Maytag MES8800FZ Maintance Manual

User Guide

Electric Range

THANK YOU for purchasing this high-quality product. Register your range at www.maytag.com. In Canada, register your range at www.maytag.ca.

For future reference, please make a note of your product model and serial numbers. These can be found on the label located on the oven frame behind the top right side of the oven door.

Model Number _____________________________________

Serial Number _____________________________________

Para una versión de estas instrucciones en español, visite www.maytag.com.

Deberá tener a mano el número de modelo y de serie, que están ubicados en el marco del horno, detrás del lado derecho superior de la puerta del horno.

Table of Contents
RANGE SAFETY..............................................................................	2
The Anti-Tip Bracket.....................................................................	2
KEY USAGE TIPS............................................................................	4
AquaLift® Self-Cleaning Technology............................................	4
Surface Temperatures...................................................................	4
Preheating.....................................................................................	4
Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning................................................	4
FEATURE GUIDE.............................................................................	5
Electronic Oven Controls..............................................................	7
COOKTOP.......................................................................................	9
Cookware....................................................................................	10
Home Canning............................................................................	11
OVEN..............................................................................................	12
Aluminum Foil.............................................................................	12
Positioning Racks and Bakeware...............................................	12
Oven Vent....................................................................................	13
Sabbath Mode............................................................................	13
Baking and Roasting..................................................................	13
Broiling........................................................................................	14
Convection Cooking...................................................................	14
Cook Time...................................................................................	14
Warming Drawer.........................................................................	14
Oven Light...................................................................................	15
RANGE CARE................................................................................	16
Clean Cycle.................................................................................	16
General Cleaning........................................................................	17
TROUBLESHOOTING...................................................................	18
ACCESSORIES..............................................................................	20
WARRANTY...................................................................................	21

W10844284B

RANGE SAFETY

Your safety and the safety of others are very important.

many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety

safety alert symbol.

alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.

messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”

mean:

DANGER WARNING

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately follow instructions.

You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions.

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.

The Anti-Tip Bracket

The range will not tip during normal use. However, the range can tip if you apply too much force or weight to the open door without the anti-tip bracket fastened down properly.

WARNING

Tip Over Hazard A child or adult can tip the range and be killed.

Verify the anti-tip bracket has been properly installed and engaged per installation instructions. Re-engage anti-tip bracket if range is moved.

Do not operate range without anti-tip bracket installed and engaged.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to children and adults.

Anti-Tip

Bracket

Range Foot

To verify the anti-tip bracket is installed and engaged:

•Slide range forward.

•Look for the anti-tip bracket securely attached to floor or wall.

•Slide range back so rear range foot is under anti-tip bracket.

•See installation instructions for details.

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.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock, injury to persons, or damage when using the range, follow basic precautions, including the following:

■ WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF TIPPING OF THE RANGE, THE RANGE MUST BE SECURED BY PROPERLY INSTALLED ANTI-TIP DEVICES. TO CHECK IF THE DEVICES ARE INSTALLED PROPERLY, SLIDE RANGE FORWARD, LOOK FOR ANTI-TIP BRACKET SECURELY ATTACHED TO FLOOR OR WALL, AND SLIDE RANGE BACK SO REAR RANGE FOOT IS UNDER ANTI-TIP BRACKET.

■ CAUTION: Do not store items of interest to children in cabinets above a range or on the backguard of a range – children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured.

■Proper Installation – Be sure the range is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician.

■Never Use the Range for Warming or Heating the Room.

■Do Not Leave Children Alone – Children should not be left alone or unattended in area where the range is in use. They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the range.

■Wear Proper Apparel – Loose-fitting or hanging garments should never be worn while using the range.

■User Servicing – Do not repair or replace any part of the range unless specifically recommended in the manual. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.

■Storage in or on the Range – Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven or near surface units.

■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 – The range 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.

■Never Leave Surface Units Unattended at High Heat Settings – Boilover causes smoking and greasy spillovers that may ignite.

■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 or oven bottoms, except as suggested in the manual. Improper installation of these liners may result in a risk of electric shock, or fire.

■Glazed Cooking Utensils – Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for range-top 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.

■Do Not Soak Removable Heating Elements – Heating elements should never be immersed in water.

■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.

■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.

■Use Care When Opening Door – Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food.

■Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers – Build-up of pressure may cause container to burst and result in injury.

■Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed.

■Placement of Oven Racks – Always place oven racks in desired location while oven is cool. If rack must be moved while oven is hot, do not let potholder contact hot heating element in oven.

■DO NOT TOUCH HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR SURFACES OF OVEN – Heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in color. Interior surfaces of an oven become hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials contact heating elements or interior surfaces of oven until they have had sufficient time to cool. Other surfaces of the appliance may become hot enough to cause burns – among these surfaces are oven vent openings and surfaces near these openings, oven doors, and windows of oven doors.

For self-cleaning ranges –

■Do Not Clean Door Gasket – The door gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should 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.

