TABLE OF CONTENTS Page For Future Reference Important ...................................................................... Safety Instructions ............................................................... Range Control Panel ....................................................................... • Electronic Clock and Oven Control Functions ............................................... • Setting the Clock and Timer .............................................................. Surface Cooking ....
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Congratulations on your choice of a Maytag electric range. As you use your new range we know you will appreciate the many features that provide excellent performance, ease of cleaning, convenience and dependability, For future reference, keep this manual in a convenient location. Record the model number and serial number of this electric range in the spaces provided. (This information can be found on the data plate located on the frame around the storage drawer.
IMPORTANT Read all instructions SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS before using In Case of Fire this appliance. Turn off appliance The following instructions are based on safety considerations and must be strictly followed to reduce the potential risks of fire, electric shock, or personal inj m_. spreading the flame. Use dD' chemical or foam-type extinguisher or baking soda to smother fire or flame. Never use water on a grease fire.
CAUTION: Do not use stool to cabinets N above. ___,_ / _ . Make sure the drip bowls are in place. Absence of tlmse underneath to damage. Misuse of appliance doors or drawers, such as stepping, leaning or an appliance a step sitting on the asdoor or _, drawer, may result in Loose fitting or long -'_ _ hanging-sleeved apparel should not be worn while bowls during cooking subject wiring or components cooking. Clothing maymay ignite or catch utensil handles. possible ....
To minimize bm'ns, ignition of flammable materials and Self-Clean spillage due to unintentional contact with tile utensil, do not extend handles over adjacent surface elements. A1ways turn pan handles toward the side or back of the appliance, not out into the room where they are easily hit or reached by small children, Clean only parts listed in this booklet. Do not clean door gasket. The door gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage, or move the gasket.
RANGE CONTROL Electronic Clock PANEL and Oven Control & CANCEL Styling and features may differ depending on the model you selected. The electronic clock and oven control on your Maytag range is used for the time-of-day clock, timer, bake, broil, programmed oven operations and self-clean (select models) fimctions. A beep will sound each time a function pad is pressed.
Clock Pad Setting Use tbis pad to set the time-of-day instructions to do this, see below. clock. time to the display. The timer will continue to count down and a signal will sound when the time expires. Time/Oven Stop These pads are used to program the oven to start and stop automatically; either immediately or at a later tinm. Self Clean Pad (select Oven models) This pad is pressed to set the oven foraself-cleaaeyele, See pages 12 i3 for detailed information on the selfclean feature.
SURFACE COOKING Panel Light ' (select models) Suggested Heat Settings The panel light is turned on by pushing the rocker switch on the control panel and holding it in until the fluorescent light comes on. It may be turned off by pushing the other side of the switch, Turn the control knob to the desired heat setting. If'in doubt, it is better to select a lower setting and increase to a higher one later if needed.
Using Your Coil Element Surface Cooking It is normal for some parts of the cooktop, especially Coil Elements areas surrounding the surface elements, to become warm or hot during surface cooking operations, Therefore, do not touch or let heat-sensitive materials such as plastics touch the eooktop until it has had time to cool. The coil elements of your range are self-eleaning. not immerse the elements in water.
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, To remove: Be sure the rack is cool Pull tile rack straight out until it stops. Tilt the front end of the rack up and continue pulling it out. For safety reasons, when opening the oven door, allow steam and hot air to escape before reaching into the oven to remove food.
Broiling For best results, use the broiler pan and insert supplied with your range, 2. Place the broiler pan on the recommended position shoual in the broiling chart. (For additional broiling tips, refer to "Cooking Simple" booklet.) 3. Follow the suggested times in the broiling chart below. Broil with the oven door open about 4 inches. 4. Cheek the doneness by cutting a slit in the meat near the center to check the color. Setting the Controls for Made Broiling: l.
To Bake by Time (with immediate start): 1. Place the food in the oven. 2. Press the COOK TIME pad. The words "'Set Cook Time" will flash in the display. 3. Enter the cooking time (how long you wish the food to cook} by pressing the • or • pad. The time will appear in hours and minutes. The maximum time that can be set is 11 hours and 55 minutes. 4. Press the OVEN 000° will light in within 7 seconds control will beep TEMP pad. The word "Bake" and the display.
CARE AND CLEANING Self-Clean Oven (select models) A self-clean oven uses above normal cooking temperatures to automatically clean the entire oven. The separate clean cycle eliminates soil completely or Porcelain All spillovers, Enamel especially Cooktop acidic spillovers, should be reduces it to a gray ash which is easily wiped up with a damp cloth when the wcle is complete and the oven has cooled. wiped up as soon as possible with a dry cloth.
