Maytag MGR6600FW User Manual

GAS RANGE
USERINSTRUCTIONS
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 located on the oven frame behind the storage drawer panel.
Model Number _________________________________________ Serial Number __________________________________________
Para una versión de estas instrucciones en español, visite www.maytag.com. Deberá tener los números de modelo y serie, que se pueden encontrar en el marco del horno, detrás del panel del cajón
de almacenamiento.
RANGE SAFETY .............................................................................2
The Anti-Tip Bracket ....................................................................3
FEATURE GUIDE ............................................................................4
COOKTOP USE ..............................................................................5
Sealed Surface Burners ...............................................................6
Burner Size ...................................................................................6
Cookware .....................................................................................7
Home Canning .............................................................................7
OVEN USE .......................................................................................8
Electronic Oven Controls .............................................................8
Keep Warm ...................................................................................8
Sabbath Mode..............................................................................9
Aluminum Foil .............................................................................10
Positioning Racks and Bakeware ..............................................10
Oven Vent ...................................................................................10
Baking and Roasting ..................................................................10
Broiling........................................................................................11
Cook Time ..................................................................................11
RANGE CARE ...............................................................................12
Self-Cleaning Cycle ....................................................................12
General Cleaning ........................................................................13
Oven Light ..................................................................................13
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................14
ACCESSORIES .............................................................................16
WARRANTY ..................................................................................17
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RANGE 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.
WARNING: If the information in these instructions is not followed exactly, a fire or explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death.
follow instructions.
You
can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
instructions.
follow
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.
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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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.
To verify the anti-tip bracket is installed and engaged:
Anti-Tip Bracket
Range Foot
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.
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.
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 oven.
WARNING: NEVER cover any slots, holes or passages
in the oven bottom or cover an entire rack with materials such as aluminum foil. Doing so blocks air flow through the oven and may cause carbon monoxide poisoning. Aluminum foil linings may also trap heat, causing a fire hazard.
CAUTION:
cabinets above a range or on the backguard of a range – children climbing on the range to reach items could be seriously injured.
Do not store items of interest to children in
Proper Installation – The range, when installed, must be
electrically grounded in accordance with local codes or, in the absence of local codes, with the
Code, ANSI/NFPA 70
electrically grounded in accordance with Canadian Electrical Code. Be sure the range is properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician.
This range 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 power before servicing.
Injuries may result from the misuse of appliance doors or
drawers such as stepping, leaning, or sitting on the doors or drawers.
Maintenance – Keep range area clear and free from
combustible materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and liquids.
Storage in or on the Range – Flammable materials should
not be stored in an oven or near surface units.
Top burner flame size should be adjusted so it does not
extend beyond the edge of the cooking utensil.
For self-cleaning ranges –
Before Self-Cleaning the Oven – Remove broiler pan and
other utensils. Wipe off all excessive spillage before initiating the cleaning cycle.
. In Canada, the range must be
National Electrical
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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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.
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.
Keypad Feature Instructions
CLOCK Clock
LIGHT Oven cavity
KITCHEN TIMER ON/OFF
START Cooking start
CANCEL Range
BAKE Baking and
BROIL Broiling
KEEP WARM Hold warm
light
Oven timer
function
roasting
This clock uses a 12-hour cycle.
1. Check that the oven is OFF.
2. Press CLOCK.
3. Press the Temp/Time “+” or “-” keypad to set the time of day. Press and hold to scroll
quickly.
4. Press CLOCK or START. While the oven door is closed, press LIGHT to turn the light on and off. The oven light will
come on when the oven door is opened.
The Timer can be set in hours or minutes up to 9 hours and 59 minutes.
1. Press KITCHEN TIMER.
2. Press the Temp/Time “+” or “-” keypad to set the length of time.
3. Press START to begin the countdown. If enabled, timer tone(s) will sound at the end of
countdown.
4. Press KITCHEN TIMER 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.
The Start keypad begins any oven function. If Start is not pressed within 5 seconds, a tone will sound, and Start will blink until pressed or canceled. If Start is not pressed within 1 minute after pressing a keypad, the function is canceled and the time of day is displayed.
The Cancel keypad stops any oven function except the Clock, Timer, and Control Lock.
1. Press BAKE.
2. Press the Temp/Time “+” or “-” keypad to set the desired temperature. Press and hold
to scroll quickly. The temperature will not scroll past the minimum or maximum allowable temperature.
3. Press START.
4. To change the temperature, repeat Step 2. Press START for the change to take effect.
5. Press CANCEL when finished.
1. Press BROIL.
2. Press the Temp/Time “+” or “-” keypad to set the desired temperature. Press and hold
to scroll quickly. The temperature will not scroll past the minimum or maximum allowable temperature.
3. Press START, and then allow the oven to preheat for 5 minutes.
4. Position cookware in oven and close the oven door.
5. Press CANCEL when finished.
Food must be at serving temperature before placing it in the warmed oven.
1. Press KEEP WARM.
2. Press the Temp/Time “+” or “-” keypad to set the desired temperature. Press and hold
to scroll quickly. The temperature will not scroll past the minimum or maximum allowable temperature.
3. Press START.
4. Press CANCEL when finished.
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Keypad Feature Instructions
DELAY START Delayed start
COOK TIME Timed
SELF CLEAN Self-Cleaning
CONTROL LOCK hold 3 sec. to lock
cooking
cycle Oven control
lockout
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 the “Cook Time” section. Cook Time 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 the “Cook Time” section.
See the “Self-Cleaning Cycle” section.
1. Check that the oven is off.
2. Press and hold CONTROL LOCK for 3 seconds.
3. A tone will sound and a lock will be displayed.
4. Repeat to unlock. No keypads will function with the controls locked.

