Maytag RVE3010, TVE3010 Owner's Manual

ELECTRIC RANGE USER INSTRUCTIONS

THANK YOU for purchasing this high-quality product. If you should experience a problem not covered in TROUBLESHOOTING,
please visit our website at www.roperappliances.ca or www.whirlpool.ca for additional information. If you still need assistance,
call us at 1-800-807-6777.

You will need your model and serial number located on the oven frame behind the storage drawer panel.

Table of Contents

RANGE SAFETY.......................................................................................2

The Anti-Tip Bracket .............................................................................2

COOKTOP USE........................................................................................4

OVEN USE ................................................................................................4

Aluminum Foil........................................................................................4

Positioning Racks and Bakeware.........................................................5

Oven Vent..............................................................................................5

Baking and Roasting.............................................................................5

Broiling ..................................................................................................5

RANGE CARE...........................................................................................6

General Cleaning...................................................................................6

Oven Light.............................................................................................7

TROUBLESHOOTING..............................................................................7

ACCESSORIES ........................................................................................7

WARRANTY..............................................................................................8

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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.

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 anti­tip bracket fastened down properly.

follow instructions.

can be killed or seriously injured if you don't

You
instructions.

follow

Anti-Tip Bracket

Range Foot

WARNING

Tip Over Hazard
A child or adult can tip the range and be killed.
Connect anti-tip bracket to rear range foot.
Reconnect the anti-tip bracket, if the range is moved.
See the installation instructions for details.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or serious burns to children and adults.

Making sure the anti-tip bracket is installed:

• Slide range forward.

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

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

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock,

injury to persons, or damage when using the range, follow
basic precautions, including the following:

■ WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF TIPPING OF

THE RANGE, THE RANGE MUST BE SECURED BY
PROPERLY INSTALLED ANTI-TIP DEVICES. TO CHECK
IF THE DEVICES ARE INSTALLED PROPERLY, SLIDE
RANGE FORWARD, LOOK FOR ANTI-TIP BRACKET
SECURELY ATTACHED TO FLOOR, AND SLIDE RANGE
BACK SO REAR RANGE FOOT IS UNDER ANTI-TIP
BRACKET.

■ CAUTION: Do not store items of interest to children in

cabinets above a range or on the backguard of a range –
children climbing on the range to reach items could be
seriously injured.

■ Proper Installation – Be sure the range is properly installed

and grounded by a qualified technician.

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

■ Do Not Leave Children Alone – Children should not be left

alone or unattended in area where the range is in use.
They should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of
the range.

■ Wear Proper Apparel – Loose-fitting or hanging garments

should never be worn while using the range.

■ User Servicing – Do not repair or replace any part of the

range unless specifically recommended in the manual. All
other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.

■ Storage in or on the Range – Flammable materials should

not be stored in an oven or near surface units.

■ Do Not Use Water on Grease Fires – Smother fire or flame

or use dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher.

■ Use Only Dry Potholders – Moist or damp potholders on

hot surfaces may result in burns from steam. Do not let
potholder touch hot heating elements. Do not use a towel
or other bulky cloth.

■ DO NOT TOUCH SURFACE UNITS OR AREAS NEAR

UNITS – Surface units may be hot even though they are
dark in color. Areas near surface units may become hot
enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch,
or let clothing or other flammable materials contact surface
units or areas near units until they have had sufficient time
to cool. Among those areas are the cooktop and surfaces
facing the cooktop.

■ Use Proper Pan Size – The range is equipped with one or

more surface units of different size. Select utensils having
flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface unit heating
element. The use of undersized utensils will expose a
portion of the heating element to direct contact and may
result in ignition of clothing. Proper relationship of utensil to
burner will also improve efficiency.

■ Never Leave Surface Units Unattended at High Heat

Settings – Boilover causes smoking and greasy spillovers
that may ignite.

■ Make Sure Reflector Pans or Drip Bowls Are in Place –

Absence of these pans or bowls during cooking may
subject wiring or components underneath to damage.

■ Protective Liners – Do not use aluminum foil to line surface

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

■ Glazed Cooking Utensils – Only certain types of glass,

glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed
utensils are suitable for range-top service without breaking
due to the sudden change in temperature.

■ Utensil Handles Should Be Turned Inward and Not Extend

Over Adjacent Surface Units – To reduce the risk of burns,
ignition of flammable materials, and spillage due to
unintentional contact with the utensil, the handle of a
utensil should be positioned so that it is turned inward, and
does not extend over adjacent surface units.

■ Do Not Soak Removable Heating Elements – Heating

elements should never be immersed in water.