■Clean Only Parts Listed in Manual.

■Before Self-Cleaning the Oven – Remove broiler pan and other utensils.

For units with ventilating hood –

■Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently – Grease should not be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter.

■When flambeing foods under the hood, turn the fan on.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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KEY USAGE TIPS

AquaLift® Self-Cleaning Technology

AquaLift® Self-Cleaning Technology is a first-of-its-kind cleaning solution designed to minimize the time, temperature and odors that ordinarily come with traditional self-cleaning

methods. With AquaLift® Self-Cleaning Technology, an innovative coating on the interior of the oven is activated with heat and water to release baked-on soil. To use AquaLift® Self-Cleaning Technology, simply wipe out loose debris, pour water into the oven bottom and run the AquaLift® Self-Cleaning cycle. When the cycle finishes in under 1 hour at a lower temperature than

in traditional self-cleaning methods, just wipe out the remaining water and loose debris. See the “Clean Cycle” section for more detailed instructions. For additional information, frequently asked questions and videos on using AquaLift® Self-Cleaning Technology, visit our website at http://whirlpoolcorp.com/aqualift.

Surface Temperatures

When the range is in use, all range surfaces may become hot, such as the knobs and oven door.

Warming Drawer

When the oven is in use, the drawer may become hot. Do not store plastics, cloth or other items that could melt or burn in the drawer.

Oven Vent

The oven vent releases hot air and moisture from the oven, and should not be blocked or covered. Do not set plastics, paper, or other items that could melt or burn near the oven vent.

Preheating

When beginning a Bake, Convect Bake, or Convect Roast cycle, the oven will begin preheating after Start is pressed. The oven will take approximately 12 to 15 minutes to reach 350°F (177°C) with all of the oven racks provided with your oven inside the oven cavity. Higher temperatures will take longer to preheat. The preheat cycle rapidly increases the oven temperature. The actual oven temperature will go above your set temperature to

offset the heat lost when your oven door is opened to insert food. This ensures that when you place your food in the oven, the oven will begin at the proper temperature. Insert your food when the preheat tone sounds. Do not open the door during preheat before the tone sounds.

Ceramic Glass Cooktop Cleaning

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 the warm 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 the residue.

Allow the cooktop to cool down completely before proceeding to Step 2.

2.Apply a few dime-sized drops of affresh® Cooktop Cleaner to the affected areas.

■■ 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 or burned-on stains.

The Complete Cooktop Cleaner Kit is available for order including the following:

■■ Cooktop Scraper

■■ affresh® Cooktop Cleaner

■■ Blue Cooktop Cleaning Pads

See the “Accessories” section for part numbers and information on ordering.

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FEATURE GUIDE

This manual covers several models. Your model may have some or all of the items listed. Refer to this manual or the Product Help section of our website at www.maytag.com for more detailed instructions. In Canada, refer to the Product Help Section at www.maytag.ca.

ARNING

Food Poisoning Hazard

Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before or after cooking.

Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.

Keypad	Feature	Instructions
SETTINGS/	Clock	The Clock can use a 12or 24-hour cycle. See the “Electronic Oven Controls” section.
CLOCK		1.	Press SETTINGS/CLOCK until “CLOCK” is displayed.
		2.	Use the number keypads to set the time of day.
		3.	Press START to change the time.
		4.	Press “3” for AM or “6” for PM.
SETTINGS/	Settings	Enables you to personalize the audible tones and oven operation to suit your needs.
CLOCK		See the “Electronic Oven Controls” section.
LIGHT	Oven cavity light	The oven light is controlled by a keypad on the oven control panel. While the oven door is
		closed, press LIGHT to turn the light on and off. When the oven door is opened, the oven
		light will automatically come on.
KITCHEN	Oven timer	The Timer can be set in hours or minutes up to 9 hours and 59 minutes.
TIMER (On/Off)		1.	Press KITCHEN TIMER.
		2.	Press the number keypads to set the length of time in hr-min-min. Leading zeros do not
			have to be entered. For example, for 2 minutes, enter “2.”
		3.	Press KITCHEN TIMER to begin the countdown. If enabled, one tone will sound at the
			end of countdown.
		4.	Press KITCHEN TIMER again to cancel the Timer and return to the time of day. Do not
			press the Cancel keypad because the oven will turn off.
		5.	If the Timer is running, but not in the display, press KITCHEN TIMER to display the
			countdown for 5 seconds.
START	Cooking start	The Start keypad begins any oven function. If Start is not pressed within 2 minutes after
		pressing a keypad, the function is canceled and the time of day is displayed.
CANCEL	Range function	The Cancel keypad stops any function, except the Clock and Timer.
BAKE	Baking and	1.	Press BAKE.
	roasting	2.	Press the number keypads to set the desired temperature.
		3.	Press START.
		4.	To change the temperature, repeat steps 2 and 3.
		5.	Press CANCEL when finished.
BROIL	Broiling	1.	Press BROIL.
		2.	Select the broiling temperature by pressing 1 - High or 2 - Low.
		3.	Press START and allow the oven to preheat for 5 minutes.
		4.	To change the temperature, repeat steps 2 and 3.
		5.	Position the cookware in the oven, and then close the door.
		6.	Press CANCEL when finished.

