Maytag MER5730BAW, MER5730BAQ, MER5730BAB, MER5730AAW, MER5550AAH Owner’s Manual
COIL & RADIANT ELECTRIC RANGE RS-1
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Installer:Pleaseleavethismanualwith
thisappliance.
Consumer: Pleaseread and keep this
manualfor future reference.Keep sales
receiptand/orcancelledcheckasproofof
purchase.
ModelNumber
SerialNumber
Dateof Purchase
Inourcontinuingefforttoimprove
the qualityand performanceof
our cookingproducts,itmaybe
necessaryto makechangesto
theappliancewithoutrevisingthis
guide.
Ifyouhavequestions,call:
COOKING....... Pages 3-5
__N COOKING........ Pages 6-10
_E &CLEANING..... Pages 11-14
_EFOREYOUCALL........ PagelS
,,_.._WARRANTY............ Page 17
I.._GUIDEDEL'UTILISATEUR. . . Page 18
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_UIA DELUSUARIO....... Page 36
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IMPORTANTSAFETYIFISI'RUCTIOFIS
Readandfollowallinstructions beforeusing
this applianceto preventthepotentialriskof
fire,electricshock,personalinjuryordamageto
theapplianceas a resultof improperusageof
the appliance. Use applianceonly for its in-
tendedpurposeasdescribedinthis guide.
To ensureproperand safeoperation:Appli-
ancemustbeproperlyinstalledandgroundedby
a qualifiedtechnician.
> ALL RANGES CAN
TIP AND CAUSE
INJURIES TO
PERSONS
> INSTALL ANTI-TIP
WITH RANGE
> FOLLOW ALL
DEVICE PACKED _
INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:Toreduce riskoftipping ofthe
appliance from abnormal usage or by
excessiveloadingof the ovendoor,the
appliancemustbesecuredbya properly
installedanti.tipdevice.
Tocheckifdeviceisproperlyinstalled,lookun-
derneathrangewith a flashlightto makesure
oneoftherearlevelinglegsisproperlyengaged
in the bracketslot.The anti-tipdevice secures
the rearlevelinglegtothe floorwhenproperly
engaged.You shouldcheckthis anytimethe
rangehasbeenmoved.
INCASEOfFIRE
Turnoffapplianceandventilatinghoodtoavoid
spreadingtheflame.Extinguishflamethenturn
on hoodto removesmokeandodor.
> Cooktop: Smotherfireorflamein apanwith
a lidor cookiesheet.
NEVERpickup or moveaflamingpan.
> Oven: Smotherfire or flame by closingthe
ovendoor,
Donot usewater on grease fires. Use baking
soda,a dry chemicalorfoam-typeextinguisher
tosmotherfire orflame,
GENERALINSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:NEVERuse appliancedoor,or
drawer,if equipped,as a step stoolor seat
as this may result in possibletippingof the
appliance,damagetOtheappliance,andse-
nousnJunes.
If applianceis instal?edneara window,pre-
cautionsshouldbetakento preventcurtains
fromblowingoversurfaceelements.
NEVERuse applianceto warmor heatthe
room,Failuretofollowthisinstructioncanlead
to possibleburns,injury,fire, or damageto
theappliance.
NEVERwear loose-fittingor hanging gar-
mentswhileusingthe appliance. Clothing
could catch utensil handles or ignite and
causeburnsif garmentcomesincontactwith
hotheatingelements,
Toensureproperoperationandtoavoiddam-
agetotheapplianceorpossibleinjury,donot
adjust,service,repairor replaceany partof
the appliance unless specifically recom-
mendedinthis guide. Referall other servic-
ingto a qualifiedtechnician.
NEVERstoreor usegasolineor other com-
bustibleor flammablematerialsinthe oven,
near surface units or in the vicinity of this
applianceas fumescould createa fire haz-
ard or anexplosion.
To preventgrease fires, do not let cooking
grease or otherflammablematerialsaccu-
mulatein or nearthe appliance.
Use only dry potholders. Moist or damp
potholderson hot surfacesmay result in a
steamburn.Donot letpotholderstouchhot
heatingelements.Donotuseatowelorother
bulkyclothwhichcouldeasilytouchhotheat-
ing elementsand ignite.
Alwaysturnoff all controlswhencookingis
completed.
NEVER heat unopened containers on the
surfaceunitorintheoven.Pressurebuild-up
inthecontainermaycausecontainertoburst
resulting in burns, injury or damageto the
appliance.
