FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Congratulations oll your choice of a Maytag convection
gas range. On the following pages you will find
information 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
TABLE OF CONTENTS a moment to review the enclosed booklet, "Cooking
Page Made Simple" as well. Whether you need assistance in
selecting the right cooGvare or reviewing the dos and
don'ts of baking, the answers are contained in this
Important Safety Instructions ............. 1-3
booklet.
Range Control Panel ..................... 4-5 Should you have any questions about using your Maytag
• Electronic Clock and Oven Control ...... 4 5 gas range, call or write us. Be sure to provide the model
and serial numbers of your range.
• Setting the Clock and Timer ............ 5
Surface Cooking ......................... 6 7
• Panel Light (select models) ............. 6
• Cooktop ............................ 6
• Bunler Grates ....................... 6
• Sealed Burners ....................... 6
• Pilotless Ignition ..................... 6-7
For future reference, we suggest you retain this manual
after recording the model number, serial number and
Using Your Oven ......................... 8-11
purchase date of this gas range in the spaces provided.
• Baking and Roasting .................. 8-9 This in}brmation can be found on the data plate located
• Broiling ............................. 10 on the frame around the storage drawer.
• Programmed Oven Operations .......... 10-11 ModelNumber
Care and Cleaning ....................... 12 I5
• Light Replacement ................... 12 SerialNumber
• Removing Range for Cleaning and
Servieing .......................... 12
• Self-Clean Oven ...................... 12-13 PurchaseDate
• Storage Drawer ...................... 13
• Range Cleaning Chart ................. 14-15
Maintenance ............................ 16
• Electrical Connection ................. 16
• Proportional Valve Adjustment .......... 16
• Leveling Legs ........................ 16
• Adjusting the Oven Thermostat ......... 16
Before You Call for Service ............... 17
Warranty" ........................... Back Cover
BE SURE YOU READ THE SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS ON PAGES 1-3 BEFORE
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
instructions. Have the installer show you the location of
The following instructions are based on safety the gas shut off valve and how to shut it off in an
considerations and nmst be strictly fnllowed to reduce emergency:
the potential risks of fire, electric shock, or personal Always disconnect power to appliance before servicing.
injmy. Do not attempt to adjust, repair, service, or replace any
part of appliance unless it is specifically recommended
WARNING: If the information in this in this book. All other servicing should be referred to a
manual is not followed exactly, a fire qualified se_Mcer.
or explosion may result causing
property damage, personal injury or To Prevent Fire or Smoke Damage
death. Remove packing materials from the appliance before
operating it.
-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 materials.
-WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: If appliance is installed near a window, proper
precautions should be taken to prevent curtains from
• DO not try to light any appliance, blowing over burners.
• Do not touch any electrical switch; Do not leave any items on the cooktop. The hot air f?com
do not use any phone in your the vent may ignite flammable items and may increase
pressure in closed containers which may cause them to
building, burst.
• Immediately call your gas supplier
from a neighbor's phone. Follow the Many aerosol-tyl_e spray cans are EXPLOSIVE when
exposed to heat and may be highly flammable. Avoid
gas supplier's instructions, their use or storage near an 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 surface burner.
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 pro_ided directly"
above a unit. If such storage is provided, it should be
limited to items which are used infrequently and which
WARNING are safely stored in an area subjected to heat from an
'_ appliance. Temperatures may be unsafe for some items,
sucb as volatile liquids, cleaners or aerosol sprays.
° ALL RANGES CAN
TIP AND CAUSE In Case of Fire
INJURIES TO Turu off appliance and ventilating hood to avoid
PERSONS spreading the flame.
soda to smother fire or fame. Never use water on a
DEVICES PACKED grease fire.
WITH RANGE If fire is in the oven or broiler pan, smother by closing
• FOLLOW ALL oven door.
INSTALLATION If fire is in a pan on the surface burner, cover pan.
INSTRUCTIONS Never attempt to pick up or move a flaming pan.
