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GAS RANGE WT-TO[ iii!: i!i_i _i '_ iii_ _iiii _ ii i!_ii, ii ii i IZ !ii ............................................................. Pages 1-3 i ; Installer: Pleaseleavethismanual with Consumer: Pleasereadandkeepthis manual forfuturereference. Keepsales receipt and/orcancelled checkasproofof :J_'CE_ purchase.ModelNumber ;;_ Number Serial : COOKING ............................. Pages 4-6 Pages 7-9 COOKING -& CLEANING ...................... Pages 10-12 YOU CALL ................................. Page 13 Dateof Purchase In ourcontinuing effortto improvethe qualityand performanceofourcookingproducts, it maybe necessary to make changesto the appliance withoutrevising thisguide. Ifyouhavequestions, call: 1-800-688-9900 U.S,A. 1-800-688-2002 Canada 1-800-688-2080 ( U.S.TTYfor hearing or speech impaired) (Mon.-Fri., 8am-8pmEastern Time) tnternet:http://www.maytag.com Y ................................................... Page 15 L'UTILISATEUR ................. Page 16 DEL USUARIO ............................. Page 32 Forserviceinformation, seepage15. FormNo.A/02/01 PartNo.8113P296-60 . • h t t p :/ / w ww. m a y t a g. c o m 74005986 LithoU.S.A. IMPORTAHT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Readandfollowall instructionsbefore using this appliance to prevent the potential risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury or damageto the appliance ance. Useapplianceon}yfor its intended purposeas describedin this guide. as a resultof improperusageof the appli- IF THE INFORMATION IN THIS > ALL RANGES ,_ CAUSE INJURIESTO PERSONS CAN TIP AND emergency. _ ANTI-TIP DEVICE PACKED MANUAL NOT FOLLOWED W,T. RANGE EXACTLY,,S A FIRE OR EXPLO>INSTALL SION MAY RESULT CAUSING PROPERTYDAMAGE,PERSONAL INJURYOR DEATH. > DO NOT STOREOR USE GASOLINE OR OTHER FLAMMABLE VAPORSAND LIQUIDS IN THE VICINITY OF THIS OR ANY APPLIANCE. > IF YOU SMELL GAS" - ance. Do not try to light any appli- 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 ORTHE GAS SUPPLIER. recommendedin this guide.All other servicingshouldbereferredtoa qualified servicer.Havethe installershow you the locationof the gas shut off > FOLLOW ALL IN STA LL ATION INSTRUCTIONS Always disconnect power to applivalve and how to shut it off in an ance beforeservicing. TO PREYENT FIRE OR SMOKE DAMAGE Be sure all packingmaterialsare removedfrom the appliancebeforeoperatingit. WARNING: TO REDUCE RISK OF TIPPING OF THE APPLIANCE FROM ABNORMAL USAGE OR BY EXCESSIVE LOAD- Keep area around appliance cleal and free from combustiblematerials, gasoline,and otherflammablevapors and materials. ING OF THE OVEN DOOR, THE APPLIANCE MUST BE SECURED BY A PROPERLY INSTALLEDANTI-TIP DEVICE. If applianceis installednear a window, proper precautionsshould bE taken to preventcurtainsfrom blowing overburners. NEVERleaveanyitemson the cooktop. The hot air from the vent may Tocheckif deviceisproperlyinstalled, igniteflammableitems and may inremovestoragedrawerand look un- creasepressurein closedcontainers derneathrange to makesure one of whichmaycausethemto burst. the rear leveling legs is properly Many aerosol-typespray cans ar, engagedin thebracketslot.The anti- EXPLOSIVEwhen exposed to hea tipdevicesecuresthe rearlevelingleg and may be highlyflammable.Avoi_ to the floor when properly engaged, their use or storage near an appli You should check this anytime the ance. rangehasbeenmoved. Manyplasticsare vulnerableto heat GENERAL IHsTRU(TIOHs Keepplasticsawayfrom appliancethat may becomewarm partsof th, o To ensure proper and safe operation: Appliancemust be properly installed and grounded by a qualified hot. Do not leaveplasticitemson th_ cooktopas they may melt or softeni left too close to the vent or a lighte_ surfaceburner. technician.Do not attempt to adjust, repair,service,or replace any part of your applianceunless it is specifically To eliminatethe hazardof reachin! over hot surface burners, cabine storage should not be provide directly storageis provided, itabovea shouldunit.If be limited to items whichare usedinfrequentlyandwhich are safelystoredin an areasubjected to heat from an appliance.Temperatures may be unsafefor someitems, such as volatile Jiquids,cleaners or aerosolsprays, ,,1_CASE OF FIRE Turn off appliance and ventilating hood to avoid spreadingthe flame, Extinguishflame thenturn on hoodto removesmokeand odor. • Cooktop: Smotherfire or flamein a panwith a lid or cookiesheet, NEVERpick up or movea flaming pan. • Oven: Smother fire or flame by closingthe ovendoor. ABOUT YOUR APPLIANCEa,jus, oe .rner,,a e that itdoesnotsu, extendbeyondthe botNEVER use appliance as a space heaterto heat or warm a roomto prevent potentialhazardto the user and damageto the appliance.Also,do not use the cooktopor oven as a storage areafor food or cookingutensils, Do not obstructtheflow ofcombustion and ventilation air by blocking the ovenvent or air intakes.Restrictionof air