NEVERusealuminumfoilto linedripbowls
or cover oven racksor oven bottom.This
couldresultin riskof electricshock,fire, or
damageto the appliance.Use foil onlyas
directedinthis guide.
Aerosol-typecans are EXPLOSIVEwhen
exposedto heat and may be highlyflam-
mable.Donotuseor storenearappliance,
Thisappliancehasbeentestedforsafeper-
formanceusingconventionalcookware.Do
notuseanydevicesoraccessoriesthatare
notspecificallyrecommendedinthismanual.
Donotuseeyelidcovers,stovetop grillsor
add-onovenconvectionsystems.Theuse
of devicesor accessoriesthat are not ex-
pressly recommendedin this manual can
createserioussafetyhazards,resultinper-
formanceproblems,and reducethe life of
the componentsofthis appliance.
NEVERleavesurfaceunitsunattendedes-
peciallywhenusinghighheat.Anunattended
boilovercouldcausesmokinganda greasy
spi!lovercancausea fire.
Thisapplianceisequippedwithdifferentsize
surfaceelements.Selectpanswith flatbot-
tomslargeenoughto coverelement.Fitting
pansizeto elementwiltimprovecookingef-
ficiency.
If pan is smallerthanelement,a portion of
the elementwill be exposedto direct con-
tactand could igniteclothingor pothotder.
Onlycertaintypesof glass, glass/ceramic,
ceramic,earthenware,orotherglazeduten-
silsaresuitablefor cooktoporovenservice
withoutbreakingdueto thesuddenchange
intemperature.Followutensilmanufacturer's
instructionswhenusingglass,
Turnpan handletowardcenter ofcooktop,
not out into the roomor over another sur-
faceelement.Thisreducestheriskofburns,
ignitionofflammablematerials,orspillageif
pan is accidentty bumpedor reached by
smallchildren,
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COILELEMEF1TS
(SELECTMODELS)
Topreventdamageto removableheatingel-
ements,do not immerse,soakor dean ina
dishwasheror self-cleanoven.A damaged
elementcouldshortresultinginafireorshock
hazard.
Makesuredripbowlsareinplaceasabsence
ofthesebowlsduringcookingcoulddamage
wiring.
ProtectiveLiners:Donotusealuminumfoilto
linesurfaceunitdripbowlsorovenbottoms,
exceptassuggestedinthemanual.Improper
installationoftheselinersmayresultinarisk
of electricshockorfire.
GLASS-CERAMICCOOKTOP
(SELECTMODELS)
NEVERcookon brokencooktop.If cooktop
should break, cleaning solutions and
spilloversmaypenetratethebrokencooktop
andcreateariskofelectricshock.Contacta
qualifiedtechnicianimmediately.
Cleancooktopwithcaution.Somecleaners
can producenoxiousfumes if appliedto a
hotsurface.If a wetsponge,cloth, or paper
towelisusedona hotcookingarea,becare-
fultoavoidsteamburn.
DEEPFATFRYERS
Use extremecaution whenmoving grease
panordisposingofhotgrease.Allowgrease
tocoolbeforeattemptingto movepan.
Usecarewhenopeningdoor.Lethotair or
steamescapebeforeremovingor replacing
food.
Forproperovenoperationandperformance,
donotblockorobstructovenventduct.When
ovenis in use,the area nearthe vent may
becomehotenoughto causeburns.
Alwaysplaceovenracksindesiredlocations
whileoven is cool. If rack mustbe moved
whileovenis hot, do not letpotholdercon-
tacthotelementin oven.
SELF-CLEAF!IFIGOVEN
Cleanonly parts listedin this guide.Do not
cleandoorgasket.Thegasketisessentialfor
a good seal. Do not rub, damage,or move
thegasket.
Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial
ovencleanerorovenlinerprotectivecoating
of anykindshouldbe used inor aroundany
partoftheoven.
Beforeself-cleaningthe oven,removebroiler
pan,ovenracksandotherutensilsto prevent
excessivesmoking,discolorationoftheoven
racksor possibledamageto utensils.
Wipe up excessive spillovers, especially
greasyspills,beforethe clean cycle to pre-
ventsmoking,flare-upsorflaming.
It is normal for the cooktopto become hot
duringa cleancycle.Therefore,avoidtouch-
ing the cooktop,door,windowor ovenvent
duringa clean cycle.
HEATINGELEMENTS
NEVERtouchsurfaceor ovenheatingel-
ements,areas near elements,or interior
surfacesofoven.