COOKTOP USE

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.
Electric igniters automatically light the surface burners when control knobs are turned to LITE.
Before setting a control knob, place filled cookware on the grate. Do not operate a burner using empty cookware or without cookware on the grate.
The flame should be adjusted so it does not extend beyond the edge of the pan.
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 the burner off. 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.
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.
REMEMBER: When range is in use or (on some models) during the Self-Cleaning cycle, the entire cooktop area may become hot.
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.
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Sealed Surface Burners

A
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.
B
D
E
C
A. Burner cap B. Burner base C. Alignment pins
D. Igniter E. Gas tube opening
IMPORTANT: Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air around the burner grate edges.
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.
Gas Tube Opening: Gas must flow freely throughout the gas tube 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 opening by always using a burner cap.
A
4. Replace the burner cap, making sure the alignment pins are
properly aligned with the burner cap.
A
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.

Burner Size

Select a burner that best fits your cookware. See the following illustration and chart.
Back of Range
Medium
Small
B
A. 1" to 11/2" (2.5 cm to 3.8 cm) B. Burner ports
Burner Ports: Check burner flames occasionally for proper size and shape as shown in the previous illustration. 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:
IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are OFF
and the cooktop is cool. Do not use oven cleaners, bleach, or rust removers.
1. Remove the burner cap and the burner base and clean
according to the “General Cleaning” section.
2. Clean the gas tube opening with a damp cloth.
Oval
Extra
Large
Large
Front of Range
Burner Size Recommended Use
Small
Medium Large Extra-Large
Oval
■ Low-heat cooking
■ Melting chocolate or butter
■ Multipurpose burner
■ For large cookware
■ For large cookware
■ Most powerful burner
■ For longer dishes
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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 grates.
Cookware material is a factor in how quickly and evenly heat is transferred, which affects cooking results.
Cookware with nonstick surfaces should not be used under the broiler.
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.
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Cookware Characteristics
Copper
■ Heats very quickly and evenly.
■ May leave copper residues which may
be diminished if cleaned immediately after cooking.
Earthenware
Porcelain enamel
■ Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
■ Use on low heat settings.
■ See stainless steel or cast iron.
on steel or cast iron
Stainless steel
■ Heats quickly but unevenly.
■ A core or base of aluminum or copper
on stainless steel provides even heating.
For best results, the cookware should be centered above the burner with the bottom sitting level on the grate. The flame should be adjusted so that it does not extend up the sides of the pan.
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.
Cast iron
Ceramic or ceramic glass
■ Heats slowly and evenly.
■ Good for browning and frying
■ Maintains heat for slow cooking.
■ Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
■ Heats slowly but unevenly.
■ Ideal results on low-to-medium heat
settings

Home Canning

When canning for long periods, alternate the use of surface burners between batches. This allows time for the most recently used areas to cool.
■ Center the canner on the grate above the burner.
■ Do not place canner on 2 surface burners at the same time.
■ 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 USE

The normal operation of the range will include several noises that may be heard each time the Bake or Broil burners ignite during the cooking cycle:
■ Gas valves may make a “popping” sound when opening or
closing.
■ Igniters will “click” several times until a flame is sensed.
■ A “poof” sound is heard when a Bake or Broil burner ignites.
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. Exposure to the fumes may result in death to certain birds. Always move birds to another closed and well­ventilated room.

