Serial Number __________________________________ Always disconnect power to appliance before servicing. Date of Purchase ________________________________ WARNING If you have questions, call: Maytag Customer Assistance • ALL RANGES CAN TIP AND 1-800-688-9900 USA CAUSE INJURIES TO PERSONS 1-800-688-2002 Canada 1-800-688-2080 ( U.S. TTY for hearing or speech impaired) •...
Important Safety Instructions Cooking Safety Child Safety Never heat an unopened food container in the oven. Pressure CAUTION build-up may cause container to burst resulting in serious personal injury or damage to the appliance. NEVER store items of interest to children in cabinets above Use dry, sturdy potholders.
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Important Safety Instructions Turn pan handle toward center of cooktop, not out into the caution. Use care to avoid steam burns if a wet sponge or cloth room or over another surface element. This reduces the risk of is used to wipe spills on a hot surface. Some cleaners can burns, ignition of flammable materials, or spillage if pan is produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.
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Surface Cooking Surface Controls Suggested Heat Settings The size, type of cookware and cooking operation will affect the Use to turn on the surface elements. An infinite choice of heat setting. For information on cookware and other factors heat settings is available from Low to High. The knobs can affecting heat settings, refer to “Cooking Made Simple”...
The drip bowls under each surface element catch boilovers and the Canning Element (Model CE1). Contact your must always be used. Absence of drip bowls during cooking may Maytag dealer for details or call 1-877-232-6771 USA damage wiring. or 1-800-688-8408 Canada to order.
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Oven Cooking Manual Clean Oven Control (select models) NOTE: The display will show 12:00 when the appliance is first connected to power or if power is interrupted. The Bake and Broil indicators light when function is pressed. 2. Set the correct time of day using the More+ or Less- pads. Bake Use for baking and roasting.
Oven Cooking Baking, Roasting and Broiling • "SEt" will light and the Broil indicator light will flash in the display. For additional baking, roasting and broiling times and tips, see 3. Press the More+ pad to select Hi (high) broil or the Less- pad “Cooking Made Simple”...
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Oven Cooking Self-Clean Oven Control (select models) The control panel is designed for ease in programming. The display window on the control shows time of day, timer and oven functions. Control panel shown includes model specific features. (Styling may vary depending on model.) Clock Broil Use for broiling and top browning.
Oven Cooking To cancel the Clock display: To lock: If you do not want the time of day to display: Press and hold the CANCEL and Cook & Hold pads for three seconds. Press and hold the CANCEL and Clock pads for three seconds.
Oven Cooking 6. Check cooking progress. Cook longer if needed. When the cooking time has elapsed: • Four beeps will sound. 7. When cooking is finished, press CANCEL. • “BAKE” will turn off. 8. Remove food from the oven. • “HOLD” and “WARM” will light. Baking Notes: •...
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Oven Cooking Keep Warm 5. Press More+ pad to set the baking time. • The Delay time, “DELAY”, “BAKE” and “HOLD” light in For safely keeping foods warm or for warming breads and the display. plates. To set Keep Warm: 1.
Oven Cooking Automatic Shut-Off/Sabbath Adjusting the Oven Temperature Mode Oven temperatures are carefully tested for accuracy at the factory. It is normal to notice some baking or browning The oven will automatically turn off after 12 hours if you differences between a new oven and an old one. As ranges accidentally leave it on.
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Oven Cooking Broiling 6. Turn meat once about halfway through cooking. 7. When food is cooked, press the CANCEL To set Broil: pad. Remove food and broiler pan from the 1. Press the Broil pad. oven. • “BROIL” flashes. • The time of day will reappear in the •...
Oven Cooking To replace: Oven Vent 1. Place rack on the rack support in the oven When the oven is in use, the area near the vent may become hot enough to cause burns. Never block the vent opening. 2. Tilt the front end up slightly. Slide rack back until it clears the lock-stop position.
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Care & Cleaning Self-Clean Oven 6. Wipe up sugary and acidic spillovers such as sweet (select models) potatoes, tomato, or milk-based sauces. Porcelain enamel is acid-resistant, not acid-proof. The porcelain finish may Note: For manual clean oven, see page 18. discolor if acidic spills are not wiped up before a self-clean cycle.
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Care & Cleaning During the Self-Clean Cycle 3. Press the Clean pad. When LOCK shows in the display, the door cannot be opened. • “CLEAN” will flash. To prevent damage to the door, do not force the door open 4. Press the More+ or Less- pad. when LOCK is displayed.
Care & Cleaning Cleaning Procedures CAUTION • Be sure appliance is off and all parts are cool before handling or cleaning. This is to avoid damage and possible burns. * Brand names are registered trademarks of the • To prevent staining or discoloration, clean appliance after each use. respective manufacturers.
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Care & Cleaning PART PROCEDURE Oven Interior Self-Clean: • Follow instructions on page 15-16 to set a self-clean cycle. Manual Clean: • Clean frequently using mild abrasive cleaners and a plastic pad. • Do not use metallic scouring pads because they will scratch the surface. •...
Maintenance Oven Door Oven Window To protect the oven door window: CAUTION 1. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents such as steel wool • Do not place excessive weight on or stand on an open scouring pads or powdered cleansers as they may scratch oven door.
Maintenance To replace: Leveling Legs 1. Fit the ends of the drawer glides into the rails in the range. 2. Lift up the front of the drawer and gently push in to the first CAUTION stop position. Be sure the anti-tip bracket secures one of the rear 3.
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Troubleshooting PROBLEM SOLUTION For most concerns, try these first. • Check if oven controls have been properly set. • Check to be sure plug is securely inserted into receptacle. • Check or re-set circuit breaker. Check or replace fuse. • Check power supply. Part or all of appliance does not •...
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Troubleshooting PROBLEM SOLUTION Moisture collects on oven • This is normal when cooking foods high in moisture. window or steam comes from • Excessive moisture was used when cleaning the window. oven vent. There is a strong odor or light •...
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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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