Maytag MGS8880DS Use & Care Guide

User Guide

Gas 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 ....................................................................3

KEY USAGE TIPS ...........................................................................4

AquaLift® Self-Cleaning Technology ............................................4

Surface Temperatures ..................................................................4

Preheating ....................................................................................4

Surface Burners ...........................................................................4

FEATURE GUIDE ............................................................................5

Electronic Oven Controls .............................................................7

COOKTOP .......................................................................................9

Surface Burners ...........................................................................9

Surface Grates ...........................................................................10

Burner Size .................................................................................10

Cookware ...................................................................................11

Home Canning ...........................................................................11

OVEN .............................................................................................12

Aluminum Foil .............................................................................12

Positioning Racks and Bakeware ..............................................12

Oven Vent ...................................................................................12

Sabbath Mode............................................................................13

Baking and Roasting ..................................................................13

Broiling........................................................................................13

Convection Cooking ..................................................................14

Cook Time ..................................................................................14

Warming Drawer .........................................................................15

Oven Light ..................................................................................15

RANGE CARE ...............................................................................16

Clean Cycle ................................................................................16

General Cleaning ........................................................................17

TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................18

ACCESSORIES .............................................................................20

WARRANTY ..................................................................................21

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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 this manual 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.

– 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.

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

AquaLift® Self-Cleaning Technology

KEY USAGE TIPS

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 or Storage 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.

Surface Burners

The burner bases and caps must be properly positioned before cooking. Your range comes with 3 sizes of burners and caps. Each round burner base is marked with a letter indicating the burner size. Align the burner bases as shown in the following illustration:

A. Small (S) B. Large (L)

Align the gas tube opening in the burner base with the oriﬁce holder on the cooktop and the igniter electrode with the notch in the burner base.

A. Burner cap B. Gas tube opening C. Burner base

NOTE: The oval burner base is permanently attached to the burner cap.

Each round burner cap is marked with a letter indicating the burner size. Place the burner caps on the appropriate burner bases.

Small cap (S) Medium cap (M) Large cap (L)

Burner caps should be level when properly positioned. If burner caps are not properly positioned, surface burners will not light. The burner cap should not rock or wobble when properly aligned.

C. Oval D. Medium (M)

E. Large (L)

D. Igniter electrode E. Oriﬁce holder

A. Incorrect

B. Correct

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

SETTINGS/ CLOCK

LIGHT Oven cavity light

KITCHEN TIMER (On/Off)

START Cooking start

CANCEL Range function BAKE Baking and

BROIL Broiling

Clock

Settings

Oven timer

roasting

The Clock can use a 12- or 24-hour cycle. See the “Electronic Oven Controls” section.

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.

Enables you to personalize the audible tones and oven operation to suit your needs. See the “Electronic Oven Controls” section.

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.

The Timer can be set in hours or minutes up to 9 hours and 59 minutes.

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 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.

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.

The Cancel keypad stops any function, except the Clock and Timer.

1. Press BAKE.

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.

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.

Keypad Feature Instructions

CONVECT Convection

KEEP WARM Hold warm

DELAY START Delayed start

COOK TIME Timed cooking

POWER PREHEAT

WARMING DRAWER ON (HI/MED/LO)/ OFF

AQUALIFT SELF CLEAN

START (hold 3 sec to lock)

SETTINGS/ CLOCK

cooking

Rapid oven preheating

Warming drawer

Clean cycle

Oven control lockout

Energy save

1. Press CONVECT until the desired convection mode appears in the display.

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.

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.

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. 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 the “Cook Time” section.

Provides the fastest preheat time for the Bake function. Power Preheat is preset to OFF, 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, Power Preheat may be started directly

by pressing POWER PREHEAT.

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.

See the “Warming Drawer” section for more information. See the “Clean Cycle” section.

1. Check that the oven is OFF.

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.

1. Press SETTINGS/CLOCK until “ENERGY SAVE” 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.

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.

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 SAVE” 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 SAVE” 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 12- or 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.

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.

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.

WARNING

COOKTOP

Alignment: Be sure to align the gas tube opening in the burner base with the oriﬁce holder on the cooktop and the igniter electrode with the notch in the burner base.

NOTE: Each round burner base is marked with a letter indicating the burner size.

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.

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 HI and LO.

REMEMBER: When range is in use, 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 then turn knob counterclockwise to LITE. After burner lights, turn knob to setting.

