Welcome ................................................................. 1 Safety Instructions ............................................... 1-3 Range at a Glance ................................................... 4 Controlsat a Glance .............................................. 5-7 , : .... *, Surfac_ Co0king ............. .............:i....21.i....... 8_10 Surface Controls 8 Coil Element Surface ....................................... 9 Glass-Ceramic Surface ...................................
I I Models: U.S. • MER5710 • MER5530 • MER5550 • MER5730 • MER5755 I Welcome..........,.,......,. Important Safety Congratulations on your choice ofa Maytag electric range.Instructions,,,,.,.,.,.,.,,., Your complete satisfaction is very important to us. Read and follow all instructions before using this appliance to prevent the potential risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury or damage to the appliance as a result of improper usage of the appliance.
General Instructions Cooktop WARNING: NEVER use appliance door, or drawer, if equipped, as a step stool or seat as this may result in possible tipping of the appliance, damage to the appliance, and serious injuries, NEVER leave surface units unattended especially when using high heat settings. An unattended boilover could cause smoking and a greasy spillover can cause a fire.
Safety Instructions (continued)................................ Oven Child Safety Use care when opening door. Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food. NEVER leave children alone or unsupervised in area where appliance is in use or is still hot. For proper oven operation and performaned, do not block or obstruct oven vent NEVER allow children to sit or stand on any part of the appliance as they could be injured or burned. duct.
Range at a Glance eooooooooooeooooeooeooeoooooeeooeoeoee :!i) 21) ELECTRONIC CONTROL (pages 5-7) OVEN LIGHT SWITCH (page 12) BACKGUARD • . SURFACE CONTROLS ." AND INDICATOR LIGHT (pages 8 & 9) I• SURFACE CONTROLS AND INDICATOR LIGHT • ... (pages 8 & 9) ••" OVEN VENT (page 12) • ° on glass-ceramic range • • on coil element range HOT SURFACE INDICATORS • (glass-ceramic cooktop only, page 9) DOOR LOCK LEVER Select models (page 16) SURFACE ........
Controls at a Glance............................. The control panel is designed for ease in programming. The display window on the electronic control shows time of day, timer and oven temperatures. BAKE I CLEAN TIMER CLOCK I COOK TIME STOP TIME [ " NOTE: Styling and features may differ slightly depending on the model. Function Pads ...... • Press, or press and hold, these pads to enter time, oven temperature or to select HI or LO broil. No beep will sound when these pads are pressed.
CLEAN Pad Setting the Timer Use to set self-clean cycle. The timer can be set from one minute (0:01 ) up to 9 hours and 50 minutes (9:50). For models with a manual door lock: 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. For models with an automatic door lock: 1. Press CLEAN pad. '.... will appear in the display. 2. Press • or • pad.
Controls at a Glance (continued)....................... Cancel Clock Display Option Oven Temperature Adjustment If you prefer that the time of day not be displayed: To set: Press CLOCK and CANCEL pads at the same time and hold for three seconds, You may adjust the oven temperature if you think the oven is not baking correctly. To decide how much to change the temperature, set the temperature 25 degrees higher or lower than your recipe recommends, then bake.
Surface Cooking .................................... Surface Controls Suace Cooking CAUTIONS: Use to turn on the surface elements. An infinite choice of heat settings is available from LOW to HIGH. The knobs can be set on or between any of the numbered settings. Before Cooking • Always place a pan on the surface unit before you turn it on. To prevent damage to range, never operate surface unit without a pan in place. Setting the Controls • Do not use the cooktop as a storage area for food or cookware.
Surface Cooking (continued)........................-...-. Surface Indicator Lights Coil Elements There is an indicator light under each pair of control knobs. When one or both of the surface control knobs is turned on, . the light will turn on. The light will turn off when the surface element(s) is turned off. • Coil elements are self-cleaning. When an element is turned on, it will cycle on and off to maintain the heat setting. • Do not immerse in water.
Glass-Ceramic Surface Tips to Protect the Surface (select models) • Before first use, clean the cooktop as directed in the cleaning chart on page 18. CAUTION: Do not use the cooktop if the glass is cracked or broken, or if metal melts on to it. Call an authorized servicer. Do not attempt to repair it yourself. • Do not use glass pans. They may scratch the surface. • Do not allow plastic, aluminum foil, sugar or foods with high sugar content to melt onto the hot cooktop.
Oven A Operation ...................................... Food food Prepared Warning: Follow manufacturer's instructions. If a plastic frozen food container and/or its cover distorts, warps, or is otherwise damaged during cooking, immediately discard the food and its container. The food could be contaminated. $ Oven Operation CAUTIONS: • Be sure all packing material is removed from oven before turning on. • Do not use oven for storing food or cookware.