flow to the burner preventsproper performance and increases carbon monoxideemissionto unsafelevels. Avoidtouching oven vent area while ovenis on and for severalminutesafter oven is turned off. Someparts of the vent and surrounding area become hot enoughto cause burns. Afteroven is turnedoff, do not touch the oven vent or surroundingareas tom edge of the pan. An excessive flame is hazardous,wastes energy and may damagethe appliance,pan or cabinetsabovethe appliance. NEVERleavea surfacecookingoperatJonunattendedespeciallywhen using a high heat settingor when deep fat frying. Boilovers cause smoking and greasy spillovers may ignite. Clean up greasy spills as soon as possible. Do not use high heat for extendedcookingoperations. NEVERheat an unopenedcontainer on the surface burner or in the oven. Pressurebuild-upmaycausecontainer to burstresultingin seriouspersonal injuryor damageto the appliance. Usedry,sturdypotholders.Damppotholdersmay causeburnsfrom steam. 13onot usewaterongreasefires. Use bakingsoda,a dry chemicalor foamtype extinguisherto smotherfire or flame, until they have had sufficienttime to cool. Otherpotentiallyhot surfacesinclude cooktop, areas facing the cooktop, oven vent, surfaces near the vent Dishtowelsor othersubstitutesshould neverbe usedas potholdersbecause they cantrail acrosshot surfaceburners and ignite or get caughton applianceparts. CHILD SAFETY opening,ovendoor, areasaroundthe ovendoorand oven window, Always let quantities of hot fat used for deepfatfryingcoolbeforeattemptingto moveor handle. NEVERleave childrenaloneor unsupervisednearthe appliancewhen it is in useor is still hot. NEVERallow childrento sit or stand on any part of the applianceas they couldbe injuredor burned. Childrenmustbetaughtthat the applianceand utensilsin it can be hot. Let hot utensilscoolin a safeplace,out of reach of small children. Children notSh°Ulda toy.be Childrentaught thatshouldan applianCenot be al-JS lowed to play with controlsor other partsof the unit. CAUTION:NEVERstore items of interestto childrenin cabinetsabovean applianceor on backguardof a range, Children climbing on the appliance doorto reachitems couldbe seriously injured, WARNING: NEVER use appliance door,or drawer,if equipped,as a step stoolor seat as this may resultJnpossibletippingof the appliance,damage to the appliance,and seriousinjuries. Do nottoucha hot ovenlightbulbwith a dampclothas the bulb couldbreak, Should the bulb break, disconnect powerto the appliancebeforeremoving bulbto avoid electricalshock, COOKING SAFETY Alwaysplacea panon a surfaceburner before turning it on. Be sure you knowwhich knob controlswhich surface burner. Make sure the correct burneris turnedon and that the burner has ignited.Whencookingis completed,turn burner off beforeremovingpan to preventexposureto burner flame, Do not let cooking grease or other flammablematerialsaccumulatein or nearthe appliance,hoodor vent fan. Clean hoodaccumulatingon frequently to prevent greasefrom hoodor filter. When flaming foods under the hoodturn the fan on. NEVERwear garmentsmadeof flaremablematerialor loosefitting or longsleevedapparelwhile cooking.Clothdles.ing may ignite or catch utensi, hartAlways place oven racks incool. the desired positionswhile oven is Slide oven rack out to add or remove food, using dry, sturdy potholders. to add oravoid Always removefood. reachinginto If a rack the must oven be moved while hot, use a dry potholder.Alwaysturn the oven off at the end of cooking. IMPORTAFIT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS, CONT. Use care when opening the oven door. Let hot air or steam escape beforemovingor replacingfood. PREPAREDFOOD WARNING:Follow food manufacturer'sinstructions, face burners.Alwaysturnpan handles towardthe side or back of the appliance,not out intothe roomwherethey are easilyhit or reachedby smallchildren. If a plastic frozen food container and/or its cover distorts,warps, or is otherwise damaged during cooking, immediatelydiscardthe foodcontamiand its container.Thefood couldbe Neverlet apan boil dry as this could damagethe utensiland the appliance. Follow the manufacturer'sdirections when usingoven cookingbags. nated. NEVER use aluminumfoil to cover ovenracksor ovenbottom.This could resultin risk of electricshock,fire, or Only certaintypes of glass,glass/ceramic,ceramicor glazed utensilsare suitable for cooktop or oven usage without breaking due to the sudden damagetothe appliance.Usefoil only as directedin this guide, changein temperature.Follow menufacturer's instructions when using glass, UTENSIL SAFETY Use pans with flat bottomsand hendies that are easily graspedand stay cool. Avoid using unstable, warped, easily tipped or loose-handledpans. Also avoid using pans, especially small pans, with heavy handles as they could be unstableand easilytip. Pans that are heavy to move when filled with food may also be hatardous, Be sure utensil is large enough to properly contain