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Child Safety WARNING: To reduce the risk of tipping of the
Do not leave children alone or unsupervised near the appliance from abnormal usage or by excessive loading
appliance when it is in use or is still hot. of the oven door, the appliance must be secured by a
properly installed anti-tip device. If the range is moved
Children must be taught that the appliance and utensils from the wall, be sure the anti-tip device is engaged
in or on it can be hot. when the range is replaced. Look underneath range to
Children should be taught that an appliance is not a toy. verify that one of the rear leveling legs is properly
Children should not be allowed engaged in the bracket slot. The anti-tip device secures
to play with controls or other the rear leveling leg to the floor when properly engaged.
parts of"the unit. Children should Also, be sure the range is properly re-installed.
never be allowed to sit or stand Do not touch a hot oven light bulb with a damp cloth as
on any part of the appliance, the bulb could break. Should the bulb break, disconnect
CAUTION: Do not store items power to the appliance before removing bulb to avoid
of interest to children in cabinets electrical shock.
above an appliance or on the
hackguard of a range. Children Cooking Safety
climbing on the appliance or the Always place a pan on a surface bnrner before turning it
appliance door to reach items on. Be sure you know which knob controls which
cmdd be seriously injured, surface burner. Make sure the correct burner is turned
on and that the burner has ignited. When cooking is
About Your Appliance completed, turn burner off before removing pan to
Do not use appliance prevent exposure to burner flame.
as a space heater to Always adjust surface burner flame so that it does not
heat or warm a room. extend beyond the bottom edge of the pan. An excessive
Also, do not use the flame is hazardous, wastes energy and may damage the
cooktop or oven as a appliance, pan or cabinets above the appliance.
storage area for food
nrcookinguteusils. Never leave surface cook- r_'_'_ ] J
ing operations unattended
Do not obstruct the at high heat settings or
flow of combustion _md ventilation air by blocking the when deep fat frying.
oven vent or air intakes. Restriction of air flow to the Boilovers cause smoke
burner prevents proper performance and increases and greasy spillovers may
carbon monoxide emission to nns_ffelevels, ignite.
Avoid touching oven vent area while oven is on and for Never heat an unopened food container. Pressure
several minutes afi:er oven is turned off. Some parts of build-up may cause container to burst resulting in
the vent and surrounding area become hot enough to personal injury or damage to fl_eappliance.
cause burns. After oven is turned off do not touch the Use dry, sturdy potholders. Damp potholders on hot
oven vent or surrounding areas until they have had time surfaces may cause burns from stean_. Towels or other
to cool. substitutes should never be used as potholders because
CAUTION:Donotuse ____,_,_ they can trail across hot surface burners and ignite or
an appliance as a step get caught on appliance parts.
stool to cabinets above. _-./t,t..d¢li Always let quantities of hot fat cool before attempting to
Misuse of appliance doors _ move or handle.
or drawers, such as Do not let grease or other flammable materials
stepping, leaning or accumulate in or near the appliance, hood or vent fau.
sitting on the door or .
drawer, may result in possible tipping of the appliance, Clean hood frequently to prevent grease from
breakage of door, and serious injuries, accumulating on hood or filter.
Use caution when wearing garments made of
flammable material to avoid clothing fires.
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Loose fitting or long _ ..-_dJ.,0"_ systems. The use of devices or aeeessories that are not
hanging-sleeved apparel _ expressly recommended in this manual can create
should not be worn while serious safety hazards, result in performance problems,
cooking. Clothing may ignite and reduce the life of the components of'the appliance.
or catch utensil handles.
Always place oven racks in the desired positions while Cleaning Safety
oven is eool. Slide oven rack ont to add or remove food, Clean only parts listed in this mannal and use
using dry; sturdy potholders. Always avoid reaching into recommended procedures.
the oven. If a rack must be moved while hot, use a dry" Turn off all controls and wait for appliance parts to cool
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
sufficient time to cool.
Use care when opening the oven door. Let hot air or
steam escape before removing or replacing food. Clean appliance with eantion. Use care to avoid steam
PREPAliED 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
Self-Clean Oven
and its container. The food could be contaminated.
Do not clean door gasket. The door gasket is essential
Utensil Safety for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub,
Use pans with flat bottoms and handles that are easily damage, or move the gasket. Do not use oven cleaners
grasped and stay cool. Avoid using unstable or loose of any kind in or around any part of the self-dean oven.
handled pans. Pans that are heavy to move when filled Before self-cleaning the oven, remove broiler pan, oven
with food maybe hazardous, racks, and other utensils, and wipe off excessive
Be sure utensil is large enough to properly contain food spillovers to prevent excessive smoke or flare-ups.
and avoid boilovers. Pan size is particularly important in CAUTION: Do not leave food or cooking utensils, etc.,
deep fat frying. It must accommodate added food as in the oven during the self-clean eyele.
well as the bubble action of the fat. It is normal for the cooktop of the range to become hot
To minimize bums, ignition of flammable materials and during a self-clean cycle. Therefore, toucbing the
spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil, do eooktop during a clean cycle should be avoided.
