o qll o Q o e o e Welcome .................................................................. Safety Instructions 1 ............................................... 1-3 4 u0oo Surface Controls ............................................... Coil Etement Surface ........................................ Glass-Ceramic Surface ................................... Oven Operation ................................................ Baking and Roasting ..................................... Oven Vent .............
Models: MER5570 • MER5770 • MER5530 (Canada) • MER5730 (Canada) • MER5775 Welcome..................... Congratulations Your complete on your choice of a Maytag satisfaction is very important electric range. to us. Readthis user's guide carefully. It is intended operate and maintain your new range. to help you In addition, you will find a booklet entitled "Cooking Made Simple." It contains information on selecting cookware and provides baking, roasting and broiling tips. Save time and money.
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 If appliance is installed near a window, proper precautions should be taken to prevent cm'tains from blowing over surface elements. This appliance is equipped with different size surface elements. Select pans having flat bottoms large enough to cover element.
Safety Instructions (continued)................................ Oven Child Safety Use care when opening door. Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing tbod. NEVER For proper oven operation and performance, do not block or obstruct oven vent duct. NEVER Always place oven racks in desired locations while oven is cool. If rack must be moved while oven is hot, do not let potholder contact hot heating element in oven.
ELECTRONIC CONTROL (pages 5-7) OVEN LIGHT SWITCH . SURFACE BACKGUARD• (page 7) CONTROLS .:" AND INDICATOR SURFACE CONTROLS AND INDICATOR LIGHT (pages 8 & 9) LIGHT (pages 8 & 9) OVEN VENT (page 12) • • " ° •• • ° • • on glass-ceramic range . • on coil element range HOT SURFACE • (glass-ceramic only, page 9) DOOR SURFACE ........
Controls at a Glance............................. The control panel is designed for ease in programming. The display window' on the electronic timer and oven functions. Indicator words flash to prompt your programming steps. NOTE: Styling and features may differ slightly depending on the model. Electronic Clock and Oven Control :i CLEAN Pad Use to set self-clean • Press the desired pad. • Press, or press and hold, these pads to enter time, oven temperature or to select HI or LO broil.
COOK TIME/STOP Use to program 1. Press COOK time. Control Options TIME Pads Timer Beep Option the oven to start and stop automatically. TIME pad and enter the desired Option 1. One beep at the end of the timer operation, then, one beep every 30 seconds for the next five minutes or until the CANCEL pad is pressed. cooking 2. Press the BAKE pad and enter oven temperature. 3. To delay the start of cooking, press the STOP TIME and enter the time you wish the oven to turn off.
Controls at a Glance (continued)....................... Oven Temperature Cancel Clock Display Option pads at the same time When clock display is not shown, press CLOCK briefly recall the time of day, if desired. than your recipe recommends, then bake. The results of the "test" should give you an idea of how much to adjust the temperature. pad to To Adjust To restore: Press the CLOCK and CANCEL pads at the same time and hold for three seconds. The time of day will reappear in the display.
Surface Cooking ..... eeeeeQeeeeoeeeeQeeeeeeeeeeeeeeQ Surface Controls ,A Surface Cooking CAUTIONS: Use to turn on the surface elements. Before • • Cooking heat settings is available from LOW to HIGH. The knobs can be set on or between any of the numbered settings. 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. Do not use the cooktop cookware. as a storage Setting the Controls area for food or 1.
Surface Cooking Surface Indicator (continued).............................. Coil Elements Lights There is an indicator light under each pair of control knobs. When one or both of the surface control knobs is turned on, • When an element the light will turn on. The light will turn off when the surface element(s) is turned off. • Coil elements • Do not immerse to maintain To remove: Hot Surface Lights (glass-ceramic cooking is turned on, it will cycle on and off the heat setting.
Glass-Ceramic (select Surface Tips to Protect the Surface models) Before first use, clean the cooktop cleaning chart on pages 17 and t8. A CAUTION: cracked or broken, authorized servicer. Do not use the cooktop or if metal melts in the if the glass is on to it. Do not use glass pans. Call an They may scratch the surface, Do not allow plastic, aluminum foil, sugar or foods with high sugar content to melt onto the hot cooktop. If these accidentally melt onto the cooktop, clean immediately.
