1-800-688-2002 Canada 1-800-688-2080 ( U.S. TTY for hearing or speech impaired) (Mon.-Fri., 8 am-8 pm Eastern Time) Internet: http://www.maytag.com In our continuing effort to improve the quality and performance of our cooking products, it may be necessary to make changes to the appliance without revising this guide.
Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktop or oven service without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature. Follow utensil manufacturer’s instructions when using glass.
Turn pan handle toward center of cooktop, not out into the room or over another surface element. This reduces the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, or spillage if pan is accidently bumped or reached by small children. Cooktop NEVER leave surface units unattended especially when using high heat.
• To prevent damage to oven door, do not attempt to open the door when LOCK is displayed. • Avoid touching cooktop, door, window or oven vent area during a clean cycle. • Do not use commercial oven cleaners on the oven finish or around any part of the oven.
• If a part is removed, be sure it is correctly replaced. Backguard and Cooktop – Porcelain Enamel Porcelain enamel is glass fused on metal and may crack or chip with misuse. It is acid-resistant, not acid-proof. All spillovers, especially acidic or sugary spillovers, should be wiped up immediately with a dry cloth.
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• Allow the cooktop to cool before cleaning. • General – Clean cooktop after each use, or when needed, with a damp paper towel and Cooktop Cleaning Creme* (Part No. 20000001)**. Then, buff with a clean, dry cloth.
Maintenance Oven Door CAUTION Do not place excessive weight on or stand on an open oven door. This could cause the range to tip over, break the door, or injure the user. Important: The oven door on a new range may feel “spongy” when it is closed.
Smoothtop surface shows wear. • Tiny scratches or abrasions. - Make sure cooktop and pan bottom are clean. Do not slide glass or metal pans across top. Make sure pan bottom is not rough. Use the recommended cleaning agents.
• Always place a pan on the surface unit before you turn it on. To prevent damage to range, never operate surface unit without a pan in place. • NEVER use the cooktop as a storage area for food or cookware. DURING COOKING •...
Smoothtop Surface Notes: • Cooktop may emit light smoke and odor the first few times the cooktop is used. This is normal. • Smoothtop cooktops retain heat for a period of time after the element is turned off.
3. Little or no light should be visible under the ruler. The Bubble Test: 1. Put 1 inch of water in the pan. Place on cooktop and turn control to High. 2. Watch the formation of the bubbles as the water heats.
Reduce to the lowest heat setting that maintains the boil or pressure. If the heat is not turned down, the cooktop may be damaged. To change the clock to 24-hour format: 1.
Timer The timer can be set from one minute (0:01) up to 99 hours and 59 minutes (99:59). The timer can be used independently of any other oven activity. It can also be set while another oven function is operating. The timer does not control the oven.
Cook & Hold Cook & Hold allows you to bake for a preset amount of time, followed by a one-hour Keep Warm cycle. To set Cook & Hold: 1. Press the Cook & Hold pad. • BAKE and HOLD flash. •...
Keep Warm For safely keeping foods warm or for warming breads and plates. To set Keep Warm: 1. Press the Keep Warm pad. • WARM flashes. • 000 appears in the display. 2. Select the Keep Warm temperature. The Keep Warm temperature can be set from 145°...
Broiling Chart FOODS Beef Steak, 1” thick, Medium Well Hamburgers, 3/4” thick, Well Pork Bacon Chops, 1” Ham Slice Poultry Breast Halves Seafood Fish Steaks, buttered, 1” thick Lobster Tails, 3-4 oz. each Note: This chart is a suggested guide. The times may vary with the food being cooked. Adjusting the Oven Temperature Oven temperatures are carefully tested for accuracy at the factory.
Notes: • Sabbath Mode can be turned on at any time with or without the oven on. • Sabbath Mode cannot be turned on if the touchpads are locked out or when the door is locked. • If the oven is baking when Sabbath Mode is set, BAKE will go out at the end of the baking cycle.
Oven Racks CAUTION • Do not attempt to change the rack position when the oven is hot. • Do not use the oven for storing food or cookware. The oven has two racks. All racks are designed with a lock- stop edge.
If you need service, first see the “Troubleshooting” section of the Use & Care Guide. After checking “Troubleshooting,” you may find additional help by checking the “Assistance or Service” section or by calling Maytag. In the U.S.A., call 1-800-688-9900. In Canada, call 1-800-807-6777.
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