Heating elementsmay be hot even though
theyare darkincolor.Areasnearsurfaceel-
ementsandinteriorsurfacesof anovenmay
becomehot enoughto cause burns.During
and after use,do nottouchor let clothingor
otherflammablematerialscontactheatinge!-
ements,areasnearelements,or interiorsur-
facesof oven until they have had sufficient
timeto cool.
Other potentially hot surfaces include:
Cooktop,areasfacingthecooktop,ovenvent,
and surfaces near the vent opening,oven
door,areasaroundthe door and ovenwin-
dow.
CHILDSAFETY
NEVERleavechildrenaloneor unsupervised
in area where appliance is in use or is still
hot.
NEVERallowchildrento sit or stand on any
partofthe applianceastheycouldbeinjured
or burned.
CAUTION:NEVERstore itemsof interestto
childrenin cabinetsabovean applianceoron
backguardof a range.Childrenclimbingonap-
pliance,door or drawerto reachitems could
damagethe applianceor be burned or seri-
ously injured.
Childrenmustbetaughtthattheapplianceand
utensilsinor on itcanbe hot.Lethotutensils
coolin a safeplace,out of reachofsmallchil-
dren.Childrenshouldbetaughtthat anappli-
ance is not a toy. Children should not be al-
lowedto play with controls or other parts of
the unit.
VENTILATINGHOODS
Cleanrangehoodandfiltersfrequentlytopre-
ventgreaseorotherflammablematerialsfrom
accumulatingon hood or filter and to avoid
greasefires.
Turnthe fan on whenflambeingfoods (such
asCherriesJubilee)underthehood.
)RTAFITSAFETYF!OTICE
ANDWARNING
TheCaliforniaSafeDrinkingWaterandToxic
EnforcementAct of 1986(Proposition65) re-
quiresthe GovernorofCaliforniato publisha
listof substancesknownto the StateofCali-
forniato causecancer or reproductiveharm,
and requires businessesto warn customers
of potentialexposuresto suchsubstances.
Usersofthisapplianceareherebywarnedthat
when the oven is engagedin the self-clean
cycle,theremaybe somelow level exposure
tosomeofthe listedsubstances,includingcar-
bonmonoxide.Exposureto thesesubstances
canbeminimizedbyproperlyventingtheeven
to theoutdoorsduringthe self-cleancycleby
opening a window and/or door in the room
wherethe applianceislocated.
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING PET
BIRDS:Neverkeeppetbirdsinthe kitchenor
in rooms where the fumesfrom the kitchen
couldreach.Birdshaveavery sensitiverespi-
ratorysystem.Fumesreleasedduringanoven
self-cleaningcyclemay be harmfulor fatalto
birds.Fumesreleaseddueto overheatedcook-
ingoil,fat, margarineandoverheatednon-stick
cookwaremaybe equallyharmful.
5URI:ACECOOKING
5URt:ACECONTROL5
Usetoturnonthesurfaceelements.Aninfinite
choiceofheatsettingsisavailablefromLOWto
HIGH.Theknobscanbesetonorbetweenany
of thesettings.
SETTING THE CONTROLS
1. Placepan on surfaceelement.
2. Pushinandturntheknobineitherdirection
tothe desiredheatsetting.
> Thebackguardismarkedtoidentifywhich
elementtheknobcontrols.Forexample,
this graphicindicatesrightfront
element.
3. After cooking,turn knobto OFF. Remove
pan.
SURFACEINDICATORLIGHTS
Thereis an indicatorlightlocatedon thecon-
trol panel.When any of the surfacecontrol
knobsareturnedon,the lightwillturnon.The
lightwillturnoffwhenthesurfaceelementsare
turnedoff.
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BeforeCooking
> Alwaysplacea pan onthe surfaceunit
beforeyouturniton.Topreventdamage
torange,neveroperatesurfaceunitwith-
outa pan in place.
> NEVERuse the cooktopas a storage
areaforfoodor cookware.
DuringCooking
> Besure youknowwhich knobcontrols
whichsurfaceunit.Makesureyouturned
on the correctsurfaceunit.
> Begincookingon a higher heatsetting
then reduceto a lower settingto com-
plete the operation.Never use a high
heatsettingfor extendedcooking.
NEVER allow a pan to boil dry. This
could damage the pan and the appli-
ance.
