Glass-Ceramic Surface; Coil Element Surface - Maytag MER6871AAW User Manual

GLASS-CERAMIC SURFACE (SELECT MODELS)
GLASS-CERAMIC SURFACE
I On Canadian models, the surface will not operate during a self-clean cycle.
II Cooktopmay emit light smokeand odor the firstfewtimes the cooktopis used. This
is normal.
II When a control is turned on, a red glow can be seen through the glass-ceramic
surface. The element will cycle on and off to maintain the preset heat setting.
II Glass-ceramiccooktops retain heatfor a period of time after the unit is turned off.
Whenthe HOT SURFACE light turns off (see below), the cooking area will be cool
enough to touch.
II NOTE: Do not attempt to lift the cooktop.
COIL ELEMENT SURFACE
(SELECT MODElS)
LIFT-UPPORCELAIN COOKTOP
To lift: Whencool,
grasp the cooktop
frontedge. Gently
lift up until the two
support rods snap into place.
I SUPPORT
To lower: Hold the cooktop front edge and
carefully push back on each support rod to
release. Then lower the top into place.
COIL ELEMENTS
COOKINGAREAS
The cooking areason your range are iden-
tified by permanent patterns on the glass-
ceramic surface. For most efficient cook-
ing, fit the pan size to the element size.
Pans should not extend more than t/2to
l-inch beyond the cooking area.
For moreinformation on cookware, refer to
"Cooking Made Simple" booklet.
HOT SURFACE _._
LIGHTS /___
hasaHOTSUR- _..
FACE indicator light. A
light will be illuminated when the matching
cooking area is hot. It will remain on, even
after the control is turned off, until the area
has cooled. They are located at the front
center of the cooktop.
TIPSTO PROTECT THE
GLASS-CERAMIC SURFACE
Never use cooktop as a work surface or
cutting board. Never cook food directly
on the surface.
Never use foil-type disposable contain-
ers or place a trivet or wok ring between
the surface and pan. These items can
mark or etch the top.
> Donot slide aluminum pans acrossa hot
surface.Thepans mayleavemarkswhich
needto be removedpromptly.(SeeClean-
ing, page 12.)
Make sure the surface and the pan bot-
tom are clean before turning on to pre-
vent scratches.
To prevent scratching or damage to the
glass-ceramic top, do not leave sugar,
salt or fats on the cooking area.Wipe the
cooktop surface with a clean cloth or
paper towel before using.
Never usea soileddishcloth or spongeto
clean the cooktop surface. A film will
remain which may cause stains on the
cooking surface after the area is heated.
When an element is on, it will cycle on
and off to maintain the heat setting.
Coil elements are self-cleaning. Do not
immerse in water. ____..
To remove: When
cool, raise element.
Carefully pull out and
away from receptacle.
TO replace: Insert ele- \_ER_,,ALS
ment terminals into receptacle. Guide the
element into place. Press down on the outer
edge of element until it sits levelon drip bowl.
DRIP BOWLS
The drip bowls under each surface element
catch boilovers and must always be used.
Absence of drip bowls during cooking may
damage wiring.
To prevent the risk of electric shock or fire,
never line drip bowls with aluminum foil.
Drip bowls will discolor or craze over time.
Thiswilt not affect cooking performance.
> Beforefirstuse, cleanthe cooktop. (See
Cleaning, page 12.)
Donotuseglass pans.Theymayscratch
the surface.
Do not allowplastic, sugar or foods with
high sugar content to melt onto the hot
cooktop. Should this happen, clean
immediately. (See Cleaning, page 12.)
>-Never let a pan boil dry as this will
damage the surface and pan.
COIL ELEMENT SURFACE
II On Canadianmodels, the two front ele-
mentswill not operateduring self-clean.
! Clean cooktop after each use.
II Wipe acid or sugar Spillsas soon as the
cooktop has cooled as these spills may
discolor or etch the porcelain.
To protect drip bowl finish:
II To lessen discoloration and crazing,
avoid using high heat for long periods.
I Do not use oversized cookware. Pans
should not extend more than I-2 inches
beyond the element.
II When home canning or cooking with big
pots, use the Canning Element (Model
CE1). Contact your Maytag dealer for
details or call 1-800-688-8408 to order.
I Cfean frequently. (See page !2.)