COIL & RADIANT ELECTRIC RANGE T1 Welcome ................................................................. 1 Safety Instructions ............................................... 1-3 .................. ................. ................ 4 OO Surface Controls ............................................... 8 Coil Element Surface ....................................... 9 Glass-Ceramic Surface ................................... 10 Oven Operation ................................................
I I Models: MER5570. MER5770. MER5530 (Canada) • MER5730 (Canada) ° MER5775 [ Welcome..................... Important Safety Congratulations on your choice ofa Maytag electric range.Instructions................. Your complete satisfaction is very important to us. Read this user's guide carefully. It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new range, In addition, you will find a booklet entitled "Cooking Made Simple.
General Instructions Cooktop 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 sorious injuries, NEVER leave surface units unattended = especial]ywhenusJnghigbbeatsettings. _i_ _ An unattended boilover could cause smoking and a greasy spillover can cause a fire.
Safety Instructions Oven (continued)................................ .... Child Safety Use care when opening door. Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food. NEVER in leave alone or unsupervised areachildren where appliance is in use or is still hot. For proper oven operation and performance, do not block or obstruct oven vent NEVER allow children to sit or stand on any part of the appliance as they could be injured or burned. duct.
Range at a Glance ooeooooooooooooooooooooooooe) oooooooeeo ii ELECTRONIC CONTROL (pages 5-7) i OVEN LIGHT SWITCH (page 7) BACKGUARD. .SURFACE CONTROLS .;" AND INDICATOR LIGHT (pages 8 & 9) SURFACE CONTROLS AND INDICATOR LIGHT (pages 8 & 9) ".. OVEN VENT (page 12) . • ° on glass-ceramic range " " • ° on coil element range i " HOT SURFACE INDICATORS • • (glass-ceramic cooktop only, page 9) DOOR LOCK LEVER Select models (page 16) SURFACE ........ ELEMENTS (pages 9 & 10) •.
1 i"'3Controls 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. NOTE: Styling and features may differ slightly depending on the model. Electronic Clock and Oven Control CLEAN Pad Use to set self-clean cycle. • Press the desired pad.
COOK TIME Control Options TIME Pads il Use to program the oven to start and stop automatically. Timer Beep Option 1. Press COOK TIME pad and enter the desired cooking time. 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. 2. Press the BAKE pad and enter oven temperature. 3. To delay the start of cooking, press the STOP TIME pad and enter the time you wish the oven to turn off. Option 2.
Controls at a Glance (continued)....................... Cancel Clock Display Option Oven Temperature Adjustment Option If you prefer that the time of day not be displayed: You may adjust the oven temperature if you think the oven is not baking correctly. To decide how much to change the temperature, set the temperature 25 degrees higher or lower than your recipe recommends, then bake.
Surface Cooking .................................... Surface Controls A Surface Cooking CAUTIONS: 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 numbered settings. Before Cooking • Always place a pan on the surface unit before you turn it on. To prevent damage to range, never operate surface unit without a pan in place.
Surface Cooking (continued).............................. Surface Indicator Lights Coil Elements There is an indicator light under each pair of control knobs. When one or both of the surface control knobs is turned on, the light will turn on. The light will turn off when the surface element(s) is turned off. • When an element is turned on, it will cycle on and off to maintain the heat setting. • Coil elements are self-cleaning. • Do not immerse in water.
i!!i!ii Glass-Ceramic (select A Surface 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 models, the right front element will not operate during a self-clean cycle. This is normal. Tips to Protect the Surface • Before first use, clean the cooktop as directed in the cleaning chart on pages 17 and 18. • Do not use glass pans. They may scratch the surface.
Oven Operation AOven Operation CAUTIONS: .................................-..-. • Prepared Food Follow manufacturer's instructions. If a Warning: plastic frozen foodfood container and/or its • Be sure all packing material is removed from oven before turning on. • Do not use oven for storing food or cookware. cover distorts, warps, discard or is otherwise damaged during cooking, immediately the food and its container. The food could be contaminated.
:;U/):)ii:i:;: :i¸ Oven Vent PaCK:: When the oven is in use, the area near the vent may feel hot or warm to the touch. Never block the vent opening, Used for roasting small cuts of meat, casseroles, baking loaves of bread, bundt cakes or custard pies. VEN VENT LOCATION /_ i:())::)?:! _ /_,_ / O.onglass-ceramicrange PaCK Used 1: for roasting large cuts of meat and poultry, frozen , oncoilelementrange Multiple Rack Cooking: Two dessert rack: Use rackorpositions 2 and 4, or 1 and 4.
Oven Operation (continued)............................... Broiling • For best results, use a pan designed for broiling. • For additional broiling tips, refer to the"Cooking Made Simple" booklet. Setting the Controls for Broiling 1. Press the BROIL pad. • BROIL will flash in the display. • 000 will light in the display 2. Press the • pad to select HI (high) broil or the • pad to set LO (low) broil. • Select HI broil for normal broiling.
Clock Controlled A Oven Cooking The clock must be functioning and set at the correct time of day for this feature to operate correctly. CAUTION • Highly perishable foods such as dairy products, pork, poultry or seafoodare not recommended for delayedcook operations, Clock Controlled Oven Cooking is used to turn the oven on and off at a preset time of day. This feature can be used with either oven cooking or self-cleaning.
Care and Cleaning ................................... Self-Clean Oven A Self-Clean CAUTIONS: the oven door. The gasket designed to the sealgasket in beataround during To prevent damage, do notisclean or rub the clean cycle.
i•ii_5 Setting the Controls for Self Clean NOTE: These instructions cover automatic lock and manual lock models. 1. Close oven lock door.lever right to the locked position 2. Move door (select models). 3. Press CLEAN pad. • "- - •- - " or 3:00 will light in display. • CLEAN will flash in display. On select models LOCK indicator word will appear. • If door is not closed or locked, beeps will sound and "door" will flash in display. 4. Press • or • pad to select clean time or change clean time.
Care & Cleaning (continued)............................... 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.
i!:!i Cleaning Chart -- continued Parts Cleaning Glass Oven window Oven door Procedure 0 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. Glass-Ceramic Cooktop (select models) Never use oven cleaners, chlorine bleach, ammonia or glass cleaners with ammonia.
Maintenance.......................................... Cleaning Products Oven Door V Because of the many new cleaning products introduced in the marketplace each year, it is not possible to list all products that canbesafelyusedtocleanthis appliance. Listedbelowarejust [ACAUTIONS; • Do place excessive weight on or opennotoven door. This could cause thestand rangeontoan tip over, break the door, or injure the user.
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Before You Call for Service....................... Check these )oints if... • • • • • Part or all of the appliance does not work. operate or heat food. 1. Tiny scratches or abrasions. • Check to make sure cooktop and pan bottom are clean. Do not slide glass or metal pans across top. Make sure pan bottom is not rough. Use the recommended cleaning agents. See page 18. 2. Metal marks. • Do not slide metal pans across top. If it happens, clean when cool with Cooktop Cleaning Creme. See page 18. 3.
Oven smokes excessively during broiling. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • • * * •,• • • • •• • • Check to make sure controls are set properly. See page 16. • Check to make sure the cycle is not set for a delayed start. •* •Check if door is closed. * * • , * * * . . * * • * * • * • • • • . • • • * . • • • • . • Oven will not • . • * * • self-clean. • • • * • • , • • * • • . Oven did not clean properly• "" unlock after self-clean cycle• • • .
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