Oven Vent RACK 2: When the oven is in use, the area near the vent may feel warm or hot to the touch. Never block the vent opening, Used for roasting small cuts of meat. casseroles. baking loaves of bread, bundt cakes or custard pies. onglass-ceramicrange Used for roasting large cuts of meat and poultry, Two rack: Use rack positions 2 and 4, or 1 and 4. RACK 1:pieS,Rackdessertcooking:SOUffles Multiplefr°zen or angel food cake.
Oven Operation (continued).............................. Broiling • For best results, use a pan designed for broiling. • For additional broiling tips, refer to the "Cooking Made Simple" booklet. Setting the Controls for Broiling Broil _ Indicator Light 1. Press the BROIL pad. • BROIL indicator on the BROIL pad will 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.
Clock Controlled ,_ Oven Cooking The clock must be functioning and set at the correct time of day for this feature to operate correctly. CAUTION • Highly perishable foods such as dairy products, pork, poultry or seafood arenot recommended for delayed cook operations, Clock Controlled Oven Cooking is used to turn the oven on and off at a preset time of day. This feature can be used with either oven cooking or self-cleaning.
Care and Cleaning Self-Clean A ................................... Oven Self-Clean CAUTIONS: • It is normalfor parts of the range to become hot during a clean cycle. • Avoid touching cooktop, door, window, or oven vent area during a clean cycle, , To prevent damage to oven door, do not attempt to open the door when the LOCK indicator word is displayed. , Do not use commercial oven cleaners on the self-clean oven finish or around any part of the oven as they will damage the finish or parts.
Setting the Controls for Self Clean NOTE: These instructions cover automatic lock and manual lock models. 1. Close oven door. 2. Move door lock lever right to the locked position (select models). _bh._ _.,_ 3. Press CLEAN pad. • CLEAN indicator on the CLEAN pad will flash. • LOCK indicator will light on models with automatic lock feature. • " : " or 3:00 will light in display depending on model. • your If door is not closed or locked, "dr" will appear in display. [ _i5_i!J or thon 4.
Care & Cleaning ,_ (continued)........................... Cleaning CAUTIONS: • Be sure appliance is off and all parts are cool before handling or cleaning. This is to avoid damage and possible burns. • To prevent staining or discoloration, clean appliai after each use.
Cleaning Chart -- continued Parts Cleaning Glass Oven window Oven door (select models) • Avoid using excessive amounts of water which may seep under or behind glass. • Wash with soap and water or g]ass cleaner. Rinse with clear water and dry. • Do not use abrasive materials such as scouring pads. steel wool or powdered cleaning agents. They will damage glass. ............ Glass-Ceramic Procedure ; hl;,2bl r each, ammonia or glas Never use oven clean rs, c Cooktop (select models) ;it,,ammonia.
Maintenance......................................... Cleaning Products Oven Door ACAUTION Because of the many new cleaning products introduced in the marketplace each year, it is not possible to list all products that can be safely used to clean this appliance. Listed below arejust • Do not place excessive weight on or stand on an open oven door. This could cause the range to tip over, break the door, or injure the user.
!i, Oven Light Storage Drawer [ACAUTIONS: ACAUTION: • Disconnect power to range before replacing light bulb. • Do not store plastic, paper products, food or flammable materials in this drawer. The drawer . Use dry potholder whena replacing bulb.to prevent possible harm to hands • Be sure bulb is cool before touching bulb. may oven become is in use.too warm for these items when the The storage drawer can be removed to allow you to clean under the range.
Before You Call for Service...................... Check these )oints if... Part or all of the appliance does not work. Surface or oven elements fail to operate or heat food. Glass-ceramic surface shows wear. • • • • • • Check Check Check Check Check Check to be sure plug is securely inserted into receptacle. or re-set circuit breaker. Check or replace fuse. power supply. if surface and/or oven controls have been properly set. See pages 8 and l 1. if oven door is unlocked after a self-clean cycle.
Oven smokes excessively during broiling• • • • • Food too close to element. See page 13 for more information. Broiler insert covered with aluminum foil. Trim excess fat from meat prior to broiling. A soiled broiler pan was used. ..... wilol.....r." , 'h;c 2k;io tro, =e • Check to make sure the cycle is not set for a delayed start. • Check if door is closed. self-clean.
Range Warranty .................................. Full One Year Warranty - Parts and Labor For one (1) year from the original retail purchase date, any part which fails in normal home use will be repaired or replaced free of charge.
