Welcome ................................................................. 1 Safety Instructions ............................................... 1-4 Controls at a Glance ............................................ 5-7 Surface Cooking .................. 8-9 Surface Controls ....................................... ........ 8 Cooktop ............................................................ 9 Oven Operation ................................................ 10-14 Baking and Roasting ........................
Model: • MGR5870, MGS5770, MGS5870 Welcome................... IMPORTANT SAFETY Congratulations on your choice of a Maytag gas range. Your complete satisfaction is very important to us. INSTRUCTIONS........ Read this user's guide carefully. Read and follow all instructions before using this pliance to prevent the potential risk of fire, electric sh personal injury or damage to the appliance as a resu improper usage of the appliance.
!•_• iili ¸_ :i _ _ •; •• General Instructions ers,cabinet storage should not be provided directly above a unit. If storage is provided, it should be limited to items which are used infrequently and which are safely stored Toeliminate thehazard ofreaching hotsurface burnin an area subjected to heat from anover appliance. Tempera- • ALL RANGES CAN TIP AND CAUSE INJURIESTO PERSONS ARNING PACKEDWITH RANGE • FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION • INSTRUCTIONS INSTALLANTI-TIP DEVICE uids, cleaners or aerosol sprays.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS About Your Appliance NEVER use appliance as a space heater to heat or warm a room to prevent potential hazard to the user and damage to the appliance, Also, do not use the cooktop or oven as a storage area for food or cooking uterisils. NEVER heat an unopened container on the surface burn or in the oven. Pressure build-up may"cause container burst resulting in serious personal injury or damage to tl appliance. ' _' :: ...........
Be sure utensil is large enough to properly contain food and avoid boilovers. Pan size is particularly important in deep fat Self-Clean Oven is to be added as well as the bubble action of fat. frying. Be sure pan will accommodate the volume of food that Do not clean door gasket. The door gasket is essential for in a good seal. Clean only parts listed this guide.
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. ? CONVECTBAKE] NOTE: Styling and features may differ slightly depending on the model. Control panel shown above includes Conve Bake feature. Function Pads BAKE Pad • Press the desired pad.
i ii'ii!i'!!ii¸ii!!iii!ii iiii i!i iil ii! iili¸! i! iiii 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 You have a choice of three "end of timer" reminder signals: Oven Cooking 1. Press COOK TIME and CANCEL pads at the sarr 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 give you an idea of how much to adjust the temperature. To adjust the oven temperature: 1. Press the BAKE pad. 2. Enter 550° by pressing the number pads "5, 5, 0". 3.
Surface Cooking ................................., Surface Controls 2. Push in and turn the knob counterclockwise to A CAUTIONS: LIGHT setting. • Ifflameshouldgooutduringacookingoperation, turn the burner off. If a strong gas odor is detected, open a window and wait five minutes before relighting the burner, • A clicking (spark) sound will be heard and the bul will light. (All four ignitors will spark when surface burner knob is turned to the LIGHT p, tion.) .
Cooktop To prevent the cooktop from discoloring or staining: Burner Grates • Wipe acid or sugar spills as soon as the cooktop has cooled as these spills may discolor the porcelain, erly positioned before cooking. Improper installation of the grates The grates nlust be prop-_[ mayresultinchipping of the cooktop. , Clean cooktop after each use. The cooktop is designed with two contoured wells _ff_ _ II with removable porcelain ///_ cm ered drip pans to con- III W tain spills. (See page 20 (.
Oven Pilotless Operation .................................. Ignition Your range is equipped with pilotless ignition. With this type of ignition system, the gas automatically shuts offand the oven will not operate during apower failure, 3. Press the PRESET (0) pad to set 350°F automatic_ When convection cooking, 325°F will be autorr cally set when PRESET (0) is pressed. Or press appropriate number pads for the desired oven temp ture. A lighted match will not light the oven burner.
,, NOTES • - • • 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. • If more than 30 seconds elapse between pressing a function pad and pressing a number pad, the display will return to the previous display.
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. On free-standing ranges, the oven vent is located at the base of the control panel.
