Maytag MGC7424AS Owner's Manual
GAS SEALED BURNER COOKTOP
Use & Care Guide
For assistance, installation or service call: 1-800-807-6777
or visit our website at
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TABLE DE CUISSON À BRÛLEURS À GAZ
SCELLÉS
Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien
Pour assistance, installation ou service, composez le : 1-800-807-6777
ou visitez notre site internet à
www.maytag.ca
Table of Contents/Table des matières.............................................................................2
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE DES MATIÈRES
COOKTOP SAFETY........................................................................2
PARTS AND FEATURES................................................................4
COOKTOP USE ..............................................................................5
Cooktop Controls.........................................................................5
Sealed Surface Burners ...............................................................5
Surface Grates .............................................................................6
Ceramic Glass.............................................................................. 6
Home Canning .............................................................................7
Cookware .....................................................................................7
COOKTOP CARE............................................................................8
General Cleaning..........................................................................8
TROUBLESHOOTING ....................................................................9
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE.........................................................10
In Canada ...................................................................................10
WARRANTY ..................................................................................11
SÉCURITÉ DE LA TABLE DE CUISSON ....................................12
PIÈCES ET CARACTÉRISTIQUES ..............................................13
UTILISATION DE LA TABLE DE CUISSON................................14
Commandes de la table de cuisson ..........................................14
Brûleurs de surface scellés ........................................................15
Grilles de surface........................................................................16
Vitrocéramique ...........................................................................16
Préparation de conserves à la maison.......................................16
Ustensiles de cuisson ................................................................16
ENTRETIEN DE LA TABLE DE CUISSON ..................................17
Nettoyage général ......................................................................17
DÉPANNAGE.................................................................................18
ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE.........................................................19
Au Canada..................................................................................19
GARANTIE.....................................................................................20
COOKTOP SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety
messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”
These words mean:
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately
DANGER
WARNING
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.
follow instructions.
can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
You
instructions.
follow
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WARNING: If the information in this manual is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion
may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.
– Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this
or any other appliance.
– WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:
Do not try to light any appliance.
•
Do not touch any electrical switch.
•
Do not use any phone in your building.
•
Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Follow the gas supplier's
•
instructions.
If you cannot reach your gas supplier, call the fire department.
•
– Installation and service must be performed by a qualified installer, service agency or
the gas supplier.
WARNING: Gas leaks cannot always be detected by smell.
Gas suppliers recommend that you use a gas detector approved by UL or CSA.
For more information, contact your gas supplier.
If a gas leak is detected, follow the “What to do if you smell gas” instructions.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock,
injury to persons, or damage when using the cooktop, follow
basic precautions, including the following:
■ WARNING: NEVER use this appliance as a space
heater to heat or warm the room. Doing so may result in
carbon monoxide poisoning and overheating of the cooktop.
■ CAUTION: Do not store items of interest to children in
cabinets above the cooktop – children climbing on the
cooktop to reach items could be seriously injured.
■ Proper Installation – The cooktop, when installed, must be
electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, in
the absence of local codes, with the
Code, Part 1
grounded by a qualified technician.
. Be sure the cooktop is properly installed and
Canadian Electrical
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
■ This cooktop is equipped with a three-prong grounding
plug for your protection against shock hazard and should
be plugged directly into a properly grounded receptacle. Do
not cut or remove the grounding prong from this plug.
■ Disconnect the electrical supply before servicing the
cooktop.
■ Injuries may result from the misuse of the cooktop such as
stepping, leaning, or sitting on the top surface.
■ Maintenance – Keep cooktop area clear and free from
combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable
vapors and liquids.
■ Storage on the cooktop – Flammable materials should not
be stored on or near surface units.
■ Top burner flame size should be adjusted so it does not
extend beyond the edge of the cooking utensil.
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PARTS AND FEATURES
F
C
D
This manual covers several different models, and not all models are shown. The cooktop you have purchased may have some or all of
the items listed. The locations and appearances of the features shown here may not match those of your model. All Btu/h ratings shown
are for Natural gas unless otherwise noted.
Control Panel
B
A
CDE
Gas Cooktop
A. Left front burner control knob
B. Control knob off position
C. Left rear burner control knob
A
G
D. Right rear burner control knob
E. Right front burner control knob
F. Surface burner indicator light
B
A
E
E. Control panel
F. Surface burner cap
G. 11,000 Btu/h burner
A. 5,600 Btu/h burners
B. Surface burner grates
F
C. Model and serial number plate
(under center of cooktop)
D. 3,600 Btu/h burner
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COOKTOP USE
B
Cooktop Controls
WARNING
Fire Hazard
Do not let the burner flame extend beyond the edge of
the pan.
Turn off all controls when not cooking.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death
or fire.
IMPORTANT: Your cooktop is factory-set for use with Natural
gas. If you wish to use LP gas, an LP Gas Conversion Kit is
included with your new cooktop. See the instructions included
with the LP Gas Conversion Kit for details on making this
conversion.
Electric igniters automatically light the surface burners when
control knobs are turned to LITE.