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.
Tones
Tones are audible signals, indicating the following:
One Tone
■ Valid keypad press
■ Oven is preheated (long tone).
■ Function has been entered.
■ Reminder, repeating every 20 seconds after the end-of-cycle
tones
Three Tones
■ Invalid keypad press
Four Tones
■ End of cycle
Fahrenheit and Celsius
The temperature is preset to Fahrenheit but can be changed to Celsius.
To change: Press and hold the Temp/Time “+” arrow keypad for 5 seconds. “°C” or “°F” will appear on the display. Repeat to change back.
To exit mode, press CANCEL.
Keypress Tones
Activates or turns off the tones when a keypad is pressed. To change: Press and hold LIGHT for 5 seconds. Repeat to
change back. To exit mode, press CANCEL.
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 heating elements turning on. If this feature is activated, the oven will not work.
To change: Press CANCEL, CANCEL, the Temp/Time “+” keypad, KITCHEN TIMER. Repeat to change back and end Demo mode.
Oven Temperature Control
IMPORTANT: Do not use a thermometer to measure oven
temperature. Elements will cycle on and off as needed to provide consistent temperature, but they 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 in Fahrenheit or Celsius.
To Adjust Oven Temperature:
1. Press and hold the Temp/Time “-” keypad for 5 seconds until
the oven display shows the current setting, for example “0°F CAL” or “00.”
2. Press the Temp/Time “+” or “-” keypad to increase or decrease
the temperature in 5°F (3°C) amounts. The adjustment can be set between 30°F (18°C) and -30°F (-18°C).
3. Press START.

Keep Warm

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.
IMPORTANT: Food must be at serving temperature before placing it in the warmed oven. Food may be held up to 1 hour; however, breads and casseroles may become too dry if left in the oven during the Keep Warm function. For best results, cover food.
The Keep Warm feature allows hot cooked foods to stay at serving temperature.
To Use:
1. Press KEEP WARM.
2. Press the Temp/Time “+” or “-” keypad to set the desired
temperature. Press and hold to scroll quickly. The temperature will not scroll past the minimum or maximum allowable temperature.
NOTE: The temperature may be changed at any time by pressing the Temp/Time “+” or “-” keypad to enter the desired temperature and then START.
3. Press START.
4. Place food in the oven.
5. Press CANCEL when finished.
6. Remove food from the oven. To Cancel Keep Warm:
1. Press CANCEL.
2. Remove food from oven.
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Sabbath Mode

