Maytag MET8885XS02 Use & Care Manual page 5

COOKTOP USE
This manual covers several different models. The range you have purchased may have some or all of the items listed. The locations and
appearances of the features shown here may not match those of your model.
A B C D E
MAITAC
G F
A. Left front element control knob
B. Left rear control knob
C. Electronic oven control
D. Right rear control knob
E. Right front control knob
E Hot surface indicator light
G. Cooktop on indicator light
Fire Hazard
Turn off all controls when done cooking.
Failure to do so can result in death or fire.
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The control knobs can be set anywhere between HIGH and LOW.
Push in and turn to setting. Use the following chart as a guide
when setting heat levels.
SE'n'ING RECOMMENDED USE
Dual and Triple
Elements
High
Medium High
• Large diameter cookware.
• Large quantities of food.
• Home canning.
• Bring liquid to a boil.
• Hold a rapid boil.
• Quickly brown or sear food.
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SETTING RECOMMENDED USE
Medium
Medium Low
Between
Low and Med
• Maintain a slow boil.
• Fry or saute foods.
• Cook soups, sauces and gravies.
• Stew or steam food.
• Simmer.
Low
• Keep food warm.
• Melt chocolate or butter.
Warm Zone • Keep cooked foods warm.
REMEMBER: When range is in use or (on some models)
during the Self-Cleaning cycle, the entire cooktop area may
become hot.
Cooktop On Indicator Lights
A Cooktop On Indicator light is located on the control panel.
When any surface element is turned on, the light will glow.
Hot Surface Indicator Light
A Hot Surface indicator light is located on the control panel. The
hot surface indicator light will glow as long as any surface
cooking area is too hot to touch, even after the surface cooking
area(s) is turned off.