Welcome ................................................................. Safety Instructions ............................................... 1 1-3 Range at a Glance .................................................. 4 Controls at a Glance ............................................ 5-8 Surface Cooking ................................................ 8-11 Surface Controls ............................................ 8-9 Coil Element Surface ..................................... 10 Glass-Ceramic Surface .
1 Model: • MER5870, MEP5770, MES5570, MES5770, MES5870 J Welcome.................... IMPORTANT SAFETY Congratulations on your choice of a Maytag electric range. Your complete satisfaction is very important to us. INSTRUCTIONS.......... Read this user's guide carefully.
i))# "+ 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.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Deep Fat Fryers (continued)... Other potentially hot surfaces include: Cooktop, areas fac ing the cooktop, oven vent, and surfaces near the vent oper ing, oven door, areas around the door and oven window. Use extreme caution when moving the grease pan or disposing of hot grease. Allow grease to cool before attempting to move pan. Child Safety Oven Use care when opening door. Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food.
:_ i _ i i ¸¸¸ _ : , ; • ¸ ¸ : ? •_ _ :: i : i • I Range at a Glance...................................... ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL (pages 5-8) OVEN LIGHT SWITCH (page 15) CONTROL PANEL • •" • ° • • SURFACE CONTROLS AND INDICATOR LIGHT (page 9) .. SURFACE CONTROLS • ; . : . • • .......... AND INDICATOR LIGHT (page 9) . . OVEN VENT (page 15) HOT SURFACE " INDICATORS (page 11) SURFACE ELEMENTS ..... (page 10 & 11) COOKTOP ..... . BROIL ELEMENT (page 10 & 11) .
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 functions. Indicator words flash to prompt your programming steps. I NOTE: Styling and features may differ slightly depending on the model. Control panel shown above includes Conveet Bake feature. Function Pads • Press the desired pad.
_!i ii i ii_i COOK TIME/STOP TIME Pads Setting the Timer Use to program the oven to start and stop automatically, Use to set and then signal the completion of a time period 1. Press BAKE or CONVECT BAKE (select models) pad. Press the appropriate number pads for desired temperature. up to 99 hours and 59 minutes (99:59). The timer can be used independently of any other oven 2. Press COOK TIME pad.
Controls at a Glance (continued).......................... Control Options Timer Beep Options Setting ClockControlled Oven Cooking You have a choice of three "end of timer" reminder signals: Beeps 1. Press COOK TIME and CANCEL pads at the same time and hold for several seconds. Option 1: One beep at the end of the timer operation, then, one beep every 30 seconds for the next five minutes or until • A single beep will sound. the CANCEL pad is pressed.
Oven Temperature Adjustment Option If you think the oven should be hotter or cooler, you can adjust it yourself. To decide how much to change the oven temperature, set the temperature 25°F higher or lower than the temperature in your recipe, then bake. The results of the "test" should • If the oven temperature was previously adjusted, the change will be displayed. For example, if the oven temperature was reduced by 15°. the display will show -15°. give you an idea of how much to adjust the temperature.
Surface Cooking (continued),..,...,.,...,..,,..,.,,...,,. Surface Controls vsetoturnonthesurface elements. Aninfinitechoice of heat settings is available from LOW to HIGH. The knobs can be set on or between any of the settings. Suggested Heat Settings The size and type of cookware will affect the heat setting. For information on cookware and other factors affecting Setting the Controls heat settings, refer to "Cooking 1, Place pan on surface element. Setting the knob controls.
Coil Element Surface (selectmodels) Lift-up Porcelain Cooktop To remove: When cool, raise e]e- _ ment. Carefully pull out and _ To prevent the cooktop from discoloring or staining: , Clean cooktop after each use. • Wipe acid or sugar spills as soon as the cooktop has cooled as these spills may discolor or etch the porcelain, Your range features an upswept porcelain cooktop that can be lifted up for convenient access to the area under the cooktop, away from receptacle.
Surface Cooking Glass-Ceramic (continued).....o.......-...o.---....--.o Surface (select models) A CAUTION: Do not use the cooktop if the glass is cracked or broken, or if metal melts on to it. Call an authorized seryicer. DO not attempt to repair it yourself. • On Canadian free-standing models, the right front element may not operate during a self-clean cycle. On Canadian slide-in and drop-in models, none of the surface burners will operate during self-clean. This is normal.
