GAS WALL OVEN MODELS CWG4100, KEEPTHESE INSTRUCTIONSFOR FUTUREREFERENCE CWG4600.
TABLE OF CONTENTS For Future Reference Consumer Publications Important Safety Electronic Clock • Explanation • Setting the Using • * • • • . • • • • • • • • • 1 Instructions and Oven Control ................ 5-6 of Function Pads .................. Clock and Timer .................... Your Oven .................................... Oven Characteristics ............................ Pilotless Ignition ................................ Oven Vent ......................................
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Congratulations on your choice of a Maytag oven! As you use your new oven we know you will appreciate the many features that provide excellent performance, ease of cleaning, convenience and dependability. New features have dramatically changed today's cooking appliances and the way we cook. It Is therefore very important to understand how your new oven operates before you use it. On the following pages you will find a wealth of information regarding all aspects of your oven.
IMPORTANT Read all instructions considerations and _ersonal injury. SAFETY before using must be strictly INSTRUCTIONS this appliance. The followed to eliminate WARNING: If the information in this [ manual is not followed exactly, a fireor [ explosion may result causing property damage, personal injury or death. - Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of this or any other appliance.
Cooking Safety If flame should go out during cooking, turn burner off. If gas has collected and a strong gas odor is detected, wait 5 minutes for gas odor to disappear before relighting burner. Slide oven rack out to add or remove food, using dry, sturdy pot holders. Always avoid reaching into oven to place or remoVe food. Do not use oven as a storage area for food or cooking utensils. This instruction is based on safety considerations to prevent potential hazard to user and to the appliance.
Grease Use extreme caution when moving the grease kettle or disposing of hot grease. Hot grease is flammable. Avoid letting grease deposits collect around appliance, range hood, or vent fan. Do not leave container of grease around a cooking appliance. Always let quantities of hot fat used for deep fat frying cool before attempting to move or handie. In the event of a grease fire, do not attempt to move pan. Cover pan with a lid in extinguish flame and turn burner off. Do not douse flame with water.
ELECTRONIC CLOCK AND OVEN CONTROL Timer Pad The electronic clock and oven control on your Maytag wall oven is used for the time-of-day dock, timer, bake, broil, and programmed operation functions. A beep will sound each time a function pad is pressed. The timer can be set from 1 minute to 9 hours, 50 minutes. It will count down by seconds (when set for I minute) or minutes (when set for 2 minutes or more time). See page 6 for instructions on setting the timer.
SETTING THE CLOCK AND TIMER Clock Timer To set the time-of-day dock: To set the timer. 1. Press the CLOCK pad once. The words "Set Time" wlll flash in the display. 1. Press the TIMER pad once. The words "Set Timer" will flash in the display. 2. Set the correct • pads. 2. Set the desired time using the • and • pads. time of day using the • and • To change the time by one minute, press either pad once. • To change the time in increments of I0 minutes, press and hold either pad.
USING YOUR OVEN Oven Characteristics Setting The Oven Controls Every oven has its own characteristics. You may find that the cooking times and temperatures you were accustomed to with your previous oven may need to be altered slightly with the new oven. Please expect some differences with the new appliance. Compare your recipes with the baking chart on page I0 or refer to a reliable cookbook for proper recommendations. It is normal to notice some differences between this appliance and your old one.
Oven Racks The two oven racks are designed with a lock-stop position to keep the racks from accidently coming completely out of the oven when there is food placed on them. To remove: Be sure the rack is cool. Pull the rack straight out until it stops. Tilt the front end of the rack up and continue pulling the rack out of the oven. To replace: Tilt the front end of the rack up and place the rack between the rack supports. Slide it back until it clears the lock-stop position.
General Baking Tips • Use a reliable recipe and accurately measure ingredients. Carefully follow directions especially for oven temperature and cooking time. • Use the correct rack results may be affected used. position. Baking if the wrong rack is * Top browning may be darker if food is located toward the top of the oven. Bottom browning may be darker ff food is located toward the bottom of the oven. * When using two racks for baking, allow enough space between the racks for proper air circulation.
Baking Chart You may poslflons find these guidelines of commonly baked helpful foods.
Common Baking Problems and Why They Happen If you have carefully may be helpful: followed _blem the basic instructions and still experience poor results, suggestions Cause Baking or roasting time too short. Temperature too low. Oven out of calibration. Old oven out of calibratton. Incorrect use of aluminum foil. Oven not preheated. Oven door opened frequently Too many parson racks. Too lltfle leavening. Overmlxing. Pan too large. Oven temperature too IngIL Baking time too long.