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Keypad	Feature	Instructions
CONVECT	Convection	1.	Press CONVECT until the desired convection mode appears in the display.
	cooking	2.	Press START.
		3.	Press the number keypads to set the desired temperature.
		4.	Press START.
		5.	To change the temperature, repeat steps 3 and 4.
		6.	Press CANCEL when finished.
KEEP WARM	Hold warm	Food must be at serving temperature before placing it in the warmed oven.
		1.	Press KEEP WARM.
		2.	Set the desired temperature between 145°F and 190°F (63°C and 88°C)
			using the number keypads. The default temperature is 170°F (75°C).
		3.	Press START.
		4.	To change the temperature, repeat steps 2 and 3.
		5.	Press CANCEL when finished.
WARM ZONE	Warming zone	Press WARM ZONE ON/OFF to select the warming element on the cooktop, and then press
ON/OFF/		WARM ZONE CONFIRM.
CONFIRM		Press WARM ZONE ON/OFF again to turn off the warming element.
DELAY START	Delayed start	The Delay Start keypad is used to enter the starting time for an oven function with a delayed
		start. Delay Start should not be used for foods such as breads and cakes because they may
		not bake properly.
		To set a Timed Cook or a Delayed Timed Cook, see “Cook Time” section.
COOK TIME	Timed cooking	Timed cooking allows the oven to be set to turn on at a certain time of day, cook for a set
		length of time, and/or shut off automatically.
		To set a Timed Cook or a Delayed Timed Cook, see “Cook Time” section.
POWER	Rapid oven	Provides the fastest preheat time for the Bake function. Rapid Preheat is preset to OFF,
PREHEAT	preheating	but it can be changed to ON.
		1.	Press POWER PREHEAT.
		2.	The current setting will be displayed.
		3.	Press the “1” keypad to adjust the setting.
		4.	Press START or CANCEL to exit and display the time of day.

IMPORTANT: This feature should only be used for one-rack baking. Unused racks should be removed prior to Power Preheat. A standard rack should be used for Power Preheat.

If preheating for the Bake cycle has already started, Rapid Preheat may be started directly by pressing POWER PREHEAT.

	WARMING	Warming drawer 1.	Press WARMING DRAWER ON to select the Warming Drawer function at the Low setting.
	DRAWER ON	2.	To select a higher temperature setting, press WARMING DRAWER ON a second time for
	(HI/MED/LO)/
			the Medium setting or a third time for the High setting.
	OFF
		3.	Press START to begin preheating the warming drawer.

4.Allow the warming drawer to preheat for 15 minutes.

5.Place the cooked food(s) in the warming drawer.

6.Press WARMING DRAWER OFF to turn off the heating element. See the “Warming Drawer” section for more information.

AQUALIFT	Clean cycle	See the “Clean Cycle” section.
SELF CLEAN
START (hold	Oven control	1.	Check that the oven is OFF.
3 sec. to lock)	lockout	2.	Press and hold START (hold 3 sec. to lock) for 3 seconds.
		3.	A tone will sound, and “Control Locked” will scroll, and then “Locked” will be displayed.
		4.	Repeat to unlock. No keypads will function with the controls locked. The cooktop
			functions are not affected by the oven control lockout.
SETTINGS/	Energy save	1.	Press SETTINGS/CLOCK until “ENERGY SAVER” is displayed.
CLOCK		2.	The current setting will be displayed.
		3.	Press the “1” keypad to adjust the setting.
		4.	Press CANCEL to exit and display the time of day.
			If Energy Save is ON, the range will go into Sleep mode after 5 minutes of inactivity.
			Any keypad press will activate the display. If Energy Save is OFF, the display will be
			on at all times.

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Electronic Oven Controls

Control Display

The display will flash when powered up or after a power loss. Press CANCEL to clear. When the oven is not in use, the time of day is displayed. If the range is in Energy Save mode, the display will be blank when not in use.

Tones

Tones are audible signals, indicating the following:

One Tone

■■ Valid keypad press

■■ Oven is preheated (long tone) ■■ Function has been entered

■■ Reminder, repeating each minute after the end-of-cycle tones

Three Tones

■■ Invalid keypad press

Four Tones

■■ End-of-cycle

Use the Settings/Clock keypad to change the tone settings.

Energy Save

The Energy Save mode puts the range into Sleep mode and reduces energy consumption.

To Activate the Energy Save Mode:

1.Press SETTINGS/CLOCK until “ENERGY SAVER” is displayed.

2.The current setting will be displayed.

3.Press the “1” keypad to adjust the setting.

4.Press CANCEL to exit and display the time of day.

5.The setting will be activated after 5 minutes.

To Deactivate the Energy Save Mode:

1.Press SETTINGS/CLOCK until “ENERGY SAVER” is displayed.

