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Model: ,, MER5870, MEP5770, ME$5570, ME$5770, PORTANT Congratulations Your complete on your choice of a Maytag satisfaction is very important SAFETY electric range. to us. Read this user's guide carefully. It is intended operate and maintain your new range. Read and fi_llow all instructMns bef_re ush_g 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.
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Oven ChiM Safety Use care when opening door. Let hot air o1 steam escape before removing o1 replacing foo& NEVER leave children alone or unsupervised appliance is in use or is still hot. For proper oven operatiml and performance, do not Nock or obstruct oven vent duct. NEVER CAUTK)N: NEVER store items of inter- est to children in cabinets above an appliance or on backguard of a range.
ELECTRONIC OVEN CONTROL (pages 5-8) OVEN LIGHT CONTROLPANEL_ SWITCH (page 15) _, SURFACE CONTROLS "_* AND iNDiCATOR LIGHT SURFACE CONTROLS ANDINDtCATOR LIGHT (page 9) (page9) OVEN VENT (page 15) HOT SURFACE iNDiCATORS SURFACE (page 11) ELEMENTS (page 10 & 11 ) BROIL COOKTOP (not shown, (page 10 & 11) " RACK ANTFTIP ELEMENT page 16) SUPPORTS BRACKET (page 23) LEVELING LEG (page 23) BAKE ELEMENT (page 12) DATA PLATE _ _' OVEN WINDOW STORAGE DRAWER DOOR GASKET (page 23) S#de4n
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. control shows time of day, 4 CONVECTBAKE ] BAKE CLEAN TIME / TIME / i NOTE: Styling and features may differ slightly depending Bake featm-e. on the model. Control Press the Preset (0) pad or the appropriate number pads to enter time or temperature. A beep will sound when any pad is touched.
¸iiiiiiii iiiiii iiiiii iiiiii iiiiii COOK TIME/STOP Use to program 1. Press BAKE TIME Pads Setting the oven to start and stop automatically. or CONVECT Press the appropriate BAKE (select Use to set and then signal the completion models) pad. number pads for desired temperature. 2. Press COOK TIME pads to enter cooking pad. Press the appropriate time in hours and minutes. number 3. To delay tile start of cooking, press STOP TIME pad.
Controls at a G_ance Timer Beep Options You have a choice of three "end of timer" remhrder signMs: Option 1: One beep at the end of"the timer operatkm, then, one beep every 30 seconds for the next five minutes or until tire CANCEL pad is pressed. Option 2: One beep at the end of tire timer operation, then, one beep every minute for tire next 12 hours or until tire CANCEL pad is pressed. Option 3 (default option): One beep at tire end of the timer operation, then, no other beeps.
Oven Temperature Adjustment Option If you think the oven should be hotter or cooler, you can adjust it youmeK. 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. ,. If the oven temperature was previously adjusted, the change will be displayed.
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. Setting the Controls Suggested 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 L Place pan on surface element. 2.
Lil-up Porceltin Cooktop When cool, raise ment. Carefully pull out and away from receptacle. To ele- Fe]n_oYe: To top|ace: l[nsert terminals on the element into receptacle. Guide the element into place. Gently press down on the outer edge of the element until it sits porcelain° Your range features an upswept porcelain cooktop that can be lifted up for convenient access to the area under the cooktop. level on the drip bowl. TERMINALS Drip Bowls NOTE...
Surface (select Cooking (continued} _, _ o_. _. ,_, _, _,_ _, _ o_. _. ,_, _ _ _ _ _ models) Tips to Protect Glass-Ceramic the Surface Before first use, clean the cooktop cleaning chart on pages 20-21. On Canadian flee-standing models, the right front element may not operate during a self-clean cycle. On When a control is turned on, a red glow from the element can be seen through the glass-ceramic surface. The element will cycle on and off to maintain the preset heat setting.
, Oven , Be sure all packing material is removed from oven Man,° aerosol-type spray cans are EXPLOSIVE exposed to heat and rnay be highly flammable. their use or storage near the oven. when Avoid Allow steam and llot air to escape betore reacl_ing rote the oven to check, add or remove food. . Prepared Food Warning: Follow %od manufacturer's instructions.
Cooking NOTES... for Convenience [ Press the BAKE or CONVECT BAKE pad to recall the preselected temperature during preheat To change oven temperature appropriate appropriate tnre. Chart during cooking, Convenience Foods press the i BAKE or CONVECT BAKE pad and the number pads fbr the desired oven tempera- French Fries Position 3 3 Pizza Foods Convect Bake Oven Not Preheated Temp.
Half Convectkm ranges areequipped withthreeracks.Conventkmal ranges areequipped withtworacks. Rack (select mode/s) The Half Rack Accessory provides space for a vegetable dish when a large roaster is on the lower rack. To install in oven: Thestop raCkSedge.are designed withalock- 1. Always install half rack when oven is cool. untilit stopsatthelock-stopposition;lift uponthefrontoftherack To remove:Pullrackstraight out andpull out. 2. To install, grasp top center of the half rack.
