Maytag MEC5430BDB, MEC5430BDS, MEC5430BDW, MEC5536BAB, MEC5536BAS Owner's Manual

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In our continuing effort to improve the quality and performance of our cooking products, it may be necessary to make changes to the appliance without revising this guide.

If you have questions, call:

1-800-688-9900 (U.S.A.) 1-800-688-2002 (Canada) 1-800-688-2080 ( U.S. TTY for hearing or speech impaired) (Mon.-Fri., 8 am-8 pm Eastern Time) Internet: http://www.maytag.com

For service information, see page 7.

CARE & CLEANING

BEFORE YOU CALL

WARRANTY

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Safety Instructions

Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in this guide are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. Common sense, caution, and care must be exercised when installing, maintaining, or operating the appliance.

Always contact your dealer, distributor, service agent, or manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not understand.

RECOGNIZE SAFETY SYMBOLS, WORDS, LABELS

WARNING

WARNING – Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death.

CAUTION

CAUTION – Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury.

Read and follow all instructions before using this appliance to prevent the potential risk

of fire, electric shock, personal injury or damage to the appliance as a result of improper usage of the appliance. Use appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this guide.

To ensure proper and safe operation: Appliance must be properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician.

In Case of Fire

Turn off appliance and ventilating hood to avoid spreading the flame. Extinguish flame then turn on hood to remove smoke and odor.

➢ Cooktop: Smother fire or flame in a pan with

a lid or cookie sheet. NEVER pick up or move a flaming pan.

Do not use water on grease fires. Use baking soda, a dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher to smother fire or flame.

General Instructions

If appliance is installed near a window, precautions should be taken to prevent curtains from blowing over surface elements.

NEVER use appliance to warm or heat the room. Failure to follow this instruction can lead to possible burns, injury, fire, or damage to the appliance.

NEVER wear loose-fitting or hanging garments while using the appliance. Clothing could catch utensil handles or ignite and cause burns if garment comes in contact with hot heating elements.

To ensure proper operation and to avoid damage to the appliance or possible injury, do not adjust, service, repair or replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recommended in this guide. Refer all other servicing to a qualified technician.

NEVER store or use gasoline or other combustible or flammable materials near surface units or in the vicinity of this appliance as fumes could create a fire hazard or an explosion.

To prevent grease fires, do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate in or near the appliance.

Use only dry potholders. Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result in a steam burn. Do not let potholders touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth which could easily touch hot heating elements and ignite.

Always turn off all controls when cooking is completed.

This appliance has been tested for safe performance using conventional cookware. Do not use any devices or accessories that are not specifically recommended in this manual. Do not use eyelid covers or stove top grills. The use of devices or accessories that are not expressly recommended in this manual can create serious safety hazards,

result in performance problems, and reduce the life of the components of this appliance.

NEVER use aluminum foil or foil containers on the cooktop. These may become very hot. Use foil only as directed in this guide.

Aerosol-type cans are EXPLOSIVE when exposed to heat and may be highly flammable. Do not use or store near appliance.

Clean only parts listed in this guide and use procedures recommended.

Cooktop

NEVER leave surface units unattended especially when using high heat. An unattended boilover could cause smoking and a greasy spillover can cause a fire.

This appliance is equipped with different size surface elements. Select pans with flat bottoms large enough to cover element. Fitting pan size to element will improve cooking efficiency.

If pan is smaller than element, a portion of the element will be exposed to direct contact and could ignite clothing or potholder.

Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktop service without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature. Follow utensil manufacturer’s instructions when using glass.

Turn pan handle toward center of cooktop, not out into the room or over another surface element. This reduces the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, or spillage if pan is accidently bumped or reached by small children.

Glass-Ceramic Cooktop

Child Safety

Ventilating Hoods

NEVER cook on broken cooktop. If cooktop should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock. Contact a qualified technician immediately.

Clean cooktop with caution. Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface. If a wet sponge, cloth, or paper towel is used on a hot cooking area, be careful to avoid steam burn.

Never stand on the cooktop.

Deep Fat Fryers

Use extreme caution when moving the grease pan or disposing of hot grease. Allow grease to cool before attempting to move pan.

Heating Elements

NEVER touch surface elements or areas near elements.

Heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in color. Areas near surface elements may become hot enough to cause burns.

During and after use, do not touch or let clothing or other flammable materials contact heating elements or areas near elements until they have had sufficient time to cool.

Other potentially hot surfaces include: Cooktop and areas facing the cooktop.

NEVER store items of interest to children in cabinets above an appliance or on the cooktop. Children climbing on appliance to reach items could damage the appliance or be burned or seriously injured.

NEVER leave children alone or unsupervised in area where appliance is in use or is still hot.

