II ELECTRIC RANGE MODELS CRE9800, CRE9600, CFE9000, CHE9800 USERS GUIDE KEEPTHESEINSTRUCTIONSFOR FUTUREREFERENCE MAYI'AG
TABLE OF CONTENTS Page For Future Reference ........................................................ Consumer Publications Important Safety Range Electronic • Panel Clock Setting Surface the Using • Cookware Clock and Baking • Roasting • Broiling • Delay and • Oven • Storage ........................................ 2-4 Glass 5 5-6 ............................................. Surface 6 7-10 .................................... 8-9 ......................................
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 we suggest you retain this manual after recording 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 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Information in this Safety covers all electric cooking find some information that your particular appliance. section before using your Instruction section appliances. You may does not pertain to Please review this cooking appliance. The following instructions are based considerations and must be strictly eliminate the potential risks of fire, shock, or personal injury. Proper Installation: properly installed technician.
handle utensil of a should list surface Do Not Soak the Removable Heating Elements: The heating elements should never be immersed in water. Immersing an element in water would damage the insulating material inside the element. Use Care When Opening the Oven Door: Let any hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing the food. Do Not Heat Unopened Food Containers: build-up of pressure may cause a container burst and result in an injury.
Additional installed, removed the unit. window, Information: After the appliance is be certain all packing materials are from the appliance before operating If the appliance is installed near a take steps to prevent curtains from blowing over fire hazard. the surface elements creating a Care should be given to the location of the appliance.
RANGE CONTROL PANEL Styling ELECTRONIC may differ depending model you selected. CLOCK AND OVEN CONTROL The electronic clock and oven control on your Maytag rm_ge is used for the time-of-day clock, timer, bake, broil, delay start and self-clean functions. A beep will sound each time a function pad is pressed. At the end of an operation, consecutive beeps will sound. The display on the control will flash when first supplied to the range or if there is failure.
Setting the Clock and Timer You may also press this pad to recall the current time of day. For example, if the timer is counting down in the display, press the CLOCK pad to return the current time to the display. The timer will continue to count down and a signal will sound when the time expires. Cook Time / Oven Stop Pads To set the 1. Press Time for a self-clean information on correct To change either pad clock: time the once.
SURFACE COOKING Using the Controls Suggested Your range is equipped with surface control knobs that provide an infinite choice of heat settings from Low to High. The knobs can be set on or between any of the numbered settings. The type of food being cooked determines the heat setting. If too hot, food may boil over, eggs may be tough, meat may be charred, sauces may scorch and fat can spatter. To operate the control: Push in and turn the knob in either direction to the desired heat setting.
Using Your Ceramic Glass Surface (select models) Tips to Protect Cooktop operate during a On Canadian models, normal. self-clean cycle. the cooking areas This is will not The four cooking areas on your Maytag range are identified by permanent patterns in the ceramic glass surface. There are two large (8-inch) and two small (6-inch) areas. The cooking areas are marked to help you select an appropriately sized utensil.
Hot Surface Light Your ceramic glass range is equipped with a red Hot Surface Light that will turn on to indicate that the cooking surface is hot, It will remain on until the area has cooled. Heat Retention Whenever transferred the utensil area, it surrounding a cooking area is turned on, heat is through the cooktop to the utensil. If is in proper contact with the cooking will readily absorb heat. The area the element will remain cool.
Cookware Regardless cookware Considerations of the materials, cooking surface used, construction and size Match the can the size play a large role in cooking performance. Proper utensils will reduce cooking times, use less energy and cook food more evenly. Optimum cooking performance can be achieved when heavy gauge, fiat, smooth bottom, metal utensils with straight sides and tight fitting lids are used.
USING YOUR OVEN Every oven has its owa, characteristics. You may find that the cooking times and temperatures you were accustomed to with your previous range may need to be altered slightly with the new range. Compare your recipes with the baking chart on page 13 or refer to a reliable cookbook for proper recommendations.
Preheating measurements measurements, Preheating is necessary for proper baking results. It is not necessary for broiling or roasting. Allow the oven to heat until the desired oven temperature is reached (approximately 10 to 15 minutes). the pan browrling The oven light automatically comes on whenever the oven door is opened. When the door is closed, push the rocker switch marked OVEN LIGHT on the control panel to turn it on and off.
Baking Chart You may positions find these guidelines of commonly baked Product & Type helpful loods, when comparing Pan Size Rack the baking times, Position* temperatures and Temperature oven rack Time** (Minutes) Cake Chocolate, _ 2,3or4 350 ° 30-35 layers 9" 2,3or4 350 ° 30-35 layers 9" 2,3or4 350 ° 25-30 350 ° 35-45 2,3or4 350 ° 15-20 two Yellow, two White, two layers 9 Bundt tube 1 or2 Cupcakes Sheet Cake 2,3or4 350 ° 20-25 tube 1 375 ° 30-40 loa
Common Baking Problems and Causes If you have carefully may be helpful. followed the basic Problem CEtuse Slow Baking or roasting short. baking or roasting. too still experience poor results, Problem Cause Excessive shrinkage. Too little out of calibration. use of aluminum Baking time too long. Pans too close to each oven wall. oven not door opened foil. on other or dry or too time low Uneven texture. Too too time I fall. touching oven walls. Cakes have tunnels.
Roasting Roasting is the method cuts of meat uncovered, General Most for cooking large, tender without adding moisture. Tips at 325°F. necessary to preheat the oven. pan on a rack which has been the two lowest rack positions. meats are roasted Place placed It is not the roasting in either of Use tender cuts of meat weighing Ihree pounds or more.