Oven Operation Lii!iiii'i i! !Ci +i;' i !i!i .......................---..-....... ,_kOven Operation CAUTIONS" • Be sure all packing material is removed from oven before turning on. 3. Press the PRESET (0) pad to set 350°F automatlcally. When convection cooking, 325°F will be automatically set when PRESET (0) is pressed. Or press the appropriate number pads for the desired oven temperature. • Many aerosol-type spray cans are EXPLOSIVE when • The temperature can be set from 100°F to 550°F.
Oven Operation NOTES. (continued),,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, Cooking • o • Press the BAKE or CONVECT BAKE pad to recall the preselected temperature during preheat. Frozen Convenience Fish Sticks Foods • To change oven temperature during cooking, press the appropriate BAKE or CONVECT BAKE pad and the French Fries Pizza appropriate number pads for the desired oven temperature. Chart for Convenience Foods Convect Bake OvenNotPreheated Rack Position 3 3 3 Temp.
Oven Racks Half Rack A CAUTION: Do not attempt to change the rack position when the oven is hot. (selectmodels) The Half Rack Accessory Convection ranges are equipped with three racks. Conventional ranges areequipped with two racks..,, Theracks are designedwithalock_ __-') stop edge. '_ To remove: Pull rack straight out /_____abs provides space for avegeSupport table dish when a large /_ roaster is on the lower rack. * To install in oven: 1. Always install half rack when oven is cool.
Oven Operation (continued)...,.,.,........,........,.,.... Oven Vent Oven Light When the oven is in use the area near the vent may feel warm or hot to the touch. Never block the vent opening, The oven light automatically comes on when the I_ oven door is opened. When the door is closed, press the rocker switch on the control panel to turn the light on or off.
!;.!/i/ Broiling ! • For best results, use a pan designed for broiling. For additional broiling Simple" booklet. tips, refer to the "Cooking 6. Turn meat once about halfway through cooking. Made 7. Press CANCEL pad, Remove food and broiler pan from the oven. Time of day will reappear in the display. Setting the Controls for Broiling I. Press the BROIL Broiling Chart pad. Chart time based on a preheated broil element, • BROIL will flash in the display.
Oven Operation (continued) ............................... Clock Controlled Oven Cooking NOTES: 4. • Highly perishable foods such as dairy products, pork, poultry or seafood are not recommended for delayed cook operations. • Clock controlled baking is not recommended for baked items that require a preheated oven, such as cakes, cookies and breads. Press appropriatenumber pads to enter cooking hours and minutes.
Care Self-Clean and Cleaning ................................. Oven To prevent damage, do not clean or rub the gasket Self-Clean CAUTIONS: . It is normal for parts of the range to become hot during a clean cycle. around the oven door. The gasket is designed to seal in heat during the clean cycle.
Care 8= Cleaning (continued)...............,.............. 5. When the cleaning time has been completed, the indicator word CLEAN will turn off. The indicator word LOCK will remain on until the oven has cooled (approx. 1 hour). When the oven has cooled, the indicator word LOCK will turn off and the door will automatically unlock, 6. When the oven begins to clean, the CLEAN symbol will light and DELAY will go off in the display. 7.
'i A 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 8= Cleaning (continued).....................-...-.-.. Cleaning Chart -- continued Parts Cleaning Glass-Ceramic Cooktop (select models) Procedure Never use oven cleaners, chlorine bleach, ammonia or glass cleaners with ammonia. NOTE: Call an authorized servicer if the glass-ceramic top should crack, break or if metal or aluminum foil should melt on the cooktop. • General Cleaning and Light Soil - Use soap and water and a clean cloth or paper towel, or nonabrasive cleaner such as Bon Ami.
i!i ii ii !!ii! i!i iiii Maintenance _i ........................................ i" _ ii __ _ _i_ , _i _ Cleaning Products ven Door 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 a few examples of recommended products, • Do not place excessive weight on or stand on an open oven door.
Maintenance (continued)...........,......,................ Oven Light Storage Drawer (select models) CAUTIONS: CAUTION: ' Disconnect power to range before replacing light bulb. • Do not store plastic, paper products, food or flammable materials in this drawer. The drawer • Use a dry potholder to prevent possible harm to hands when replacing bulb. ° Be sure bulb is cool before touching bulb.
efore You Call For Service ................... Check these )oints if... • • • • • • Part or all of the appliance does not work. • * • • • • . • . • • • • • • F- • • • • * • • • • * • • • • Baking results are not what you expected. Baking results differ from previous oven. • * • • • • • • • • • * • • - • • • • • • • • • * • • • • • • " " " " " • " " * " " • " " • * 1. Tiny scratches or abrasions.
Before You Call For Service (continued).,.,....,,....
ff 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 (next pageJ for further information on owner's responsibilities for warranty service.
Maytag 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.
