Maytag MEC8836HS User Manual
ELECTRIC COOKTOP
USER INSTRUCTIONS
For questions about features, operation/performance, parts, accessories or service, call: 1-800-688-9900, or visit our website at
www.maytag.com.
In Canada, call: 1-800-807-6777, or visit our website at www.maytag.ca.
In Mexico, call: (81) 8329-2100, or visit our website at www.maytag.mx.
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Table of Contents
COOKTOP SAFETY
COOKTOP USE
COOKTOP CONTROLS
Dual Zone Element
Bridge Element
Ceramic Glass
Griddle
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Home Canning
Cookware
COOKTOP CARE
General Cleaning
TROUBLESHOOTING
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE
In the U.S.A.
Accessories
In Canada
In Mexico
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COOKTOP SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety
messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”
These words mean:
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately
DANGER
WARNING
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.
State of California Proposition 65 Warnings:
WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause cancer.
WARNING: This product contains one or more chemicals known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other
reproductive harm.
follow instructions.
You
can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
instructions.
follow
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock,
injury to persons, or damage when using the cooktop, follow
basic precautions, including the following:
CAUTION:
Do not store items of interest to children in
cabinets above a cooktop – Children climbing on the
cooktop to reach items could be seriously injured.
Proper Installation – Be sure your cooktop is properly
installed and grounded by a qualified technician.
Never Use Your Cooktop for Warming or Heating the
Room.
Do Not Leave Children Alone – Children should not be left
alone or unattended in area where cooktop is in use. They
should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the
cooktop.
This appliance is not intended for use by people
(including children) whose physical, sensory or mental
capacities are different or impaired or who lack the
necessary experience or knowledge/expertise to do so,
unless such persons are supervised or are trained to
operate the appliance by a person who accepts
responsibility for their safety.
Wear Proper Apparel – Loose-fitting or hanging garments
should never be worn while using the cooktop.
User Servicing – Do not repair or replace any part of the
cooktop unless specifically recommended in the manual. All
other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.
Storage on Cooktop – Flammable materials should not be
stored near surface units.
WARNING:
cooking on it with oil or fat is dangerous and constitutes a fire
hazard.
Do Not Use Water on Grease Fires – Smother fire or flame
or use dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.
Use Only Dry Potholders – Moist or damp potholders on
hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let
potholder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel
or other bulky cloth.
DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS NEAR
UNITS – Surface units may be hot even though they are
dark in color. Areas near surface units may become hot
enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch,
or let clothing or other flammable materials contact surface
units or areas near units until they have had sufficient time
to cool. Among those areas are the cooktop and surfaces
facing the cooktop.
Use Proper Pan Size – This cooktop is equipped with one
or more surface units of different size. Select utensils
having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit
heating element. The use of undersized utensils will
expose a portion of the heating element to direct contact
and may result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of
utensil to burner will also improve efficiency.
Failing to supervise an electric grill when
Never Leave Surface Units Unattended at High Heat
Settings – Boilover causes smoking and greasy spillovers
that may ignite.
CAUTION: The cooking process should be
supervised. Short cooking periods require constant
supervision.
Glazed Cooking Utensils – 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.
Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Not Extend
Over Adjacent Surface Units – To reduce the risk of burns,
ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to
unintentional contact with the utensil, the handle of a
utensil should be positioned so that it is turned inward, and
does not extend over adjacent surface units.
Metal objects, such as knives, forks, spoons and lids
should not be left on the grill’s cooking surface as they may
get hot.
Do Not 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. Turn off the device to
avoid the possibility of electric shock.
If the power supply cord gets damaged, have it replaced
by the manufacturer, the latter’s service agent or by
qualified personnel in order to avoid danger.
Clean Cooktop With Caution – If a wet sponge or cloth is
used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be careful to
avoid steam burn. Some cleaners can produce noxious
fumes if applied to a hot surface.
The device is not designed to be started up by an
external timer or by a separate remote control system.
For units with ventilating hood
–
Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently – Grease should not
be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter.
When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.
For units with coil elements
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Make Sure Reflector Pans or Drip Bowls Are in
Place – Absence of these pans or bowls during
cooking may subject wiring or components
underneath to damage.
Protective Liners – Do not use aluminum foil to line surface
unit drip bowls, except as suggested in the manual.
Improper installation of these liners may result in a risk of
electric shock, or fire.
