Dual And Triple Elements; Warming Center - Maytag MET8885 Use & Care Manual

Dual and Triple Elements

(on some models)
The Dual and Triple elements offer flexibility depending on the
size of the cookware. Single size can be used in the same way as
a regular element. The dual and triple sizes combine the single,
dual, and outer element and is recommended for larger
cookware, larger quantities of food and home canning.
A
B
A. Single size
B. Dual size
To Use the Dual Element:
A
A. Single Element Control - left side
B. Dual Element Control - right side
1. Push in and turn the control knob clockwise from OFF to the
Dual zone area to anywhere between HIGH and LOW.
2. Push in and turn the control knob to OFF when finished.
To Use the Triple Element
A
C
1. Push in and turn the control knob clockwise from OFF to the
Triple zone area to anywhere between HIGH and LOW.
2. Push in and turn the control knob to OFF when finished.
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A
B
C
A. Single size
B. Dual size
C. Triple size
B
B
A. Single
B. Triple
C. Dual
Speed Heat™ Cooking Zone (on some models)
The Speed Heat™ Cooking Zone offers flexibility for 2 optional
heating choices. The Speed Heat™ option can be used to boil
liquids faster. The lower heat option can be used to prepare
sauces, to brown or saute foods and to keep food at a low
temperature. Use cookware appropriate in size for the Speed
Heat™ Cooking Zone.
A
A. Lower heat option
B. Speed Heat™ option

Warming Center

WARNING
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 and dishes 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.
To Use:
1. To turn on, press WARMING CENTER ON and then START.
2. To turn off, press WARMING CENTER OFF.
B