NEVER allow children to sit or stand on any part of the appliance as they could be injured or burned.

Children must be taught that the appliance and utensils in or on it can be hot. Let hot utensils cool in a safe place, out of reach of small children. Children should be taught that an appliance is not a toy. Children should not be allowed to play with controls or other parts of the unit.

CAUTION:

Clean range hood and filters frequently to prevent grease or other flammable materials from accumulating on hood or filter and to avoid grease fires.

Turn the fan on when flambéing foods (such as Cherries Jubilee) under the hood.

Important Safety Notice and Warning

IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING PET BIRDS: Never keep pet birds in the kitchen or

in rooms where the fumes from the kitchen could reach. Birds have a very sensitive respiratory system. Fumes released during an oven self-cleaning cycle may be harmful or fatal to birds. Fumes released due to overheated cooking oil, fat, margarine and overheated non-stick cookware may be equally harmful.

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Surface Cooking

OFF

Surface Controls

Use to turn on the surface elements. An infinite choice of heat settings is available from Lo to Hi. The knobs can be set on or between any of the settings.

SETTING THE CONTROLS

1. Place pan on surface element.

2. Push in and turn the knob in either direc-

tion to the desired heat setting.

3. After cooking, turn knob to OFF. Remove

pan.

CONTROL LOCATIONS

Model MEC5430

1. Left rear element

2. Left front element

3. Right front element (dual element)

4. Right rear element

DUAL ELEMENT

The cooking surface is equipped with a dual element located in the right front position. To operate, push in on the control knob and turn to the right to control the small element, or push in and turn to the left to control the large element.

Suggested Heat Settings

The size, type of cookware and cooking operation will affect the heat setting.

Hi: Use to bring liquid to a boil. Always

reduce setting to a lower heat when liquids begin to boil or foods begin to cook.

6-8: (medium high) Use to brown meat,

heat oil for deep fat frying or sauteing. Maintain fast boil for large amounts of liquids.

4-6: (medium) Use to maintain slow boil

for large amounts of liquids and for most frying operations.

2-4: (medium low) Use to continue cook-

ing covered foods or steam foods.

Lo: (low) Use to keep foods warm and

melt chocolate and butter.

Model MEC5536

1. Left front element

2. Left rear element

3. Center element

4. Right rear element

5. Right front element (dual element)

ON INDICATORS

All Models - A red indicator light will glow when any element is turned ON.

HOT SURFACE INDICATOR LIGHT

A hot surface indicator light will be illuminated when any cooking area is hot. It will remain on, even after the control is turned off, until the area has cooled. The light is located near the control knobs.

Glass-Ceramic Surface

NOTES:

➢ The cooktop may emit light smoke and odor the first few times it is used. This is normal. ➢ When a control is turned on, a red glow can be seen through the glass-ceramic surface.

The element will cycle on and off to maintain the preset heat setting.

➢ The glass-ceramic surface may appear discolored when it is hot. This is normal and will

disappear when the surface cools.

➢ Glass-ceramic cooktops retain heat for a period of time after the unit is turned off. When

the HOT SURFACE light turns off, the cooking area will be cool enough to touch.

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NOTE:

Do not attempt to lift the cooktop.

COOKING AREAS

The cooking areas on your range are identified by permanent patterns on the glassceramic surface. For most efficient cooking, fit the pan size to the element size.

Pans should not extend more than inch beyond the cooking area.

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TIPS TO PROTECT THE GLASS-CERAMIC SURFACE

❚ Before first use, clean the cooktop. (See

Cleaning, page 5.)

❚ Do not use glass pans. They may scratch

the surface.

❚ Do not allow plastic, sugar or foods with

high sugar content to melt onto the hot cooktop. Should this happen, clean immediately. (See Cleaning, page 5.)

❚ Never let a pan boil dry as this will damage

the surface and pan.

❚ Never use cooktop as a work surface or

cutting board. Never cook food directly on the surface.

❚ Never place a trivet or wok ring between

the surface and pan. These items can mark or etch the top.

❚ Do not slide metal pans across a hot sur-

face. The pans may leave marks which can be difficult to remove or leave permanent marks. Any marks should be removed promptly. (See Cleaning, page 5.)

❚ Make sure the surface and the pan bottom

are clean and smooth before turning the cooktop on to prevent scratches.

❚ To prevent scratching or damage to the

glass-ceramic top, do not leave sugar, salt or fats on the cooking area. Wipe the cooktop surface with a clean cloth or paper towel before using.

❚ Never use a soiled dish cloth or sponge to

clean the cooktop surface. A film will remain which may cause stains on the cooking surface after the area is heated.

❚ Do not use a small pan on a large element.