food and avoid This appliance has been tested for safe performanceusing conventional cookware.Do not useany devicesor accessoriesthat are not specifically recommendedin this guide. Do not use eyelid covers for the surface units, stovetop grills, or add-on oven convectionsystems.Theuseof devices or accessories that are not expresslyrecommendedin this menual can createserioussafety hazards, result in performanceproblems,and reduce the life of the componentsof the appliance. spongeor cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot surface.Somecleanerscan producenoxiousfumesif appliedto a hot surface. IMPOflTAHT SAFETY AND WARNING NOTI(E The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic EnforcementAct of 1986 (Proposition65) requiresthe Governor of Californiato publish a list of substancesknownto the Stateof California to cause cancer or reproduclive harm,and requiresbusinessesto warn customers of potential exposuresto suchsubstances. Users of this appliance are hereby warnedthatthe burningof gascanresuit in low-levelexposureto some of the listed substances,includingbenTune,formaldehydeand soot,due primarily to the incompletecombustion of naturalgasor liquidpetroleum(LP) fuels. Properlyadjusted burners will minimizeincompletecombustion.Exposureto these substancescan also be minimizedby propertyventingthe burnersto the outdoors. IMPORTANTNOTICE REGARDING boilovers. Pan is particularly importantin deepsize fat frying. Be sure (LEANING SAFETY pan will accommodatethe volumeof food that is to beaddedas wenasthe bubbleactionof fat. To minimizeburns,ignitionof flammablematerialsand spillagedue to chin- Turnoff all controlsand wait for appliance parts to cool beforetouchingor cleaningthem.Do not touchthe burner grates or surroundingareas until they have had sufficienttime to cool. tentional contactwith the utensil, do not extendhandlesoveradjacentsur- Clean appliance with caution. Use care to avoid steam burns if a wet PETkitchen BIRDS:orNever keep pet birdsthe in the in rooms where fumes from the kitchen could reach. Birdshavea very sensitiverespiratory system. Fumes released during an oven self-cleaning cycle may be harmful or fatal to birds. Fumes releaseddue to overheatedcookingoil, fat, margarineand overheatednonstickcookwaremay be equallyharmful. SAVE THESE INSTRU(TIONS FOR FUTURE REFEREFI(E SURfA([ (OOKING CLOCK AND TIMER CONTROL More+ SetClock Less, NOTE:The displaywill flashwhen electricalpoweris firstsuppliedto the applianceor if there hasbeena powerfailure. TO SETTHECLOCK: TO SET THETIMER: 1.Pressthe Clock pad. Thetimer canbe set from one minute >A beep will sound when the Clock pad is pressed. (0:01) up toNOTcontrol 12 hours (12:00). The timer does the oven. 1.Pressthe Timer pad. 2.Pressor pressand hold the More + or Less- pad untilthe correcttime of dayappearsin the display, > A beepwill soundwhen the Timer pad is pressed, >Press to changethe time in one minuteincrements. >Press and hold to change the time in 10 minuteincrements, > 0:00will appearin the display. 2. Pressor pressand hold the More+ or Less- pad untilthe correcttime appearsin the display. To recall the time of day when the timer is displayed,press the Clock pad. > Pressto changethe time in oneminuteincrements, >-Press and hold to change the time in 10 minuteincrements. > Timerwill startautomaticallyafter a few seconds. The flashing colon indicatesthatthe timeris in use. > If the Clock pad is pressed,the colonwill continueto flashto indicatethe timeris in use. 3.A beep will sound at one minute (0:01). 4.At the end of the timer operation, 0:00 will appearin the displayand three beepswill sound. > One beep will sound every 10 secondsfor 10 minutesor until the timeroperationis cancelled. TO CANCELTHETIMER: Pressthe Timer pad and the current time of day will reappearin the display. NOTE: When 0:00 is displayed, pressing either the Timer or Clock pad will also cancel the timer operation. SURFACE £OOKIH6, co,[ SURFACECONTROL KNOBS > If flameshouldgo out duringa cooking operation, turn the burneroff. If a stronggas odor is detected, open a window and wait five minutes before relightingthe burner, >- Besureall surfacecontrolsare set in the OFF positionpriorto supplyinggasto the range, Never touch cooktop until it hascooled.Expectsomeparts of the cooktop, especially aroundthe burners,to become warm or hot during cooking. Use potholdersto protectyour hands. SURf_,C[ CONTROLS Graphicsnear the knob identify which burnerthe knob controls. For example, this graphicshowsthe right rear f-'-Q burnerlocation. _ 3. Afterthe burnerlights,turnthe knob SETTINGS to the desiredflamesize. _ Theignitorwill continueto spark The size and type of cookwarewill afuntilthe knobls turnedpast the fect the flamesetting. For information LIGHTposition. Setting HIGH _, /_ _ If the surface burner does not light, %__ checkif ignitoris broken,soiledor wet. If clogged,clean the small portbeneath the ignitor using