Do Not Soak Removable Heating Elements - Heating
elements should never be immersed in water.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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COOKTOP USE
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A B C
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A C
DF E
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A
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This manual covers different models. The cooktop you have purchased may have some or all of the items listed. The locations and
appearances of the features shown here may not match those of your model.
30" (76.2 cm) Control panel 36" (91.4 cm) Control panel
A
B
C
D
A. Right rear control knob
B. Left rear control knob
C. Left front control knob
D. Right front control knob
E. Hot surface indicator light
F. Cooktop on indicator light
A. Left rear control knob
B. Center rear control knob
C. Right rear control knob
D. Right front control knob
E. Cooktop on indicator light
F. Hot surface indicator light
G. Left front control knob
30" (76.2 cm) Coooktop 36" (91.4 cm) Coooktop
A. Left rear cooking surface
B. Right rear cooking surface
C. Control panel
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D. Right front dual element
cooking surface
E. Left front cooking surface
(With bridge)
A. Left rear cooking surface
B. Center rear cooking surface
C. Right rear dual element cooking surface
D. Right front cooking surface
E. Control panel
F. Left front cooking surface
(With bridge)
COOKTOP CONTROLS
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Turn off all controls when done cooking.
Failure to do so can result in death or fire.
The control knobs can be set to anywhere between HIGH and
LOW. Push in and turn to setting.
Speed Heat™ Element
The Speed Heat™ Element (left rear element) offers exibility for 2
heating choices: Speed Heat™ High and low heat. Speed Heat™
High boils liquid faster. The lower heat option (single element) can
be used to prepare sauces, to brown or saute foods and to keep
food at a low temperature. Use cookware appropriate in size for
the Speed Heat™ Element.
A. Speed Heat™ Element Control with Speed Heat
HIGH (on some models)
Hot Surface Indicator Light
This unit features a Hot Surface Indicator Light. The Hot Surface
Indicator Light will glow as long as any surface cooking area is too
hot to touch, even after the surface cooking area(s) is turned off.
Cooktop On Indicator Light
Each cooktop has a Cooktop On Indicator light. When a control
knob is on, the light will glow.
The surface cooking area locator shows which element is turned
on. Use the following chart as a guide when setting heat levels
SETTING RECOMMENDED USE
HIGH ■ Start food cooking.
■ Bring liquid to a boil. For best
results, use the Speed Heat™ (left
rear) Cooking zone, using cookware
appropriate in size.
Medium High ■ Hold a rapid boil.
■ Quickly brown or sear food.
Medium ■ Maintain a slow boil.
■ Fry or sauté foods.
■ Cook soups, sauces and gravies.
■ High simmer or simmer without lids.
Medium Low ■ Stew or steam food.
■ Simmer.
LOW ■ Keep food warm.
■ Melt chocolate or butter. For best
results, use the left front element
on 30" (76.2 cm) models MEC7430/
MEC9530. Use the center rear
element for 36" (91.4 cm) models
MEC9536.
■ Low simmer using lids.
Dual Elements ■ Home canning.
■ Large-diameter cookware.Large
quantities of food.
Dual Zone Element
(on some models)
The dual zone elements offer exibility depending on the size
of the cookware. Single size can be used in the same way as a
regular element. The dual sizes combine single and dual elements
and are recommended for larger cookware, large quantities of
food, and home canning.
For best High heat performance, match burner to cookware size
For best Low heat or Simmer performance, match cookware
to largest cooking area ring and use single ring for desired
performance.
Dual Zone Element (on some models)
A. Single size
B. Dual size
To Use SINGLE:
1. Push in and turn knob from the OFF position to the SINGLE
zone anywhere between LOW and HIGH.
2. Turn knob to OFF when nished.
REMEMBER: When cooktop is in use, the entire cooktop
area may become hot.
To Use DUAL:
1. Push in and turn knob from the OFF position to the DUAL zone
anywhere between LOW and HIGH.
2. Turn knob to OFF when nished.
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Bridge Element
C
(on some models)
The bridge element allows exibility in the left side cooking area.
Use the bridge area to create an oblong heated area to cook with
large cookware.
A
B
A. Single size
B. Bridge area
C. Single size
Ceramic Glass
The surface cooking area will glow red when an element is on.
Some parts of the surface cooking area may not glow red when
an element is on. This is normal operation. The burner will cycle
on and off to maintain the selected heat level. It will also randomly
cycle off and back on again, even while on High, to keep the
cooktop from extreme temperatures.
