OWN ERS MAN UAL
TABLE OF CONTENTS
For Future Reference ................................................................................ 1
Consumer Publications ..............................................................................
Important Safety Instructions .................................................................. 2-3
Electronic Clock and Oven Control ........................................................ 4-5
• Setting the Clock and Timer .............................................................. 5
Using Your Oven .......................................................................................... 6-13
• Baking .................................................................................................. 7-9
• Roasting ............................................................................................... 10
• Broiling ................................................................................................ 11-12
• Delay Start Oven Cooking .................................................................. 12-13
Care and Cleaning ...................................................................................... 13-15
• Self-Clean Oven .................................................................................. 13-14
• Oven Cleaning Chart .......................................................................... 15
Page
Maintenance ................................................................................................. 16-17
- Adjusting the Oven Thermostat ......................................................... 16
• Light Replacement ............................................................................. 17
• Oven Door ........................................................................................... 17
• Fuses (Canadian Wall Ovens Only) .................................................... 17
Before You Call for Service ....................................................................... 18
Warranty ....................................................................................................... 19
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Congratulations on your choice of a Maytag wall
oven! As you use your new wall oven we know
you will appreciate the many features that
provide excellent performance, ease of cleaning,
convenience and dependability.
New features have dramatically changed today's
cooking appliances and the way we cook. It is
therefore very important to understand how
your new wall oven operates before you use it.
On the following pages you will find a wealth of
information regarding all aspects of your wall
oven. By following the instructions carefully, you
will be able to fully enjoy and properly" maintain
your Ma}4ag wall oven and achieve excellent
results with the food you prepare.
Should you have any" questions about using },our
Maytag wall oven, call or write us, Be sure to
provide the model and serial numbers of your
wall oven.
For future reference we suggest you retain this
manual after recording the model number and
serial number of this wall oven in the spaces
provided. This information can be found on the
data plate located on the flame around the oven.
f Model Number
Serial Number
I Date Purchased
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 wall oven.
CONSUMER PUBLICATIONS
For more information, order the following booklets from Maytag at the prices indicated. Send your name,
address, booklet title, form number and payment to: Consumer Education Dept., Maytag Company; One
Dependability Square, Newton, IA 50908. Allow 4-6 weeks for deliver):
Cooking Made Simple - 272YG ............................................................................................... 50¢
Taking the Lid Off Cooktop Choices - 298YG ........................................................................ 50¢
Before You Call (avoiding unnecessary service calls) - '206YG .............................................. 50¢
Appliance Buying Guides ......................................................................................................... 50¢ EACH
Washer -- 211YG
Dryer -- 212YG
Dishwasher- 213YG
Electric Range -- 214YG
Gas Range -- 215YG
Refrigerator -- 276YG
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Information in this Safety Instruction section
covers all electric cooking appliances. You may
find some information that does not pertain to
)'our particular appliance. Please review this
section before using your cooking appliance.
The follo,Mng instructions are based on safety"
considerations and must be strictly followed to
eliminate the potential risks of fire, electric
shock, or personal injury.
Proper Installation: Be sure ),our appliance is
properly inst_led and grounded by a qualified
technician.
NEVER USE YOUR APPLIANCE FOR
WARMING OR HEATING THE ROOM.
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. Ahvays disconnect the unit or cut off
the power to the unit before any servicing.
Storage In, On or Near the Appliance: Do
not store or use gasoline or other flammable
materials, vapors and liquids in the oven or in
the vicinity oft_his or any other appliance. The
fumes can create a fire hazard or an explosion.
Do not use the oven as a storage area for food or
cooking utensils.
Do Not Use Water
on Grease Fires:
Smother the fire or
flame or use a dry
chemical or foam-type
extinguisher, if
available, or sprinkle
heaxdb, with baking soda.
Use Dry Pot holders Only: Moist or damp pot
holders on hot surfaces inay result in burns from
steam. Do not let the pot holder touch the hot
heating elements. Do not use towels or other
bulky cloths.
Protective Liners: Do not use aluminum foil
to line the oven bottom, except as suggested in
the User's Guide. The improper installation of
these liners may result in a risk of electric shock
or fire.
Use Care When Opening the Oven Door:
Let any hot air or steam escape before removing
or replacing the |hod.
Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers:
The build-up of pressure may cause a container
to burst and result in an injury,
Keep the Oven Vent Duets
UNOBSTRUCTED: (located between the
oven door and the control panel of wail oven )
Blockage of the vent prevents the proper oven
air circulation and v_ll "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 paa_s of the vent
and the surrounding area may become hot
enough to canse burns.
Placement of the Oven Racks: Ahvays place
the oven racks in the desired location while the
oven is cooI. If the rack must be moved while
hot, use care to avoid contact of the pot holder
with the oven element.
Ventilating Hoods: Clean ventilating hood
frequently to prevent grease from accumulating
on it or its filter. When "flaming" foods under the
hood, or if a boilover results in an open flame,
immediately tuna off the hood's ventilating fian.
The fan can cause flame to spread. After flame is
thoroughly extinguished, the fan may be turned
on to remove unpleasant odor or smoke.
Important Safety Notice and Warning: The
California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic
Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65)
requires the Governor of California to publish a
list of substances know_ to the State of
California to cause cancer or reproductive harm,
and requires businesses to warn customers of
potential exposures to such substances.