4. Wipe up acid spillovers such as lemon juice, tomato sauce or milk-based sauces and sugary Porcelain enamel is acid resistant, not The porcelain finish may discolor if are not wiped up prior to a self-dean spillovers. acid proof, acld spills eyrie. 5. Do not use oven cleaners or oven liner protective coatings of any kind on the self-clean oven finish or around any part of file oven as they will damage the oven finish. 6. To prevent damage, do not clean or rub the gasket on the oven door.
RANGE CLEANING Cleaning CHART Agents* Many different cleaning agents are recommended for the various parts of the range. Read product 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 labels for pads.
Range Cleaning Chart (continued) Soap and water Mild liquid sprays Do not use oven cleaner, abras;ve or caustic cleaning agents on plastic finishes, These cleaning agents will scratch or mar the finish. To prevent staining or discoloration, remove fat, grease or acid (tomato, lemon_ vinegar, milk, fruit juice, marinade soils immediately with a dry paper towel or cloth. When surface is cool. clean with soap and water: rinse, and dry. Soap and water Mild abrasive cleaners Frequently wash.
MAINTENANCE Adjusting the Oven Thermostat Leveling Legs After using your oven the first few times, it may seem hotter or cooler than your previous oven. Oven thermostats, over a period of years, may drift from the Some floors are not level. For proper baking, }_ur range must be level. The leveling legs are located on each corner of the base of the range. factory setting and timing chfferenees of 5 to 10 minutes are not unusual between an old and a new oven.
BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE Check these points if... Part or all of your electric range does not operate Food does not broil properly • Is the range plug loose or disconnected from the electrical outlet (if not wired direct to tim electrical • Are the controls for broiling Broiling section, page 10.) supply)? • Are any house tripped? breakers • Was the proper rack position used? (See Broiling section, page 10.
RANGE WARRANTY Full One Year Warranty For one (l/ 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 be repaired or replaced free of charge for the part itself, with the owner paying all other costs_ including labor, when the appliance is located in the United States or Canada.
During the Self-Clean Cycle After the Self-Clean Cycle The oven will automatically begin to heat up when the door lock lever is moved to the right and the SELF CLEAN pad is pressed. When the oven reaches cleaning temperature, the word Lock will About one hour after the clean cycle is complete, the word Lock will turn off in the display and the door lever can be returned to its original position. The oven will still be hot. light in the display.
Range Cleaning Chart Cleaning Agents* Many names different cleaning agents are recommended for the may help you to make an appropriate selection: 1. Mild abrasive 2. Mild liquid 3. Glass 4.
Range Cleaning Chart (continued) Oven Metal Trim Window/Door Finishes _md • Soap azld water • Glass cleaner Avold using excessive behind glass. • Soap and water * Mild abrasive cleaners Do not use oven cleaner Remove ter. stubborn Polish Oven Racks Plastic Finishes: • Door Handle • Control Panel Trim • Endcaps Self-Cleaz Interior Oven of water or abrasive soil with a paste which may seep under or agents. of mild abrasive cleaner and wa- with a soft cloth.
MAINTENANCE Adjusting the Oven Thermostat Leveling Legs After using your oven the first few times, it may seem hotter or cooler than your previous oven. Oven thermostats, over a period of years, may drift from the factory setting and timing differences of 5 to 10 minutes are not unusual between an old and a new oven.
Light Replacement Oven Door Before replacing the connect power to range pm-ts are cool. a damp cloth as the Do not place excessive weight on an open oven door or stand on an open oven door as, in some cases, it could damage the door, cause the appliance to tip over and possibly cause injury. oven or panel light bulb, disrange.
BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE Check these points if... Part or all of your operate • • electric Are any house the fuses blown Has • interrupted? Are the oven controls power supply Was the door left following a self-clean Surface elements food properly electrical electrical to * been range may be more your old range. Was the oven vent range (select does Are the controls Broiling section). in the locked position cycle? (select models), Was the used? broiler models).
Fault Codes Your range is equipped with an electronic featuring built-in, self-diagnostic software continuously monitors ensure safe and proper operation, control software. This the control to ff the software should detect a questionable situation, a FAULT CODE (F plus a number) will appear in the display and continuous beeps will sound, -_[ Ii -__ -- J A fault code indicates that there may be a functional error. As a safety precaution, the control will automatically cancel the program.
RANGE WARRANTY Full One Year Warranty For one ( I ) year from the date of original or replaced free of charge.
