Welcome ................................................................ 1 Safety Instructions ............................................... Range at a Glance ......................................... Controls at a Glance ............................................ 1-3 4 5-6 Surface Cooking .................................................. 7-8 Surface Controls ............................................... 7 Coil Element Surface ....................................... 8 • * • Oven Operation .....
I I Models:U.S.• MER4530 Canada • MER4530 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 applianee 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 NEVER leave surface units unattended ..,S....... "_ _':%_.. ..... especially when using high heat settings, i_. _"% as this may result in possible tipping of the An unattended boilover could cause _ appliance, damage to the appliance, and serious injuries, smoking a fire. and a greasy spillover can cause _|i'_ .ii_:, [ _l!:'.i! % ....
Safety Instructions (continued)............................ Oven Child Safety Use care when opening door. Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replac- NEVER leave children alone or unsupervised in area where appliance is in ,if' _ili ing food. For proper oven operation and performance, do not block or obstruct oven vent duct. use or is still hot. NEVER allow children to sit or stand on any part of the appliance as they could be injured or burned. JiY_,-k-_ iiiii i '!_.. _ ::_=:i ..
Range at a Glance ...................................... CLOCK & TIMER (pages 5-6) BACKGUARD OVEN TEMPERATURE KNOB OVEN SET KNOB (selectmodels,page 10) (select models,page 10) " . OVEN LIGHT SWITCH (page 10) OVEN INDICATORLIGHT (selectmodels,page 10) ". SURFACECONTROLS AND INDICATORLIGHT (page 7) .... " • ".'" SURFACECONTROLS AND INDICATORLIGHT (page7) " o" • • • OVENVENT (page 10) SURFACE ........ ELEMENTS (page8) O BROIL ELEMENT •(not shown,page 12) COOKTOP .
Controls Electronic at a Glance............................... Clock and Oven Control (select models) __ i BROIL BAKE NOTE: The display will flash when the appliance is first connected to power or if power is interrupted. The display will stop flashing once the time-of-day clock has been set. The BAKE, BROIL and TIMER indicators light when the function pad is pressed.
Clock and Timer Control (select models) HOUR CLOCK I--It--I. Q + I. nn t-'-"-' NOTE: The display will flash when the appliance is first connected to power or if power is interrupted. The display will stop flashing once the time-of-day clock has been set. Setting the Clock 2. To set timer for less time, press the TIMER pad, then press and hold the MIN. pad until the desired time appears in the display. 1. Press the CLOCK pad. 2. Press and hold the HOUR pad to set the correct hours.
Surface Cooking ................°................... Surface Controls A Surface 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 • Do not use the cooktop as a storage area for food or cookware.
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. , When an element is turned on, it will cycle on and off to maintain the heat setting. • Coil elements are self-cleaning. • Do not immerse in water. Coil Element Surface To remove: When cool, raise element. Carefully pull out and away from receptacle.
Oven AOven Operation ..................................... Operation CAUTIONS: • Be sure all packing material is removed from oven before turning on. . Do not use oven for storing food or cookware. , Many aerosol-type spray cans are EXPLOSIVE when exposed to heat and may be highly flammable. Avoid their use or storage near the oven. • Prepared Food Warning: Follow food manufacturer's instructions.
Setting the Knob Control(s) for Baking and Roasting Oven Indicator Light (selectmodels) (select models) The oven indicator light, located on the backguard, turns on whenever the oven turns on. BROIL When the oven reaches the preset temperature, the indicator light turns off. The oven indicator light will then soo 2o0 turn off and on as the oven elements cycle off and on.
Oven Operation (continued)............................... Oven Racks Rack Positions CAUTION: Do not attempt to change the rack posi- s tion when the oven is hot. .;-/," ; ; ; ; ; ",",",",-,-,- 4 3 Your oven has two racks. They are designed with a lock- stop edge. 2 1 To remove: Pull rack "" at the lock-stop posistraight it stops tion; lift out up until on the front of the rack and pull out. _ RACK 5 (highest position): _k/x" __ / Ill// ._ _ __ __ __ , , _ ,.a ^ _ _ _ _ _ , , t , i _ _'k .
Broiling For best results, use a pan designed for broiling. For additional broiling tips, refer to the "Cooking Made Simple" booklet. Setting the Electronic Oven Controls for Broiling (selectmodels) Setting the Knob Control(s) for Broiling (selectmodels) 1. Place the broiler pan on the recommended rack position shown in the broiling chart, 1. Place the oven rack on the recommended rack position shown in the broiling chart. 2. Press the BROIL pad.
Care & Cleaning.................................... 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 partis removed, be sure it is correctly replaced. Cleaning Chart Parts Cleaning Backguard & Cooktop, porcelain enamel Porcelain enamel is glass fused on metal and may crack or chip with misuse. It is acid resistant, not acid proof.
Cleaning Chart -- continued Parts Cleaning Glass Oven window Oven door (selectmodels) • * • • • ° , • • • Avoid using excessive amounts of water which may seep under or behind glass. , Wash with soap and water or glass cleaner. Remove stubborn soil with a nonabrasive cleaner such as Bon Ami and water. 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. • • , •1.
Maintenance.......................................... Cleaning Products Oven Door P / ACAUTIONS: 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 are just a few examples of recommended products. • 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.
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 may become too warm for these items when the oven is in use. • Use a dry potholder to prevent possible harm to hands when replacing bulb. • Be sure bulb is cool before touching bulb. • Donottouchhotbulbwithadampclothasthismaycause the bulb to break.
Before You Call for Service....................... ;heck these )oints if... • • • • Part or all of the appliance does not work. • • • • , • , , • • • • • • ,t • elements fail to operate or heat food. , • • • • , • * ° • • • • • • • • • Surface or oven • Check Check Check Check • • •i • • • • • • 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 You Need Service • Call the dealer from whom your appliance was purchased or call 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 (next page) for further information of owner's responsibilities for warranty service. • If the dealer or service company cannot resolve the problem, write to Maytag Customer Assistance c/o Maytag Customer Service, P.O.
Maytag Range Warranty.............................. Full One Year Warranty For one (1) year from the date of original retail purchase, any part which fails in normal home use will be repaired or replaced free of charge.