_ii/_(!:_!..... _ _!_!! _ !!:_iii¸ il Oven Racks CAUTION: Do not attempt to change the rack position when the oven is hot. Used for roasting taller cuts of _ _ ° meat or turkey. Place both oven racks, one above the other, on the raised sides of the oven bot- I_ ROASTING POSITION: tom. Convection ranges are equipped with three racks. Conventional ranges are equipped with two _\ racks.
Oven Operation (continued).............................., Broiling For best results, use a pan designed for broiling. For additional broiling tips, refer to the '"Cooking Made Simple" booklet. 4. Place food in oven. Close oven door and cook according to the following Broiling Chart. 5. Press CANCEL pad. Remove food and broiler pan from the oven. Time of day will reappear in the display.
,i Clock Controlled : 'i !i i,i i • Oven Cooking NOTES: • Highly perishable foods such as dairy products, pork, poultry or seafood are not recommended for delayed cook operations. 4. Press appropriate number pads to enter time cooking hours and minutes. EXAMPLE: If cooking selected for baking is 2 hours and 30 minutes, the display will show: • Clock controlled baking is not recommended for baked items that require a preheated oven, such as cakes, cookies and breads.
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, Wipe up excess grease or spilIovers from the oven bc tom to prevent excessive smoking, flare-ups and tier ins during the clean cycle. Wipe up sugary and acid spillovers such as sweet pot toes, tomato or milk-based sauces.
To Cancel Self-Clean Cycle: • Press CANCEL pad, • If the indicator word LOCK is NOT displayed, open oven door. If LOCK is displayed, allow oven to cool, then open oven door. NOTE: Depending on the length of time the oven had been cleaning, it may take up to an hour for the oven to cool down. When the oven is cool, the door will automatically unlock and can be opened. If you wish to delay the start of cleaning: 1-3. Follow preceding steps I-3. 4. Press the STOP TIME pad.
Care & Cleaning (continued)............................. 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 Procedure Broiler Pan and Insert Never cover insert with aluminum foil as this prevents the fat from draining to the pan below.
Cleaning Chart -- continued Parts Cleaning Drip Pans, porcelain Procedure Porcelain may discolor or craze if overheated. This is normal and will not affect cooking performance. • When cool, wash after each use, rinse and dry to prevent staining or discoloration. May be washed in the dishwasher. • To clean heavy soil, soak in hot sudsy water, then use mild abrasive cleaner such as Soft Scrub and a plastic scouring pad.
Maintenance ........................................ Cleaning 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 sure the cleaner can be safely used on this appliance.
• !:• ; % •f , js ¸ • • Oven Light ,_ edge of the oven bottom clears the oven front frame. Remove oven bottom from oven. CAUTIONS: • Disconnect power to range before replacing light bulb. To replace: Fit the fiont edge of the oven bottom into the oven front frame. Lower the rear of the oven bottom and • Use a dry potholder to prevent possible harm to hands when replacing bulb. slide the two catches back to lock the oven bottom in place. • • Be sure bulb is cool before touching bulb.
Maintenance (continued).................................. Leveling Legs IAL Proportional CAUTION: Valve Adjustment for Surface Burners [ • Be sure anti-tip bracket secures one of the rear leveling ] legs to the floor. This bracket prevents the range from accidentally tipping, TheLOWsettingshouldproduce a stable flame when turning theThe knobflame fromHIGH to LOW. should The range should be leveled when installed.
Before You Call For Service ................... Check thesq oints if... • • Part or all of the • Check to be sure plug is securely inserted into receptacle. appliance does not work. • • Check or re-set circuit breaker Check power supply • Check if surface and/or oven controls have been properly set See pages 9 & I 1 • Check if oven door is unlocked after a self-clean cycle. See page 18 • Check if oven is set for a delayed cook or clean program.
Before You Call For Service (continued)............ • Food too close to flame. See page 15 for more information. • Broiler insert covered with aluminum foil. Oven smokes excessively during broiling• • Excess fat not trimmed from meat prior to broiling. • A soiled broiler pan was used. • Check to make sure controls are properly set. Oven will not self-clean. • Check to make sure the cycle is not set for a delayed start. • Check if door is closed. • Longer cleaning time may be needed.
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.
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.
