Maytag MER5750AAA, MER5750AAB, MER5750AAQ, MER5750AAW Owner's Manual

COIL & RADIANT ELECTRIC RANGE R,_

Welcome ................................................................. 1

Safety Instructions ............................................... 1-3

Range at a Glance ................................................... 4

Controls at a Glance ............................................ 5-7

Surface Cooking ................................................ 8-10 •

Surface Controls ............................................... 8 •

Coil Element Surface ....................................... 9 •

Glass-Ceramic Surface ................................... 10 •

Oven Operation ................................................ 11-14 •

Baking and Roasting 11 •

Oven Vent and Light ...................................... 12 •

Oven Racks .................................................... 12 .*

Broiling .......................................................... 13 **

Clock Controlled •

Oven Cooking .......................................... 14 •

Care and Cleaning ........................................... 15-18 *

Self-Clean Oven ........................................ 15-16 ,*

Cleaning Chart .......................................... 17-18 *

Maintenance .................................................... 19.20 •

Before You Call for Service ............................. 21-22 •

Warranty ............................................................... 23

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• MAYI'AG

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Models: U.S.- MER5710• MER5530• MER5550° MER5730• MER5750 ]

Welcome..................... Important Safety

Congratulations on your choice of a Maytag electric range.
Your complete satisfaction is very important to us.

Read this user's guide carefully. It is intended to help you pliance toprevent the potential risk of fire, electric shock,
operate and maintain your new range, personal injury or damage to the appliance as a result of

In addition, you will find a booklet entitled "Cooking Made improper usage of the appliance. Use appliance only for

Simple." It contains information on selecting cookware and its intended purpose as described in this guide.
provides baking, roasting and broiling tips. To ensure proper and safe operation: Appliance must

Save time and money. Check the "Before You Call" section be properly installed and grounded by a qualified techni-
of this guide. It lists causes of minor operating problems that clan,

you can correct yourself.
However, should you need service, it is helpful to have the _ AWARNING

model and serial numbers available. This information can be
found on the data plate located on the storage drawer frame. • ALL RANGESCANTIP AND

These numbers are also on the Product Registration card that PERSONS
camewithyourappliance. Beforesendinginthiscard, record _ • INSTALLANTI-TIPDEVICE

Instructions.................

Read and follow all instructions before using this ap-

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:: • FOLLOWALL INSTALLATION

these numbers along with the purchase date below. _ PACKEDWITHRANGE

: Serial Number

' To check if device is properly installed remove storage

IMPORTANT: Keep this guide and the sales receipt in a rear leveling legs is properly engaged in the bracket slot.
safeplaceforfuture reference. Proof of originalpurchase The anti-tip device secures the rear leveling leg to the floor

date is needed for warranty service, when properly engaged. You should check this anytime

If you have questions, write us (include your model number

and phone number) or call:

Maytag Appliances Sales Company In Case of Fire

Attn: CAIRsMCenter
P.O. Box 2370 Turn off appliance and ventilating hood to avoid spread

Cleveland TN 37320-2370 ing the flame. Extinguish flame then turn on hood to re

1-800-688-9900 (USA) move smoke and odor.
1-800-688-2002 (CANADA) • Cooktop: Smother fire or flame ,._,,_

1-800-688-2080 ( U.S. TTY for deaf, hearing in apan with a lidor cookie sheet.

impaired or speech impaired)
(Men. - Fri., 8am-8 pm Eastern Time) NEVER pick up or move a flam-

Internet: http://www.maytag.com ing pan.

Model Number INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: To reduce risk of tipping of the appliance
from abnormal usage or by excessive loading of the oven

door, the appliance must be secure by aproperly installed

Date of Purchase anti-tip device.

drawer and look underneath range to make sure one of the

the range has been moved.

For service information, see page 22. • Oven: Smother fire or flame by closing the oven door

NOTE." In our continuing effort to improve the quality Do not use water on grease fires. Use baking soda, a d
and performance of our cooking ptvducts, it may be chemical or foam-type extinguisher to smother fire

necessary to make changes to the appliance without flame.
revising this guide.

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General Instructions Cooktop

ordrawer, if equipped, asa step stool or seat especially when using high heat settings, ilqi_'%' '"_:'

appliance,damagetotheappliance,andse- smokingandagreasyspi.overcancanse

rious injuries, a fire.
If appliance is installed near a window, This appliance is equipped with different

proper precautions should be taken to pre- size surface elements. Select pans having ,,_............_,_.

vent curtains from blowing over surface ._,...... '_:, flat bottoms large enough to cover ele- _!i

elements, j ment. Proper relationship of pan to ele-
NEVER use appliance to warm or heat the IE

room. Failure to follow this instruction can If pan is smaller than element, a portion "_.... .J_"

lead to possible burns, injury, fire, or dam- _......... _' of the element will be exposed to direct

age to the appliance, contact and could ignite clothing or potholder.
NEVER wear loose-fitting or hanging gar- i_i!% _,_ii _ Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthen-

while

ments
could catch utensil handles or ignite and

cause burns if garment comes in contact with '_'_!_.__.,ll_'_!!_J % _' perature. Follow utensil manufacturer's instructions when us-

hot heating elements. _ ing glass.