a straight pin or soft bristlebrush, LOW I ,_,,To. PORTBELOWIGNITOR 5 > A clicking (spark)sound will be heard and the burner will light. (All ignitorswill spark when any surfaceburner knob is turnedto the LIGHTposition.) SUGGESTEDHEAT PILOTLESSIGNITION Po,Ts 1. Placea pan on the burnergrate. Use to turn on the surfaceburners. An > The burner flame may lift off or infinite choice of heat settings is availappearseparatedfromthe portif able from LOW to HIGH. At the HIGH a pan is not placedonthe grate. setting a detent or notch may be felt. Theknobscanbeset onor betweenany 2. Push in and turn the knob counterof the settings, clockwiseto the LIGHTsetting. on cookwareand otherfactorsaffecting flamesettings,referto "CookingMade Simple". Pilotlessignitioneliminatesthe needfor a constant standing pilot light. Each sealedburnerhasa sparkignitor.When cleaningaroundthe surfaceburner use care. If cleaningclothshouldcatchthe ignitor,it could be damagedpreventing ignition, SETTINGTHE CONTROLS _4_, Uses OPERATINGDURING A POWERFAILURE 1. Hold a lightedmatch to the desired surfaceburner head. Use to bringliquid to a boil, 2. Push in and turn the control knob or reachpressurein a pressure cooker. Always reduce slowlyto LIGHT. settingto a lower heatwhen liquidsbeginto boil or foods 3. Adjustthe flameto the desiredlevel. beginto cook. An intermediateflamesize is used to continue cooking. Foodwill not cook anyfaster when a higher flame setting is usedthan neededto maintain a gentleboil.Waterboils at the same temperature whetherboilinggentlyor vigorously. Use to simmerfoods, keep ,-. foods warmand melt checolateor butter. > When lighting the surface burners, besureall of the controlsare in the OFF position. Strike the matchfirst and hold it in position beforeturningthe knobto LIGHT. (OOKTOP HIGH PERFORMANCE BURNER(12,000 BTU*) (SelectModels) TO PREVENTTHE COOKTOPFROM DISCOLORINGORSTAINING: > Cleancooktopaftereach use. > Wipe acidic or sugaryspills as soonas the cooktophascooled as thesespillsmay discolorthe porcelain. Unlike a range with standard gas burners, this cooktop does not lift-up nor is it removable. Do not attempt to lift the cooktop for any reason, _ POWER This burner offers L_.__BOOST higherspeedcookingthat canbe used to quicklybringwaterto a boil and for large-quantitycooking, * BTU ratings will vary whenusing LP gas. BURNERGRATES The grates must be properly positioned before cooking. Improperinstallationof the grates may result in chippingof the cooktop, .... SEALEDBURNERS The sealedburnersof your range are securedto the cooktopandare not designedto beremoved. Sincethe burners are sealed into the cooktop, boiloversor spillswill not seep underneaththe cooktop.However,the burners shouldbe cleanedaftereach use. (Seepage11for cleaningdirections.) > A properlyadjusted burner with clean portswill lightwithina few seconds.If using naturalgas the flame will be blue with a deeper blue innercone. If the burnerflameis yellowor is noisythe air/gasmixturemay be incorrect.Contacta servicetechnicianto adjust.(Adjustmentsare notcoveredby the warranty.) WithLPgas, someyellowtips on the flames are acceptable.This is normal and adjustmentis not necessary. Do not operate the burnerswithouta pan on the grate. The grate's porcelain finish may chip without a pan to absorbthe heat from theburnerflame, > If the controlknob is turnedvery quicklyfrom HIGH to LOW, the flame may go out, particularlyif the burner is cold. If this occurs, turn the knob to the Off position, wait severalsecondsand relight the burner. Although the burner grates are durable,they will gradually losetheir shine and/ordiscolor,dueto the high temperatures of the gas flame, > Withsometypes of gas, you may heara "popping"soundwhenthe surface burneris turned off. This is a normal operating sound of the burner. _> The flame shouldbe adjustedso it does not extend beyond the edgeof the pan. OV[N COOKING BAKING ANDROAStiNG SETTINGTHE CONTROL FORKNOB BAKING >_ You may find that the cooking slightlyfromyourold oven.This is normal. Every oven has its owncharacteristics, times and temperatures vary >- During some extended oven cooking operations, you may hear a "popping"sound when the oven burner cycles.This is normal. AND BOASTING The OVEN TEMP knoblocatedonthe _ I used to select and maintain the oven t e m p e r a t u r e. frontof rangeis Alwaysthe turn this _ knobjust TO the desiredtemperature. Do not turn to a higher temperature and then back. 1, Whencool,positionrack in oven. TO REMOVE: When cool, re-_ move theovenLI._,,2T racks.Slidethe_' two catches,_j/ , ,_ _-,"_ rear corner of L_/_ .... the oven bettom,towardthe frontof the oven. locatedat each IJ_/--,, t 3- ,l Lift the rear edge of the oven bottom slightly,then slideit back untilthe front edge of the oven bottom clears the ovenfrontframe.Removeovenbottom from oven. See roastingchart in "Cooking:: 2. Pushin and turnOVENTEMPknob Made Simple" bookletfor rec-_: to desiredtemperature.Allow 10-15 TO REPLACE:Fitthe frontedgeof the ommended roasting tempera-ii minutesfor preheating, oven bottomintothe Lowerthe rear of the ovenfrontframe. oven bottomand turesandtimes and bakingand 3. Placefood in centerof oven. slidethe two catchesback to lock the roastingtips. .............. ......................................................................................... 