Maytag W10274254C User Manual
ELECTRIC COOKTOP
Use & Care Guide
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TABLE DE CUISSON ÉLECTRIQUE
Guide d’utilisation et d’entretien
Au Canada, pour assistance, installation ou service, composez le : 1-800-807-6777
ou visitez notre site internet à
www.maytag.ca
Table of Contents/Table des matières.............................................................................2
W10274254C
TABLE OF CONTENTS
TABLE DES MATIÈRES
COOKTOP SAFETY........................................................................3
COOKTOP USE ..............................................................................5
Cooktop Controls.........................................................................6
Dual/Triple-Circuit Element.......................................................... 7
Ceramic Glass..............................................................................7
Home Canning .............................................................................8
Cookware .....................................................................................8
COOKTOP CARE............................................................................9
General Cleaning..........................................................................9
TROUBLESHOOTING ..................................................................10
ASSISTANCE OR SERVICE.........................................................11
In the U.S.A. ...............................................................................11
Accessories................................................................................11
In Canada ...................................................................................11
WARRANTY ..................................................................................12
SÉCURITÉ DE LA TABLE DE CUISSON ....................................13
UTILISATION DE LA TABLE DE CUISSON................................15
Commandes de la table de cuisson ..........................................16
Élément à double/triple circuit ...................................................17
Vitrocéramique ...........................................................................17
Préparation de conserves à la maison.......................................18
Ustensiles de cuisson ................................................................18
ENTRETIEN DE LA TABLE DE CUISSON ..................................19
Nettoyage général ......................................................................19
DÉPANNAGE.................................................................................21
ASSISTANCE OU SERVICE.........................................................22
Au Canada..................................................................................22
Accessoires ................................................................................22
GARANTIE.....................................................................................23
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COOKTOP SAFETY
Your safety and the safety of others are very important.
We have provided many important safety messages in this manual and on your appliance. Always read and obey all safety
messages.
This is the safety alert symbol.
This symbol alerts you to potential hazards that can kill or hurt you and others.
All safety messages will follow the safety alert symbol and either the word “DANGER” or “WARNING.”
These words mean:
You can be killed or seriously injured if you don't immediately
DANGER
WARNING
All safety messages will tell you what the potential hazard is, tell you how to reduce the chance of injury, and tell you what can
happen if the instructions are not followed.
follow instructions.
can be killed or seriously injured if you don't
You
instructions.
follow
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electrical shock,
injury to persons, or damage when using the cooktop, follow
basic precautions, including the following:
■ CAUTION: Do not store items of interest to children in
cabinets above a cooktop – Children climbing on the
cooktop to reach items could be seriously injured.
■ Proper Installation – Be sure your cooktop is properly
installed and grounded by a qualified technician.
■ Never Use Your Cooktop for Warming or Heating the
Room.
■ Do Not Leave Children Alone – Children should not be left
alone or unattended in area where cooktop is in use. They
should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the
cooktop.
■ Wear Proper Apparel – Loose-fitting or hanging garments
should never be worn while using the cooktop.
■ User Servicing – Do not repair or replace any part of the
cooktop unless specifically recommended in the manual. All
other servicing should be referred to a qualified technician.
■ Storage on Cooktop – Flammable materials should not be
stored 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 – This cooktop 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.
■ Glazed Cooking Utensils – Only certain types of glass,
glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed
utensils are suitable for cooktop 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 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.
For units with ventilating hood –
■ Clean Ventilating Hoods Frequently – Grease should not
be allowed to accumulate on hood or filter.
■ When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.
For units with coil elements –
■ 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, except as suggested in the manual.
Improper installation of these liners may result in a risk of
electric shock, or fire.
■ Do Not Soak Removable Heating Elements - Heating
elements should never be immersed in water.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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COOKTOP USE
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This manual covers different models. The cooktop you have purchased may have some or all of the items listed. The locations and
appearances of the features shown here may not match those of your model.
30" (76.2 cm) Cooktop 30" (76.2 cm) Dual/Triple Element Cooktop
A
B
C
D
melt
B
DE
F
A. Hot surface indicator light
B. Left rear control knob
(with speed heat)
C. Right rear control knob
D. Left front control knob
E. Right front control knob
(with melt)
F. Cooktop on indicator light
A. Hot surface indicator light
B. Left rear control knob
(with speed heat)
C. Right rear control knob
D. Left front control knob
E. Right front control knob
(with melt)
F. Cooktop on indicator light
A
melt
F
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36" (91.4 cm) Cooktop 36" (91.4 cm) Dual/Triple Element Cooktop
G
G
A
D
BC
E
D
A
B
C
E
F
melt
F
A. Left rear control knob
(with speed heat)
B. Middle control knob
C. Right rear control knob
D. Left front control knob
(with melt)
E. Hot surface indicator light
F. Cooktop on indicator light
G. Right front control knob
melt
A. Left rear control knob
(with speed heat)
B. Middle control knob
C. Right rear control knob
D. Left front control knob
(with melt)
E. Hot surface indicator light
F. Cooktop on indicator light
G. Right front control knob
Cooktop Controls
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 HIGH and
LOW. Push in and turn to setting.
The surface cooking area locator shows which element is turned
on. Use the following chart as a guide when setting heat levels.
SETTING RECOMMENDED USE
HIGH
Medium High
■ Start food cooking.
■ Bring liquid to a boil.
■ Hold a rapid boil.
■ Quickly brown or sear food.
Medium ■ Maintain a slow boil.
■ Fry or sauté foods.
■ Cook soups, sauces and gravies.
■ High simmer or simmer without
lids.
Medium Low
■ Stew or steam food.
■ Simmer.