2.The current setting will be displayed.

3.Press the “1” keypad to adjust the setting.

4.Press CANCEL to exit and display the time of day.

5.The clock will reappear in the display, and the range can be operated as usual.

Settings

Many features of the oven control can be adjusted to meet your personal needs. These changes are made using the Settings/ Clock keypad.

Use the Settings/Clock keypad to scroll through the features that can be changed. Each press of the Settings/Clock keypad will advance the display to the next setting. After selecting

the feature to be changed, the control will prompt you for the required input. Then press START or CANCEL to exit and display the time of day. Details of all of the feature changes are explained in the following sections.

Press CANCEL to exit Settings.

Clock

The Clock can use a 12or 24-hour cycle.

1.Press SETTINGS/CLOCK until “CLOCK” is displayed.

2.Use the number keypads to set the time of day.

3.Press START to change the time.

4.Press “3” for AM or “6” for PM.

Fahrenheit and Celsius

The temperature is preset to Fahrenheit but can be changed to Celsius.

1.Press SETTINGS/CLOCK until “TEMP UNIT” is displayed.

2.The current setting will be displayed.

3.Press the “1” keypad to adjust the setting.

4.Press START or CANCEL to exit and display the time of day.

Audible Tones Disable

Turns off all tones, including the end-of-cycle tone and keypress tones. Reminder tones are still active when all tones are disabled.

1.Press SETTINGS/CLOCK until “SOUND” is displayed.

2.The current setting will be displayed.

3.Press the “1” keypad to adjust the setting.

4.Press START or CANCEL to exit and display the time of day.

Sound Volume

Sets the volume of the tone to either high or low.

1.Press SETTINGS/CLOCK until “SOUND VOLUME” is displayed.

2.The current setting will be displayed.

3.Press the “1” keypad to adjust the setting.

4.Press START or CANCEL to exit and display the time of day.

End-of-Cycle Tone

Activates or turns off the tones that sound at the end of a cycle.

1.Press SETTINGS/CLOCK until “END TONE” is displayed.

2.The current setting will be displayed.

3.Press the “1” keypad to adjust the setting.

4.Press START or CANCEL to exit and display the time of day.

Keypress Tones

Activates or turns off the tones when a keypad is pressed.

1.Press SETTINGS/CLOCK until “KEYPRESS TONE” is displayed.

2.The current setting will be displayed.

3.Press the “1” keypad to adjust the setting.

4.Press START or CANCEL to exit and display the time of day.

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Reminder Tones Disable

Turns off the short repeating tone that sounds every 1 minute after the end-of-cycle tones.

1.Press SETTINGS/CLOCK until “REMINDER TONE” is displayed.

2.The current setting will be displayed.

3.Press the “1” keypad to adjust the setting.

4.Press START or CANCEL to exit and display the time of day.

12/24 Hour Clock

1.Press SETTINGS/CLOCK until “12/24 HOUR” is displayed.

2.The current setting will be displayed.

3.Press the “1” keypad to adjust the setting.

4.Press START or CANCEL to exit and display the time of day.

Demo Mode

IMPORTANT: This feature is intended for use on the sales floor with 120 V power connection and permits the control features to be demonstrated without the oven turning on. If this feature is activated, the oven will not work.

1.Press SETTINGS/CLOCK until “DEMO MODE” is displayed.

2.The current setting will be displayed.

3.Press the “1” keypad to adjust the setting.

4.Press START or CANCEL to exit and display the time of day.

Sabbath Mode

The Sabbath mode sets the oven to remain on in a bake setting until turned off.

When the Sabbath mode is set, only the Bake cycle will operate. All other cooking and cleaning cycles are disabled. No tones will sound, and the displays will not indicate temperature changes.

When the oven door is opened or closed, the oven light will not turn on or off and the heating elements will not turn on or off immediately.

To Enable Sabbath Mode Capability (One Time Only):

1.Press SETTINGS/CLOCK until “SABBATH” is displayed.

2.The current setting will be displayed.

3.Press the “1” keypad to adjust the setting.

4.Press START or CANCEL to exit and display the time of day.

12-Hour Shutoff

The oven control is set to automatically shut off the oven 12 hours after the oven initiates a cook or clean function.

This will not interfere with any timed or delay cook functions.

1.Press SETTINGS/CLOCK until “12Hr AUTO_OFF” is displayed.

2.The current setting will be displayed.

3.Press the “1” keypad to adjust the setting.

4.Press START or CANCEL to exit and display the time of day.

Languages - Scrolling Display Text

Language options are English, Spanish, and French.

1.Press SETTINGS/CLOCK until “LANGUAGE” is displayed.

2.The current setting will be displayed.

3.Press the “1” or “2” keypad to select the desired language.

4.Press START or CANCEL to exit and display the time of day.