Tableof Contents Surface Cooking ......................................................................... 3-5 Proper Cookware .............................................................. 3-5 Heat Settings ........................................................................ 5 Using Your Oven......................................................................... 6-7 General"_ps......................................................................... 6 Baking Pans......................................
Surface ProperCookware Cooking Regardless of the cooking surface usedcoil elements, ceramic glass, standard gas burners or sealed gas burners - good results depend on several factors. Cookware Proper pans will reduce cooking " times,use less en- ergy and cook food more evenly. Optimum cooking performance can be achieved when heavy gauge, flat, smooth bottom, metal pans with straight sides and tight fitting lids are used. When selecting cookware consider construction, material and size.
PanMaterial The pan material determines how evenly and quickly heat is transferred from the heat source to the pan bottom.
Pan Size On electric cooktops, match the size of the pan to the coil element or indicated cooking area. ldeally, the pan should not extend more than 1/2-1" over the cook- When canning, use the High setting just until the water comes to a boil or pressure is reached in the pressure canner, then reduce to the lowest heat ing area on ceramic glass cook-tops and notmorethan2"beyondtheelementon coil eooktops. Avoid using small pans on large elements to reduce energy loss and for safety reasons.
UsingYour Oven Delicious baking and As ranges and wall ovens get older, it is not uncom- roasting results mon for the oven temperature to shift. It is normal depend on the recipe, to notice some cooking time differences between a type of pan used and new oven and an old one. Compare your recipes with tested recipes for proper recommendations, the rack and pan _ositions. Use tested recipes from dependable cookbooks.
Most recipes provide minimum and maximum baking times such as "bake 35-45 minutes." Check the baking progress at the minimum time. DO NOT open the door until the minimum time haselapsed. Ifthe doorisopened too frequently, heat will escape, which can affect baking results. Frozen pies in foil pans should be placed on pans with dark or dull finishes for baking. The shiny foil pan reflects heat away from the pie decreasing browning while the dark pan helps absorb the heat and improves bottom browning.
Roasting is the Preheating is not necessary, method for cooking Place the oven rack in either of the two lowest rack large, tender cuts of meat uncovered, positions. without adding Use open pan roasting for tender cuts of meat, weighing three pounds or more. Place meat or poultry on the slotted portion of the two-piece broiler pan included with the oven. Do not add water to the pan.
Cutof Meat Beef Rib Roast (cut-sidedown) Rib Eye Roast Tenderloin Roast Pork, Fresh Shoulder B)ade Roast (boneless) Shoulder Blade Roast Loin Blade or Sirloin Roast Boneless Pork Loin Pork, Smoked Ham Half (fully cooked boneless)*, Ham Half (cook-before-eating) Poultry Turkey, unstuffed... Turkey Breast Chicken Fryer Chicken Roaster Lamb Leg (boneless) Whole Leg • Cookingtimesa_e_oximat¢ trodmayvaWdependi_gon the s_ of the ;_st. ,.Add waterandfollow pacl_ge direceons.
Convection Baking and Roasting ._ich Method Works Best for ..... In a convection oven, Baking a fan circulates hot air evenly over, under • Convection baking is good for Jarge quantities of baked foods such as cookies, biscuits, muffins, and around the food. As e result, foods are evenly cooked and browned - often in shorter cooking times brownies, cupcakes, sweet rolls and bread. • Foods such as layer cakes or quick breads have a more even top when baked with the regular conventional baking method.
Baking: Reduce the oven temperature by 25 ° for convection baking. Times will be similar to or a few minutes lees than recipe recommendations. For multi-rack baking, it may be necessary to remove the pan on the bottom rack and/or top rack 1-2 minutes before the set time to prevent overbrowning. Cookie sheets should be made of shiny metal without sides. Three Rack Baking - For optimal brown ing, place cookie sheets or rectangular (9"x13") pans lengthwise, front to back on the oven racks.
Broiling Broiling is used for tender cuts of meat or When broiling in an electric oven, preheat 3-4 minutes for optimal browning. marinated meats, fish and some fruits and vegetables. The food For best results, steaks and chops should be at least 3/4" thick. Thinner cuts should be panbroiled. is placed directly under the top element or Before broiling, trim excess fat to prevent excessive spattering or smoking.
Generally for a brown exterior and rare interior, the meat should be close to the element or flame. If you want the meat well done, place the broiler pan farther from the element or flame. Increasing the distance between the meat and the heat source will decrease spattering and smoking. When broiling in an electric oven, the door should be opened to the broil stop position (about 4"). When broiling with e gas oven, the door should be closed. If the food requires turning, broil until the top side is brown.
