Maytag MES5870ACW, MES5870ACB, MES5870AAW, MES5870AAQ, MES5870AAC Owner’s Manual

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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

operate and maintain your new range. In addition, you will find a booklet entitled "Cooking Made

Simple." It contains information on selecting cookware and provides baking, roasting and broiling tips.

Save time and money. Check the "Before You Call" section of this guide. It lists causes of minor operating problems that you can correct yourself.

PORTANT SAFETY

Read and fi_llow all instructMns bef_re ush_g this ap-

pliance 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.

"Ib ensm-e proper and safe operatiom Appliance must be properly installed and grounded by a qualified techni-

cian.

However, should you need service, it is helpful to have the model and serial numbers available. This information can be

found on the data plate located on the storage drawer f]ame or under the control panel.

These numbers are also on the Product Registration card that came with your appliance. Before sending in this card, record these numbers akmg with the purchase date bek)w.

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,d_WARNING

® ALL RANGES CAN TiP AND

CAUSE iNJURiES TO

PERSONS

® iNSTALL ANTI-TIP DEVICE

PACKED WiTH RANGE

® FOLLOW ALL iNSTALLATiON

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 a properly installed

anti-tip device.

To check if device is properly installed, remove storage drawer and look underneath range to make sure one of the

rear leveling legs is properly engaged in the bracket slot.

The anti-tip device secures the rear leveling leg to the floor

when properly engaged. You should check this anytime

the range has been moved.

in Case of Fire

Turn off appliance and ventilating hood to avoid spread-

ing the flame. Extinguish flame then turn on hood to re- move smoke and odor. _. o CooMop: Smother fire or flame

in a pan with a lid or cookie sheet.

NEVER pick up or move a flam-

ing pan.

o Oven: Smother fire or flame by closing the oven door.

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

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General Instructions

WARNING: NEVER use appliance door, o1 drawer, if equipped, as a step stool or seat as this may result in possible tipping of the ap-

pliance, damage to the appliance, and serious

If appliance is installed ueara window, proper precautions should be taken to prevent curtains from bnowiug over surface elements.

NEVER use appliance to warm or heat the room. Failure to follow this instruction can head

to possible burns, injury, fire, or damage to the appliance.

NEVER wear noose-fitting or hanging gar- i merits while using the appliance. Clothing

could catch utensil handles or ignite and cause burns if garment comes in contact with hot

To ensure proper operation and to avoid damage to the appli- ance 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 flam-

mable materials in the oven, near surface units or in the vicinity of this appliance as fumes could create a fire hazard or an ex-

plosiml. To prevent grease fires, do not let cooking grease or other flam-

mable materials accumulate in or near the appliance.

Use only dry potholders. Moist or damp potholders on hot surfaces may result hl a steam burn. Do not _etpotholders touch ]lot

heating elements. Do not use a towel or other bulky cloth which could easily touch

]lot heathlg elements and ignite Always turn off all comro_s wheu cooking is completed.

NEVER heat unopened containers on the surface unit or in the oven. Pressure build-up in the container may cause container to

burst resulting in burns, hijury or damage to the appliance. NEVER use aluminum %iI to line drip bowls, or to cover an

oven rack or oven bottom. Misuse could result in risk of elec- tric shock, fire, or damage to the appliance. Use %il only as

dhected in this guide.

This appliance is equipped with different size surface elements. Select pans having

flat bottoms large enough to cover element. ....

Proper relationship of pan to element will improve cooking efficiency.

If pan is smaller than element, a portim3 of the element will be exposed to dhect con-

tact and couM ignite clothing or potholder. Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware,

or other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktop or oven service without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature. For

_ow utensil manufacturer's hlstructions when using glass. This appliance has been tested %r safe per%finance using con-

ventioual cookware. Do not use any devices or accessories that are not specifically recommended in this manual. Do not use eye-

Hd covers, stove top grills o1 add-on oven convection systems. The use of devices or accessories that are not expressly recom-

mended in this manual can create serious safety hazards, result in performance problems, and reduce the life of the components

of this appliance. Turn pan handle toward center ofcooktop, not

out into the room o1 over another surface ele-

of flammable materiMs, or spillage if pan is accideutly bumped or reached by, small chil-

dren.

To prevent damage to removable heating elements, do not im- merse, soak or clean in a dishwasher or self-clean oven. A dam-

aged element could short resulting in a fire or shock hazard. Make sure drip bowls are in place as absence of these bowls dur-

ing cooking could damage whqug.

G ass-Ceramic Cooktop (select mode_s)

NEVER cook on broken cooktop, ffcooktop should break, clean- ing solutions and spillovers may penetrate the broken cooktop

and create a risk of electric shock. Contact a qualified technician

Clean cooktop with caution. Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes Kapplied to a hot surface. Ifa wet spmlge, cloth, or paper towel is used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be carefu_ to

avoid steam bum.

