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t Models: MEW557"IEW621, MEWed7, MEW55:3B, MEW653(, NIEW5 30, Maw5527, iiWS5>39 Welcome.................................................... Congratulations on your choice of a Maytag electric wall oven. Your complete satisfaction is very important to us. IMPORTANT: Keep this guide and the sales receipt ii a safe place for future reference. Proof of origine purchase date is needed for warranty service. Read this user's guide carefully. It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new wall oven.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ............. The following instructions are based on safety considerations and must be strictly followed to eliminate the potential risks of fire, electric shock, or personal injury, • Children must be taught that the appliance and utensils in it can be hot. Let hot utensils cool in a safe place, out of reach of small children. Children should be taught that an appliance is not a toy.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Cooking Safety Cleaning Safety • NEVER beat an unopened food container in the oven. Pressure build-up may cause container to burst resulting in serious personal injury or damage to the appliance, • Turn off all controls and wait for appliance parts to cooZ before touching or cleaning. Clean with caution. Use care to avoid steam burns if a wet sponge or cloth i used to wipe spills on a hot surface. Some cleaners ea_ produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.
.... Controls _• i •i at a GI ance. ii !i ! iI ..... ........................ The control panel is designed for ease in programming. The display window on the electronic control shows time of day, timer and oven functions. Indicator words flash to prompt your programming steps. NOTE: Styling and features may differ slightly depending on the model. Control panel shown above includes Convect Bake feature. Function Pads BROIL Pad • Press the desired pad.
Controls CONTROL at a Glance LOCK (continued)................... Pad Example of timer set for five minutes: The control touch pads can be locked to prevent unwanted use. They will not function when locked. If an oven function cannot be locked. is currently being used, the controls • The timer will start automatically after four seco] A flashing colon indicates that the timer is in usl during another function's operation.
Clock Controlled Oven Cooking Beep Option Automatic Oven Turn Off Option The oven will automatically turn oft after 12hours, if you accidentally leave it on. You can deactivate this feature, if desired. You have a choice of three "end of timed cook" reminder signals for programmed cooking, Option L (default option) Four beeps at the end of cooking, then, one beep every 30 seconds for the next five minutes or until the CANCEL pad is pressed. To Eliminate 12 Hour Turn Off 1.
Controls at a Glance (continued)...,........,,.......,,. The oven light automatically comes on whenever the oven door is opened. Push the switch on the Ovenpanel Light control to turn it on and off when the oven door is closed. Setting the Controls Lower Oven Controls (select models) OVEN SET OFF BAKE Oven Indicator Light I OVEN TEMP BROIL OFF _) BROIL Oven Vent When the oven is in use, the area near the oven vent ma feel warm to the touch. Do not block the vent openin for best baking results.
Oven Operation .................................... Baking, Roasting and Convection Cooking 4. Allow 8-15 minutes for the oven to preheat. , Every oven has its own characteristics. You may find that the A single beef will indicate that the oven has preheated. • The PREHEAT indicator will turn off. cooking times and temperatures vary slightly from your old oven. This is normal. 5. Check cooking progress at the minimum cooking time. Cook longer if needed. Oven Fans 6.
Oven Operation (continued) Oven Racks ....,......,...,...,.....,... Raek Position #40 (offset rack on #4): Most broiling. Single convection ovens are equipped with two flat and one offset rack. Single non-convection ovens are equipped with one fiat and one offset rack. Double ovens are equipped with one flat and one offset rack for each oven. To remove: Pull forward to the "stop" position; lift up on the front of the rack and pull out. Rack Position #3: Some baked goods.
/3ro///ng For best results, use a pan designed for broiling. For additional broiling tips, see "Cooking Made Simple" booklet. 6. Follow the suggested times in the broiling chart below. Meat should be turned once about halfway through its cooking time. Setting the Controls 7. knobsA tofterbroiling, tUo rnFF ' for Broiling the OVEN TEMP and OVEN SET 1. Place the oven rack on the recommended rack position shown in the broiling chart. Charttimebasedcn a Br°ilinp greheated broilelerrent usiC hart 2.
Oven Operation A (continued) ,..,........,,..............., CAUTION: 7. will Pressreappear CANCEL pad. Beeps will food stop and of da3 in display. Remove fromtime oven. • Clockcontrolledcookingisnotrecommendedforbaked items that require a preheated oven, such as cakes, cookies, pies and breads. NOTE: See page 6 if you wish to change the end c cooking reminder beeps.
Care and Cleaning ................................. Self-Clean Oven ,_ CAUTION: • It is normal for parts of the wall oven to become hot during a clean cycle. Therefore, during a clean cycle, avoid touching the oven vent area, oven door and window. Wipe up sugary a_d acid spillovers such as sweet potatoes, tomato or milk-based sauces. Porcelain enamel is acid resistant, not acid proof.
Care & Cleaning (continued)............................. After Self-Cleaning Notes... About one hour after the end of the clean cycle, the LOCK indicator word will turn off. At this point, the door can be opened, • When the LOCK indicator word lights in the display, the door cannot be opened. To prevent damage to the door, do not force door open when the LOCK indicator Some soil may leave a light gray, powdery ash which can be removed with a damp cloth.
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 appliance after each use. . If a part is removed, be sure it is correctly replaced. Cleaning Chart Parts Cleaning Broiler Pan and Insert Never cover insert with aluminum foil as this prevents the fat from draining to the pan below. • Place soapy cloth over insert and pan; let soak to loosen soil.
Care & Cleaning (continued).............................. Cleaning Parts Cleaning Chart -- continued Procedure Plastic Finishes - Door Handle Area • Wash with soap and water or mild liquid sprays and a soft cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or oven cleaners on plastic finishes. • To prevent staining or discoloration, wipe up fat, grease or acid (tomato, lemon, vinegar, milk, fruit juice, marinade) immediately with a dry paper towel or cloth.
Before You Call For Service ................... Check these )oints if •.. The oven fails to operate• • • • * • • • • • * • .check for a blown fuse or a tripped circuit breaker. .check if oven is properly connected to electric outlet. * • • • • ,• • Clock, indicator words, and/or lights operate but oven does not heat. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • i• • • • • , • • • • • • • • • • • • .
Before You Call for Service Oven baking results are less than expected• Baking results differ from previous oven. The cooling fan continues to operate after the oven has been turned off. A fan sound can be heard• Fault Codes (continued).........o... •the pans being used may not be of the size or material recommended for best resull (See "'Cooking Made Simple" booklet). -there may not be sufficient room around sides of the pans for proper air circulati_ in the oven.
If You Need Service • Call the dealer from whom your appliance was purchased or call Maytag Appliances Sales Company, Maytag Customer Assistance at 1-800-688-9900, USA or 1-800-688-2002, CANADA to locate an authorized servicer. • Be sure to retain proof of purchase to verify warranty status. Refer to WARRANTY (last page) for further information on owner's responsibilities for warranty service.
Maytag Wall Oven 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 nse will be repaired or replaced free of charge.