Broiling before meat, Broiling is a method of cooking used for tender steaks, chops, hamburgers, chicken, fish, and some fruits and vegetables. The food is placed directly under the elelnent. The degree of doneness is determined by the distance between the meat and the broil element, and the length of broiling tilne. cooking causing Tips To prevent excessive spattering and smoking, trim excess fal from the meat.
Delay Start Oven Cooking The delay start cooking feature is used to turn the oven on and offat a preset time of day. This feature can be used to delay the start of any cooking operation. The delay start oven cooking feature operate unless the clock is functioning to the correct time of day. will not and is set To Bake By Time (with immediate start): 1. Place the 2. the COOK TIME pad. The will flash in the display. Press Time Additional Information the preset corresponding stop time pad.
To Bake By Time (with delayed start): 1, Place the food 2. Press Time the wil! COOK TIME pad. The flash in the display. 3. Enter the cooking time {how long you wish food to cook) by pressing the • or • pad. time will appear in hours and minutes. maximum time that can be set is 11 hours 55 minutes. 4. Press Time the will in the Example: oven. OVEN STOP pad. The flash in the display. 5. Enter the time you wish pressing the • or • pad, will light in the display, 6.
CARE AND CLEANING WARNING- Before cleaning, elements are turned off and be certain all the the range is cool. Ceramic Glass Surface (select models) To help keep and cookware each use. cooktop bottom clean, are Tips to Protect the Cooktop Do not allow utensils permanent damage To prevent scratches glass cooktop: be sure cooking area clean and dry before to boil dry. This to the cooktop. and abrasions • Do not leave coarse particles soil, etc.) or shortening and cooktop.
Oven Door To Replace Do not place excessive weight on an open oven door or stand on an open oven door as. in sonie cases, it could damage the door, cause the appliance to tip over and possibly cause injury. Grasp the oven door at each side, align the slots in the door with the hinge arms and slide the door down onto the hinge arms until the door is completely seated on the hinges. V_31en opening the oven door, allow steam air to escape before reaching into the check, add or remove food.
Self-Clean Oven The self-clean oven uses temperatures above normal cooking temperatures to automatically clean the entire oven. The separate clean cycle eliminates soil completely or reduces it to a gray ash which is easily wiped up with a damp cloth when the cycle is complete and the oven has cooled. 6. It is better to clean the oven to wait until there is a heavy oven. 7. The life of the oven light bulb will be prolonged if the light is turned off during the self-clean cycle.
During the Self-Clean 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 light in the display. At this point, the oven door cannot be manually unlocked and opened. The first few times the oven is cleaned, some smoke and odor may be detected. This is normal and will lessen or disappear with use.
Range Cleaning Chart Cleaning Agents* Many different names may cleaning help 1. Mild abrasive 2. Mild liquid 3, Glass 4. Non-abrasive DO Be sprays all range parts that are * Brand as Windex, names Bon or parts cool for agents are various Scrub, Bar Cleaning Baked Enamel: * Side Panels • Control Panel * Storage * Subtop Broiler Insert as Zud, dishwasher before cleaning removing should trademarks Keepers Friend, of the soap-filled range.
Range Cleaning Chart (continued) Parts Cleaning Glass • Oven Window/[)oor • Soap • Glass Metal Trim • Soap and water • Mild abrasive cleaners Finishes and Directions Agents and water cleaner AVOid "klSini_ glass. 1)o noI use l¢,emove water.
MAINTENANCE Adjusting the Oven Thermostat Leveling Legs After seem Oven from to 10 Some floors are not level. For proper baking, your range must be level. The leveling legs are located on each corner of the base of the range. using your oven the first few times, it may hotter or cooler than your previous oven. thermostats, over a period ofycars_ may drift the factory setting and timing differences of 5 minutes are not unusual beiween an old and a new oven.
To Replace Light Replacement Before replacing the oven or panel light bulb, disconnect power to range. Be sure the bulb and range parts are cool, Do not touch a hot bulb with a damp cloth as the bulb may break. To Replace Oven Light Very carefully unscrew the lens cover with a dry potholder to prevent possible harm to hands, then very carefully remove the bulb with a dry potholder. Replace with a 40 watt appliance bulb. Reconnect the power to the range and reset the clock to the current time of day.
BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE Check these points if... Part or all of your operate electric • Is the range plug electrical outlet electrical supply)? loose or disconnected [if not wired direct • Are any tripped? house a range fuses • Has • Has the interrupted? • Are • Was the electronic correctly set? • Was the following the Is the fuse set • Was aluminum insert, blocking (select models).
Fault Codes Your range is equipped with an electronic control featuring built-in, self-diagnostic software. This software continuously monitors the control to ensure safe and proper operation, If the software should detect a questionable situation, a FAULT CODE (F plus a number) will appear in the display and continuous beeps will sound. During Normal Oven Cooking If a fault code appears in the display, press the CANCEL pad and reprogram the cooking operation.
RANGE WARRANTY Full One Year Warranty For one { I ) year from the date or replaced free of charge. of original retail atly part purchase, whieh fails in normal home use will be repaired Limited Warranty After the first year home use including Electric year, bake Heating the dale Elements; all surface elements for the United from elements on electric Burners: After Sealed Gas sealed gas the second for thc !Jnitcd part itself, with the States or Canada.