Not only does this waste energy, but it can also result in spillovers burning onto the cooking area which requires extra cleaning.

❚ Do not use non-flat specialty items that are

oversized or uneven such as round bottom woks, rippled bottom and/or oversized canners and griddles.

❚ Do not slide heavy metal pans across the

surface since these may scratch.

❚ Do not use foil or foil-type containers. Foil

may melt onto the glass. If metal melts on the cooktop, do not use. Call an authorized Maytag Servicer.

❚ If a spillover occurs while cooking, immedi-

ately clean the spill from the cooking area while it is hot to prevent a tough cleaning chore later. Using extreme care, wipe spill with a clean dry towel.

❚ Do not allow spills to remain on the cooking

area or the cooktop trim for a long period of time.

❚ Do not use abrasive cleansing powders or

scouring pads which will scratch the cooktop.

❚ Do not use chlorine bleach, ammonia or

other cleansers not specifically recommended for use on glass-ceramic.

❚ To retain the appearance of the glass-

ceramic cooktop, clean after each use.

➢ Glass-ceramic surfaces retain heat.

Turn the element off a few minutes before food is completely cooked and use the retained heat to complete the cooking.

Because of the heat retention characteristics, the elements will not respond to changes in settings as quickly as coil elements.

tial boilover, remove the pan from the cooking area.

COOKWARE

To achieve optimum cooking performance, use heavy-gauge, flat, smooth bottom pans that conform to the diameter of the cooking area.

NOTES:

In the event of a poten-

Care & Cleaning

Cleaning Procedures

CAUTION:

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Be sure appliance is off and all parts are cool before handling or cleaning. This is to avoid damage and possible burns.

➢ To prevent staining or discoloration,

clean appliance after each use.

➢ If a part is removed, be sure it is

correctly replaced.

CONTROL KNOBS

❚ To remove knobs, turn to the OFF position.

Pull each knob straight up from the shaft. Do not remove seal under knob.

❚ Wash knobs in warm soapy water or dish-

washer; do not use abrasive cleaners or materials.

❚ To replace each knob, match flat part of

knob opening with the flat part of the shaft, returning to OFF position.

COOKTOP - GLASS-CERAMIC

Never use oven cleaners, chlorine bleach, ammonia or glass cleaners with ammonia. NOTE: Call an authorized servicer if the glassceramic top should crack, break or if metal or aluminum foil should melt on the cooktop.

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Allow the cooktop to cool before cleaning.

❚ General – Clean cooktop after each use,

with a damp paper towel and Cooktop Cleaning Creme (Part No. 20000001)**. Then, buff with a clean dry cloth.

NOTE: Permanent stains will develop if soil is allowed to cook on by repeatedly using the cooktop when soiled.

❚ Heavy Soils or Metal Marks – Use a

razor blade or dampen a “scratchless” or “never scratch” scrubber sponge. Apply Cooktop Cleaning Creme* (Part No.

20000001)** and scrub to remove as much soil as possible. Apply a thin layer of the creme over the soil, cover with a damp paper towel and let stand 30-45 minutes (2-3 hours for very heavy soil). Keep moist by covering the paper towel with plastic wrap. Scrub again, then buff with a clean dry cloth.

NOTE: Only use a CLEAN, DAMP “scratchless” pad that is safe for nonstick cookware. The pattern and glass will be damaged if the pad is not damp, if the pad is soiled, or if another type of pad is used.

❚ Burned-on or Crusty Soils – Scrub with

a “scratchless” or “never scratch” scouring pad and Cooktop Cleaning Creme*. Hold a razor blade scraper at 30° angle and scrape any remaining soil. Then, clean as described above.

❚ Melted Sugar or Plastic – Immediately

turn element to LOW and scrape sugar or plastic from hot surface to a cool area. Then turn element OFF and allow to cool. Clean residue with razor blade scraper and Cooktop Cleaning Creme*.

STAINLESS STEEL - SELECT MODELS

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DO NOT USE ANY CLEANING PRODUCT CONTAINING CHLORINE BLEACH.

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ALWAYS WIPE WITH THE GRAIN WHEN CLEANING.

❚ Daily Cleaning/Light Soil –– Wipe with

one of the following - soapy water, white vinegar/water solution, Formula 409 Glass and Surface Cleaner* or a similar glass cleaner - using a sponge or soft cloth. Rinse and dry. To polish and help prevent fingerprints, follow with Stainless Steel Magic Spray (Part No.

20000008)**.

❚ Moderate/Heavy Soil –– Wipe with one

of the following - Bon Ami, Smart Cleanser, or Soft Scrub* - using a damp sponge or soft cloth. Rinse and dry. Stubborn soils may be removed with a damp Scotch-Brite* pad; rub evenly with the grain. Rinse and dry. To restore luster and remove streaks, follow with Stainless Steel Magic Spray*.