When the oven is in use the area near the vent may feel warm or hot to the touch° Never block t|_e 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. A cooling fan is featured on slide-in and drop-in ranges. The fan automatically turns on whenever the oven is set for a broiling or cleaning operation. The fan will also turn on during some baking operations.
iiiiiiiiiiiiii_{ HHHHHHHH_ iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Forbestresults,useapandesigned for broilh_g. 6. Turn meat once about halfway For additkmalbroilingtips,ref_rto the_CookingMade Simple"booklet. Setting the Controls 1. Press the BROIL ,_ BROIL through iiiiiiiiill cooking. 7. Press CANCEL pad. Remove food and broiler pan from the oven. Time of day will reappear in the display. for Broiling Chart time based on a preheated broil eicmcnL pad. will flash in the display.
Oven Operation 4. Press appropriate hum ber pads to enter cooking hours and mhmtes. 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. ° Clock controlled baking is not recommended items that require a preheated oven, such cookies and breads.
Care and Sdf-Clean Cleaning ®®@®@®@®@®@®@®@®@®@®@®@®@®@®@®@®@® To prevent damage, do not clean or rub the gasket aroandthe oven door, The gasket is designed to seal in heat during the clean cycle. CAUTIONS: o , It is normal tbr parts of the ran_,e to become hot during Wipe up excess grease or spillovers from the oven bof tom to prevent excessive smoking, flare-ups or flaming during the clean cycle. For ease of cleaning, the heating element can be lifted slightly (1 to 1_/2 inches). a clean cycle.
Care C|eanlng (continued) 5. When the cleanh_g time has been completed, the indicatot word CLEAN will mm off. The indicator word 6. When the oven begins to clean, tile CLEAN symbol will light and DELAY will go off ill the display. 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 unlock. ®®®®@@@@@@®@®@®@®@®@®@®@®@®@®@® 7. When the clean time has been completed, word CLEAN will turn off.
Cleaning CAUTIONS: Be sure appliance is off and all parts are cool before handling or cleaning° This is to avoid damage and 0 To prevent staining or discoloration, after each use. possible o burns, If a part is removed, clean appliance be sure it is correctly replaced. Cleaning Chart Parts Broiler Cleaning Pan Procedure Never cover insert with aluminum foil as this prevents the fat from draining to the pan below.
Parts Cleanh_g Procedure [ Avoid using excessive amounts of water which may seep under o1 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 _lass. , w Never use owe1*clea,_ers, chlorine bleach, ammotfia or glass cleaners with ammolUa.
N Cleaning inte Products Oven 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 are just a few examples of recommended products. READ THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS to be , Do not place excessive weight on or stand on an open oven door. This ,:ould cause the range to tip over break the door or injure the user.
Oven Light _, , Storage mode_s) CAUTIONS: Disconnect bulb. power to range before replacing light flammable Use a dry potholder to prevent when replacing bulb. ° Drawer (select in this drawer: The drawer may become too warm for these items when the oven is in use. possible harm to hands Be sure bulb is cool beibre touching materials bulb. The storage drawer can be removed to allow you to clean under the range. Do not touch hot bulb with a damp cloth as this may cause the bulb to break.
Part or all of' the appliance does not work. . . • • • Check to be sure plug is securely inserted into receptacle. Check or re-set circuit breaker. Check or replace fuse. Check power supply. Check if surface and/or oven controls have been properly set. See pages 9, 10 & 12. Check if oven door is unlocked after a self-clean cycle. See page 19. Check if oven is set for a delayed cook or clean program. See pages 12 & 18.
Food Check if oven controls is not broiling properly, , o o • • _ , e Oven smokes excessively during broiling. Oven will no_: self-clean. Oven did not clean properly, (;re; d;;i wi'il_n;[ , • There is a strong odor or light smoke when oven is turned on, .... A fan sound can be heard (select models). Food too close to element. See page 16 for more information. • Check if controls • • Check to make sure the cycle is not set for a delayed Check if door is closed.
!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!_ if You Need Service Call the dealer from whom your applialce was pro'chased 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. iiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii ..... • Be sure to retain proof ot purchase to verify warranty status. Refer information on owner's responsibilities lot warranty service° If the dealer or service company cannot resolve the problem, CAIR' SNI Center. RO. Box 2370. Cleveland.
=Parts and Labor FM! One Year Warranty For one (1) year from the original retail purchase date, any part wMch _ails h+normal home use will be repaired or replaced fi'ee of charge. Limited Warranties : Parts Only Second Year : After the first year flTom the origina_ purchase date, parts which _bil in uormal home use will be repah:ed or replaced free of charge [br the part itself, with the owner paying aH other costs, including lab(m mileage and transportatkm.