Oven Temperature Offset Control

IMPORTANT: Do not use a thermometer to measure oven temperature. Elements will cycle on and off as needed to provide consistent temperature but may run slightly hot or cool at any point in time due to this cycling. Most thermometers are slow

to react to temperature change and will not provide an accurate reading due to this cycling.

The oven provides accurate temperatures; however, it may cook faster or slower than your previous oven, so the temperature can be adjusted to personalize it for your cooking needs. It can be changed to Fahrenheit or Celsius.

To Adjust Oven Temperature:

1.Press SETTINGS/CLOCK until “TEMP CALIB” is displayed.

2.On some models, press “1” to adjust the drawer temperature calibration. Press START, wait 10 seconds for the display to change, and then continue with Step 3.

OR

Press START to adjust the oven temperature calibration. Wait 10 seconds for the display to change, and then continue with Step 3.

3.Press the “3” keypad to increase the temperature in 5°F (3°C) increments, or press the “6” keypad to decrease the temperature in 5°F (3°C) increments. The offset range is from -30°F to +30°F (-18°C to +18°C).

4.Press START or CANCEL to exit and display the time of day.

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WARNING

Fire Hazard

Turn off all controls when done cooking. Failure to do so can result in death or fire.

COOKTOP

■■ To avoid scratches, do not slide cookware or bakeware across the cooktop. Aluminum or copper bottoms and rough finishes 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 cookware about the same size as the surface cooking area. Cookware should not extend more than 1/2" (1.3 cm) outside the area.

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The control knobs can be set to anywhere between HIGH and LOW. Push in and turn to setting.

REMEMBER: When range is in use, the entire cooktop area may become hot.

Ceramic Glass

The surface cooking area may glow red when an element is ON. Some parts of the surface cooking area may not glow red when an element is ON. The glow will also randomly cycle off and back on again, even while on High, to keep the cooktop from extreme temperatures. This is normal operation.

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.

Clean the cooktop after each use to help avoid scratches, pitting, abrasions, and to condition the glass surface. Ceramic glass cooktop cleaner and a cooktop scraper are also recommended for stubborn soils. Do not use abrasive cleaners, cleaning pads, or harsh chemicals for cleaning. The Cooktop Care Kit contains all of the items needed to clean and condition your ceramic glass cooktop. Refer to the “Range Care” section for additional information.

IMPORTANT: To avoid permanent damage to the cooktop surface and to make soils easier to remove, clean the cooktop after each use to remove all soils.

■■ 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.

A.Surface cooking area

B.Cookware/canner

C.1/2" (1.3 cm) maximum overhang

■■ Use flat-bottomed cookware for best heat conduction and energy efficiency. Cookware with rounded, warped, ribbed, or dented bottoms could cause uneven heating and poor cooking results.

■■ Determine flatness 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.

Cooktop On Indicator Light

The Cooktop On indicator light is located on the console panel. When any control knob on the console panel is turned on, the Cooktop On indicator light will glow.

Hot Surface Indicator Light

On ceramic glass models, the Hot surface indicator light is located on the console panel.

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 is turned off.

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Dual Zone Cooking Element

The Dual Zone cooking element offers flexibility depending on the size of the cookware. Single size can be used in the same way as a regular element. The dual size combines both the single and outer element and is recommended for larger size cookware.

AB

A.Single

B.Dual

Rapid Boil Element (Right Front Element)

The Rapid Boil cooking element offers additional cooking flexibility. The Rapid Boil cooking element can be used to boil liquids faster. The lowest melt setting can be used to prepare sauces, to brown or saute foods, and to keep foods at a low temperature. Use cookware appropriate in size for the Rapid Boil cooking element.

AB

A.Rapid boil option

B.Lower heat option

Melt Element (Left Rear Element)

The Melt cooking element offers flexibility due to a wide range of settings between High and Melt. The High heat option can be used to boil small amounts of liquid quickly. To reduce the power setting, turn the knob clockwise. The Melt setting is designed for delicate foods that require low heat, such as when melting chocolate or holding sauces. Use cookware appropriate in size for the Melt cooking element.

AB

A.High heat option

B.Melt option

Warm Zone Element

ARNING

Food Poisoning Hazard

Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before or after cooking.

Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.

Use the Cooktop Warm Zone element to keep cooked foods warm. One hour is the recommended maximum time to maintain food quality.

Do not use it to heat cold foods.

The Warm Zone element can be used alone or when any of the other surface cooking areas are being used.

The Warm Zone element area will not glow red when cycling on. However, the Cooktop On indicator light will be displayed when the Warm Zone is in use.

■■ Use only cookware recommended for oven and cooktop use.

■■ Cover all foods with a lid or aluminum foil. When warming baked goods, allow a small opening in the cover for moisture to escape.

■■ To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not use plastic wrap to cover food because the plastic wrap may melt.

■■ Use pot holders or oven mitts to remove food.

To Use:

1.To turn on, press WARM ZONE ON/OFF and then WARM ZONE CONFIRM.

2.To turn off, press WARM ZONE ON/OFF.

