Page 1: Table Of Contents
Owner’s Guide Electronic Controller & Self- Clean Oven (Keep these instructions for future reference) TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ..OVEN USE ....... 9-14 Oven characteristics .
Page 2: Important Information
ABOUT YOUR NEW RANGE Congratulations on your choice of this range. As you use instructions carefully, you will be able to fully enjoy and your new range, we know you will appreciate the many properly maintain your new range. features that provide excellent performance, ease of Should you have any questions about using your new cleaning, convenience and dependability.
Page 3: Important Safety Instructions
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using this appliance. The following instructions are based on Storage above range Use proper pan size -- To eliminate -- This appli- safety considerations and must be the hazard of reaching over hot surface ance is equipped with one or more sur- strictly followed to eliminate the poten- elements, cabinet storage should not...
Page 4 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Utensil handles should be turned in- Do not cover oven racks, the oven Smoothtop cooktop -- Do not cook on ward and not extend over adjacent bottom or any other part of the oven broken cooktop. If cooktop should surface units -- To reduce the risk of with aluminum foil -- This will cause break, cleaning solutions and spillovers...
Page 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Circuit breaker or fuse -- Locate and Do not leave children alone -- Chil- This appliance has been tested for mark breaker or fuse. Never replace a dren should not be left alone or unat- safe performance using convention- blown fuse or reset a breaker until you tended in an area where appliance is in al cookware.
Page 6: Clock And Oven Control
CLOCK AND OVEN CONTROL STOP CLEAN BROIL LOCK CLEAR DELAY TIMED BAKE STOP TIMER CLEAN COOK COOK STOP OVEN TIMER CLOCK CLEAN BROIL TIME TIME TEMP (Note: All indicator words are displayed to show their location. Function pads on some models are round. Round pads will operate as described in this manual.) STOP/CLEAR CLEAN SET KNOB...
Page 7: Coil Cooktop
COIL COOKTOP Cooktop Indicator Lights Freestanding ranges with a coil-type cooktop will feature Ranges are equipped with two indicator lights which glow an “upswept” cooktop. when a surface element is on. The indicator light will re- main on until the element is turned off. After a cooking (NOTE: The cooktop on a slide-in or drop-in range does operation, be sure the element and indicator light are off.
Page 8: Smoothtop Cooktop
SMOOTHTOP COOKTOP Cooking Areas Cooking Tips On Canadian models only: The surface units will not op- When cooking delicate foods which easily scorch or erate during a clean cycle. This is normal. overcook, start with a lower heat setting then gradually increase the setting until you find the optimum setting.
Page 9: Care Information
Care Information Cleaning Chart To help keep cooktop clean, be sure CAUTION: Before cleaning, be certain all elements are turned off and the cooking area and cookware bottom are cooktop is cool. Use only cleaning agents recommended in the cleaning chart. clean and dry before each use.
Page 10: Cooktop Use
COOKTOP USE Control Knobs Cookware Your cooktop is equipped with control knobs that provide Cooking performance is greatly affected by the type of an infinite choice of settings from LOW to HIGH. The cookware used. Proper cookware will reduce cooking knob can be set on or between any of the numbered set- times, use less energy and produce more even cooking tings.
Page 11: Oven Use
OVEN USE Oven Characteristics RACK POSITIONS: Every oven has its own characteristics. You may find that the cooking times and temperatures you were accus- tomed to with your previous range may need to be al- tered slightly with your new range. It is normal to notice some differences between this range and your previous range.
Page 12: Oven Operation
OVEN OPERATION Automatic Oven Cooking Feature Basic Instructions The Automatic Oven Cooking feature is used to turn the 1. Position oven racks. oven on and off at a preset time of day. This feature can be used for a conventional cook or a self-clean operation. 2.
Page 13 To set oven for immediate start: To set oven for delayed start: 1. Press COOK TIME pad. 1. Press COOK TIME pad. S 0 HR:00 will appear in the display and SET COOK TIME will flash in the display. 2. Turn the SET knob to enter the cooking time. S 0 HR:00 will appear in the display and SET COOK S The display will show cooking time in HOURS:MIN- TIME will flash in the display.
Page 14: Baking Tips
Baking Tips Use a reliable recipe and accurately measure fresh in- and a crisper crust. Use this type of pan for pies, pie gredients. Carefully follow directions for oven temper- crusts or bread. ature and cooking time. Preheat oven if recommended. * If using oven-proof glassware, or dark pans such as Baker’s Secret reduce the oven temperature by Use the correct rack position.
Page 15: Common Baking Problems And Why They Happen
Common Baking Problems And Why They Happen PROBLEM CAUSE PROBLEM CAUSE Cakes are uneven. Pans too close or touching Cakes don’t brown on top. Incorrect rack position. each other or oven walls. Temperature set too low. Batter uneven in pans. Overmixing.
Page 16: Broiling
Broiling Broiling is a method of cooking tender meats by direct To set oven to broil: heat. The cooking time is determined by the distance be- 1. Press BROIL pad. tween the meat and the broil element, the desired degree 000°...
Page 17: Maintenance
MAINTENANCE Cooktop Light, Do not attempt to open or close door until the door is If equipped completely seated on the hinge arms. Never turn on the Before replacing the cooktop light bulb, DISCONNECT oven unless door is properly in place. When baking, be POWER TO RANGE.
Page 18: Self-Clean Oven
SELF-CLEAN OVEN The self-clean oven uses temperatures above normal Basic Instructions cooking temperatures to automatically clean the oven in- terior. 1. Close oven door. It is normal for the cooktop of the range to become hot 2. Move the door lock lever to the right or locked during a clean cycle.
Page 19 To set oven for a self-clean cycle: To delay the start of a clean cycle: 1. Remove oven racks and close the oven door. 1. Remove oven racks and close the oven door. 2. Move the door lock lever to the right or locked posi- 2.
Page 20: Care And Cleaning Chart
CARE AND CLEANING CHART Many different cleaning agents are recommended for the various parts of the range. The following brands may help you to make an appropriate selection: Mild abrasive cleaners (Bon Ami, Cameo, Soft Scrub, Comet or Ajax); mild liquid sprays (Fantastik, Formula 409);...
Page 21: Service Information
BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE Check these points if . . . Part or all of your electric range does not operate Baking results differ from previous oven S Oven thermostat calibration may differ between old S Is the range plug loose or disconnected from the elec- and new oven.
Page 22: Explanation Of Fault Codes
SERVICE INFORMATION Explanation Of Fault Codes Adjusting Oven Temperature Your appliance is equipped with an electronic control Your new appliance has been factory tested for oven featuring built-in, self-diagnostic software. This software temperature accuracy. Even though your range has continuously monitors the control to insure safe and been tested, you may find that the cooking results with proper operation.
Page 23: How To Obtain Service
SERVICE INFORMATION Do not attempt to service the appliance yourself un- complete model and serial numbers of the appliance, the less directed to do so in this book. Contact the name and address of the dealer from whom you pur- dealer who sold you the appliance for service.
Page 24: Warranty
COOKING APPLIANCE ONE YEAR - FULL WARRANTY Maytag Customer Service will repair or replace, without charge, any part of your appliance which has a defect in material or workmanship during the first year after the date of the original installation. This warranty extends to any owner during the one year warranty period when the appliance is located in the United States or Canada.

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