It is normal for the surface of light colored ceramic glass to appear
to change color when surface cooking areas are hot. As
the glass cools, it will return to its original color.
Cleaning off the cooktop before and after each use will help keep
it free from stains and provide the most even heating. On cooktops
with light colored ceramic glass, soils and stains may be more
visible, and may require more cleaning and attention. Cooktop
cleaner and a cooktop scraper are recommended. For more
information, see “General Cleaning” section.
■ Avoid storing jars or cans above the cooktop. Dropping
a heavy or hard object onto the cooktop could crack the
cooktop.
■ To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not leave a hot lid on
the cooktop. As the cooktop cools, air can become trapped
between the lid and the cooktop, and the ceramic glass could
break when the lid is removed.
■ For foods containing sugar in any form, clean up all spills and
soils as soon as possible. Allow the cooktop to cool down
slightly. Then, while wearing oven mitts, remove the spills
using a scraper while the surface is still warm. If sugary spills
are allowed to cool down, they can adhere to the cooktop and
can cause pitting and permanent marks.
■ To avoid scratches, do not slide cookware or bakeware across
the cooktop. Aluminum or copper bottoms and rough nishes
on cookware or bakeware could leave scratches or marks on
the cooktop.
■ Do not cook popcorn in prepackaged aluminum containers on
the cooktop. They could leave aluminum marks that cannot be
removed completely.
■ To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not allow objects that
could melt, such as plastic or aluminum foil, to touch any part
of the entire cooktop.
■ To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not use the cooktop as a
cutting board.
Use the bridge element to create an oblong heated area to cook
with oblong pans.
To use SINGLE (C):
1. Push in and turn front left knob from OFF position to the
SINGLE zone anywhere between Low and High.
2. Turn knob to OFF when nished.
To use SINGLE and BRIDGE area (C + B):
1. Push in and turn front left knob from OFF position to the
BRIDGE zone anywhere between Low and High.
2. Turn knob to OFF when nished.
To use SINGLE (A):
1. Push in and turn rear left knob from OFF position anywhere
between Low and High.
2. Turn knob to OFF when nished.
To use both Single elements and Bridge (A + B + C):
1. Turn on Single and Bridge (C + B).
2. Turn on Single (A).
3. Turn knobs to OFF when nished.
■ Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking
area. Cookware should not extend more than ½" (1.3 cm)
outside the area.
B
A
C
■ Use at-bottomed cookware for best heat conduction and
energy efciency. Cookware with rounded, warped, ribbed or
dented bottoms could cause uneven heating and poor cooking
results.
■ Determine atness by placing the straight edge of a ruler
across the bottom of the cookware. While you rotate the
ruler, no space or light should be visible between it and the
cookware.
■ Cookware designed with slightly indented bottoms or small
expansion channels can be used.
■ Make sure the bottoms of pots and pans are clean and dry
before using them. Residue and water can leave deposits
when heated.
■ To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not cook foods directly
on the cooktop.
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Griddle
Griddle installed on Bridge element (left side)
To Use the Griddle:
1. Locate the griddle on the Bridge Element (Left side) as shown.
2. Before each use, brush on a thin layer of cooking oil to keep
food from sticking. Cooking sprays may leave a sticky residue
on the griddle that is hard to remove.
3. For best results, preheat the griddle for 5 minutes. Preheating
the griddle slowly will ensure even heat distribution and will
avoid warping the griddle.
4. For preheating and cooking, set both zones of the Bridge
Element to the same heat setting for best and even
performance.
To Clean the Griddle:
1. Let the griddle cool, and then empty the drip tray.
2. See the “General Cleaning” section for cleaning instructions.
3. Store griddle in a cool dry place.
Home Canning
When canning for long periods, alternate the use of surface
cooking areas, elements or surface burners between batches.
This allows time for the most recently used areas to cool.
■ Center the canner on the grate or largest surface cooking area
or element. On electric cooktops, canners should not extend
more than 1/2" (1.3 cm) beyond the surface cooking area or
element.
■ Do not place canner on 2 surface cooking areas, elements or
surface burners at the same time.
■ On ceramic glass models, use only at-bottomed canners.
■ On coil element models, the installation of a Canning Unit
Kit is recommended. If a kit is not installed, the life of the coil
element will be shortened. See “Assistance or Service” for
instructions on how to order.
■ For more information, contact your local agricultural
department. Companies that manufacture home canning
products can also offer assistance.