Surface Burners

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.

NOTE: Each round burner base is marked with a letter indicating the burner size.

A. Burner cap B. Gas tube opening C. Burner base

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. 1" to 11/2" (2.5 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.

D. Igniter electrode E. Oriﬁce holder

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. Do not wash in the dishwasher.

1. Remove the burner cap and 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 base. Each round burner base is marked

with a letter indicating the burner size. See the following illustration for burner positions.

The surface grates interlock using the hook on one end of the grate and the indent on the other. To remove the grates, lift the rear of the left grate off the hook, and then lift the front of the right grate off the hook, and pull apart. To replace the grates, replace the left grate ﬁrst. Place the front indent of the right grate over the hook of the left grate, and then lift the rear of the left grate, and place the indent over the hook on the right grate.

A. Small (S) B. Large (L)

C. Oval D. Medium (M)

E. Large (L)

5. Each round burner cap is marked with a letter indicating the

burner size. Replace the burner cap, making sure it is properly aligned with the burner base. The burner cap should not rock or wobble when properly aligned.

A. Incorrect B. Correct

IMPORTANT: The bottom of the small and medium caps are different. Do not put the wrong size burner cap on the burner base.

A. Hook B. Indent

Although the burner grates are durable, they will gradually lose their shine and/or discolor due to the high temperatures of the gas ﬂame.

Burner Size

Select a burner that best ﬁts your cookware. See the following illustration and chart.

Oval

Large (most

powerful)

Small cap (S) Medium cap (M) Large cap (L)

6. Turn on the burner. If the burner does not light, check cap

alignment. If the burner still does not light, turn off the burner. Do not service the burner yourself. Contact a trained repair specialist.

Surface Grates

The grates must be properly positioned before cooking. In the proper position, the grates should be ﬂush and level. Improper installation of the grates may result in chipping or scratching of the cooktop.

To ensure proper positioning, align bumpers on grate bottom with the indentations in the cooktop.

A. Bumpers B. Alignment indentations

Burner Size Recommended Use

Small

Medium Large Large (most powerful)

Oval

■ Low-heat cooking

■ Melting chocolate or butter

■ Multipurpose burner

■ For large cookware

■ Most powerful burner

■ For longer dishes

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.

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 0

1 1

1 2

1 3

1 4

1 5

1 6

1 7

1 8

1 9

2 0

Cookware Characteristics

Copper

Earthenware

Porcelain enamel-on-steel or cast iron

Stainless steel

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.

■ 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.

■ Follow manufacturer’s instructions.

■ Use on low heat settings.

■ May scratch the cooktop.

■ See stainless steel or cast iron.

■ Porcelain enamel bakeware without the

metal base may bond to the cooktop if overheated.

■ Heats quickly, but unevenly.

■ A core or base of aluminum or copper

on stainless steel provides even heating.

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

Cookware Characteristics

Aluminum

Cast iron

Ceramic or ceramic glass

■ 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.

■ Heats slowly and evenly.

■ Good for browning and frying.

■ Maintains heat for slow cooking.

■ Rough edges or burrs may scratch

the cooktop.

■ Follow manufacturer’s instructions.

■ Heats slowly, but unevenly.

■ Ideal results on low-to-medium heat

settings.

■ May scratch the cooktop.

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.

Odors and smoke are normal when the oven is used the ﬁrst

7 6 5 4 3

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.

OVEN

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 Convection Bake function, a ﬂat rack in rack position 2 and 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.

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,

6 Broiled meats, poultry, ﬁsh 3 or 4 Most baked goods, casseroles,

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.

hamburgers, steaks

frozen foods

Baking Cookies

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

Oven Vent

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 display 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.”

Power Preheat

Power Preheat can be used to shorten the preheating time. Only 1 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.

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. Three tones will sound. 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

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 “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.

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, 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.

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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Maytag MGS8880DS Use & Care Guide

Specifications and Main Features

Frequently Asked Questions

User Manual

RANGE SAFETY

The Anti-Tip Bracket

AquaLift® Self-Cleaning Technology

KEY USAGE TIPS

Surface Temperatures

Preheating

Surface Burners

FEATURE GUIDE

Electronic Oven Controls

COOKTOP

Burner Size

Surface Grates

Cookware

Home Canning

Aluminum Foil

Positioning Racks and Bakeware

OVEN

Oven Vent

Sabbath Mode

Baking and Roasting

Convection Cooking

Cook Time