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Gas Range RS-1
USER’S GUIDE
Installer: Please leave this manual with this appliance.
Consumer: Please read and keep this manual for future reference.
Keep sales receipt and/or cancelled check as proof of purchase.
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Safety Instructions . . . . . . . . . . .1-3
Date of Purchase
Controls. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4-5
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Surface Cooking . .
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Important Safety Instructions Read and follow all instructions before attempt to adjust, repair, service, or re- mable items and may increase pressure in using this appliance to prevent the poten- place any part of your appliance unless it closed containers which may cause them tial risk of fire, electric shock, personal is specifically recommended in this guide. to burst. injury or damage to the appliance as a All other servicing should be referred to Many aerosol-type spray cans are EXPLO- res
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Children must be taught that the appli- Always place oven racks in the desired Cooking Safety ance and utensils in it can be hot. Let hot positions while oven is cool. Slide oven utensils cool in a safe place, out of reach of Always place a pan on a surface burner rack out to add or remove food, using dry, small children. Children should be taught before turning it on. Be sure you know sturdy pot holders. Always avoid reach- that an appliance is not a toy. Children which knob controls which surf
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Important Safety Instructions, cont. Never let a pan boil dry as this could Users of this appliance are hereby warned Self-Clean Oven damage the utensil and the appliance. that the burning of gas can result in low- Clean only parts listed in this guide. Do not level exposure to some of the listed sub- Follow the manufacturer’s directions clean door gasket. The door gasket is es- stances, including benzene, formaldehyde when using oven cooking bags. sential for a good seal. Care should be and soo
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Controls The control panel is designed for ease in programming. The display window on the Clean Pad electronic control shows time of day. NOTE: Styling and features may differ slightly Use to set self-clean cycle. depending on the model. 1. Close and lock oven door. 2. Press Clean pad. “3:00” will appear in the display. 3. Oven will automatically clean for 3 hours or press or pad to select 2 to 4 hours of cleaning. See pages 12-13 for additional information. Cook Time/Stop Time Pads Use to p
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Controls, cont. 2. Press the or pad to select the option 2. “OFF” will appear in the display when this Setting the Timer number you wish. The current time of day feature is activated. Only the clock and The timer can be set from one minute (0:01) will reappear in the display after four timer functions will operate when Control up to 9 hours and 50 minutes (9:50). seconds. Lock-Out feature is activated. The timer can be used independently of any Repeat step 1 to deactivate. Cancel Clock Displ
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Surface Cooking Operating During a Setting the Controls Surface Controls Power Failure 1. Place a pan on the burner grate. CAUTIONS: 1. Hold a lighted match to the desired sur- • The burner flame may lift off or appear face burner head. • If flame should go out during cooking, separated from the port if a pan is not turn the burner off. If a strong gas odor placed on the grate. 2. Push in and turn the control knob slowly is detected, open a window and wait to Light. 2. Push in and turn
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Surface Cooking, cont. High Performance NOTES: Burner - 12,000 BTU* surface burner is turned off. This is • A properly adjusted burner with (select models) a normal operating sound of the clean ports will light within a few burner. Ranges with one high seconds. If using natural gas the speed burner have the flame will be blue with a deeper burner located in the • If the control knob is turned very blue inner cone. right front position. This burner offers quickly from High to Low, the flame highe
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Oven Cooking Baking and Roasting NOTES: hear a “popping” sound when the oven burner cycles. This is normal. • You may find that the cooking times and temperatures vary slightly from your old oven. This is normal. Every • See roasting chart in “Cooking Made Simple” booklet for oven has its own characteristics. recommended roasting temperatures and times and bak- • During some extended oven cooking operations, you may ing and roasting tips. Setting the Controls 1. Press Bake pad. Bake ➛ Indicator
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Oven Cooking, cont. slightly; slide rack back until it clears the Half Rack (select models) Pilotless Ignition lock-stop position; lower front and slide (select models) To install in oven: back into the oven. Tabs 1.Always in- Your range is equipped with pilotless ig- Do not cover an entire rack with alumi- Support stall half rack nition. With this type of ignition system, num foil or place foil on the oven bottom. when oven is the gas automatically shuts off and the Baking results will be affec