4. Check food for doneness at mini- ovenbottomin place. mumtime in recipe.Cook longer if PILOTLESSIGNITION Your range is equippedwith pilotless ignition.Withthis type of ignitionsystern, the gas automaticallyshuts off and the oven will not operate during a power failure. A lighted match will not light the oven burner. No attempt should be made to operate the oven during a power failure, necessary. 5. Remove food from the oven and turnthe OVENTEMPknobto OFF. When the oven is in use, never block the vent opening. The ovenvent is locatedat the base of 0VEH B0110M the backguard.When the oven is in use,this areamaybecomehot enough Protectoven bottomagainstspillovers, to cause burns. Do not place plastics especially acidic or sugary spills, as nearthe vent openingas heatfromthe they may discolorthe porcelainenam- vent could distortor melt the plastic. el. Use the correct pan size to avoid spillovers believers,the Never utensilsor and foil directlyon ovenplace bottom. The oven bottommay be removedfor easiercleaning, t OV[N VENI OVEN [IGflI Push the switch on the control panel to turn the ovenlight on and off. OVEN LIGHT BROILING SETTINGTHEKNOB CONTROLFORBROILING Type of Meat (LowerCompartment) Hamburgers 3/4" thick Beef Steaks 1"thick Doneness Lower Comp. Broiling* Total Cook Time** Well Medium Well Middle Middle Middle 14-18 min. 14-20 min. 16-24 min. Chicken Pieces Well Bottom LO Broil (450°) 30-45 min. Fish Fillets Steaks 1/2"thick 1" thick Flaky Flaky Middle Middle 8-12 min. 10-15 min. Ham 1/2" thick Precooked Slice Warm Middle 8-12 min. 1. Placethe broilerpan in the recommendedbroilingcompartmentposiPork Chops 1" thick Well Middle 18-25 rain. tion shownin the chart. ........................................................................................................................... *Upper isthetopposition; middle isthelowerposition; bottom isthebottom ofthe 2. Turn OVENTEMP knob to BROIL broiler compartment (remove therack). or,for lowertemperaturebroiling,to **Broiling timesareapproximate andmayvarydepending onthemeat. 450°F. >- Lower temperature broiling avoids excessivebrowningof longercookingfoods such as poultry. 3. Followthe suggestedtimes in the broiling chart. Meat should be turnedonce abouthalfwaythrough itscookingtime. 4. Check the donenessby cutting a slit in the meat near the center to checkthe color. 5. Afterbroiling,turnthe OVENTEMP knob to OFF. Removethe broiler panfromthe broilercompartment. For best results, use a broiling pan. Foradditionalbroilingtips, referto the "Cooking MadeSimple" booklet. OYEH COOKIHG, cons, OVEH RACKS RACK s.(highest position): Usedfor sometwo-rackcooking. HALF RACK (SelectModels) RACK4: Usedfor mosttwo-rackbaking. TO INSTALL _--._Tabs IN OVEN: Support_ _" DO not attemptto changethe rack position when the oven is hot. RACK3: Usedfor mostbakedgoods on a cookiesheet or jelly roll pan, layer cakes, fruit pies, or frozen conveniencefoods, Yourovenhastworacks.Theyaredesignedwith a lock-stopedge. RACK2: Usedfor roastingsmallcuts of meat, casseroles,bakingloaves of bread,bundtcakes, custardpies or two-rackbaking. 2. To install, grasp top center of the half rack. Align the side arm sup- RACK 1: Usedfor roastinglarge cuts of meat and poultry, frozen pies, portbetweenthe top fourthandfifth oven rack guides. Insert the two tabs on the backframe of the half dessertsouffles,angelfoodcake,or two-rackbaking, ROASTINGPOSITION: Usedfor roastingtallercuts of meat or turkey. Place both oven racks, rack into the slotson the upperleft rear of the ovenwall. 3. Push firmly on the top surface of the half rackuntilthe tabsslideinto the slots andthe half rack sidearm TO REMOVE: Pull rack straightout until it stops ' _ at the posilocki_.,, stop tion; lift up on the front of the rack and pull out. TO REPLACE:Placerackonthe rack supportintheoven;tiltthefrontendup slightly;slide rack back until it clears the lock-stopposition;lower front and slide backintothe oven. Do not cover an entire rack with aluminum foil or place foil on the oven bottom. Baking results will be affected and damage may occur to the oven bottom. RACK one abovethe _ [_ o other, on the__ raisedsidesof the oven hottom. ., MULTIPLE RACKCOOKING: support rests on the fourth oven rackguide. _ 4. Check for proper installation by placingyour hand on the top surface of the half rack and pressing downfirmly. J -- Front _.,_1] / Tworack: Userackpositions2 and 4, or 1 and 4. NOTE: Never place pans directly on the oven bottom, POSITIONS " ........... 