To ensure proper operation and to avoid damage to the ap- Turnpan handle toward center of cooktop .... _% '%pliance or possible injury, do not adjust, service, repair or not out into the room or over another sur- _'_ '_'

replace any part of the appliance unless specifically recom- face element. This reduces the risk of m_"r_.

mended in this guide. Refer all other servicing to a qualified burns, ignition of flammable materials, or _ii / _KI"--.. %._ _iii

technician, spillage if pan is accidently bumped or
NEVER store or use gasoline or other combustible or flam- reached by small children.

mable materials in the oven, near surface units or in the vi- To prevent damage to removable heating elements, do not

cinity of this appliance as fumes could create a fire hazard immerse, soak or clean in a dishwasher or self-clean oven. A

or an explosion, damaged element could short resulting in a fire or shock
To prevent grease fires, do not let cooking grease or other

flammable materials accumulate in or near the appliance. Make sure drip bowls are in place as absence of these bowls

using

the

appliance.

Clothing

_ :_ ment will improve cooking efficiency.

if [-"'_ B_-i_ ware, or other glazed utensils aresuitable for cooktop or oven
iii. __ service without breaking due to the sudden change in tem-

hazard.

Use only dry potholders. Moist or damp j¢,,_-w,_%_ during cooking could damage wiring.

a steam burn. Do not let potholder touch

potholders on hot surfaces may result in
hot heating elements. Do not use a towel iii 'ii_ ii

or other bulky cloth which could easily _ ___"'" '" ¢_' NEVER cook on broken cooktop. If cooktop should break,
touch hot heating elements and ignite, cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken

Always turn off all controls when cooking is completed, cooktop and create a risk of electric shock. Contact a quali-
NEVER heat unopened containers on the surface unit or in

the oven. Pressure build-up in the container may cause con- Clean cooktop with caution. Some cleaners can produce nox-
tainer to burst resulting in burns, injury or damage to the ious fumes if applied to a hot surface. If a wet sponge, cloth,

appliance, careful to avoid steam burn.

NEVER use aluminum foil to line drip bowls, or tocover
an oven rack or oven bottom. Misuse could result in risk of

electric shock, fire, or damage to the appliance. Use foil Deep Fat Fryers

only as directed in this guide.

Glass-Ceramic Cooktop (select models)

fied technician immediately.

orpaper towel is used to wipe spills on ahot cooking area, be

Use extreme caution when moving the grease pan or dispos-
ing of hot grease. Allow grease to cool before attempting to

move pan.

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Safety Instructions (continued)..............................

Oven Child Safety

Use care when opening door. Let hot air NEVER leave children alone or unsu-

or steam escape before removing orreplac- pervised in area where appliance is in
ing food. use or is still hot.

For proper oven operation and perfor- - NEVER allow children to sit or stand

mance, do not block or obstruct oven vent

duct. could be injured or burned. '_'_'_:
Always place oven racks in desired locations while oven is CAUTION: NEVER store items of in-

cool. If rack must be moved while oven is hot, do not let terest to children in cabinets above an
potholder contact hot heating element in oven. appliance or on backguard of a range.

Self-Cleaning Oven appliance or be burned or seriously injured.

Clean only parts listed inthis guide. Do not clean door gas- Children must be taught that the appliance and utensils fi
ket. The gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be or on itcan be hot. Let hot utensils cool in a safe place, ou

taken not to rub, damage, or move the gas- _,,_,j,:"='_"_-% an appliance is not a toy. Children should not be allowec

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, Do not use oven cleaners. No commer- i

cial oven cleaner or oven liner protective .
ket. }U_!_!__: i:) to play with controls or other parts of the unit.

coating of any kind should be used in or

around any part of the oven. '

on any part of the appliance as they

Children climbing on appliance, door or
drawer toreach items could damage the

of reach of small children. Children should be taught thai

Ventilating

Hoods

Before self-cleaning the oven, remove broiler pan, oven racks Clean range hood and filters frequently to prevent grease
and other utensils to prevent excessive smoking, discolora- or other flammable materials from accumulating on hood
tion of the oven racks or possible damage to utensils, or filter and to avoid grease fires.

Wipe up excessive spillovers, especially greasy spills, be- Turn the fan on when flamb6ing foods (such as Cherry
fore the clean cycle to prevent smoking or flare-ups. Jubilee) under the hood.