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SETTING RECOMMENDED USE
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LOW
■ Keep food warm.
■ Melt chocolate or butter.
For best results, use right front
element on 30" (76.2 cm) models
MECC7430/MECC7630. Use left
front element for 36" (91.4 cm)
models MECC7536/MECC7636.
■ Low simmer using lids.
Speed Heat™ Cooking Zone
The Speed Heat™ Cooking Zone offers flexibility for 2 optional
heating choices. The Speed Heat™ option can be used to boil
liquids faster. The lower heat option can be used to prepare
sauces, to brown or saute foods and to keep food at a low
temperature. Use cookware appropriate in size for the Speed
Heat™ Cooking Zone.
A
Dual/Triple Circuit
Elements
■ Home canning.
■ Large-diameter cookware.
■ Large quantities of food.
REMEMBER: When cooktop is in use, the entire cooktop
area may become hot.
Hot Surface Indicator Light
This unit features a Hot Surface Indicator Light. The Hot Surface
Indicator Light will glow as long as any surface cooking area is
too hot to touch, even after the surface cooking area(s) is turned
off.
Cooktop On Indicator Light
Each cooktop has a Cooktop On Indicator light. When a control
knob is on, the light will glow.
Dual/Triple-Circuit Element
(on some models)
The dual-size and triple-size elements offer flexibility depending
on the size of the cookware. Single size can be used in the same
way as a regular element. The dual and triple sizes combine
single, dual and outer element and are recommended for larger
cookware, large quantities of food, and home canning.
Triple Element (on some models)
A
B
A. Single size
B. Dual size
C. Triple size
A. Speed Heat™ Cooking Zone dual and single element
To Use SINGLE:
1. Push in and turn knob from the OFF position to the SINGLE
zone anywhere between LOW and HIGH.
2. Turn knob to OFF when finished.
To Use DUAL and TRIPLE:
1. Push in and turn knob from the OFF position to the DUAL or
TRIPLE zone anywhere between LOW and HIGH.
2. Turn knob to OFF when finished.
Ceramic Glass
(on some models)
The surface cooking area will glow red when an element is on.
Some parts of the surface cooking area may not glow red when
an element is on. This is normal operation. It may cycle on and off
to maintain the selected heat level.
It is normal for the surface of light colored ceramic glass to
appear to change color when surface cooking areas are hot. As
the glass cools, it will return to its original color.
Cleaning off the cooktop before and after each use will help keep
it free from stains and provide the most even heating. On
cooktops with light colored ceramic glass, soils and stains may
be more visible, and may require more cleaning and attention.
Cooktop cleaner and a cooktop scraper are recommended. For
more information, see “General Cleaning” section.
■ Avoid storing jars or cans above the cooktop. Dropping a
heavy or hard object onto the cooktop could crack the
cooktop.
■ To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not leave a hot lid on the
cooktop. As the cooktop cools, air can become trapped
between the lid and the cooktop, and the ceramic glass could
break when the lid is removed.
■ For foods containing sugar in any form, clean up all spills and
soils as soon as possible. Allow the cooktop to cool down
slightly. Then, while wearing oven mitts, remove the spills
using a scraper while the surface is still warm. If sugary spills
are allowed to cool down, they can adhere to the cooktop
and can cause pitting and permanent marks.
■ To avoid scratches, do not slide cookware or bakeware
across the cooktop. Aluminum or copper bottoms and rough
finishes on cookware or bakeware could leave scratches or
marks on the cooktop.
■ Do not cook popcorn in prepackaged aluminum containers
on the cooktop. They could leave aluminum marks that
cannot be removed completely.
■ To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not allow objects that
could melt, such as plastic or aluminum foil, to touch any part
of the entire cooktop.
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■ To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not use the cooktop as a
C
cutting board.
■ Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking
area. Cookware should not extend more than ½" (1.3 cm)
outside the area.
B
A
A. Surface cooking area
B. Cookware/canner
C. ½" (1.3 cm) maximum overhang
■ Use flat-bottomed cookware for best heat conduction and
energy efficiency. Cookware with rounded, warped, ribbed or
dented bottoms could cause uneven heating and poor
cooking results.
■ Determine flatness by placing the straight edge of a ruler
across the bottom of the cookware. While you rotate the ruler,
no space or light should be visible between it and the
cookware.
■ Cookware designed with slightly indented bottoms or small
expansion channels can be used.
■ Make sure the bottoms of pots and pans are clean and dry
before using them. Residue and water can leave deposits
when heated.
■ To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not cook foods directly
on the cooktop.
Home Canning
When canning for long periods, alternate the use of surface
cooking areas, elements or surface burners between batches.
This allows time for the most recently used areas to cool.
■ Center the canner on the grate or largest surface cooking
area or element. On electric cooktops, canners should not
extend more than ½" (1.3 cm) beyond the surface cooking
area or element.
■ Do not place canner on 2 surface cooking areas, elements or
surface burners at the same time.
■ On ceramic glass models, use only flat-bottomed canners.
■ On coil element models, the installation of a Canning Unit Kit
is recommended. If a kit is not installed, the life of the coil
element will be shortened. See “Assistance or Service” for
instructions on how to order.
■ For more information, contact your local agricultural
department. Companies that manufacture home canning
products can also offer assistance.
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. 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 cooktop or
grates.
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.
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
Copper
Earthenware ■ Follow manufacturer’s instructions.
Porcelain
enamel-onsteel or cast
iron
Stainless steel ■ Heats quickly, but unevenly.
■ 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.
■ Heats very quickly and evenly.
■ Use on low heat settings.
■ See stainless steel or cast iron.
■ A core or base of aluminum or copper
on stainless steel provides even
heating.
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