1. A I w a y s install half rack when oven is cool. TO REMOVEFROMTHEOVEN: When the oven is cool, grasp the top center of the half rack and pull upward until the back tabs on the rack slideout of the ovenbackslots. 4 i Do not use cookware that extends beyond edge of rack. ' > > 9 > Use caution when removing itemsfrom the half rack to avoid For best results,allow two inches between the pan placed on > the rack and the oven side wall. burns. Carefully remove items from the lower rack to avoid disturbing When opening the oven door, allow steam and hot air to escape before reaching into the oven to removefood. the half rack. "HALFRACK" Accessory Kit is availablewhen not includedwifl" range. Call 1-800-688-8408. > (AR[ 8,(EAHII G CONTROLKNOBS > Be sure applianceis off and all parts are cool beforehandlingor cleaning.This isto avoiddamage and possibleburns, >- To prevent staining or discoloration,clean applianceaftereach use. > If a part is removed,be sure it is correctlyreplaced. BROILER PAN & INSERT Never cover insert with aluminumfoil as thispreventsthe fatfromdrainingto the pan below. > Place soapy cloth over insert and pan;let soakto loosensoil. > Wash in warm soapy water. Use soap filled scouringpad to remove stubbornsoil. > Broiler pan and insert can be cleanedin dishwasher, BURNERGRATES > Washgrateswithwarm,soapywater anda nonabrasive,plasticscrubbing pad or in the dishwasher.Forstubborn soils,clean with a soap-filled, nonabrasivepad or sponge and a commercial Cooktop Cleaning Creme.(Part#20000001.)** > Forburnedonsoils, removegrates, place on newspapersand carefully spraywith commercialovencleaner, (Donot spraysurroundingsurfaces.) Place in plastic bags for several hoursor overnight.Wearingrubber gloves, remove from bags. Wash, rinse,dry and replaceon cooktop, CLOCK AND CONTROL PADAREA > Wipewith a dampclothand dry. Glass cleaners may be used if sprayed on a cloth first. DO NOT spray directly on control pad and display area. GLASS > RemoveknobsintheOFF position OVEN WINDOW & DOOR by pullingforward. (SELECT MODELS) > Wash, rinseand dry. Do not use abrasivecleaningagentsas they may scratchthe finish, > Turnon each burnerto be surethe knobs have been correctly replaced, > Avoidusingexcessiveamountsof water which may seep underor behindglasscausingstaining. > Wash with soap and water. Rinse with clear water and dry. Glass cleanercanbeused ifsprayedona COOKTOP,BACKGUARD & CONTROLKNOBAREA clothfirst. > Do not useabrasivematerialssuch as scouring pads, steel wool or powdered cleaners as they will scratchglass. Porcelain enamel is glass fused on metaland may crack or chip withmisuse. It is acid resistant,not acid proof. All spillovers,especiallyacidicor sugary spillovers, should be wiped up immediatelywith a dry cloth. >- Whencool,washwith soapywater, rinseand dry. > Neverwipe off a warm or hot surface with a damp cloth. This may causecrackingor chipping, >- Neveruseoven cleaners,abrasive or causticcleaningagentson exteriorfinishof range. METAL FINISHES TRIMPARTS > Washwith soap and water,a glass cleaner,or mildliquiddetergent. > To preventscratchingor dulling of the finish, do not use mildly abrasive, abrasive, harsh or caustic cleanerssuchas ovencleaners. OVEN INTERIOR > Clean frequently using mild abrasire and a plasticpad. SIDE PANEL, BROILER COMPARTMENT, _" DOnot use metallic scouringpads OVEN DOOR & DOOR HANDLES becausethey will scratchthe surface. > Whencool,wash with warmsoapy > When using commercial oven water,rinse and dry. Never wipe a cleanersfollow the manufacturer's warm or hot surface with a damp instructions. cloth as this may damagethe sur- > Wipe up acidic spills (tomato or face and maycause a steamburn. milk basedfoods) as soon as pos>- For stubbornsoil, use mildlyabrasible with soap and water. If the sive cleaningagentssuch as bakspillis not wipedup, it maydiscolor ing sodapasteor DonAmi*. Do not the porcelain. use abrasive cleaners such as NOTE: To make cleaning easier, steel wool pads or oven cleaners. These productswill scratchor per- removethe ovendoor,if desired.(See Maintenancesection,page 11.) manentlydamagethe surface. NOTE: Use dry towelor cloth to wipe up spills, especially acidic or sugary spills. Surfacemay discolor or dull if soil is not immediatelyremoved.This is especiallyimportant for white surfaces. ENAMEL(PAINTED) CARE &CLEAHIHG, CONT. OVEN RACKS Cleanwith soapywater. Removestubbornsoil with cleansing powder or soap-filledscouring pad. Rinseand dry. PLASTIC FINISHES TRIM& ENDCAPS When cool, clean with soap and water,rinseand dry. Use a glass cleaner and a soft cloth, NOTE:Neveruseovencleaners,abrasive or caustic liquid or powdered cleansers on plastic finishes. These cleaningagentswill scratchor mar finish. NOTE: Topreventstainingor discoloration, wipe up fat, greaseor acid (tomato, lemon,vinegar,milk, fruit juice, marinade)immediatelywith a dry paper towel. SEALEDGAS BURNERS Allow burner to cool. Wash with soapy waterand a plasticscouring pad. For stubbornsoils, dean