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Model: • MER5870, MEP5770, MES5570, MES5770, MES5870 Welcome IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Congratulations on your choice of a Maytag electric range. 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 This appliance is equipped with different size surface elements. Select pans having flat bottoms large enough to cover element. Proper relationship of pan to element will improve cooking efficiency. 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.
IMPORTANT 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 performance, do not block or obstruct oven vent duct. NEVER allow children to sit or stand on any part of the appliance as they could be injured or burned.
Range at a Glance ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL (pages 5-8) OVEN LIGHT SWITCH (page 15) ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ CONTROL PANEL ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ SURFACE ELEMENTS (page 10 & 11) ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ SURFACE CONTROLS AND INDICATOR LIGHT (page 9) ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ SURFACE CONTROLS AND INDICATOR LIGHT (page 9) ○○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○
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.
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 up to 99 hours and 59 minutes (99:59). 1. Press BAKE or CONVECT BAKE (select models) pad. Press the appropriate number pads for desired temperature. The timer can be used independently of any other oven activity and can be set while another oven function is operating. THE TIMER DOES NOT CONTROL THE OVEN. 2. Press COOK TIME pad.
Controls at a Glance (continued) ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Control Options Timer Beep Options Setting Clock Controlled Oven Cooking Beeps You have a choice of three “end of timer” reminder signals: 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 the CANCEL pad is pressed. • A single beep will sound.
Oven Temperature Adjustment Option • 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°. 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 give you an idea of how much to adjust the temperature. 5.
Surface Cooking (continued) ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Surface Controls Suggested Heat Settings 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 settings. The size and type of cookware will affect the heat setting. For information on cookware and other factors affecting heat settings, refer to “Cooking Made Simple” booklet. Setting the Controls Setting 1.
Coil Element Surface (select models) Lift-up Porcelain Cooktop 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. To remove: When cool, raise element. Carefully pull out and away from receptacle.
Surface Cooking (continued) ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Glass-Ceramic Surface (select models) 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. • 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.
Oven Operation ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 3. Press the PRESET (0) pad to set 350°F automatically. 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. Oven Operation CAUTIONS: • Be sure all packing material is removed from oven before turning on. • Many aerosol-type spray cans are EXPLOSIVE when • The temperature can be set from 100°F to 550°F.
Oven Operation (continued) ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Cooking Chart for Convenience Foods NOTES . . . Convect Bake Oven Not Preheated Frozen Convenience Foods Fish Sticks French Fries Pizza • Press the BAKE or CONVECT BAKE pad to recall the preselected temperature during preheat. • To change oven temperature during cooking, press the appropriate BAKE or CONVECT BAKE pad and the appropriate number pads for the desired oven temperature. Rack Position 3 3 3 Temp.
Oven Racks Half Rack (select models) CAUTION: Do not attempt to change the rack position when the oven is hot. Convection ranges are equipped with three racks. Conventional ranges are equipped with two racks. The racks are designed with a lockstop edge. To remove: Pull rack straight out until it stops at the lock-stop position; lift up on the front of the rack and pull out.
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 oven door is opened. When the door is closed, press the rocker switch on the control panel to turn the light on or off.
Broiling For best results, use a pan designed for broiling. For additional broiling tips, refer to the “Cooking Made Simple” booklet. 6. Turn meat once about halfway through cooking. 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 Broiling Chart Chart time based on a preheated broil element. 1. Press the BROIL pad. • BROIL will flash in the display.
Oven Operation (continued) ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Clock Controlled Oven Cooking 4. Press appropriate number pads to enter cooking hours and minutes. EXAMPLE: If cooking time selected for baking is 2 hours and 30 minutes, the display will show: NOTES: • Highly perishable foods such as dairy products, pork, poultry or seafood are not recommended for delayed cook operations.
Care and Cleaning ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Self-Clean Oven Self-Clean CAUTIONS: • It is normal for 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.
Care & Cleaning (continued) 5. When the cleaning time has been completed, the indicator word CLEAN will turn off. The indicator word 0 has cooled (approx. LOCK will remain on until 3 the5oven 1 hour). When the oven has cooled, the indicator word LOCK will turn off and the door will automatically unlock. 10 :00 3 5 0° HR BAKE LOCK DELAY COOK STOP TIMER CLEAN ROAST BROIL LOCK IS STILL ENGAGED. DOOR CANNOT BE OPENED UNTIL LOCK IS NO LONGER DISPLAYED.
Cleaning CAUTIONS: • Be sure appliance is off and all parts are cool before • To prevent staining or discoloration, clean appliance handling or cleaning. This is to avoid damage and possible burns. • If a part is removed, be sure it is correctly replaced. after each use. Cleaning Chart Parts Cleaning Procedure 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 Chart -- continued Parts Cleaning Procedure Glass - Oven window - Oven door ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • Avoid using excessive amounts of water which may seep under or behind glass. • Wash with soap and water or glass 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.
Maintenance ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Oven Door Cleaning Products 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. READ THE MANUFACTURER’S INSTRUCTIONS to be sure the cleaner can be safely used on this appliance.
Maintenance (continued) ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Oven Light Storage Drawer (select models) CAUTIONS: CAUTION: • Disconnect power to range before replacing light bulb. • Use a dry potholder to prevent possible harm to hands when replacing bulb. • Be sure bulb is cool before touching bulb. • Do not touch hot bulb with a damp cloth as this may cause the bulb to break. • Do not store plastic, paper products, food or flammable materials in this drawer.
Before You Call For Service ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Check these points if . . . • • • • • • Part or all of the appliance does not work.
Before You Call For Service • • • • • Food is not broiling properly.
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 (next page) for further information on owner’s responsibilities for warranty service.
W Y T RRAN A 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.
