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FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Congratulations on your choice of a Maytag gas range.
On the following pages you will find iuformation
regarding the operation of your new range. By following
these instructions carefully, you will be able to fully
enjoy and maintain your range. Please take a moment to
TABLE OF CONTENTS renew tim enclosed booklet, "Cooking Made Simple"
Page as well. Whether you need assistance in selecting the
right eookware or reviewing the dos and don'ts of
Important Safety Instruetlons ..
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using Have your appliance installed and properly grounded by this appliance, a qualified installer according to the installation instrnetions. Have the installer show you the location of The following instructions are based on safety the gas shut off valve and how to shut it off in an considerations and must be strictly followed to reduce emergency. the potential risks of fire, electric shock, or personal Always disconnect power to appli
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Child Safety when the range is replaced. Look underneath range to Do not leave children alone or unsupervised near the verify that one of the rear Ieveling legs is properly appliance when it is in use or is still hot. engaged in the bracket slot. The anti-tip device secures the rear leveling leg to the floor when properly engaged. Children must be taught that the appliance and utensils Also, be sure the range is properly re-installed. in or on it can be hot. Do not touch a hot oven light bulb wi
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Always place oven racks in the desired positions while Cleaning Safety oven is cool. If a rack must be moved while hot, use a Turn off"all controls and wait for appliance palts to cool d_ potholder. Always turn the oven off at the end of before touching or cleaning them. Do not touch the cooking, burner grates or surrounding areas untiI they have had Use care when opening the oven door. Let hot air or suttlcient time to cool. steam escape before rmnoving or replacing food. Clean appliance with c
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RANGE CONTROL PANEL Electronic Clock and Oven Control S)'ling and features may differ depending on the model you selected. The electronic dock and oven control on your Maytag The _bllowing pads are found on your Maytag range is used for the time-of-day clock, timer, bake, electronic clock and oven eontroh broil, programmed oven operations and self-clean (select models) functions. A beep will sound each time a Cancel Pad function pad is pressed. Press this pad to cancel all operations except the
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ClockPad Setting the Clock and Timer Use this pad to set the time-of-day clock. For instruc- tions to do this, see below. Clock To set the time-of-day clock: You may also press this pad to recall the cmxent time of day. For example, if the timer is counting down in the 1. Press the CLOCK pad once. The words "Set Time" display, press the CLOCK pad to return the current will flash in the display. time to the display. The timer will continue to count 2. Set the correct time ofdaynsingthe • and • pa
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SURFACE COOKING Panel Light (select models) Sealed Burners The panel light is turned on by pushing tile rocker The sealed burners of your range are secured to the switch on the control panel and holding it in until the cooktop and are not designed to be removed. fluorescent light comes on. It may be tnrned off by Since the burners are sealed into the eooktop, boilovers pushing the other side of the switeh, or spills won't seep underneath the oooktop. Your range features two special Power Burners
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Lighting the Surface Burners Use a HIGH flame setting to quickly I 1. Place a pan on the burner grate, bring foods to a ._t_,,m>,_ 2. Push in and turn on the knob to the START position, boil or to begin a A clicking sound will be heard and the burner will cooking operation. light. Reduce to a lower 3. After the burner lights, turn the knob to the desired setting to continue flame size. The clicking will not stop until the knob is cooking. Never leave food unattended over a high turned from the S
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USING YOUR OVEN Every oven has its own characteristics. You may find that the cooking times and temperatures vary" slightly from your old oven. This is normal. Your Maytag range is equipped with pilotless ignition. with this type of ignition system, the oven will not operate during a power failure or if the range is disconnected from the wall outlet. No attempt should be made to operate the oven during a power failure. When opening the oven door, Jlow steam and hot air to escape before reaching
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Oven Light Adjusting the Oven Thermostat Push the switch on the control panel marked OVEN After using your oven tile first few"times, it may seem LIGHT to turn it on and off. On select models the oven hotter or cooler than your previous oven. Oven light automatically comes on whenever tile oven door is thermostats, over a period of years, may drift from the opened, factory setting and timing differences of 5 to 10 minutes are not unusual between an old and a new oven. Oven Vent If you think the