Place the meat fat-side-up on a rack in a shallow roastin_ pml. Placing the meat on a rack holds it out of the drippings, thus allowing better heat eirculatlon for even cooking, A_ tile fat on top of the roast melts. the meat is hasted naturally, elhninatlng file need for additional basting. Roasting Roasting is the method for cooking large, tender Cuts of meat uncovered, without adding moisture, General Tips Most meats are roasted at 325°F. It is not necessary to preheat the oven.
Bre illng , !: Broiling is a method of cooking used for tender steaks, chops, hamburgers, chicken, fish, and some fruits and vegetables. The food is placed directly under the burner. The degree of aloneness is determined by the distance between the meat and the burner, and the length of broiling time, General Tips Broiling requires the use of the broiler pan and insert supplied with your range.
Programmed Oven Operations The Programmed Oven Operation feature can be used to turn off the oven at a specific time or delay the start and then turn off the oven. To Bake By Time This feature functioning 2. Press the COOK TIME pad. The words Cook Time" will flash in the display. will not operate unless and is set to the correct the clock is time of day. IMPORTANT: Highly perishable foods suet, as dairy products, pork; poultry, seafood, or stuffing are not recommended for delayed cooking.
To Bake By Time (with delayed start): [ Example for Delay Start: 1. Place the food in the oven. 2. Press Cook the COOK TIME pad. The words Time" will flash in the display. "Set 3. Enter the cooking time (how long you wish the food to cook) by pressing the • or • pad. The time will appear in hours and minutes. The maximum time that can be set is 11 hours and 55 minutes. 4. Press the OVEN STOP pad. The words "Set Stop Time" will flash in the display. 5.
MAINTENANCE Oven or Broiler Door Oven Bottom Do not place excessive weight on an open oven door or stand on an open oven door as, in some cases, it could damage the door, cause the appliance to tip over and possibly cause injury. Protect the oven bottom against excessive spillovers especiany acid or sugary spillovers as they may discolor the porcelain. Use the correct size cooking utensil to avoid boflovers; Never place cook-ware or aluminum foil directly on the oven bottom.
How To Remove Wall Oven For Servicing Or Cleaning Oven Light Oven light bulb is located on the back oven wall. Before replacing light bulb, disconnect power to oven. Be sure bulb is cool. Do not touch a hot bulb with a damp cloth as the bulb may break, Use a dry pot holder to prevent possible harm to hands. If bulb should break. use a pot holder to protect hands and very carefully remove bulb. If bulb breaks at base, have a service technician remove bulb. Replace with a 40 watt appliance power to oven.
CARE AND CLEANING Be sure all parts of the oven are cool before cleaning, After cleaning be sure all parts are replaced correctly, Cleaning Parts & Cleaning Broiler • • • • Chart Insert and Agents D/rections Pan Remove from the appliance after use. Allow to cool then pour off grease. Place soapy cloth over insert and pan; let soak to loosen soil. Wash in warm soapy water. Use soap-flUed scouring pad to remove stubborn soil. Clean in dishwasher ff desired. Detergent and water.
Continuous Cleaning Oven Note: The oven door liner and oven bottom (select models) are porcelain enamel. For cleaning Inst_ctlons, refer to the cleaning chart on page 18. What Is The Continuous Cleaning Oven? The finish of the Continuous Cle_dng Oven contains a special catalyst and is identified by its dark gray color, white supple and rough. porous texture. The rough texture prevents grease spatters from forming beads which run down the walls leavlng unsightly streaks.
SERVICE INFORMATION Adjusting the Oven Thermostat After using your oven the first few times, it may seem hotter or cooler than your previous oven. Oven thermostats, over a period of years, may drift from the factory setting and timing differences of 5 to I0 minutes are not unusual between an old and a new oven. You may be inclined to think that the new oven is not performing correctly; however, your new oven has been set correctly at the factory and is more likely to be accurate than the oven it replaced.
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MAYTAG WALL OVEN WARRANTY Full One Year Warranty - Parts and Labor For one (I} year from the original retail purchase will be repaired or replaced free of charge. date, any part which fails in normal home use Limited Warranties - Parts Only Second Year - After the first year from the original purchase date' parts which fail in normal home use will be repaired or replaced free of charge for the part itself, with the owner paying all other costs, including labor, mileage and transportation.
