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Model: MGC5430 • MGC6430 • MGC6536 Welcome..................... IMPORTANT SAFETY Congratulations on your choiceofaMaytag cooktop. Your complete satisfaction is very important to us. INSTRUCTIONS............ Read and follow all instructions before using this aI pliance to prevent the potential risk of fire, electric shoc personal injury or damage to the appliance as a result Read this user's guide carefully.
To Prevent Fire or Smoke Damage About Your Appliance Be sure all packing materials are removed from the appliance before operating it. NEVER use appliance as a space heater to heat or warm a room to prevent potential hazard to the user and dam- Do not store combustible materials, gasoline, and other flaremable vapors and liquid near cooktop, age to the appliance. Also. do not use the cooktop as a storage area for food or cooking utensils.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) Utensil Safety Cleaning Safety Use pans with flat bottoms and handles that are easily grasped and stay cool. Avoid using unstable, warped, easily tipped or loose-handled pans. Also avoid using pans, especially small pans, with heavy handles as they could be unstable and eas- Turn off all controls and wait for appliance parts to coo before touching or cleaning them. Do not touch the burnel grates or smlounding areas until they have had sufficien time to cool. ily tip.
Cooktop at a Glance .............................. Model MGC5430 1. 2. 1. Left Rear (11,000 BTUs) 3. Left Front (9,200 BTUs) 2. Right Rear (7,200 - 850 BTUs) 4. Right Front (12,000 BTUs) Model MGC6430 \ 4. 1. Left Rear (9,200 BTUs) 3. Left Front (9,200 BTUs) 2. Right Rear (7,200 - 850 BTUs) 4.
Using Your Cooktop............................... A Setting theonControls 1. Place a pan the burner grate. CAUTIONS: • if flame should go outduring a cooking operation, turn the burner off. If a strong gas odor is detected, open a window and wait five minutes before relighting the burner. , The burner flame may lift off or appear separated from the port if a pan is not placed on the grate. 2. Push down and turn the knob counterclockwise to the LIGHT setting.
!_!il Sealed Burners NOTES... The sealed burners of your cooktop are secured to the cooktop and are not designed to be removed. Since the burners are sealed into the cooktop, believers or spills will not seep underneath the cooktop. The cooktop does not lift up. , A properly adjusted burner with clean ports will light within a few seconds. If using natural gas the flame will be blue with a deeper blue inner cone.
Care and Cleaning ................................. Valve Adjustment How to Remove Appliance for Cleaning and Servicing NOTE: All gas adjustments should be done by a qualified servicer only. When necessary, follow these procedures to remove appliance for cleaning or servicing. The LOWfrom setting should produce stable should flame when the knob HIGH to LOW. Thea flame extendturning to the outer edge of the lip of the burner cap on the LOW setting and 1. Shut off gas supply to appliance. 2.
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 Burner Caps Iand Sealed Gas Burners Cleaning Procedure • Allow burner to cool. Remove burner cap and wash in soapy water with a plastic scouring pad or in the dishwasher.
Care and Cleaning (continued).............................. Cleaning Chart (continued) Parts Cleaning Procedure Cooktop • When cool, clean with glass cleaner or a damp, soapy cloth, followed by a clean, dry cloth. glass (select models) • Do not use abrasive materials such as scouring pads, steel wool, or powdered cleaning agents. They will damage glass. • To prevent staining of glass, never use excessive amounts of water which may seep under or behind glass. """ Coo k'to; ...........................
Before You Call for Service ........................... Check these 3ointsif... • Check to be sure unit is properly connected to power supply. • Check for a blown circuit fuse or a tripped main circuit breaker. Surface burner fails to light. • Check to be sure burner ports or ignition ports are not clogged. See page 5. • Check to be sure ignitor is dry and clicking. Burner will not light if ignitor is damaged, soiled or wet. If ignitor doesn't click, turn control knob OFF.
Maytag Cooktop 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.