> NEVERtouchcooktopuntilithascooled,
Expectsomepartsofthecooktop,espe-
cially aroundthe surface units,to be-
comewarm or hot duringcooking.Use
potholderstoprotecthands.
After Cooking
> Clean up messyspills as soon as pos-
sible.
> Makesure surfaceunitisturnedoff.
Other Tips
>- Ifcabinetstorageisprovideddirectlyabove
cookingsurface,limit itto itemsthat are
infrequentlyusedandcanbesafelystored
in an areasubjectedto heat.
Temperaturesmay be unsafe for items
suchasvolatileliquids,cleanersor aero-
solsprays.
> NEVERleaveanyitems,especiallyplas-
tic items,onthecooktop.The hotairfrom
theventmayigniteflammableitems,melt
orsoftenplastics,orincreasepressurein
closedcontainerscausingthemto burst.
> NEVERallowaluminumfoil,meatprobes
oranyothermetalobject,otherthanapan
on a surfaceelement,to contactheating
elements.
Thesize,typeofcookwareandcookingopera-
tionwillaffecttheheatsetting.Forinformation
on cookwareandother factorsaffectingheat
settings, referto "Cooking Made Simple"
booklet.
LOW HIGH
2
?4
OFF
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MEDIUM
HIGH: Useto bringliquidto aboil,blanchor
reachpressureinapressurecooker.Always
reducesettingto a lower heat when liquids
beginto boi!orfoods beginto cook.
MED.HIGH (8): Usetobrownmeat,heatoil
fordeepfat fryingor sauteing.Maintainfast
boilfor largeamountsof liquids.
MEDIUM: Useto maintainmoderatetoslow
boilforlargeamountsofliquidsandformost
frying operations.
MED.LOW(3): Useto continuecooking
coveredfoodsandto maintainpressurein
mostpressurecookersand stewor steam
operations.
LOW" Use to keep foods warm and melt
chocolateandbutter.
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GLASS-CERAMICSURFACE
(SELECTMODELS)
Do not use the cooktop if the glassis
brokenor if metalmeltson toit. Callan
authorizedservicer. Do not attempt to
repairityourself.
COOKINGAREAS
Thecookingareasonyourrangeareidentified
by permanentpatternson the glass-ceramic
surface.Formostefficientcooking,fit thepan
sizetotheelementsize.
Pansshould notextend more than I/2to I.
inch beyondthe cooking area.
For more informationon cookware,refer to
"Cooking MadeSimple" booklet.
HOTSURFACELIGHT
TheHotSurfaceIndicatorLightislocatedatthe
front centerof the cooktop.The lightwill be
illuminatedwhen any cook-
ing area is hot. It will
remain on, even
afterthecontrolis UGHTO_COOKTO_
turned off, until the
areahascooled.
DUALELEMENT(select models)
Selectglass-ceramicsurfacesareequipped
witha dual elementlocatedin the right front
position.
To operate,press the rocker switchon the
controlpanelto the leftto controlthe small
elementortotherighttocon- !
trotthe largeelement.
COOKWARE
Toachieveoptimumcookingperformance,use
heavy-gauge,fiat, smoothbottompansthat
conformto the diameterof thecookingarea.
(See"Cooking MadeSimple" for cookware
characteristicsand recommendations.)
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GLASS-CERAMICSURFACE
I Cooktopmayemit lightsmokeandodorthefirstfewtimesthecooktopis used. Thisis
normal.
I Whena controlisturnedon,a redglowcanbeseenthroughtheglass-ceramicsurface.
Theelementwillcycleonandoffto maintainthepresetheatsetting.
I Glass-ceramiccooktopsretainheatforaperiodoftimeaftertheunitisturnedoff.Turnthe
elementoffa fewminutesbeforefoodiscompletelycookedandusetheretainedheatto
completethecooking.WhentheHOTSURFACElightturnsoft(seebelow),thecooking
areawillbe coolenoughtotouch.
Becauseofthe heatretentioncharacteristics,theelementswillnotrespondtochangesin
settingsasquicklyascoilelements.Intheeventofapotentialboilover,removethepan
from the cooking area.
I NOTE:Do notattemptto liftthecooktop.
TIPSTO PROTECTTHE
GLASS-CERAMICSURFACE
> Beforefirst use,cleanthe cooktop.(See
Cleaning,paget3.)
>- Donotuseglasspans.Theymayscratch
thesurface.
Donotallowplastic,sugaror foodswith
high sugar content to melt onto the hot
cooktop.Shouldthishappen,cleanimme-
diately.(SeeCleaning,page13.)