Cookware
IMPORTANT: Do not leave empty cookware on a hot surface
cooking area, element or surface burner.
Ideal cookware should have a at bottom, straight sides, and a
well-tting lid and the material should be of medium-to-heavy
thickness.
Rough nishes may scratch the cooktop. Aluminum and copper
may be used as a core or base in cookware. However, when used
as a base they can leave permanent marks on the cooktop or
grates.
Cookware material is a factor in how quickly and evenly heat is
transferred, which affects cooking results. A nonstick nish has the
same characteristics as its base material.
For example, aluminum cookware with a nonstick nish will take
on the properties of aluminum.
Cookware Characteristics
Aluminum ■ Heats quickly and evenly
■ Suitable for all types of cooking.
■ Medium or heavy thickness is best for
most cooking tasks.
Cast iron ■ Heats slowly and evenly.
■ Good for browning and frying.
■ Maintains heat for slow cooking.
Ceramic or
Ceramic glass
Copper ■ Heats very quickly and evenly.
Earthenware ■ Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
Porcelain
enamel-on-steel
or cast iron
Stainless steel ■ Heats quickly, but unevenly.
■ Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
■ Heats slowly, but unevenly.
■ Ideal results on low to medium heat
settings.
■ Use on low heat settings.
■ See stainless steel or cast iron.
■ A core or base of aluminum or copper on
stainless steel provides even heating.
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COOKTOP CARE
General Cleaning
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and
the oven and cooktop are cool. Always follow label instructions on
cleaning products.
Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested rst unless
otherwise noted.
Do not use a steam cleaner.
STAINLESS STEEL (on some models)
To avoid damage to stainless steel surfaces, do not use soaplled
scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop Cleaner, steelwool
pads, gritty washcloths or abrasive paper towels. Cleaning
Method:
Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.
■ Affresh
®
Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish (Part Number
W10355016) (not included): See “Assistance or Service”
section to order.
■ All-purpose cleaner: Rinse with clean water and dry with soft,
lint-free cloth.
COOKTOP CONTROLS
To avoid damage to the cooktop controls, do not use steel wool,
abrasive cleansers or oven cleaner.
To avoid damage, do not soak knobs.
When replacing knobs, make sure knobs are in the Off position.
On some models, do not remove seals under knobs.
Cleaning Method:
■ Soap and water:
Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove.
■ Dishwasher:
Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove.
CERAMIC GLASS
TCleaning Method:
To avoid damaging the cooktop, do not use steel wool, abrasive
powder cleansers, chlorine bleach, rust remover, or ammonia.
1. Remove food/residue with the Cooktop Scraper.
■ For best results, use the Cooktop Scraper while the
cooktop is still warm but not hot to the touch. It is
recommended to wear an oven mitt while scraping
thewarm cooktop.
■ Hold the Cooktop Scraper at approximately a 45° angle
against the glass surface and scrape the residue. It
will be necessary to apply pressure in order to remove
theresidue.
Allow the cooktop to cool down completely before proceeding
to Step 2.
2. Apply a few dime-sized drops of affresh® Cooktop Cleaner
tothe affected areas.
GRIDDLE
To avoid damaging the nonstick surface, do not use steel wool
and abrasive cleaners.
Cleaning
■ Mild detergent
■ Rub affresh
®
Cooktop Cleaner onto the cooktop surface
with the blue Cooktop Cleaning Pad. Some pressure is
needed to remove stubborn stains.
■ Allow the cleaner to dry to a white haze before proceeding
to Step 3.
3. Polish with a clean, dry cloth or a clean, dry paper towel.
■ Repeat steps 1 through 3 as necessary for stubborn
orburned-on stains.The Complete Cooktop Cleaner Kit is
available for order and includes the following:
■ Cooktop Scraper
■ Affresh
■ Blue Cooktop Cleaning Pads
®
Cooktop Cleaner
See the “Accessories” section for part numbers and information
on ordering.
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TROUBLESHOOTING
Try the solutions suggested here rst in order to avoid the cost of an unnecessary service call. If you need further assistance or more
recommendations that may help you avoid a service call, refer to the warranty page in this manual, or visit http://www.maytag.com.
In Canada, visit http://www.maytag.ca. In Mexico, visit http://www.maytag.mx/servicio.
Contact us by mail with any questions or concerns at the address below.
In the U.S.A.: In Canada: In Mexico:
Maytag Brand Home Appliances
Customer eXperience Center
553 Benson Road
Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692
Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.