Deep Fat Fryers

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Cooktop

NEVER leave surface units unattended especially when using high heat settings. An unattended boilover could cause smok-

ing and a greasy spillover can cause a fhe.

Use extreme caution when movhlg the grease pan o1 disposing of hot grease. Allow grease to cool before attempting to move

pan.

Oven

ChiM Safety

Use care when opening door. Let hot air o1 steam escape before

removing o1 replacing foo& For proper oven operatiml and performance,

do not Nock or obstruct oven vent duct.

Always place oven racks in desired locations while oven is cool. If rack must be moved

while oven is hot, do not let potholder con- tact hot heating element in oven.

SelfoCieaning Oven

Clean onny parts listed in this guide. Do not clean door gasket. The gasket is essential for a good seal. Care shouM be taken not

to rub, damage, or move the gasket.

Do not use oven cleaners. No commercial oven cleaner or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used in or around

any part of the oven. Before self-cneaning the oven, remove broiler pan, oven racks and

other utensils to prevent excessive smoking, discoloration of the oven racks or possible damage to utensils.

Wipe up excessive spillovers, especially greasy spills, before the clean cycle to prevent smoking, flare-ups or flaming.

It is normal for the cooktop to become hot during a clean cycle. Therefore, avoid touching the cooktop during a clean cycle.

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

CAUTK)N: NEVER store items of inter- est to children in cabinets above an appli-

ance or on backguard of a range. Children climbing on appliance, door or drawer to

reach items could damage the appliance or be burned or seriously injured.

Children must be taught that the appliance and utensils in or on it can be ]lot. Let ]lot

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 mlit.

Ventilating Hoods

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 flambding foods (such as Cherry Jubilee) under the hood.

Slide-in and drop-in ranges feature a cooling fan which operates automatically during a clean cycle. If the fan does not turn on,

cancel the clean operation and contact an authorized servicer.

Heating E ements

NEVER touch surface or ove_ heafi_g dements, areas _ear dements, or i_terior surfaces of ovem

Heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in color. Areas near surface elements and interior surfaces of an oven may

become hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch or let clothing or other flammaNe materials contact heat-

ing elements, areas near elements, or interior surfaces of oven until they have had sufficient time to cool.

Other potentkdly hot surfaces include: Cooktop, areas facing the cooktop, oven vent, and surfaces near the vent opening, oven door,

areas around the door and oven window, where the fumes from the kitchen could reach.Birds have a very

important Safety Notice and Warning

The California Safe Drinking Water and 'I_xic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65) requires the Governor of Califor- nia to publish a list of substances known to the State of Califor-

nia to cause cancer or reproductive harm, and requires busi- nesses to warn customers of potential exposures to such sub- stances.

Users of this appliance are hereby warned that when the oven is engaged in the self-clean cycle, there may be some low level exposure to some of the listed substances, including carbon

monoxide. Exposure to these substances can be minimized by properly venting the oven to the outdoors during the self-clean

cycle by opening a window and/or door in the room where the appliance is located.

IMPORTANT: Never keep pet birds in the kitchen or in rooms

sensitive respiratory system. Fumes released during an oven seK-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 equaHy harmful

ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL (pages 5-8)

OVEN LIGHT SWITCH (page 15)

CONTROLPANEL_

SURFACE CONTROLS ANDINDtCATOR LIGHT

(page9)

SURFACE ELEMENTS

(page 10 & 11 )

COOKTOP (page 10 & 11)

ANTFTIP BRACKET (page 23)

LEVELING LEG

(page 23)

DATA PLATE _ _'

STORAGE DRAWER (page 23)

_, SURFACE CONTROLS

"_* AND iNDiCATOR LIGHT

(page 9)

OVEN VENT (page 15)

HOT SURFACE iNDiCATORS

(page 11)

BROIL ELEMENT (not shown, page 16)

" RACK SUPPORTS

BAKE ELEMENT (page 12)

OVEN WINDOW

DOOR GASKET

S#de4n and Drop-In Control Panel Located Above the Oven Door

OVEN LIGHT SWITCH

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The control panel is designed for ease in programming. The display window on the electronic control shows time of day, timer and oven functions. Indicator words flash to prompt your programming steps.

CONVECTBAKE ]

BAKE

CLEAN

TIME / TIME /

NOTE: Styling and features may differ slightly depending on the model. Control panel shown above includes Convect Bake featm-e.

BAKE Pad

Press the desired pad. Press the Preset (0) pad or the appropriate number pads to

enter time or temperature. A beep will sound when any pad is touched.

A double beep will sound if a programming error occurs.

NOTE: Four seconds after entering the number, the time or temperature will automatically be entered. If more than 30

seconds elapse betrveen touching a function pad and the n umber pads, the function wiH be caneeled and the display

wig return to the previous di&lay.

Use for conventional baking or roasting. 1° Press BAKE pad.

2. Press PRESET (0) pad for 350°F. Each additional press of the Preset (0) pad will raise the temperature 25 °. Or,

press the appropriate number pads for desired tempera- tu re.