not extend handles over adjacent surface burners. Important Safety Notice and Warning
Always turn pan handles toward the side or back of the
appliance, not out into the room where they are easily The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic
hit or reached by sm_] children. Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65) requires the
Never let a pan boil dry as this could damage the utensil Governor of California to publish a list of substances
known to the State of California to cause cancer or
and the appliance, reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn
f,
Follow the manu acturers directions when using oven customers of potential exposures to such substances.
cooking bags. Users of this appliance are hereby warned that the
Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, or burning of gas can result in low-level exposure to some
glazed utensils are suitable for cooktop or oven nsage of the listed substances, including benzene,
without breaking due to the sudden change in formaldehyde and soot, due primarily to the incomplete
temperature, combustion of natural gas or liquid petroleum (LP)
This appliance has been tested for safe performance fuels. Properly adjusted burners will minimize
using conventional cookware. Do not use any devices or incomplete combustion. Exposure to these substances
accessories that are not specifically recommended in can be minimized by properly venting the burners to
this manual. Do not use eyelid eovers for the surface the outdoors by opening the windows and/or door in the
units, stove top grills, or add-on oven convection room where the appliance is located.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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RANGE CONTROL PANEL
Electronic Clock and Oven Control
Styling and features may di}ISr depending on the model you selected.
The electronic clock and oven control on your Maytag The tollowing pads are found on your Maytag
range is used for the time-of-day clock, timer, bake, electronic clock and oven control:
convection bake, broil, programmed oven operations
and self-clean fimetions. A beep will sound each time a Cancel Pad
function pad is pressed. Tile display window features Press this pad to cancel all operations except the time
indieatur words which will flash to prompt you when of_day clock and timer. If you are ever unsure if you've
setting the oveu. programmed the control correctly, press the ('AN CEL
The display on the control will flash when power is first pad and start over.
supplied to the range or if there is a power failure. Once
the time-ol_day clock has been set (see Setting the Clock Pad
Clock, page 5), the displav _11stop flashing. Use this pad to set tile time-of_day clock. For instmc-
The oven will automatleally turn off if it is left on tions to do this, see page 5.
for 12 hours. You may also press this pad to recall the current time of
day. For example, if the timer is counting do_] 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.
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Broil Pad Setting the Clock and Timer
Use this pad to select broil. Two heat selections are Clock
available for broiling--Hi and Lo. See page 10 for more
broiling information. To set the time-of-day clock:
1. Press the CLOCK pad once. The words "SET
Self Clean Pad TIME" will flash in the display.
This pad is pressed to set the oven for a self-clean cycle. 2. Set tile correct time of day using the • and • pads.
See pages 12-13 for detailed information on the self-
clean feature. • To change the time by one minute, press either
pad once.
Cook Time/Oven Stop Pads • To change the time in increments of 10 minutes,
These pads are used to program the oven to start and press and hold either pad.
stop automatically; either immediately or at a later time. When the power is first supplied to the range or if there
For detailed information on using Programmed Oven has been a power failure, the display will flash. Follow
Operations, see pages I0-11. above instructions to set the clock. The clock time
cannot be changed when the oven is set for a cook or
Convect Pad self-clean operation. Cancel the operation to set the
Press this pad to select convection baking and roasting, clock.
Set the oven temperature by pressing the • or • pad.
See pages 8 9 for more information on convection Press the CLOCK pad to recall the time of day when
cooking, another function is displayed.
Oven Temp Pad Timer
To set the timer:
Tile oven temperature is set by pressing this pad and
the • or • pad. Additional baking and roasting 1. Press the TIMER pad once. The words "SET
information can be found on pages 8 9. TIMER" will flash in the display.
Timer Pad 2. Set the desired time using the • and • pads.
The timer can be set from 1 minute to 9 hours, 50 • Press either pad once to change the time by 1
minutes. It will count down by seconds (when set for 1 minute (if the Timer is set for up to 1 hour), 5
minute) or minutes (when set for 2 minutes or more minutes (if the Timer is set for over 1 hour), or 10
time). See next column for instructions on setting the minutes (if the Timer is set for over 2 hours).
timer. • Press and hold either pad to change the time in 5
minute or 10 minute increments, depending upon
• and • Pads the time set in the display.
Press or press and hold these pads to enter the time or The TIMER can be set from 1 minute (0HR:01) up to 9
temperature desired. These pads are also used to select hours and 50 minutes (9 HR:50).
Hi or Lo broil.
The timing operation will start automatically. Colons
will flash in the display to indicate a timing operation.
One long continuous bcep will signal tim 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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