Whirlpool Canada LP
Customer eXperience Center
200 - 6750 Century Ave.
Mississauga, Ontario L5N 0B7
Whirlpool México, S. de R.L. de C.V.
Antigua Carretera Roma Km 9 S/N
Col. El Milagro, Apodaca, N.L.,
Mexico, C.P. 66634
Nothing will operate
■ Has a household fuse blown, or has a circuit breaker
tripped?
Replace the fuse or reset the circuit breaker. If the problem
continues, call an electrician.
■ Is the cooktop wired properly?
See Installation Instructions.
Cooktop will not operate
■ Is the control knob set correctly?
Push in knob before turning to a setting.
Excessive heat around cookware on cooktop
■ Is the cookware the proper size?
Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking
area, element or surface burner. Cookware should not extend
more than 1/2" (1.3 cm) outside the cooking area.
Cooktop cooking results not what expected
■ Is the proper cookware being used?
See “Cookware” section.
■ Is the control knob set to the proper heat level?
See “Cooktop Controls” section.
■ Is the cooktop level?
Level the cooktop. See the Installation Instructions.
A vapor is being emitted from the knobs of the cooktop
■ Is the cooktop in its rst use(s)?
During the rst use(s), a vapor may be seen exiting the holes
around the knobs of the cooktop. This behavior is normal and
should disappear after use.
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ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE
Before calling for assistance or service, please check
“Troubleshooting.” It may save you the cost of a service call. If you
still need help, follow the instructions below.
When calling, please know the purchase date and the complete
model and serial number of your appliance. This information will
help us to better respond to your request.
If you need replacement parts
If you need to order replacement parts, we recommend that you
use only factory specied parts. Factory specied parts will t right
and work right because they are made with the same precision
used to build every new MAYTAG® appliance.
To locate factory specied parts in your area, call the following
customer assistance telephone number or your nearest
designated service center.
In the U.S.A.
Call Maytag Customer eXperience Center toll free:
1-800-688-9900, or visit our website at www.maytag.com
Our consultants provide assistance with:
■ Features and specications on our full line of appliances.
■ Installation information.
■ Use and maintenance procedures.
■ Accessory and repair parts sales.
■ Specialized customer assistance (Spanish speaking, hearing
impaired, limited vision, etc.).
■ Referrals to local dealers, repair parts distributors and
service companies. Maytag® appliances designated service
technicians are trained to fulll the product warranty and
provide after-warranty service, anywhere in the United States.
To locate the Maytag® appliances designated service company
in your area, you can also look in your telephone directory
Yellow Pages.
For further assistance
If you need further assistance, you can write to Maytag®
appliances with any questions or concerns at:
Maytag Brand Home Appliances
Customer eXperience Center
553 Benson Road
Benton Harbor, MI 49022-2692
Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.
Accessories
Cooktop Cleaner
(ceramic glass models)
Order Part Number 31464
Cooktop Protectant
(ceramic glass models)
Order Part Number 31463
Cooktop Scraper
(ceramic glass models)
Order Part Number WA906B
Affresh® Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish
(stainless steel models)
Order Part Number W10355016
Affresh® Cooktop Cleaner
Order Part Number W10355051
In Canada
Call the Whirlpool Canada LP Customer eXperience Centre toll
free 1-800-807-6777 or visit our website at www.maytag.ca.
Our consultants provide assistance with:
■ Features and specications on our full line of appliances.
■ Use and maintenance procedures.
■ Accessory and repair parts sales.
■ Referrals to local dealers, repair parts distributors and service
companies. Maytag® appliances designated service
technicians are trained to fulll the product warranty and
provide after-warranty service, anywhere in Canada.
For further assistance
If you need further assistance, you can write to Whirlpool Canada
LP with any questions or concerns at:
Whirlpool Canada LP
Customer eXperience Centre
200 - 6750 Century Ave
Mississauga, Ontario L5N 0B7
Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.
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In Mexico
Call the Whirlpool Service Center:
Teléfono: (81) 8329-2100 Dentro de la Republica Mexicana
Teléfono: 01 (81) 8329-2100 or visit www.maytag.mx/servicio.
For further assistance
If you need further assistance, you can write to Whirlpool
Properties with any questions or concerns at:
Whirlpool México, S. de R.L. de C.V.
Antigua Carretera Roma Km 9 S/N
Col. El Milagro, Apodaca, N.L.,
Mexico, C.P. 66634
Please include a daytime phone number in your correspondence.
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