❚ Discoloration –– Using a damp sponge

or soft cloth, wipe with Cameo Stainless Steel Cleaner*. Rinse immediately and dry. To remove streaks and restore luster, follow with Stainless Steel Magic Spray*.

* Brand names are registered trademarks of the respective manufacturers. ** To order call 1-800-688-8408.

Before You Call For Service

NOTHING ON THE COOKTOP OPERATES.

❚ Check for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped

main circuit breaker.

❚ Check if cooktop is properly connected to

electric circuit in house.

GLASS-CERAMIC SURFACE SHOWS WEAR.

1. Tiny scratches or abrasions.

❚ Make sure cooktop and pan bottom

COOKTOP ELEMENTS DO NOT GET HOT ENOUGH.

❚ Surface controls may not be set properly. ❚ Voltage to house may be low. ❚ Cookware may not be flat or the correct

size or shape.

2. Metal marks.

❚ Do not slide metal pans across top.

3. Brown streaks and specks.

❚ Spills not removed promptly. Wiping

ELEMENTS EMIT A SLIGHT ODOR AND/OR SMOKE WHEN FIRST TURNED ON.

❚ This is normal.

4. Areas with a metallic sheen.

❚ Mineral deposits from water and food.

5. Pitting or flaking.

❚ Sugary boilovers that were not

are clean. Do not slide glass or metal pans across top. Make sure pan bottom is not rough. Use the recommended cleaning agents. See pg. 5.

When cool, clean with Cooktop Cleaning Creme. See pg. 5.

with soiled cloth or sponge. Pan bottom not clean.

removed promptly. See pg. 5.

MAYTAG® MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY

LIMITED WARRANTY

For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Maytag brand of Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Canada LP (hereafter “Maytag”) will pay for factory specified parts and repair labor to correct defects in materials or workmanship. Service must be provided by a Maytag designated service company. This limited warranty is valid only in the United States or Canada and applies only when the major appliance is used in the country in which it was purchased. Outside the 50 United States and Canada, this limited warranty does not apply. Proof of original purchase date is required to obtain service under this limited warranty.

ITEMS EXCLUDED FROM WARRANTY

This limited warranty does not cover:

1. Service calls to correct the installation of your major appliance, to instruct you on how to use your major appliance, to replace or

repair house fuses, or to correct house wiring or plumbing.

2. Service calls to repair or replace appliance light bulbs, air filters or water filters. Consumable parts are excluded from warranty

coverage.

3. Repairs when your major appliance is used for other than normal, single-family household use or when it is used in a manner that is

contrary to published user or operator instructions and/or installation instructions.

4. Damage resulting from accident, alteration, misuse, abuse, fire, flood, acts of God, improper installation, installation not in

accordance with electrical or plumbing codes, or use of consumables or cleaning products not approved by Maytag.

5. Cosmetic damage, including scratches, dents, chips or other damage to the finish of your major appliance, unless such damage

results from defects in materials or workmanship and is reported to Maytag within 30 days from the date of purchase.

6. Any food loss due to refrigerator or freezer product failures.

7. Costs associated with the removal from your home of your major appliance for repairs. This major appliance is designed to be

repaired in the home and only in-home service is covered by this warranty.

8. Repairs to parts or systems resulting from unauthorized modifications made to the appliance.

9. Expenses for travel and transportation for product service if your major appliance is located in a remote area where service by an

authorized Maytag servicer is not available.

10. The removal and reinstallation of your major appliance if it is installed in an inaccessible location or is not installed in accordance

with published installation instructions.

11. Major appliances with original model/serial numbers that have been removed, altered or cannot be easily determined. This warranty

is void if the factory applied serial number has been altered or removed from your major appliance.

The cost of repair or replacement under these excluded circumstances shall be borne by the customer.

DISCLAIMER OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES; LIMITATION OF REMEDIES

CUSTOMER'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR AS PROVIDED HEREIN. IMPLIED WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD ALLOWED BY LAW. MAYTAG SHALL NOT BE LIABLE FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES. SOME STATES AND PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES, OR LIMITATIONS ON THE DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS, SO THESE EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL RIGHTS, AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE OTHER RIGHTS WHICH VARY FROM STATE TO STATE OR PROVINCE TO PROVINCE.

If outside the 50 United States and Canada, contact your authorized Maytag dealer to determine if another warranty applies. If you need service, first see the “Troubleshooting” section of the Use & Care Guide. After checking “Troubleshooting,” you may find

additional help by checking the “Assistance or Service” section or by calling Maytag. In the U.S.A., call 1-800-688-9900. In Canada, call 1-800-807-6777.

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