Cookware

IMPORTANT: Do not leave empty cookware on a hot surface cooking area, element, or surface burner.

Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides, and a well-fitting lid, and the material should be of medium-to-heavy thickness.

Rough finishes may scratch the cooktop or coils. 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 surfaces.

Cookware material is a factor in how quickly and evenly heat is transferred which affects cooking results. A nonstick finish has the same characteristics as its base material. For example, aluminum cookware with a nonstick finish will take on the properties of aluminum.

Cookware with nonstick surfaces should not be used under the broiler.

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Check for flatness 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.

1 2

	3
1	4
	5
	2

3 1 4

1 5
6	1	6
		1 7

	1 8
7	1	9
		2 0

Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material characteristics.

	Cookware	Characteristics
	Aluminum	■■	Heats quickly and evenly.
		■■ Suitable for all types of cooking.
		■■ Medium or heavy thickness is best
			for most cooking tasks.
		■■ May leave aluminum residues,
			which may be diminished if cleaned
			immediately after cooking.
	Cast iron	■■	Heats slowly and evenly.
		■■ Good for browning and frying.
		■■ Maintains heat for slow cooking.
		■■ Rough edges or burrs may scratch
			the cooktop.
	Ceramic or	■■	Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
	Ceramic glass	■■	Heats slowly, but unevenly.
		■■ Ideal results on low-to-medium heat
			settings.
		■■ May scratch the cooktop.
	Copper	■■	Heats very quickly and evenly.
		■■ May leave copper residues which may
			be diminished if cleaned immediately
			after cooking.
		■■ Can leave a permanent stain or bond
			to the cooktop if overheated.
	Earthenware	■■	Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
		■■ Use on low heat settings.
		■■ May scratch the cooktop.
	Porcelain	■■	See stainless steel or cast iron.
	enamel-on-steel	■■	Porcelain enamel bakeware without the
	or cast iron
			metal base may bond to the cooktop if
			overheated.
	Stainless steel	■■	Heats quickly, but unevenly.
		■■ A core or base of aluminum or copper

on stainless steel provides even heating.

Use flat-bottomed cookware for best cooking results and energy efficiency. The cookware should be about the same size as

the cooking area outlined on the cooktop or the coil element. Cookware should not extend more than 1/2" (1.3 cm) beyond the surface cooking area or element.

Home Canning

Canning can be performed on a glass smoothtop cooking surface or traditional coil element cooktop. When canning for long periods, alternate the use of surface cooking areas or elements between batches. This allows time for the most recently used areas to cool.

■■ Center the canner on the 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 or elements at the same time.

■■ On ceramic glass models, use only flat-bottomed canners to avoid damage to the cooktop and elements.

■■ For more information, contact your local agricultural extension office or refer to published home canning guides. Companies that manufacture home canning products can also offer assistance.

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OVEN

Odors and smoke are normal when the oven is used the first few times or when it is heavily soiled.

IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off by the oven. Exposure to the fumes may result in death to certain birds. Always move birds to another closed and well-ventilated room.

Aluminum Foil

IMPORTANT: To avoid permanent damage to the oven bottom finish, do not line the oven bottom with any type of foil or liner.

For best cooking results, do not cover entire oven rack with foil because air must be able to move freely.

Positioning Racks and Bakeware

IMPORTANT: To avoid permanent damage to the porcelain finish, do not place food or bakeware directly on the oven door or bottom.

Bakeware

To cook food evenly, hot air must be able to circulate. Allow 2" (5 cm) of space around bakeware and oven walls. Make sure that no bakeware piece is directly over another.

Racks

■■ Position racks before turning on the oven.

■■ Do not position racks with bakeware on them.

■■ Make sure racks are level.

To position a rack, pull it out to the stop position, raise the front edge, and then lift out. Use the following illustration and charts as a guide.

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6

5

4

3

2

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The oven has 7 positions for a flat rack, as shown in the previous illustration and the following table.

Flat Rack Position*	Type of Food
7	Broiling/searing meats,
	hamburgers, steaks
6	Broiled meats, poultry, fish
3 or 4	Most baked goods, casseroles,
	frozen foods
2	Roasted meats
1	Large roasts or poultry

For hamburger patties to have a well-seared exterior and a rare interior, use a flat rack in rack position 7. Side 1 should cook for approximately 21/2 to 31/2 minutes. Side 2 should cook for approximately 4 to 5 minutes. Expect a moderate degree of smoke when broiling.

*If your model has a Max Capacity Oven Rack, the recessed ends must be placed in the rack position above the desired position of the food. See the following illustration.

A

B

A.Ends of rack in position 3

B.Food in position 2

IMPORTANT: These rack positions are for flat racks. If a Max Capacity Oven Rack is used, the rack position must be adjusted as shown in the previous figure.

Multiple Rack Cooking

2-rack (non-convection): Use rack positions 2 and 5 or 3 and 6. 2-rack (convection): Use rack positions 2 and 5 or 3 and 6.

3-rack (convection): Use rack positions 2 and 7 and a Max Capacity Oven Rack in rack position 5.