■ Do Not Cook on Broken Cooktop – If cooktop should

break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may penetrate the
broken cooktop and create a risk of electric shock. Contact
a qualified technician immediately.

■ Clean Cooktop With Caution – If a wet sponge or cloth is

used to wipe spills on a hot cooking area, be careful to
avoid steam burn. Some cleaners can produce noxious
fumes if applied to a hot surface.

■ Use Care When Opening Door – Let hot air or steam

escape before removing or replacing food.

■ Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers – Build-up of

pressure may cause container to burst and result in injury.

■ Keep Oven Vent Ducts Unobstructed.

■ Placement of Oven Racks – Always place oven racks in

desired location while oven is cool. If rack must be moved
while oven is hot, do not let potholder contact hot heating
element in oven.

■ DO NOT TOUCH HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR

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

For self-cleaning ranges –

■ Do Not Clean Door Gasket – The door gasket is essential

for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage,
or move the gasket.

■ Do Not Use Oven Cleaners – No commercial oven cleaner

or oven liner protective coating of any kind should be used
in or around any part of the oven.

■ Clean Only Parts Listed in Manual.

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

other utensils.

For units with ventilating hood –

■ Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently – Grease should not

be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter.

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

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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COOKTOP USE

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B

WARNING

Fire Hazard

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

The control knobs can be set to anywhere between HI and LO.
Push in and turn to setting.

OVEN USE

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.

To Adjust Oven Temperature Calibration (on models with
manual oven control):

1. Make sure the oven temperature control knob is in the Off

position. Pull oven temperature control knob straight off and
turn it over.

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

Coil Elements and Burner Bowls

Coil elements should be level for optimal cooking results. Burner
bowls, when clean, reflect heat back to the cookware. They also
help catch spills.

Cookware should not extend more than ½" (1.3 cm) over the coil
element. If cookware is uneven or too large, it can produce excess
heat, causing the burner bowl to change color.

Cooktop On Indicator Light

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

3. Adjust temperature.

To lower the temperature, hold the knob handle firmly and turn
skirt counterclockwise to move the tooth a notch to the left.

To raise the temperature, hold the knob handle firmly and turn
the skirt clockwise to move the tooth a notch to the right.

Each notch equals about 5°F (3°C).

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2. Loosen the locking screws inside the oven temperature control

knob.

A

A. Locking screws
B. Notches

Aluminum Foil

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

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C

A. Notches
B. Tooth
C. Skirt

4. Tighten the locking screws and replace knob.

Oven Light Switch

The oven light switch is located on the top left corner of the range.

Oven Heating Indicator Light

The Oven Heating indicator light, located on the console panel, will
glow when either the Bake or Broil function is turned on.

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 move 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 out. Use the following illustration and charts as a
guide.

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4
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Oven Vent

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Rack Positions

Rack 5: Toasting bread or broiling thin, non-fatty foods.
Rack 4: Use for 2-rack baking and broiling.
Rack 3: Most baked goods on a cookie sheet or jelly roll pan, layer

cakes, frozen convenience foods. Broiling chicken pieces.

Rack 2: Roasting small cuts of meat, pies, casseroles, bundt

cakes, and 2-rack baking.

Rack 1: Roasting large cuts of meat and poultry.

Multiple Rack Cooking

2-rack: Use rack positions 2 and 4.

Baking Layer Cakes on 2 Racks

For best results when baking cakes on 2 racks use racks 2 and 4
for baking. Place the cakes on the racks as shown.

The oven vent releases hot air and moisture from the oven, and
should not be blocked or covered. Blocking or covering 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.

The element can be used when the oven is in use as long as the
cookware does not extend more than ¹⁄₂" (1.3 cm) over the element.

A. Oven vent

Baking and Roasting

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

Broiling

Broiling uses direct radiant heat to cook food. Changing the
temperature when Custom Broiling allows more precise control
when cooking. The lower the temperature, the slower the cooking.
Thicker cuts and unevenly shaped pieces of meat, fish and poultry
may cook better at lower broiling temperatures.

■ 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.

Please refer to the cover for contact information. Ask for Part
Number 4396923.

It is not necessary to preheat the oven before putting food in unless
recommended in the recipe. Position food on grid in a broiler pan,
then place it in the center of the oven rack. Close the door to the
broil stop position to ensure proper broiling temperature.

To Bake or Roast:

1. Push in and turn the oven control knob to the desired

temperature setting. The OVEN HEATING light will turn on and
remain on until the oven reaches the set temperature.