The Sabbath mode sets the oven to remain on in a Bake setting until turned off. A Timed Bake can also be set to keep the oven on for only part of the Sabbath. The Oven Control Lockout Feature (if present) will be disabled during the Sabbath. After the Sabbath mode is set, no tones will sound, the display will not show the temperature, the Kitchen Timer mode will be canceled (if active), and only the following keypads will function:
■ “+” and “-” keypads
■ Cancel
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.
When power is restored after a power failure, the oven will return to Sabbath mode and remain Sabbath compliant with the bake elements OFF until Cancel is pressed.
Pressing Cancel at any time returns the oven to the normal cooking mode (not Sabbath compliant).
Before entering the Sabbath mode, it must be decided if the oven light is to be ON or OFF for the entire Sabbath mode period. If the light is ON when entering Sabbath mode, it will remain ON for the entire time Sabbath mode is in use. If the light is OFF when entering Sabbath mode, it will remain OFF for the entire time Sabbath mode is in use. Opening the oven door or pressing Light will not affect the oven light once Sabbath mode has been entered.
If the oven has the Convection Bake feature, the oven light is controlled by a separate Oven Light switch on the console. If the oven light is ON when entering the Sabbath mode, it will remain ON for the entire time Sabbath mode is in use. For the oven light to be OFF during the Sabbath mode, the light bulb must be removed from the oven prior to entering the Sabbath mode. Not performing these steps will cause the oven light to turn on when the oven door is opened, resulting in the oven being not Sabbath compliant.
On the Holiday, the oven temperature can be changed once the oven is in Sabbath mode by pressing the “+” or “-” keypad. The oven temperature will change 25°F (14°C) each time the keypad is pressed. The display will not change and there will be no sounds during this adjustment.
To Bake Using Sabbath Mode:
1. Press BAKE.
2. Press the Temp/Time “+” or “-” keypad.
3. Press START.
4. Press and hold KITCHEN TIMER for 5 seconds. “SAb” will
flash in the display.
5. Press START within 5 seconds to enter Sabbath mode;
otherwise, the entire cycle cancels out. “SAb” will stop flashing and remain ON in the display. The oven is now in Sabbath mode and is Sabbath compliant.
Pressing Cancel at any time returns the oven to the normal cooking mode (not Sabbath mode compliant).
To Set a Timed Bake Using Sabbath Mode (on some models):
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.
1. Press BAKE.
2. Press the Temp/Time “+” or “-” keypad to enter a temperature
other than the one displayed.
3. Press COOK TIME. The Cook Time indicator light will light up.
4. Press the Temp/Time “+” or “-” keypad to enter a cook time
length.
5. Press START.
6. Press and hold KITCHEN TIMER for 5 seconds. “SAb” will
flash in the display.
7. Press START within 5 seconds to enter Sabbath mode;
otherwise, the entire cycle cancels out. “SAb” will stop flashing and remain ON in the display. The oven is now in Sabbath mode and is Sabbath compliant. The Bake, On, and Cook Time indicator lights will be displayed.
When the set cook time ends, the oven will shut off automatically and the indicator lights will turn off, indicating the end of the cycle.
Pressing Cancel at any time returns the oven to the normal cooking mode (not Sabbath compliant).
To Set a Delayed Timed Bake Using Sabbath Mode (on some models):
1. Press BAKE.
2. Press the Temp/Time “+” or “-” keypad to enter a temperature
other than the one displayed.
3. Press COOK TIME. The Cook Time indicator light will light up.
4. Press the Temp/Time “+” or “-” keypad to enter a cook time
length.
5. Press DELAY START. The Delay indicator light will light up.
6. Press the Temp/Time “+” or “-” keypad to enter a start time.
7. Press START.
8. Press and hold KITCHEN TIMER for 5 seconds. “SAb” will
flash in the display.
9. Press START within 5 seconds to enter Sabbath mode;
otherwise, the entire cycle cancels out. “SAb” will stop flashing and remain ON in the display. The oven is now in Sabbath mode and is Sabbath compliant. The On and Delay indicator lights will be displayed.
When the start time is reached, the Bake, On, and Cook Time indicator lights will automatically turn on. When the set cook time ends, the oven will shut off automatically and the indicator lights will turn off, indicating the end of the cycle.
Pressing Cancel at any time returns the oven to the normal cooking mode (not Sabbath compliant).
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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 move a rack, pull it out to the stop position, raise the front edge, and then lift it out. Use the following illustrations and chart as a guide for positioning racks.
Rack Positions
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Food Rack Position
Extra-large items 6 Roasting large and small cuts of meat and
poultry Pies, casseroles, yeast bread, quick breads,
frozen convenience foods, and 2-rack baking Most baked goods on a cookie sheet, jelly
roll pan, or in muffin pans; casseroles; frozen convenience foods
Use for broiling and toasting. 4 2-rack baking 5
Multiple Rack Cooking
2-rack: Use rack positions 2 and 5.
Baking Layer Cakes on 2 Racks
For best results when baking cakes on 2 racks, use rack positions 2 and 5. Place the cakes on the racks as shown.
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2
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Oven Vent

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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 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.

Baking and Roasting

Preheating
When beginning a Bake 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.
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 5 minutes before putting food in unless recommended otherwise in the recipe. Position food on grid in a broiler pan, 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. 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.
NOTE: Odors and smoke are normal the first few times the oven is used or if the oven is heavily soiled.

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.
2. Press the Temp/Time “+” or “-” keypad to set the desired
temperature. Press and hold to scroll quickly. The temperature will not scroll past the minimum or maximum allowable temperature.
3. Press COOK TIME.
4. Press the Temp/Time “+” or “-” keypad 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:
Before setting, make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day. See the “Clock” keypad feature in the “Feature Guide” section.
1. Press BAKE.
2. Press the Temp/Time “+” or “-” keypad to set the desired
temperature. Press and hold to scroll quickly. The temperature will not scroll past the minimum or maximum allowable temperature.
3. Press COOK TIME.
4. Press the Temp/Time “+” or “-” keypad to enter the length of
time to cook.
5. Press DELAY START.
6. Press the Temp/Time “+” or “-” keypad to enter the time of day
to start. Press and hold to scroll quickly.
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 by repeating steps 1 through 7. When the set cook time ends, the oven will shut off automatically and “End” will appear on the display.
8. Press CANCEL to clear the display.
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