Oven Operation Prepared Food Warning: Follow food manufacturer's instructions. If a plastic frozen food container and/or its cover distot_s, warps, or is otherwise damaged during cooking, immediately discard the food and its container. The food could be contaminated. CAUTIONS: • Be sure all packing material is removed turning on. from oven before • Do not use oven for storing food or cookware. • Follow the manufacturer's cooking bags.
Oven Vent RACK 2: Used for roasting small cuts of"meat, casseroles, loaves of bread, bundt cakes or custard pies. When the oven is in use, the area near the vent may feel hot or warm to the touch. Never block the vent opening. RACK 1: Used for roasting large cuts of meat and poultry, pies, dessert souffles or angel food cake. Multiple Rack Cooking: Two rack: Use rack positions on coil element range • On a coil element surface, be sure the drip bowl in the vent location has a hole in the center.
Oven Operation (continued)............................... Broiling ° For best results, use a pan designed for broiling. • For additional booklet. broiling tips, refer to the'"Cooking Made Simple" 1. Press the BROIL pad. • BROIL will flash in the display. ° 000 will light in the display. 2. Press the • pad to select Ill (high) broil or the • pad to set LO (low) broil. • Select HI broil for normal broiling.
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 are not 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 sell-cleaning. • Baking is not recommended quired.
Care and Self-Clean A Cleaning 00000000000000000000000000000000001 Oven Self-Clean 7b prevent damage, do not clean or rub the gasket around the oven door. The gasket is designed to seal in heat during the clean cycle. CAUTIONS: It is normal for parts of the range to become clean cycle. Avoid touching cooktop, area during a clean cycle. door, window, hot during a Wipe up excess grease or spillovers from the oven bottom tc prevent excessive smoking, flare-ups or flaming during the clean cycle.
NOTE: These instructions cover automatic lock and manual lock models. i i iiii _ iiii 1. Close oven door. 2. Move door lock lever right to the locked position (select models). • • + + • • • • • + * + * • • • • * • * * + + • • • • • . • + * • • • • • • + • • • • • • + • • • * • + • • • • * * • • • • • • 3. Press CLEAN pad. • "- .... "or 3:00 will light in display. • CLEAN will flash in display.
Care A & Cleaning Cleaning (continued)............................... 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, after each use. • If a part is removed, clean appliance be sure it is correctly replaced.
Cleaning Chart -- continued Glass . Avoid using excessive Oven window Oven door of water which may seep under or behind glass, • Wash with soap and water or glass cleaner. Rinse with clear water and dr3,. ' Do not use abrasive They will damage Glass-Ceramic amounts materials such as scouring pads, steel wool or powdered cleaning agents. glass. Never use oven cleaners, chlorine bleach, ammonia o1"glass cleaners with ammonia.
Oven Door Cleaning Products Because of the many new cleaning products introduced ACAUTIONS: 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, • sure the cleaner can be safely used on this appliance.
Oven Light Storage Drawer ACAUTIONS: • Disconncct ACAUTION: power to range before replacing , Use a dry potholder to prevent when replacing bulb. possible 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. harm to hands • Be sure bulb is cool before touching bulb. The storage drawer can be removed clean under the range.
Before You Call for Service....................... • • • • Part or all of the appliance does not work. 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. See pages 15-16. if oven is set for a delayed cook or clean program. See page 14.
Oven smokes excessively during broiling. • • • • • • • • • Oven • • • • • • • • • will not _ • • • • • • • • • • • • • * • • • • • • • * • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • i • • • properly• ° Excessive spillovers, especially to the self-clean cycle. door ° Oven interior is still hot. Allow about one hour for the a oven to cool after the wdl not after cycle• • • . * • * • .
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. Limited Warranties - Parts Only Second Year - After the first year from the original purchase date, 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, mileage and transportation.