with a soap-filled,nonabrasivepad. Cleangasports,especiallythe port belowthe ignitor,with a straightpin or a soft bristlebrush, Be careful not to get water into burnerports. Whencleaning,usecare to prevent damageto the ignitor.If the ignitor is soiled,wet or damaged,the surface burnerwill not light. MAIN]'[NAN([ OVEN DOOR seatappearcrooked. door on Door shouldnot NOTE;Theoven doorona new range may "spongy"when it is closed. This feel is normal and will decreasewith use. >_ Do not place excessiveweight on or stand on an open oven door. This could cause the range to tip over, break the door,or injurethe user. >_ Do not attemptto openor close dooror operate oven until door is properlyreplaced. >_ Never place fingers between hinge and front oven frame, Hinge arms are spring mounted. If accidentallyhit, the hinge will slam shut against oven frame and could injureyourfingers. OVEN LIGHT >- Disconnect power to range beforereplacinglight bulb. >_ Use a dry potholderto prevent possible harm to hands when replacingbulb. >_ Be sure bulb is cool before touchingbulb. >_ Do not touch hot bulb with a damp cloth as this may cause the bulb to break. _-------__/ TO REMOVE: TO REPLACEOVENLIGHT BULB: 1. Whencool, open the oven door to the first stop position (openedaboutfour inches), 1. Removelightbulb. 2. Grasp door at each side. Do not usethe doorhandleto liftdoor. 3. Lift up evenly until door clears hingearms. TO REPLACE: 2. Replace with a 40 watt appliance bulb. 3. Reconnectpower to range. Reset clock. OVENWINDOW (SelectModels) 1. Do not use abrasive cleaning agentssuchas steelwool scouring pads or powdered cleansers as they may scratchthe glass. 1. Graspdoor at each side. 2. Align slots in the door with the hingearmson the range. 3. Slidethe doordown ontothe hinge arms until the door is completely seatedon the hinges. Push down on the top corners of the door to 11 comp,ete,yh,nges 2. Do not hit the glasswithpots, pans furniture,toys or other objects. 3. Do not closethe dooruntilthe over racks are in place. Scratching,hitting,jarringor stressin! the glass may weaken its structur_ causingan increasedrisk of breakage at a later date. LEVELINGLEGS ELECTRICAL CONNECTION REMOVALOF GAS APPLIANCE > Be sure the anti-tip bracket securesone of the rearlevelinglegs to the floor to preventthe range fromaccidentallytipping, Appliances which require electrical power are equippedwith a threepronggroundingplugwhichmust be plugged directly into a properly groundedthree-hole120volt electrical outlet, Gas appliance connectors used to connectthisapplianceto the gassupply are not designed for continuous movement.Once installed, DO NOT repeatedlymovethis gasappliancefor cleaning or to relocate. If this appli- The rangeshouldbe leveledwhen in- __ ancehasto be movedand/orremoved level,turn the plasticlev- _ nect power to eling legs, located at J!l appliance stalled. If the rangeis not Always discon- _ each corner of the _.!1 beforeservicing. range,untilrangeis_ _;_ The three-prong grounding plug level. _ .-.. y offersprotectionagainstshockhaz" _NTJ-TIPBRACKET ards. Donot cut or removethe third _'__EVELINGLEG grounding prong from the power cord plug. If an ungrounded,two-hole or other type electricaloutlet is encountered,it is the personalresponsibility of the appliance owner to have the outlet replaced with a properly grounded three-hole electrical outlet. described in the installation instructions. For informationcontact Maytag for servicing, follow1-800-888-9900. the procedure CustomerServiceat To prevent range from accidentlytipping,rangemustbesecuredto sliding the rear leveling leg into floorby the anti-tip bracket. BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE CHECK THESE POINTS IF... PART OR ALL OF APPLIANCE DOES NOT WORK. Checkto be sureplugis securelyinsertedinto receptacle, Check or re-set circuit breaker. Checkor replacefuse. >- Checkpowersupply. >- Check if surface and/or oven controis have been properlyset. See pages5 and 7. BAKING RESULTSOVEN. DIFFER FROMPREVIOUS > Aluminum foil incorrectly used. Never linewas the broiler pan insertwithfoil. _- Temperaturesoften vary between a new oven and an old one. As OVEN SMOKES EXCESSIVEovensage, the oventemperature LY DURING BROILING. often"drifts"and may becomehotter or cooler. > Foodtoo closeto flame.See page 8for moreinformation. BAKING RESULTS ARE NOT > Broiler insert coveredwith alumiWHAT YOU EXPECTED. hum foil _ Check the oventemperatureselected. Make sure oven is preheated when recipe or directions recommendpreheat. >_ Excessfat not trimmedfrom meat priorto broiling, > A so(ledbroilerpanwas used. _ Checkrackpositions. Seepage9. >- Use correctpan, Darkpansproduce dark browning, Shiny pans produce light browning. See "Cooking Made Simple" booklet for more informationon bakeware, MOISTURE CONDENSATION COLLECTS ON OVEN WINDOW. _ Checkthe use of foil in the oven, Never use foil to cover an entire oven rack. Placea small