Cooktop Use; Cooktop Controls; Home Canning; Cookware - Maytag SELF-CLEANING ELECTRIC RANGE Use & Care Manual

Cooktop Controls

WARNING
Fire Hazard
Turn off all controls when done cooking.
Failure to do so can result in death or fire.
Control knobs must be pushed in before turning them to a
setting. The controls can be set anywhere between HIGH and
LOW.
Use the following chart as a guide when setting heat levels.
SETTING RECOMMENDED USE
HIGH
Medium High
Between
HIGH & MEDIUM
MEDIUM
Medium Low
Between
MEDIUM & LOW
LOW
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
The Cooktop On lights above the control knobs indicate which
surface elements are turned on. A Cooktop On indicator light will
glow when its corresponding surface element is turned on.

Home Canning

When canning for long periods, alternate the use of elements
between batches. This allows time for the most recently used
areas to cool.
Center the canner on the element. Canners should not extend
more than ½" (1.3 cm) beyond the element.
Do not place canner on 2 elements at the same time.
For more information, contact your local agricultural
department. Companies that manufacture home canning
products can also offer assistance.
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COOKTOP USE

To start foods cooking.
To bring liquids to a boil.
To hold a rapid boil.
To quickly brown or sear meat.
To fry poultry or meat.
To maintain a slow boil.
To cook gravy, pudding or sauce.
To stew or steam food.
To simmer food.
To keep foods warm.

Cookware

IMPORTANT: Do not leave empty cookware on a hot surface
cooking area, element or surface burner.
Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides and a
well-fitting lid, and the material should be of medium-to-heavy
thickness.
Rough finishes may scratch the cooktop or grates. Aluminum and
copper may be used as a core or base in cookware. However,
when used as a base they can leave permanent marks on the
cooktop or grates.
Cookware material is a factor in how quickly and evenly heat is
transferred, which affects cooking results. A nonstick finish has
the same characteristics as its base material. For example,
aluminum cookware with a nonstick finish will take on the
properties of aluminum.
Cookware with nonstick surfaces should not be used under the
broiler.
Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material
characteristics.
COOKWARE CHARACTERISTICS
Aluminum Heats quickly and evenly.
Suitable for all types of cooking.
Medium or heavy thickness is best for
most cooking tasks.
Cast iron Heats slowly and evenly.
Good for browning and frying.
Maintains heat for slow cooking.
Ceramic or Follow manufacturer's instructions.
Ceramic glass
Heats slowly, but unevenly.
Ideal results on low to medium heat
settings.
Copper Heats very quickly and evenly.
Earthenware Follow manufacturer's instructions.
Use on low heat settings.
Porcelain See stainless steel or cast iron.
enamel-on-
steel or cast
iron
Stainless steel Heats quickly, but unevenly.
A core or base of aluminum or copper
on stainless steel provides even
heating.