> Neverletapanboildryasthiswi!ldamage
thesurfaceandpan.
:_ Neverusecooktopasa work surfaceor
cuttingboard.Nevercookfooddirectlyon
thesurface.
Neverplacea trivet or wok ringbetween
the surface and pan. These items can
markor etchthetop,
> Donotslidealuminumpansacrossa hot
surface.Thepansmayleavemarkswhich
needtoberemovedpromptly.(SeeClean-
ing,page13.)
Makesurethesurfaceandthepanbottom
are clean before turning on to prevent
scratches.
> To preventscratchingor damageto the
glass-ceramictop,donotleavesugar,salt
or fats on the cooking area. Wipe the
cooktopsurfacewithacleanclothorpaper
towelbeforeusing.
Neveruseasoileddishclothorspongeto
cleanthe cooktopsurface.A fitmwill re-
mainwhichmaycausestainsonthecook-
ing surfaceaftertheareaisheated.
> Donotusea smallpanona largeelement.
Notonlydoesthiswasteenergy,butitcan
also resultin spiIIoversburningontothe
cookingarea whichrequiresextraclean-
ing.
> Donotusenon-flatspecialtyitemsthatare
oversizedor unevensuchasroundbottom
woks,rippledbottomand/oroversizedcan-
nersandgriddles.
> Donotslideheavymetalpansacrossthe
surfacesincethesemayscratch.
> Donotusefoilorfoil-typecontainers.Foil
maymeltontotheglass.If metalmeltson
thecooktop,donotuse.Callanauthorized
servicer.
> Ifaspilloveroccurswhilecooking,immedi-
atelycleanthespillfromthecookingarea
whileit ishotto preventa toughcleaning
chorelater.Usingextremecare,wipespill
witha cleandrytowel.
>- Donotallowspillstoremainonthecooking
areaorthecooktoptrimforalongperiodof
time.
> Donotuseabrasivecleansingpowdersor
scouring pads which will scratch the
cooktop.
:_ Do not use chlorinebleach,ammoniaor
other cleansers not specificallyrecom-
mendedfor useon glass-ceramic.
To retain the appearanceof the glass-
ceramiccooktop,cleanaftereachuse.
SURFACE(OOKIHG,(ONT,
COil
(S[L[CTMODELS)
UFT-UPPORCELAINCOOKTOP
TOLIFT: Whencool,graspthecooktopfront
edge.Gentlyliftupuntilthetwosupportrods
atthe frontofthecooktopsnapintoplace.
TOLOWER:Holdthecooktopfrontedgeand
carefullypushback on eachsupportrodto
release.Then gentlylowerthetopinto place.
The support rods will slide into the range
frame.
COIL ELEMENTSURFACE
! To prevent staining and discoloration,
cleancooktopaftereachuse.
! Wipeacidicorsugaryspillsassoonasthe
cooktophas cooledas thesespills may
discoloror etchtheporcelain.
To protectdrip bowl finish:
I Tolessendiscolorationandcrazing,avoid
usinghighheatfor tongperiods,
I Do not use oversizedcookware. Pans
shouldnot extendmore than 1-2 inches
beyondtheelement.
I Whenhomecanningor cookingwith big
pots,usetheCanningElement(ModelCE1).
ContactyourMaytagdealerfor detailsor
call 1-800-688-8408to order.
I Cleanfrequently.(Seepage 12.)
COILELEMENTS
Whenanelementison,itwillcycleon
andoffto maintaintheheatsetting.
Coilelementsareself-cleaning.Donot
immerseinwater.
TO REMOVE: /_i_:_/
Whencool, /
raise ere- _,__W
meat.Care-
fullypullout
andawayfromreceptacle.
TOREPLACE:insertelementterminalsinto
receptacle. Guide the etementinto place.
Pressdownontheouteredgeofelementuntil
itsitslevelon dripbowl .d_m!mmlh,
TERMINALS
DRIPBOWLS
The drip bowlsundereachsurfaceelement
catch boiloversand must alwaysbe used.
Absenceof drip bowls duringcooking may
damagewiringor other partsunderneaththe
cooktop.
To preventthe riskof electricshock or fire,
neverlinedripbowlswithaluminumfoil.
Dripbowls will discolor(blue/goldstains)or
crazeovertime ifoverheated.Thisdiscolora-
tionorcrazingispermanent.Thiswillnotaffect
cookingperformance.
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