Baking Cookies and Layer Cakes on 2 Racks

Baking Layer Cakes

For best results when baking cakes on 2 racks, use the Bake function, a flat rack in rack position 5, and a flat rack in rack position 2. If you do not have 2 flat racks, use a Max Capacity Oven Rack in rack position 6. Place the cakes on the racks as shown. Keep at least 3" (7.6 cm) of space between the front of the racks and the front cakes.

Baking Cookies

For best results when baking cookies on 2 racks, use the Convection Bake function, a flat rack in rack position 6, and a flat rack in rack position 3.

If you do not have 2 flat racks, use a flat rack in rack position 2 and a Max Capacity Oven Rack in rack position 6.

If you do not have Convection Bake, use the standard Bake function.

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Oven Vent

A

A. Oven vent

The oven vent releases hot air and moisture from the oven

and should not be blocked or covered. Blocking or covering the oven vent will cause poor air circulation, affecting cooking and cleaning results. Do not set plastics, paper, or other items that could melt or burn near the oven vent.

Sabbath Mode

The Sabbath mode sets the oven to remain on in a bake setting until turned off.

When the Sabbath mode is set, only the Bake cycle will operate. All other cooking and cleaning cycles are disabled. No tones will sound and the displays will not indicate temperature changes.

When the oven door is opened or closed, the oven light will not turn on or off and the heating elements will not turn on or off immediately.

To Enable Sabbath Mode Capability (One Time Only):

1.Press SETTINGS/CLOCK until “SABBATH” is displayed. “OFF. Press (1) for On” will scroll in the display.

2.Press the “1” keypad. “ON. Press (1) for Off” will scroll in the display. Sabbath mode can be activated for baking.

3.Press START or CANCEL to exit and display the time of day.

NOTE: To disable the Sabbath mode, repeat steps

1 through 3 to change the status from “SABBATH ON” to “SABBATH OFF.”

To Activate Sabbath Mode:

1.Press BAKE.

2.Press the number keypads to set a temperature other than 350°F (177°C).

3.Press START.

For timed cooking in Sabbath mode, press COOK TIME and then the number keypads to set the desired cook time. Press START.

4.Press SETTINGS/CLOCK. Then press “7.” “SAb” will appear in the display.

To Adjust Temperature (When Sabbath Mode Is Running):

1.Press the number keypad as instructed by the scrolling text to select the new temperature.

NOTE: The temperature adjustment will not appear on the display, and no tones will sound. The scrolling text will be shown on the display as it was before the keypad was pressed.

2.Press START.

To Deactivate Sabbath Mode:

Press SETTINGS/CLOCK, and then press “7” to return to regular baking, or press CANCEL to turn off the range.

NOTE: No tones will sound while deactivating Sabbath mode.

Baking and Roasting

Preheating

When beginning a Bake, Convect Bake or Convect Roast cycle, the oven will begin preheating after Start is pressed. The oven will take approximately 12 to 15 minutes to reach 350°F (177°C) with all of the oven racks provided with your oven inside the oven cavity. Higher temperatures will take longer to preheat. The preheat cycle rapidly increases the oven temperature. The actual oven temperature will go above your set temperature to offset the heat lost when your oven door is opened to insert food. This ensures that when you place your food in the oven, the oven will begin at the proper temperature. Insert your food when the

preheat tone sounds. Do not open the door during preheat before the tone sounds.

Power Preheat

Power Preheat can be used to shorten the preheating time. Only one standard flat oven rack should be in the oven during Power Preheat. Extra racks should be removed prior to starting Power Preheat. Press POWER PREHEAT and follow the oven control prompts, or, if preheating has already started, simply press POWER PREHEAT. The preheating cycle should be completed before placing food in the oven. When the Power Preheat cycle is complete, the oven starts a normal Bake cycle.

IMPORTANT: Power Preheat should be used only for one-rack baking.

Oven Temperature

While in use, the oven elements will cycle on and off as needed to maintain a consistent temperature, but they may run slightly hot or cool at any point in time due to this cycling. Opening the oven door while in use will release the hot air and cool the oven which could impact the cooking time and performance. It is recommended to use the oven light to monitor cooking progress.

NOTE: On models with convection, the convection fan may run in the non-convection Bake mode to improve oven performance.

Temperature Management System

The temperature management system electronically regulates the oven heat levels during preheat and Bake to maintain a precise temperature range for optimal cooking results. The bake and broil elements or burners cycle on and off in intervals. On convection range models, the fan will run while preheating and may be cycled on and off for short intervals during bake to provide the best results. This feature is automatically activated when the oven is in use.

Before baking and roasting, position racks according to the “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section. When roasting, it is not necessary to wait for the oven preheat cycle to end before putting food in, unless it is recommended in the recipe.

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Broiling

When broiling, preheat the oven for 2 minutes before putting food in, unless recommended otherwise in the recipe. Position food on grid in a broiler pan, and then place it in the center of the oven rack.