It is normal for the cooktop to become hot during a clean

cycle. Therefore, avoid touching or lifting the cooktop dur- Important Safety Notice and Warning

ing a clean cycle.

The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforce-
ment Act of 1986 (Proposition 65) requires the Governor

Heating Elements of California to publish a list of substances known to the

State of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm,

NEVER touch surface or oven heating elements, areas and requires businesses to warn customers of potential
near elements, or interior surfaces of oven.

Heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in Users of this appliance are hereby warned that when the
color. Areas near surface elements and interior surfaces of oven is engaged in the self-clean cycle, there may be some

an oven may become hot enough to cause burns. During and low level exposure to some of the listed substances, in-
after use, do not touch or let clothing or other flammable eluding carbon monoxide. Exposure to these substances

materials contact heating elements, areas near elements, or can be minimized by properly venting the oven to the out-
interior surfaces of oven until they have had sufficient time doors during the self-clean cycle by opening a window
to cool. and/or door in the room where the appliance is located.

Other potentially hot surfaces include: Cooktop, areas fac-
ing the cooktop, oven vent, and surfaces near the vent open-
ing, oven door, areas around the door and oven window.

exposures to such substances.

Save These Instructions for Future Reference

Range at a Glance......................................

ELECTRONICCONTROL(pages5-7)

OVEN LIGHTSWITCH (page 12)

BACKGUARD• . SURFACECONTROLS

.." AND INDICATORLIGHT(pages 8 &9)

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SURFACECONTROLS OVENVENT(page12)

AND INDICATORLIGHT .. • on glass-ceramic range
(pages 8 &9) ".. • • " •° on coil element range

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HOTSURFACEINDICATORS

• • (glass-ceramiccooktop
only,page 9)

DOORLOCKLEVER

SURFACE........ Selectmodels(page 16)

ELEMENTS
(pages9 & 10)

•BROIL ELEMENT
(notshown,page 13)

COOKTOP. - "
(page9 & 10) " • RACKSUPPORTS

• ' - OVENRACKS

ANTI-TIPBRACKET (page12)

(page20) ........

LEVELINGLEG• - •
(page20)

BAKE ELEMENT
(page11)

DATAPLATE • •

•, • " OVEN_/VlNDOW

STORAGEDRAWER•
(page20)

DOORGASKET

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Controls at a Glance.............................

The control panel is designed for ease in programming. The display window on the electronic control shows time of day,
timer and oven temperatures.

BAKE TIMER CLOCK

[]ll ['][J

BROIL CLEAN COOK STOP

VYV

TIME TIME

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NOTE: Styling and features may differ slightly depending on the model.

Function Pads For example: If you set the oven to bake

at 350°F and then set atiming operation, ] B=_KE]"Dim"

beep will sound when these pads are TIMER pad will be "full on."

pressed.

i Press, or press and hold, these pads to enter time, _ the indicator light on the BAKE pad willoven temperature or to select HI or LO broil. No H "dim" and the indicator light on the

B The display will show the operation for

Press this pad to cancel all operations the pad with the "full on" indicator light. ,_[ _ j "FUl/on,,

except the TIMER and CLOCK. _ Press the function pad with the "dim"

• Function pads are the BAKE, BROIL, CLEAN, TIMER, indicator light to recall that operation.
CLOCK, COOK TIME, STOP TIME, and CANCEL

pads. A beep will sound when these pads are pressed. NOTE: lfmore than 30 seconds elapse betweenpressing

• All function pads except the CANCEL pad feature an
indicator light, display.

When BAKE orBROIL pad is pressed, the indicator light
will turn on tolet youknow that theoven is set for

this operation. [ BAKEPad

Indicator lights onCLEAN, TIMER, CLOCK, [mJ Use for baking or roasting.
COOK TIME and STOP TIME pads will flash

when the pad is pressed. These indicator lights 1. Press BAKE pad.
will stop flashing but will remain lit once the [_J 2. Press • or • pad until the correct oven temperature

function starts, appears in the display.

• If an indicator light on a function pad is lit and you set a
second operation:

a function pad and a • or • pad, the program will be
canceled and the display will return to the previous

See page 11 for additional information.

- Either the control will not accept the operation or BROIL Pad

The indicator light on the first pad will "dim" slightly Use for top browning and broiling.
and the indicator light on the pad you just pressed will

be "full on." This lets you know that you have set the
control for two operations.

1. Press BROIL pad.

2. Press • or • pad for HI or LO broil.
See page 13 for additional information.

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CLEAN Pad Setting the Timer

Use to set self-clean cycle. The timer can be set from one minute (0:01) up to9 hours

and 50 minutes (9:50).