The large burners (11,000 Btu/h) provide the highest heat setting,
and are ideal for cooking large quantities of food or liquid, using
large pots and pans. The small burners (3,600 Btu/h and
5,600 Btu/h) allow more accurate simmer control at the lowest
setting, and are ideal for cooking smaller quantities of food, using
smaller pots and pans.
Before setting a control knob, place filled cookware on the grate.
Do not operate a burner while using empty cookware or without
any cookware on the grate.
NOTE: Visually check that the burner has lit. If the burner does
not ignite, listen for a clicking sound. If you do not hear the igniter
click, turn off the burner. Check for a tripped circuit breaker or
blown household fuse.
Check that the control knob is pressed completely down on the
valve shaft. If the spark igniter still does not operate, call a trained
repair specialist.
Proper grounding and polarity are necessary for correct operation
of the electric ignition system. If the wall receptacle does not
provide correct polarity, the igniter will become grounded and
occasionally click, even after the burner has ignited. Contact a
trained repair specialist to check the wall receptacle to see
whether it is wired with the correct polarity.
SETTING RECOMMENDED USE
LITE
HIGH ■ Start food cooking.
Medium
Between HIGH &
LOW
LOW ■ Keep food warm.
REMEMBER: When cooktop is in use, the entire cooktop
area may become hot.
■ Light the burner.
■ Bring liquid to a boil.
■ Hold a rapid boil.
■ Quickly brown or sear food.
■ Fry or sauté foods.
■ Cook soups, sauces and gravies.
■ Stew or steam foods.
■ Simmer.
Power failure
In case of prolonged power failure, the surface burners can be lit
manually. Hold a lit match near a burner and turn knob
counterclockwise to LITE. After burner lights, turn knob to
setting. Do not use a grill or griddle accessory during a power
failure, as the vent fan will not operate.
Sealed Surface Burners
IMPORTANT: Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and
ventilation air around the burner grate edges.
Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and the cooktop is
cool. Do not use oven cleaners, bleach or rust removers.
Burner cap: Always keep the burner cap in place when using a
surface burner. A clean burner cap will help avoid poor ignition
and uneven flames. Always clean the burner cap after a spillover
and routinely remove and clean the caps according to the
“General Cleaning” section.
A
To Set:
1. Push in and turn knob counterclockwise to LITE.
All surface burners will click. Only the burner with the control
knob turned to LITE will produce a flame.
2. Turn knob to anywhere between HIGH and LOW. Use the
following chart as a guide when setting heat levels.
E
D
A. Burner cap
B. Alignment pins
C. Igniter
C
D. Burner base
E. Gas tube opening
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Gas tube opening: Gas must flow freely throughout the gas tube
A
B
A
opening for the burner to light properly. Keep this area free of soil
and do not allow spills, food, cleaning agents or any other
material to enter the gas tube opening. Keep spillovers out of the
gas tube by always using a burner cap.
A
B
A. 1-1¹⁄₂" (25-38 mm)
B. Burner ports
Burner ports: Check burner flames occasionally for proper size
and shape as shown above. A good flame is blue in color, not
yellow. Keep this area free of soil and do not allow spills, food,
cleaning agents or any other material to enter the burner ports.
To Clean:
1. Remove the burner cap from the burner base and clean
according to “General Cleaning” section.
2. Clean the gas tube opening with a damp cloth.
3. Clean clogged burner ports with a straight pin as shown. Do
not enlarge or distort the port. Do not use a wooden
toothpick. If the burner needs to be adjusted, contact a
trained repair specialist.
4. Replace the burner cap, making sure the alignment pins on
the cap are properly aligned with the burner base.
B
A. Incorrect
B. Correct
5. Turn on the burner. If the burner does not light, check cap
alignment. If the burner still does not light, do not service the
sealed burner yourself. Contact a trained repair specialist.
Surface Grates
The positioning feet on the grate must be placed in the round
grooves located at the front and rear of the cooktop.
C
A. Grid
B. Locator pin
C. Round grooves
Ceramic Glass
(on some models)
It is normal for the surface of white or biscuit ceramic glass to
appear to change color when surface cooking areas are hot. As
the glass cools, it will return to its original color.
Cleaning off the cooktop before and after each use will help keep
it free from stains and provide the most even heating. On
cooktops with white or biscuit ceramic glass, soils and stains
may be more visible, and may require more cleaning and care.
Cooktop cleaner and a cooktop scraper are recommended. For
more information, see “General Cleaning” section.
■ Avoid storing jars or cans above the cooktop. Dropping a
heavy or hard object onto the cooktop could crack the
cooktop.
■ To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not leave a hot lid on the
cooktop. As the cooktop cools, air can become trapped
between the lid and the cooktop, and the ceramic glass could
break when the lid is removed.
■ For foods containing sugar in any form, clean up all spills and
soils as soon as possible. Allow the cooktop to cool down
slightly. Then, while wearing oven mitts, remove the spills
while the surface is still warm. If sugary spills are allowed to
cool down, they can adhere to the cooktop and can cause
pitting and permanent marks.
■ To avoid 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.
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