See page 12 for additional information.

BROIL Pad

Numbers

Use to set time or temperature.

CANCEL Pad

Use to cancel all programming except Clock and Timer functions.

CONVECT BAKE Pad (select modols)

Use for convection baking or roasting.

t. Press CONVECT BAKE pad.

2. Press PRESET (0) pad for 325°F. Each additional press of the Preset (0) pad will raise the temperature 25 °. Or,

press the appropriate number pads for desired tempera- ture.

See page [2 for additional information.

Use for top browning and broiling. 1o Press BROIL pad.

2. Press PRESET (0) pad for HI broil, press again for LO broil, or press the appropriate number pads to set de-

sired broil temperature.

See page 16 for additional information.

CLEAN Pad

Use to set self-clean cycle.

1. Press CLEAN pad.

2. Press PRESET (0) pad for °'3:0(Y' hours of cleaning time.

3. If more or less cleaning is desired, press the appropriate number pads. Cleaning time may be set between 2 and 4

hours.

See pages 18-19 for additional information.

COOK TIME/STOP TIME Pads Setting the Timer

Use to program the oven to start and stop automatically. Use to set and then signal the completion of a time period

1. Press BAKE or CONVECT BAKE (select models) pad. up to 99 hours and .59 minutes (99:59).

Press the appropriate number pads for desired temperature.

2. Press COOK TIME pad. Press the appropriate number pads to enter cooking time in hours and minutes.

3. To delay tile start of cooking, press STOP TIME pad. Press the appropriate number pads to enter the time you want the oven to stop.

See page 17 for additional information.

CONTROL LOCK Pad

The timer can be used independently of any other oven activity and can be set while another oven function is operating.

OVEN.

1. Press TIMER pad.

,_ Tile indicator word TIMER will flash and '_0HR:00"

2. Press tile appropriate number pads until tile desired number of minutes or hours and minutes appear in tl_e

display.

TIlE TIMER DOES NOT CONTROL TIlE

appears in the display.

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The touch pads on the control can be locked to prevent un- wanted use. They will not function when locked. The current time of day will remain in the display when this f)ature is

activated.

If an oven function is currently being used, the controls cannot be locked.

To set: Press CONTROL LOCK pad for :everal seconds. A single beep will sound when control is locked.

If any pad is pressed when Control Lock 1,'activated, OFF will appear in the display for 15 seconds.

To restore: Press and hold tile CONTROL LOCK pad f?_r several seconds. Tile indicator word OFF will disappear.

Setting the Clock

1. Press CLOCK pad.

_,Tile indicator word TIME will flash in the display.

2. Press the appropriate number pads until tl_e correct time of day appears in the display.

When electrical power is supplied or after apower interruption, the last clock time before power was interrupted will flash.

Example: To set the Timer for 5 minutes, press the TIMER pad and d_e number 5 pad. The control will begin countdown after a four second delay.

Example: To set the Timer for _ hour and 30 minutes, press the TIMER pad and the numbers 1,3,0 pads. Tile control will begin countdown after a four second delay.

3. Tile last minute of the countdown will be displayed as seconds.

4. At tile end of the time set, one king beep will sound and "End" will appear in the display. To change the number of timer reminder signals, see page 7.

To cancel:

To recall the time of day when anod_er time function is showing, press the CLOCK pad.

Clock time cannot be changed when the oven has been pro- grammed for clock controlled cooking, self-clean or delayed

self-clean.

1. Press and hold TIMER pad for several seconds. Tile time of day will reappear.

2. Press the TIMER pad and the "0" number pad. After a slight delay the time of day will reappear.

NOT[T: Press#_g CANCEL pad to caducei the timer will

caducei ALL selected ove_,/imctio_s except the timer.

Controls at a G_ance

Timer Beep Options

You have a choice of three "end of timer" remhrder

signMs:

Setting Clock Contro#ed Oven Cooking Beeps

1o Press COOK TIME and CANCEL pads at the same

time and hokl for several seconds.

Option 1: One beep at the end of"the timer operatkm, then, one beep every 30 seconds for the next five minutes or until

A single beep will sound.

tire CANCEL pad is pressed.

Display will show the indicator word COOK and the

Option 2: One beep at the end of tire timer operation, then,

current option - 1,2, or 3.

one beep every minute for tire next 12 hours or until tire CANCEL pad is pressed.

Option 3 (default option): One beep at tire end of the timer operation, then, no other beeps.

2. Press the appropriate number pad ( l, 2, or 3) to select the option you wish. The current time of day will reappear

in the display af}er four seconds.

Setting the Timer Beeps

Cancel Clock Display Option

to Press the TIMER and CANCEL pad: at the same time

and hoM for several seconds.

A single beep will sound. Display will show the indicator word TIMER

and the current option - 1,2, or 3.

2. Press the appropriate number pad (1,2, or 3) to select the

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