2. Place food in oven. The bake element will turn on and off to

maintain cooking temperature. The OVEN HEATING light will
turn on and off with the element.

3. Turn oven control knob to OFF when finished.

To Broil:

1. Push in and turn oven control knob to BROIL HI or turn to

BROIL LO to broil at a lower temperature.

2. After broiling, turn the oven control knob to OFF.

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RANGE CARE

General Cleaning

IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are off and
the oven and cooktop are cool. Always follow label instructions on
cleaning products. For additional information, you can visit the
Customer Care section of our website at
www.roperappliances.ca or www.whirlpool.ca.

Soap, water and a soft cloth or sponge are suggested first unless
otherwise noted.

EXTERIOR PORCELAIN ENAMEL SURFACES (on some
models)

Food spills containing acids, such as vinegar and tomato, should
be cleaned as soon as the entire range is cool. These spills may
affect the finish.

Cleaning Method:

■ Glass cleaner, mild liquid cleaner or nonabrasive scrubbing

pad:
Gently clean around the model and serial number plate
because scrubbing may remove numbers.

■ All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31682B (not

included):
See cover for contact information.

STAINLESS STEEL (on some models)

NOTE: To avoid damage to stainless steel surfaces, do not use

soap-filled scouring pads, abrasive cleaners, Cooktop Cleaner,
steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or abrasive paper towels.
Damage may occur to stainless steel surfaces, even with one-time
or limited use.

Cleaning Method:

Rub in direction of grain to avoid damaging.

■ Stainless Steel Cleaner and Polish Part Number 31462B (not

included):
See cover for contact information.

Liquid detergent or all-purpose cleaner:
Rinse with clean water and dry with soft, lint-free cloth.

METALLIC PAINT (on some models)

Do not use abrasive cleaners, cleaners with bleach, rust removers,
ammonia or sodium hydroxide (lye) because paint surface may
stain.

COOKTOP CONTROLS

To avoid damage to the cooktop controls, do not use steel wool,
abrasive cleansers or oven cleaner.

Do not soak knobs. When replacing knobs, make sure knobs are in
the OFF position.

On some models, do not remove seals under knobs.

Cleaning Method:

■ Soap and water:

Pull knobs straight away from control panel to remove.

CONTROL PANEL AND OVEN DOOR EXTERIOR

To avoid damage to the control panel, do not use abrasive
cleaners, steel-wool pads, gritty washcloths or abrasive paper
towels.

Cleaning Method:

■ Glass cleaner and soft cloth or sponge:

Apply glass cleaner to soft cloth or sponge, not directly on
panel.

■ All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31682B (not

included):
See cover for contact information.

COIL ELEMENTS (on some models)

Cleaning Method:

■ Damp cloth: Make sure control knobs are off and elements are

cool.

Do not clean or immerse in water. Soil will burn off when hot.

BURNER BOWLS (on some models)

Before removing or replacing coil elements and burner bowls,
make sure they are cool and the control knobs are in the OFF
position.

Remove the coil element by pushing the edge of the coil element
toward the receptacle. Lift it enough to clear the burner bowl. Pull
the coil element straight away from the receptacle to remove. Lift
out the burner bowl.

Cleaning Method:
Chrome burner bowls

Wash frequently in warm, soapy water. (It is not recommended to
wash chrome bowls in a dishwasher.) A mild abrasive cleaner and a
plastic scrubber can be used to remove stubborn stains.

For heavily soiled bowls, place an ammonia soaked paper towel on
the stains and allow to soak for a short time, then gently scrub with
a plastic scrubber.

SURFACE UNDER COOKTOP (on some models)

The coil cooktop will lift up to provide easy access for cleaning
beneath. Lift the cooktop by both front corners until the support
locks into place.

Cleaning Method:

■ Glass cleaner, mild liquid cleaner or nonabrasive scrubbing

pad.

■ All-Purpose Appliance Cleaner Part Number 31682B (not

included):
See cover for contact information.

To avoid damage to the range, do not remove the cooktop.

OVEN CAVITY

Food spills should be cleaned when oven cools. At high
temperatures, foods react with porcelain and staining, etching,
pitting or faint white spots can result.

Nonabrasive plastic scrubbing pad and mildly abrasive cleanser
can be used on a cool cavity.

If using commercial oven cleaners, follow package directions.

OVEN RACKS

Cleaning Method:

■ Steel-wool pad

■ For racks that have discolored and are harder to slide, a light

coating of vegetable oil applied to the rack guides will help
them slide.

STORAGE DRAWER

Check that storage drawer is cool and empty before cleaning.

Cleaning Method:

■ Mild detergent

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