For models with a manual door lock:
1, Close and lock oven door. activity and it can be set while another oven function is

2. Press CLEAN pad. "3:00" will appear in the display, operating. THE TIMER DOES NOT CONTROL THE

3. Oven will automatically clean for 3 hours or press OVEN.

• or • pad to select 2 to 4 hours of cleaning. 1. Press the TIMER pad.

The timer can be used independently of any other oven

For models with an automatic door lock:

1. Press CLEAN pad. "- :- -" will appear in the display. ° The timer will start automatically. The TIMER

2, Press • or • pad. "3:00" hours of cleaning time will

automatically be entered, timer is in use.

3. If more or less cleaning time is desired, press • One long beep and "End" will be briefly displayed

• or • pad to select times between 2 to 4 hours, to signal the end of the timer operation.

See pages 15-16 for additional information.

2. Press or press and hold the • or • pad until the correct
time appears in the display.

indicator on the TIMER pad will light whenever the

To cancel timer; Press and hold TIMER pad for three

seconds. Time of day will reappear in the display.

COOKTIME TIMEPads

Use to program the oven to start and stop automatically.

1, Press COOK TIME pad and enter the desired cooking Clock Controlled

time. Oven Cooking Beep Option

2, Press the BAKE pad and enter oven temperature. Option 1. (default option) Four beeps at the end of
3, To delay the start of cooking, press the STOP TIME pad cooking, then, one beep every 30seconds for the next

and enter the time you wish the oven to turn off, five minutes or until the CANCEL pad is pressed.

See page 14 for additional information. Option 2. Four beeps at the end of cooking, then, no

Control Options

other beeps.

Setting the Clock Option 3. Four beeps at the end of cooking, then one

1. Press CLOCK pad. CANCEL pad is pressed.

2. Press or press and hold • or • pad until the correct time Setting Clock Controlled
of day appears in the display. Oven Cooking Beeps

The display will flash when electrical power is first supplied
to the range or if there has been a power failure. 1. Press COOK TIME and CLOCK pads at the same

To recall the time of day when another function is displayed, • A single beep will sound.
press the CLOCK pad. • Display will show current option.

Clock time cannot be changed when the oven has been 2, Press the • or • pad to select the option nnmber you
programmed for clock controlled cooking, self-clean or wish. The current time of day will reappear in the

delayed self-clean, display after four seconds.

beep every minute for the next 12 hours or until the

time and hold for three seconds.

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Controls at a Glance (continued).,...............,.....

Cancel Clock Display Option Oven Temperature Adjustment Option

If you prefer that the time of day not be displayed:
To set: Press CLOCK and CANCEL pads at the same time temperature, set the temperature 25 degrees higher or lower

and hold for three seconds, than your recipe recommends, then bake. The results of the
When clock display is not shown, press CLOCK pad to test should _,lveyou an idea of how much to adjust the

briefly recall the time of day, if desired, temperature.

To restore: Press the CLOCK and CANCEL pads at the To Adjust the Oven Temperature
same time and hold for three seconds. The time of day will

reappear in the display. 1. Press the BAKE pad.

Automatic Oven Turn Off Option 3. Press andhold the BAKE padfor three seconds until 00°

The oven will automatically turn off after 12 hours, if you • If the oven temperature was previously adjusted, the
accidentally leave it on. You can deactivate this feature, if change will be displayed. For example, if the oven

desired, temperature was reduced by 15°, the display will

To Eliminate 12 Hour Turn Off

1. Press the CLOCK pad and hold for three seconds, ture. Each time apad ispressed, the temperature changes

2. Press and hold the • or • pad until 8:88 appears in the by 5°.

display. Cun'ent time of day will reappear in the display • Theoventemperaturecanbeinereasedordeereased
after four seconds, by 5 ° to 35 °.

To restore: Repeat steps 1and 2. 12:00 will appear briefly

: in the display followed by the current time of day.

Control Lock-Out Option temperatures cannot be adjusted.

You may adjust the oven temperature if you think the oven

is not baking correctly. To decide how much tochange the

2. Enter 550° by pressing • pad.

appears in the display.

show -15 °.

4. Press and hold the • or • pad to change the tempera-

5. The time of day will automatically reappear in the

display.

It is not necessary to readjust the oven temperature if there
is a power failure or interruption. Broiling and cleaning

The Control Lock-Out feature prevents the oven from being

turned on. Oven Light

To Set Control Lock-Out _ _ Push the switch onthe control panel toturn iton and

1. Press and hold both STOP TIME [srv% [ and _ off. On select models the oven light automatically

and CANCEL pads forthree sec- L_J _ comes on whenever the oven door is opened.
onds.

2. "OFF" will appear in the display when this feature is
activated. Only the clock and timer functions will operate

when Control Lock-Out feature is activated.

Repeat step 1to deactivate.

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