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Broiling For best results, use the broiler pan and insert supplied 2. Place the broiler pan on tile recommended position with your range, shown in the broiling char*. (For additional broiling tips, refer to "Cooking Made 3. Follow the suggested times in the broiling chart Simple" booklet.) below. Broil until the top of the meat is browned. It should be approximately half cooked by the time tile Setting the Controls for Broiling: top is browned. 1. Press the BBOIL pad and press the • or • pad to
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To Bake by Time (with immediate start): 8. Enter the cooking time (how long you wish the food to cook) by pressing the • or • pad. The time will 1. Place the food in the oven. appear in hours and minutes. The m_L,:imum time 2. Press the COOK TIME pad. The words "Set Cook that can be set is ll hours and 55 minutes, NOTE: Time" will flash in the display: The oven automatically programs the start time. 3. Enter the cooking time (how long you wish tile food 4. Press the OVEN STOP pad. The words "Set
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CARE AND CLEANING The first f_w times the oven is cleaned, some smok and odor may be detected. This is normal and wi lessen or disappear with use. If the oven is heavil) soiled, smoke and odor are common. During th_ cleaning process the kitchen should be well ventilated. Removing Range for Cleaning and The oven will automatie_ly begin to heat when the doe: Servicing is locked and the SELF CLEAN pad is pressed. When When necessaD-, follow these procedures to remove the oven reaches cleaning tempe
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Setting the Controls for the Self-Clean Storage Drawer (select models) Cycle The storage drawer in the range is a safe and convenient 1. Close the oven door and move the door lock lever to place for storing eookware. Do not store plastic, the right until it rests in the lock position, paperware, food or flammable material in this drawer. 2. Press tile SELF CLEAN pad. The words "Set Clean Remove the drawer to dean under the range. Time" will flash and "3:00" will appear in tile display To remove:
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RANGE CLEANING CHART Cleaning Agents* Many different cleaning agents arc: recommended fbr the various parts of the ranges. Read product labels for specific recommendations. The following brand names may help you to make an appropriate selection: 1. Mild abrasive cleaners such as Bon Ami, Soft Scrub, Smart Scrub, Baking Soda. '2. Mild liquid sprays such as Fantastik, Formula 409. 3. Glass cleaners such as Windex and Glass Plus. 4. Non-abrasive plastic and nylon scouring pads. DO NOT USE abrasive
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Range Cleaning Chart (continued) Soap and water Do not use oven cleaner, abrasive or caustic cleaning Mild liquid sprays agents on plastic finishes. These cleaning agents will scratch or mar the finish. To prevent staining or discoloration, remove f;at, grease or acid (tomato, lemon, vinegar, milk. fruit juice, marinade) soils immediately with a dr}"paper towel or cloth. When surface is cool clean with soap and water; rinse, and dry. Soap and water , Wipe up all spillovers immediately with a dry
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MAINTENANCE Electrical Connection Leveling Legs Appliances which require electrical power are equipped Some floors are not level. For proper baking, your range with a three-prong grounding plug which must be must be level. The leveling legs are located on each plugged directly into a properly grounded three-hole corner of the base of the range. Level the range by 120 volt electric'a] outlet, turning the legs. If an ungrounded, two-hole or other type electrical outlet is encountered, it is the pe
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BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE Check these points if... Part or all of your gas range does not operate Food does not broil properly • Is the range plug loose or disconnected from the • Are the controls for broiling set properly? (See electrical outlet (if not wired direct to the electrical Broiling section, page 10.) snpply)? • Was the proper rack position used? (See Broiling • Are any house fuses blown or circuit breakers section, page 10.) tripped? • Was the broiler pan received with the range us
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RANGE WARRANTY Full One Year Warranty For one (1) year from the date of original retail purchase, any part which fails in normal home use will be repaired or replaced free of charge. Limited Warranty After the first year from the date of original retail purchase, through the second year, parts which fail in normal home use will he repaired or replaced free of charge for the part itself, with the owner paying all other eosts, including labor, when the appliance is located in the United States or
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Tableof Contents Surface Cooking ......................................................................... 3-5 ProperCookware.............................................................. 3-5 HeatSettings........................................................................ 5 Using YourOven......................................................................... 6-7 General"_ps......................................................................... 6 Baking Pans...............................
