This manual is to be used by qualified appliance
technicians only. Maytag does not assume any
responsibility for property damage or personal
injury for improper service procedures done by
an unqualified person.
Maytag will not be responsible for personal injury or property damage from improper service procedures. Pride and
workmanship go into every product to provide our customers with quality products. It is possible, however , that during
its lifetime a product may require service. Products should be serviced only by a qualified service technician who is
familiar with the safety procedures required in the repair and who is equipped with the proper tools, parts, testing
instruments and the appropriate service information. IT IS THE TECHNICIANS RESPONSIBLITY TO REVIEW ALL
APPROPRIATE SER VICE INFORMATION BEFORE BEGINNING REP AIRS.
WARNING
T o avoid risk of severe personal injury or death, disconnect power before working/servicing on appliance to avoid
electrical shock.
T o locate an authorized servicer , please consult your telephone book or the dealer from whom you purchased this
product. For further assistance, please contact:
As with all appliances, there are certain rules to follow
for safe operation. Verify everyone who operates the
cooktop is familiar with the operations and with these
precautions.
Use appliance only for its intended purpose as
described. Pay close attention to the safety sections of
this manual.
Recognize the safety section by looking for the symbol
or the word safety .
Recognize this symbol as a safety precaution.
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WARNING
General
1. The cooktop must be installed and/or repaired by an
authorized installer or servicer .
2. Never use the cooktop for warming or heating the
room.
3. Do not store items on the cooktop. Items stored on
the cooktop can become too hot and melt.
4. Wear proper apparel. Loose fitting or hanging
garments should never be worn while using
cooktop.
5. Do not repair or replace any part of the cooktop
yourself unless it is recommended in this manual.
6. Flammable materials should not be stored near
cooktop.
7. Use only dry potholders. Moist or damp potholders
on hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do
not let a potholder touch an element. Do not use a
towel or a bulky cloth as a potholder.
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WARNING
Surface Cooking
1. Use the proper pan size. Select utensils with flat
bottoms large enough to cover the element.
Undersized utensils will expose the element to direct
contact with clothing.
2. Never leave surface units unattended. Boilovers can
cause smoking and may ignite.
3. To reduce risk of burns, ignition of flammable
materials or spillage due to unintentional contact,
utensil handles must be turned inward and not
extend over adjacent surface.
4. Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic,
earthware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for
cooktop use. Unsuitable utensils may break due to
the sudden temperature change.
5. Clean cooktop with caution. To avoid steam burns,
do not use a wet sponge or cloth to wipe up spills on
a hot cooking area.
6. Do not place aluminum foil or foods packaged in
aluminum foil directly on element.
Safety Procedures
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WARNING
To avoid risk of electrical shock, property damage,
personal injury or death; verify wiring is correct, if
components were replaced. V erify proper and
complete operation of unit after servicing.
Due to the nature of cooking, fires can occur as a
result of overcooking or excessive grease. Although a
fire is unlikely , if one occurs proceed as follows:
Surface Element Fires
1. Do not turn on the vent hood. The fan can spread
the flames.
2. If it is safe to do so, turn the surface element to
OFF. Turn off main electrical supply.
3. Smother the fire with nonflammable lid or use a
Class “ABC” or “BC” fire extinguisher. Do not use
water on a grease fire.
Installation and service must be performed by an
authorized installer, service agency or gas supplier.
Safe and satisfactory operation of electric cooktops
depends upon its design and proper installation.
However, there is one more area of safety to be
considered:
Before Installing
Installing the electric cooktop in compliance with local
electrical building codes results in proper operation and
consumer satisfaction with the cooktop.
Receiving Cooktop
• Inspect cooktop thoroughly at time of delivery.
• Immediately report any visible damage to carrier.
• Damage not discovered until after accepting delivery
can still be claimed by using a concealed damage
report form, available from the carrier’s agent.
All shipments, i.e., complete cooktop or parts, are
shipped at the buyer’s risk. Maytag responsibility ends
when the consignment is accepted by the carrier in
“good order.” Mayt ag supports damage claims by
supplying invoices, bills of loading and other
documentation as needed. Providing this assistance,
however , does not imply any responsibility for settling
claims.
• Do not deduct claims for loss or damage from the
invoice and do not withhold payment pending
adjustment of claims.
• Do not return any units or parts for credit without
written consent.
Unpacking
• Open the carton and slide cooktop out.
• Remove all literature packed with the cooktop and
place cooktop onto a protective flat surface.
• Avoid countertop damage by NOT sliding cooktop
across the countertop.
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CAUTION
Do not store items of interest to children in cabinets
above cooktop. Children may climb on cooktop to
reach these items and become seriously injured.
Electrical Requirements
220-volt, 60 Hertz, individual circuit which is properly
grounded, polarized and protected by a circuit breaker
or fuse.
The neutral of this unit is grounded to the frame through
the solid copper grounding wire. If local conditions do
not permit grounding of the neutral, untwist or
disconnect the solid copper wire and connect the soild
copper wire to ground in accordance with local codes.
Connect the white neutral to the service neutral.
Electrical Connection
All wire connections must be in accordance with local
codes. Use National Electrical Code, ANSI/NFPA No.
70-Latest Edition in the absence of local codes.
A three-wire, single phase, 120/240 VAC 60 Hz, electric
system (properly circuit protected to meet local Codes of
NFPA No. 70) must be provided. The chart below
recommends the minimum circuit protector and wire
size if the appliance is the only unit on the circuit. If
smaller sizes of wire is used, the efficiency will be
reduced and a fire hazard may be created. It is
advisable that the elctrical wiring and hookup be
completed by a certified electrian.
K.W. Rating
on Serial Plate
0–4.92012
5.0 – 6.93010
7.0 – 9.9408
10.0 – 11.9508
12.0 – 14.9606
NOTE: The consumer is responsible for replacing any
wall receptacle with a grounded and polarized
outlet. A qualified electrician should check any
receptacle the customer doubts is properly
grounded. The wiring diagram is located on the
bottom of the cooktop.
This manual provides basic instructions and suggestions
for handling, installing and servicing electric cooktops.
The directions, information, and warnings in this manual
are developed from experience with, and careful testing
of the product. If the unit is installed according to this
manual, it will operate properly and will require minimal
servicing. A unit in proper operating order ensures the
consumer all the benefits provided by clean, modern
Model Identification Rating Label and
Ordering Replacement Parts
Model numbers are recorded on the rating label. Rating
label is located on the bottom of the burner box. Before
ordering parts, write down the correct model and serial
number from rating label. This avoids incorrect
shipments and delays. Please refer to parts reference
material when ordering replacement parts.
cooking.
This manual contains information needed by authorized
service technicians to install and service electric
cooktops. There may be, however, some parts which
need further explanation. Refer to individual technical
sheets or the toll-free technical support line to answer
questions from authorized service technicians.
Cooking Nomenclature
MEC5536BAW
A AlmondonAlmond
Brand
AAmana
C Magic Chief
DDixieNarco
G Graffer & Sattler
HHardwick
J Jenn-Air
MMaytag
N Norge
U Universal
YCrosley
Fuel
BButane
DDualFuel
E/J Electric
GGas
LLiquid Propane
MMicrowave
PStanding Pilot
XNoFuel
W Warming Drawer
Product Type
A Accessory/Cartridge
C Cooktop/Countertop
D Downdraft Cooktop&