IMPORTANT: Close the door to ensure proper broiling temperature.

Changing the temperature when broiling allows more precise control when cooking. The lower the broil setting is, the slower the cooking. Thicker cuts and unevenly shaped pieces of meat, fish, and poultry may cook better at lower broil settings. Use rack 6 or 7 for broiling. Refer to the “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section for more information.

On lower settings, the broil element will cycle on and off to maintain the proper temperature.

■■ For best results, use a broiler pan and grid. It is designed to drain juices and help avoid spatter and smoke.

If you would like to purchase a broiler pan, one may be ordered. See the “Accessories” section.

Convection Cooking

In a convection oven, the fan-circulated hot air continually distributes heat more evenly than the natural movement of air in a standard thermal oven. This movement of hot air helps maintain a consistent temperature throughout the oven, cooking foods more evenly, crisping surfaces while sealing in moisture, and yielding crustier breads.

During convection baking or roasting, the bake, broil, and convection elements cycle on and off in intervals while the fan circulates the hot air. During convection broiling, the broil and convection elements cycle on and off.

If the oven door is opened during convection cooking, the fan will turn off immediately. It will come back on when the oven door is closed.

With convection cooking, most foods can be cooked at a lower temperature and/or a shorter cooking time than in a standard thermal oven. Use the following chart as a guide.

Convection Mode	Time/Temp. Guidelines
Convection Bake	25°F (15°C) lower temperature,
	possible shortened cooking time
Convection Roast	Cooking time shortened by up to 30%
Convection Broil	Shortened cooking time

Convect Options

Convect Bake - multiple-rack baking or cookies, biscuits, breads, casseroles, tarts, tortes, cakes

Convect Roast - whole chicken or turkey, vegetables, pork roasts, beef roasts

Convect Broil - thicker cuts or unevenly shaped pieces of meat, fish or poultry

Cook Time

WARNING

Food Poisoning Hazard

Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before or after cooking.

Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.

To Set a Timed Cook:

1.Press BAKE or BROIL, or press CONVECT until the desired convection mode appears on the display.

2.Press the number keypads to enter a temperature other than the one displayed.

3.Press COOK TIME. The cook time oven indicator light will light up.

4.Press the number keypads to enter the length of time to cook.

5.Press START. The display will count down the time. When the time ends, the oven will shut off automatically.

6.Press CANCEL to clear the display.

To Set a Delayed Timed Cook:

1.Press BAKE or BROIL, or press CONVECT until the desired convection mode appears on the display.

2.Press the number keypads to enter a temperature other than the one displayed.

3.Press COOK TIME. The cook time oven indicator light will light up.

4.Press number keypads to enter the length of time to cook.

5.Press DELAY START.

6.Press number keypads to enter the number of hours and/or minutes you want to delay the start time.

7.Press START.

When the start time is reached, the oven will automatically turn on. The temperature and/or time settings can be changed anytime after the oven turns on by repeating steps 2 through 4. When the set cook time ends, the oven will shut off automatically.

8.Press CANCEL to clear the display.

Warming Drawer

WARNING

Food Poisoning Hazard

Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before or after cooking.

Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.

The warming drawer is ideal for keeping hot cooked foods at serving temperature. It may also be used for warming breads and pastries.

Different types of food may be placed in the warming drawer at the same time. For best results, do not hold foods longer than

1 hour. For smaller quantities, pizza, or heat-sensitive foods, such as eggs, do not hold longer than 30 minutes.

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Food must be at serving temperature before being placed in the warming drawer. Breads, pastries, and fruit pies may be heated from room temperature.

Remove food from plastic bags and place in oven-safe container. Cover foods with a lid or aluminum foil.

Do not cover with plastic wrap.

Empty serving dishes and ovenproof dishes can be heated while the warming drawer is preheating. Check the dish manufacturer’s recommendations before warming the cookware.

Before using the warming drawer, wash the bottom of the drawer with soap and water. See the “General Cleaning” section.

To Use:

1.Press WARMING DRAWER ON to select the Warming Drawer function at the Low setting.

2.To select a higher temperature setting, press WARMING DRAWER ON a second time for the Medium setting or a third time for the High setting.

3.Press START to begin preheating the warming drawer.

4.Allow the warming drawer to preheat for 15 minutes.

5.Place the cooked food(s) in the warming drawer.

6.Press WARMING DRAWER OFF to turn off the heating element.

The Warming Drawer operates at temperatures of approximately 140°F (60°C) (Low), 160°F (71°C) (Medium), 180°F (82°C) (High).

Oven Light

The oven light is a standard 40-watt appliance bulb. Before replacing, make sure the oven and cooktop are cool and the control knobs are in the Off position.

To Replace:

1.Unplug range or disconnect power.

2.Turn the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven counterclockwise to remove.

3.Turn bulb counterclockwise to remove from socket.

4.Replace bulb by turning clockwise.

5.Replace bulb cover by turning clockwise.

6.Plug in range or reconnect power.

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