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Broiling • For best results, use a pan designed for broiling. • For additional broiling tips, refer to the “Cooking Made Simple” booklet. Setting the Controls Broil ➛ 1. Press the Broil pad. Indicator • Broil indicator on the Broil pad will light. Light • 000 will light in the display. • The Oven On indicator will light. There will be an eight second delay before the oven turns on. 2. Press the pad to select HI (high) broil or the pad HI ➛ to set LO (low) broil. • Select HI broil for normal
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Oven Cooking, cont. Clock Controlled Oven Cooking The clock must be functioning and set at the correct time of day CAUTION: for this feature to operate correctly. Clock Controlled Oven Cooking is used to turn the oven on • Highly perishable foods such as dairy products, pork, and off at a preset time of day. This feature can be used with poultry or seafood are not recommended for de- either oven cooking or self-cleaning. layed cook operations. • Immediate Start: Oven turns on immediately
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Care & Cleaning Self–Clean Oven Some smoke and odor may be detected the first few times the oven is cleaned. Self-Clean CAUTIONS: • To prevent damage to oven door, do This is normal and will lessen in time. • It is normal for parts of the range to not attempt to open the door when Smoke may also occur if oven is heavily become hot during a clean cycle. the LOCK indicator light is lit. soiled or if broiler pan was left in oven. • Avoid touching cooktop, door, win- • Do not use commercia
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Care & Cleaning, cont. Setting the Controls to Self-Clean Oven 1. Move door lock lever right to the locked position. 2. Press Clean pad. • Clean indicator on the Clean pad will flash. • 3:00 will light in display indicating three hours of cleaning time. then • If door is not closed or locked, “dr” will appear in display. 3. Press or pad to change clean time, if desired. • Select 2 hours for light soil up to 4 hours for heavy soil. 4. IF YOU WISH TO DELAY THE START OF CLEANING (if not, skip t
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Cleaning CAUTIONS: • Be sure appliance is off and all parts are cool before • To prevent staining or discoloration, clean appliance handling or cleaning. This is to avoid damage and after each use. possible burns. • If a part is removed, be sure it is correctly replaced. Cleaning Chart Parts Cleaning Procedure Broiler Pan Never cover insert with aluminum foil as this prevents the fat from draining to the pan below. and Insert • Place soapy cloth over insert and pan; let soak to loosen so
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Care & Cleaning, cont. Cleaning Chart, cont. Parts Cleaning Procedure Metal Finishes • Wash with soap and water, a glass cleaner, or mild liquid sprays such as Fantastik* or Formula 409*. - Trim parts • To prevent scratching or dulling of the finish, do not use mildly abrasive, abrasive, harsh or caustic cleaners such as oven cleaners. Oven Interior • Follow instructions on page 13 for Self-Cleaning Oven. Oven Racks • Clean with soapy water. • Remove stubborn soil with cleansing powder or soap-f
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To replace: Fit the ends of the drawer Oven Light Removal of Gas glides onto the rails. Lift up drawer front Appliance and gently push in to first stop position. CAUTIONS: Lift up and continue to slide drawer to the Gas appliance connectors used to con- • Disconnect power to range before closed position. nect this appliance to the gas supply are replacing light bulb. not designed for continuous movement. • Use a dry potholder to prevent pos- Electrical Once installed, DO NOT repeatedl
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Before You Call for Service Check These points if . . . Baking results are not what • Excessive spillovers, especially sugary Part or all of appliance does you expected. and/or acidic foods, were not removed not work. prior to the self-clean cycle. • Check to be sure plug is securely in- • Check the oven temperature selected. Make sure oven is preheated when recipe serted into receptacle. Oven door will not unlock after or directions recommend preheat. • Check or re-set circuit breaker. Check o
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Maytag Range Warranty What is Not Covered By These Full One Year Warranty - Parts and Labor Warranties: For one (1) year from the original retail 1. Conditions and damages resulting from any of the following: purchase date, any part which fails in nor- a. Improper installation, delivery, or maintenance. mal home use will be repaired or replaced b. Any repair, modification, alteration, or adjustment not authorized by the free of charge. manufacturer or an authorized servicer. c. Misuse, abuse, ac