piece of foil on the rack belowthe pan to catchspillovers. _ Check pan placement. Stagger pans when using two racks.Allow 1-2 inches between pans and ovenwalls, _ Make surethe oven vent has not > Excessive moisture was used when cleaningthe window. Burnerportsmay beclogged, been blocked. See page 7 for location. and odor. _- Excessivefood soils on the over SURFACE BURNER FLAME LIFTS OFF PORTS. > Checkto makesurerangeis level, SURFACE BURNER FAILS TO LIGHT. Check to be sure unit is properly connectedto powersupply. Checkfor a blowncircuit fuse or a trippedmaincircuitbreaker. Checkto be sure burnerportsor ignition ports are not clogged. See page5. _- Checkto be sure ignitoris dry and clicking.Burnerwill not lightif ignitor is damaged,soiledor wet. If ignitor doesnot click,turncontrolknobOff. THE FLAME IS UNEVEN, Checkto besure a pan is sittingon the grate above. FOOD NOT BROILING PROPERLY. Checkoven setting. See page8. _- Checkrack positions.Seepage9. 13 > This is normalwhen cookingfood high in moisture. STRONG ODOR OR LIGHT SMOKEOCCURS OVEN IS TURNED WHEN ON. _- This is normalfor a newrangeanc will disappear after a few uses Openinga windowor turning on fan will help remove the smok_ bottom. MAYTAG flANWAflRANTY WHAT NOT (OVERED BY THESE RBMTIES: FullOneYearWarranty - PartsandLabor Forone(1)yearfromtheoriginalretailpurchasedate,anypartwhichfailsin normal homeusewillberepaired or replaced freeof charge, Limited Warranties - PartsOnly SecondYear- Afterthefirstyearfromthe original purchase date,partswhichfailinnormalhomeusewillbe repairedor replaced freeof chargefor the partitself,withthe ownerpayingallothercosts,including labor, mileage andtransportation. ThirdThrough FifthYear- Fromtheoriginal purchase date,partslistedbelowwhichfailin normal homeusewillberepaired or replaced freeof chargefor thepartitself,withthe ownerpayingallothercosts,including labor, mileage andtransportation. > Electronic Controls ThirdThrough TenthYear- Fromtheorigihalpurchase date,partslistedbelowwhich failinnormal homeusewillberepaired orreplacedfreeofchargeforthepartitself,with theownerpaying all othercosts,including labor, mileage andtransportation. > SealedGasBurners Canadian Residents Theabove warranties onlycoveranappliance installed inCanada thathasbeencertified or listedbyappropriate testagencies forcompliancetoaNational Standard ofCanada unless theappliance wasbrought intoCanada dueto transfer ofresidence fromtheUnited States to Canada. S 1. Conditions anddamages resulting fromanyofthefollowing: a. Improper installation, delivery, ormaintenance. b.Anyrepair, modification, alteration, oradjustment notauthorized bythe manufacturer or anauthorized servicer. c. Misuse, abuse, accidents, orunreasonable use. d. Incorrect electric current, voltage, orsupply. e. Improper settingofanycontrol. 2. Warranties arevoidiftheoriginal serialnumbers havebeenremoved, altered, orcannot bereadilydetermined. 3. Lightbulbs. 4. Products purchased forcommercial or industrial use. 5. Thecostofservice orservice callto: a.Correct installation errors. b. instruct theuserontheproper useoftheproduct. c.Transport theappliance totheservicer. 6. Consequential orincidental damages sustained byanyperson asa resultof anybreach ofthesewarranties. Somestatesdonotallowtheexclusion orliraitationof consequential or incidental damages, sotheaboveexclusion may notapply. IF YOU NEED SERVILE I Callthedealerfromwhomyourappliance waspurchased or callMaytag Appliances SalesCompany, MaytagCustomer Assistance at 1-800-6889900,USAtolocateanauthorized servicer. I Besuretoretainproofofpurchase tovedfywarranty status.Referto WARRANTYforfurtherinformation onowner's responsibilities forwarranty service. I Ifthedealerorservice company cannotresolve theproblem, writetoMaytag Appliances SalesCompany, Attn:CAIR ®Center, EO.Box2370,Cleveland, TN37320-2370, orcall1-800-688-9900 U.S.A,or 1-800-688-2002 Canada. Limited Warranty Outside theUnitedStates andCanada - PartsOnly Fortwo(2)yearsfromthedateoforiginal retailpurchase, anypartwhichfailsin normal homeusewillberepaired or replaced freeof charge forthepartitself,withtheownerpay- U.S.customers usingTTYfordeaf,hearing impaired orspeechimpaired, call 1-800-688-2080. NOTE:Whenwritingor callingabouta serviceproblem, pleaseinclude the ingall othercosts,including labor,mileage andtransportation. Thespecific warranties expressed aboveare theONLYwarranties provided bythemanufacturer.Thesewarranties giveyouspecific legalrights,andyou mayalsohaveother rightswhichvaryfromstatetostate. c.Nameandaddress ofyourdealerorservicer; d.Acleardescription oftheproblem youarehaving; following information: a.Yourname, address andtelephone number; b.Modelnumber andserialnumber; e.Proofofpurchase (salesreceipt). I User'sguides,servicemanuals andpartsinformation are available from Maytag Appliances SalesCompany, Maytag Customer Assistance. MAYTAG • 403 West Fourth StreetNorth • P.O.Box 39 ° Newton, Iowa 50208