Users of this appliance are hereby warned that
when the appliance is engaged in the self-clean
cTele there may be some low-level exposure to
some of the listed substances, including carbon
monoxide. Exposure to these substances can be
minimized by properly venting the appliance to
the outdoors during the sell-clean cycle.
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Prepared Food Warning: Follow the food
manufactmer's instructions, if a plastic frozen
food container and/or its film cover distorts,
warps or is otherwise damaged during cooking,
immediately discard the food and its container.
The food could be contaminated.
Do Not Touch the O_¢en Elements, Areas
Near the Elements or the Interior Surfaces
of the Oven: The elements may be hot even
though the), are dark in color. The interior
surfaces of the oven may become hot enough to
cause bums. During and after use, do not touch
or let clothing or other flammable materials
contact the heating elements, the areas near
elements or the interior surfaces of oven until
they have had sufficient time to cool. Among
these areas are the 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 to
contact the heating elements.
Additional information: After the appliance is
installed, be certain all packing materials are
removed from the appliance before operating
the unit. If the appliance is installed near a
window, take steps to prevent curtains from
blowing over the surface elements creating a fire
hazard.
Care should be given to the location of
appliance. Be sure the floor covering under the
appliance, the walls adjacent to the appliance,
the cabinetry adjacent to the appliance, mad
other materials adjacent to the appliance can
withstand prolonged heat.
Oven Door: Do not place excessive weight on
an open oven door or stand on an open oven
door as, in some cases, it could cause the wall
oven to tip over, breakage of the door or serious
inju_.
Circuit Breaker or Fuse: Locate mid 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
with one of the correct amperage - do not use a
substitute.
Self-Clean Oven: Do not clean the door
gasket. The door gasket is essential for a good
seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage,
or move the gasket. Do not use any oven
cleaners or an oven liner protective coating of
any kind in or around any part of the self-clean
oven. Clean only the parts listed in this booklet.
Before self-cleaning the oven, remove the
broiler pan, the oven racks, and other utensils.
CAUTION: DO NOT LEAVE FOOD OR
COOKING UTENSILS, ETC., IN THE OVEN
DURING THE SELF-CLEAN CYCLE.
ATTENTION: NE LAISSER AUCUN
ALIMENT, USTENSILE DE CUISINE, ETC.,
DANS LE FOUR DURANT LE CYCLE
D'AUTONETTOYAGE.
On some models, a fan should be heard during
the self-clean cycle. If not, cancel the clean cycle
and call a qualified technician before self-
cleaning again. (Refer to the Table of Contents
for location of self-clean instructions and fan
information.)
Do Not Leave Children Alone: Children
should not be left alone or unattended in an area
where an appliance is in use. The), 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 ba&guard of a wall oven.
Children climbing on the
appliance to reach items
could be seriously injured.
Children must be taught
that the appliance and
utensils in or on it can be
hot. Children should be
taught that an appliance is
not a toy. They should not
be allowed to play with the
controls or other parts of the unit.
Controls: Turn offthe controls at the
completion of a cooking operation.
SAVE THESE INSTBUCTIONS
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ELECTRONIC CLOCK AND OVEN CONTROL
The electronic clock and oven control on your
Maytag wall oven is used for the time-of-day
clock, timer, bake, broil, delay start and self-
clean functions. A beep will sound each time a
function pad is pressed. At the end of an
operation, consecutive beeps will sound.
The display on the control will blink when power
is first supplied to the wall oven or if there is a
power failure. Once the time-of-day clock has
been set (see Setting the Clock, page 5), the
display _qll stop blinking.
The following pads and knobs are found on your
Maytag electronic clock and oven control:
Cancel Pad
Press this pad to cancel all operations except the
time-of-day c!ock and timer. If you are ever
unsure if you've programmed the controI
eorrectly; press the CANCEL pad and start over.
Set Knob
Turn this knob in either direction to enter the
time or temperature desired. This knob is 'also
used to seleet Hi or Lo broil.
Timer Pad
The timer can be set from 5 seconds to 9 hours,
50 minutes. It _ill count down by minutes (when
set for 1 hour or more time) or seconds (when
set for less than I hour). See page 5 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 5.
You may also press this pad to recall the eurrent
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 dox_,_aand a
signaJ will sound when the time expires.
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Cook Time / Oven Stop Pads
These pads are used to program the oven to start
and stop automatically, either immediately or at
a later time. For detailed information on using
Delay Start, see pages 12-13.
Self-Clean Pad
This pad is pressed to set the oven for a self-
clean cycle. See pages 13-14 for detailed
information on using the self-clean feature.
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 kmob to the correct time-of-day:
After one minute, the word Time will
disappear and the clock -,viiiadvance.
Broil Pad
Two heat selections are available for broiling -
Hi and Lo. See pages 11-12 for more broiling
information.
Oven Temp Pad
The oven temperature is set by pressing this pad
and turning the SET knob. Additional baking
information can be found on pages 7-9.
Timer
To set the timer:
,
Press the TIMER pad once. The word Timer
will light in the displa?:
2_
Turn the SET knob to the desired time. For
example, turn the display to :05 for five
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 cancel the timer, turn the SET knob to :00, or
press aa_d hold the TIMER pad until it beeps
and the time-of-day appears.
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