Cooktop Use - Maytag MER8880AB0 User Instructions

Melt Element
The Melt Cooking Zone offers flexibility due to a wide range of
settings between High and Melt. The High heat option can be used
to boil small amounts of liquid quickly. To reduce the power setting,
turn the knob clockwise. The Melt setting is designed for delicate
foods that require low heat, such as when melting chocolate or
holding sauces. Use cookware appropriate in size for the Melt
Cooking Zone.
A. Melt option
B. High heat option
Warming Center Element
Food Poisoning Hazard
Do not let food sit for more than one hour before or
after cooking.
Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.
Use the Cooktop Warming Center element to keep cooked foods
warm. One hour is the recommended maximum time to maintain
food quality.
Do not use it to heat cold foods.
The Warming Center element can be used alone or when any of the
other surface cooking areas are being used.
The Warming Center element area will not glow red when cycling
on. However, the Element On light will glow while the Cooktop
Warming Center element is in use.
• Use only cookware recommended for oven and cooktop use.
Cover all foods with a lid or aluminum foil. When warming
baked goods, allow a small opening in the cover for moisture to
escape.
To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not use plastic wrap to
cover food because the plastic wrap may melt.
Use pot holders or oven mitts to remove food.
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To Use:
1. To turn on, press WARMING CENTER ON and then START.
2. To turn off, press WARMING CENTER OFF.
Bridge Element
Use the bridge area to create an oblong heated area to cook with
large cookware.
A. Right rear single element
B. Right center bridge element
C. Right front single element
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To use SINGLE (A):
1. Push in and turn right rear control knob clockwise from the Off
position to the SINGLE zone anywhere between LOW and
HIGH.
2. Turn control knob to Off when finished.
To use SINGLE (C):
1. Push in and turn right front control knob counterclockwise from
the Off position to anywhere between LOW and HIGH.
2. Turn control knob to OFF when finished.
To use both SINGLE elements and BRIDGE (A+B+C):
1. Push in and turn right rear control knob counterclockwise from
the Off position to the BRIDGE zone anywhere between LOW
and HIGH.
2. Push in and turn right front control knob counterclockwise from
the Off position to anywhere between LOW and HIGH.
3. Turn both control knobs to OFF when finished.
To use both SINGLE elements (A+C):
1. Push in and turn right rear control knob clockwise from the Off
position to the SINGLE zone anywhere between LOW and
HIGH.
2. Push in and turn right front control knob counterclockwise from
the Off position to anywhere between LOW and HIGH.
3. Turn both control knobs to OFF when finished.