear after a slight
delay.
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SURFACE COOKING
Panel Light (select models) Sealed Burners
The panel light is turned on by pushing tile rocker The sealed burners of your range are secured to the
switch on the control panel and holding it in until the cooktop and are not designed to be removed.
fluorescent light comes on. It may be tnrned off by Since the burners are sealed into the eooktop, boilovers
pushing the other side of the switeh, or spills won't seep underneath the oooktop.
Your range features two special Power Burners
located in the left rear and right front positions.
(NOTE: Model CHG9800 features one Power Burner
located in the front posiCton.) These offbr higher speed
cooking that can be used to quickly bring water to a boil
and for large-quantity cooking.
The eooktop on gas ranges with sealed burners is POWERBURNER
designed with two contoured wells which contain spills.
Unlike a range with standard gas burners, this eooktop
does not lift-up nor is it removable. To prevent
damage to the range, do not attempt to lift the cooktop
for any reason.
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Pilotless Ignition
prior to supplying gas to the range.
Your range is equipped with a pilotless ignition system
i Be snre all snrl;ace controls are set in the OFF position
Burner Grates lighting.
which eliminates the need for a constant standing pilot
light. The spark ignitor is located at the back-side of
each burner. When cleaning around the snrface burner,
use care. If a cleaning cloth should catch the ignitor, it
could damage it. This will prevent the bunler from
When reinstalling the grates, _ _lgnitor
place the indented sides together
so the straight sides are at the _"#'/_'_ REAR VIEW OF SEALED BURNER
front and rear. Although the
burner grates are durable, they
will gradually lose their shine due
to high temperatures. <_
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Lighting the Surface Burners Use a HIGH flame
setting to quickly I
1. Place a pan on the burner grate, bring foods to a ._t_,,m>,_
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.
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
A properly adjusted burner with clean ports will light flame setting to ]
within a few seconds. If using natural gas, the flame will simmer or keep
be blue with a deeper blue inner core; there should be food at serving
no trace of yellow in the flame (this indicates an temperature. Some
improper mixture of air/gas which wastes fuel and
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.
place if tbe pan is
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.
Selecting the Flame Size
Ira knob is turned very quickly from HIGH to WARM,
the flame may go out, particularly if the burner is cold.
If this occurs, turn 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 effieieney, and prevents To operate one or more of the sl]naaee burners during a
damage to any cabinets above the range, power failure:
burner. Check to be sure burner is lit and the flame is
stable.
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
that the cooking times and temperatures vary" slightly
from your old oven. This is normal.
Your Maytag range is equipped with pilotless ignition.
with this type of ignition system, the oven will not
operate during a power failure or if the range is
disconnected from the wall outlet. No attempt
should be made to operate the oven during a power
failure.
When opening the oven door, Jlow steam and hot air to
escape before reaching into the oven to cheek, add or
remove food. Oven Racks
The oven racks are designed with a lock-stop edge to
keep the racks from coming completely out of the oven
when there isfood placed on them.
To remove: Be sure the rack is cool. Pull the rack
straight out until it stops. Tilt the front end of the rack
up and continue pulling it out.
To replace: Tilt the front end of the rack up and place
it between the rack supports. Slide it back until it clears
Baking and Roasting the lock-stop position. Lower the front and slide the
(For additional baking and roasting tips, refer to rack str@t in.
"CooMng Made Simple" booklet.) Do not cover an entire oven rack or oven bottom
Setting the Oven Controls for Baking Rack Positions
and Roasting: Do not attempt to change the rack positions when the
1. Press the OVEN TEMP pad. "Bake" and 000° will oven is hot. Use the following guidelines when selecting
appear in the display, the proper rack position. Never place pans directly
2, Press either the • or • pad once and 350 ° will on the oven bottom.
appear in the display. Press the • or • pad until the
desired oven temperature is displayed.
The word ON will light in tile display, tile oven will
turn on and the temperature display will rise in 5°
increments while the oven is preheating. A beep will
sound to indicate that the oven has preheated. Allow
10-15 minutes for preheating.
3. After the cooking operation, turn the oven off by
pressing the CANCEL pad. Remove food from the
oven.
with aluminum foil. This will restrict air flow.
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Oven Light Adjusting the Oven Thermostat
Push the switch on the control panel marked OVEN After using your oven tile first few"times, it may seem
LIGHT to turn it on and off. On select models the oven hotter or cooler than your previous oven. Oven
light automatically comes on whenever tile oven door is thermostats, over a period of years, may drift from the
opened, factory setting and timing differences of 5 to 10 minutes
are not unusual between an old and a new oven.
Oven Vent If you think the oven shoukl be hotter or cooler, you can
Tile oven vent is located on the baekguard. When the adjust it. To decide bow much to change the thermostat,
oven is in use, this area may feel warm or hot to the set the oven temperature 25°F higher or lower than the
touch. To prevent problems, do not bloek the vent temperature in your recipe, then bake. The results of
opening, the "test" should indicate how much the thermostat
should be adjusted.
Fan (CHG9800 model only)
A fan automatieally turns on whenever the overt is set
for a cooking operation or self-clean operation to ensure 1. Press the OVEN TEMP pad.
long life of the eloek and oven eontrols. The fan will 2. Press the • pad and select an oven temperature
antomatieally turn offwben the oven has cooled, between 500°F and 550°F.
Oven Bottom 3. Press and hold the OVEN TEMP pad for about four
To protect the oven bottom against spillovers, use the adjustment display which reads 00°.
correct pan size. Tile oven bottom can be removed for
cleaning ifspillovers occur. 4. The oven thermostat can be adjusted tlp to +35°F
To remove: When cool, remove the oven racks. Slide the desired change in the display.
the two catches, located at each rear corner of the oven
bottom, towaM the front of tile oven. Lift the rear edge 5. When you have made the adjustment, press the
of the oven bottom slightly, then slide it back until the CANCEL pad to return to the time of day display.
front edge of the oven bottom clears the oven front Use your oven as you would normally.
frame. Remove the oven bottom from the oven.
To adjust the thermostat:
seconds. The display will change to the oven
hotter or -35°F eoole_: Use the • or • pad to select
To replace: Fit the front edge of the oven bottom into
the front frame. Lower the rear of the oven bottom and
slide the catches back to lock the oven bottom into
place.
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