Magic Chef 8341VB User manual

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30 or 36-inch Gas Cooktop
with
Conventional or Sealed Burners
TABLE OF CONTENTS
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................. 1-3 CARE AND CLEANING ...................... 9-10
Cleaningchart ............................. 9-10
SURFACE COOKING................. ... 4-8 Howto removecooktopforcleaning............ 10
Ignitionsystem ............................ 4
Cooktop ..................................... 4 MAINTENANCE ............................... 11
Burnergrates................................. 4 Valveadjustment ............................ 11
Conventionalsurfaceburners................... 5 Electricalconnection ......................... 11
Sealed surfaceburners ........................ 5 SERVICE .................................. 12-13
Lightingsurface burners ....................... 6 Before callingservicechart .................... 12
Selectingflamesize........................... 7Howto obtain service ......................... 13
Cookware .................................... 8
Canning ..................................... 8
INSTALLER Please leave this I The mode/ar_serial numbers are foundon the ratrig p_ate
manualwiththisappliance, whichis located under thecooktop intheburnerbox area
r (conventionalcooktop) or on thebottom-side of the cooktop
CONSUMER Tosaveyou time, (seatedburner cooktop).
energy and money,readand keep
thismanual for future reference. Model Number: ......
Serial Number:
8113P087-60
(05-95-o0)

ABOUT YOUR NEWCOOKTOP
Congratulationsonyour choice ofthis appliance.As youuse appliance without revising this manual. As an example, the
your new cooktop, we know you will appreciate the many knob on your appliance may not look likethe illustration in
features that provide excellent performance, ease of this manual.
cleaning, convenience and dependability. Should you have any questions about using your new
New features have dramatically changed today's cooking appliance, please write to us at this address:
appliances and the way we cook. It is therefore very
important to understand how your new appliance operates Customer Assistance
BEFOREyou use it for the first time. c/o Maytag Customer Service
Inthis booklet,youwillfind awealthof informationregarding P.O.Box 2370
allaspects of your appliance. Byfollowing the instructions Cleveland,TN 37320-2370
carefully,youwill beable tofully enjoy andproperlymaintain
your new cooktop. Be sure toinclude the model and serial numbers of your
appliance. For your convenience, we have provided space
Inour continuing effortto improvethe quality ofour cooking on the front cover to record this information. Please retain
products, it may be necessary to make changes to the the proof of _urchasedocuments for warranty service.

IMP(IRTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTI()NS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
The following instructions arebased on safety recommendedin this book.Allother servicingshouldbe
considerationsandmustbe strictlyfotlowedtoeliminatethe referredto a qualifiedinstallerorservicer.
potentialrisksoffire,electricshock,or personalinjury.
WARNING: If the information in this Besureallpackingmaterialsareremovedfromtheappliance
manual is not followed exactly, a fire or beforeoperating it.
explosion may result causing property Keepareaaroundapplianceclearandfreefromcombustible
damage, personal injury or death, materials, gasoline, and otherflammable vapors and
materials.
- Do not store or use gasoline or other If appliance is installed near a window,properprecautions+
flammable vapors and IJquJdsinthe should be taken to prevent curtains from blowing over
vicinity of this or any other appliance, burners.
Donotleaveanyitems onthe cooktop.Thehot airmayignite
- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: flammable items andmay increasepressure in closed
containerswhichmay causethemto burst.
•Do not try to light any appliance.Many aerosol-type spray cans are EXPLosIVE when
•Do not touch any electrical switch; do exposedto heatand may behighlyflammable.Avoidtheir
not useany phonein your building, useor storage nearan appliance.
•Immediately call your gas supplierMany plastics arevulnerableto heat. Keep plasticsaway
from a neighbor's phone. Follow the frompartsoftheappliancethatmaybecomewarmorhot. Do
notleaveplasticitemsonthe cooktopas theymay meltor
gas supplier's instructions, soften if lefttoocloseto a lightedsurfaceburner.
•If you cannot reach your gas supplier, Toeliminatethehazardofreachingoverhotsurfaceburners,
call the fire department. Cabinetstorageshouldnotbeprovideddirectlyaboveaunit.
Ifsuchstorageisprovided,itshould belimitedtoitems.which
areusedinfrequentlyandwhicharesafelystoredinan area
-Installation and service must be subjectedtoheatfrom an appliance.Temperaturesmay be
performedbya qualifiedinstaller,serviceunsafeforsome items,such asvolatileliquids,cleaners or
agency or the gas supplier, aerosol sprays.
Haveyour appliance installed and properly grounded by a
qualifiedinstalleraccording to theinstallationinstructions. Turnoff appliance and ventilating hood to avoidspreading
Havethe installer show you the location ofthe gas shut off the flame. Extinguish flame then turn on hood to remove
valve and how to shut it off in an emergency,smoke and odor.
Always disconnect power to appliancebefore servicing. Use dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher or baking soda
to smother fire or flame. Never usewater on a grease fire.
To ensure proper operation and avoid possible injury or
damage to unit do not attempt to adjust,repair, service, or If fire is in a pan on the surface burner, cover pan. Never
replace any part of your appliance unless it is specifically attempt to pick upor moveaflaming pan.

2IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
Do not leave children alone or-unsupervised near the Always placea pan on a surface burner before turning iton.
appliancewhen itisinuseorisstill hot.Childrenshould never Besureyou knowwhich knobcontrolswhich surface burner.
beallowed to sit orstand on any part ofthe appliance. Makesurethe correct burner isturned onand thattheburner
has ignited. When cooking is completed, turn burner off
Children must betaught that the appliance and utensilson before removing pan to prevent exposure to burner flame.
itcan behot.Let hot utensils coolin
a safe place, out of reach of small Always adjustsurface burnerflameso that itdoes not extend
children.Children should betaught cbeyond the bottom edge of the pan. An excessive flame is
that an appliance is not a toy. hazardous, wastes energy and may damage the appliance,
Children should not be allowed to pan or cabinets above the appliance.
play with controls or other parts of
the unit. Never leave a surface cooking operation unattended
especially when using a __,_
CAUTION: Do not store items of highheatsetting orwhen
interest to children in cabinets deep fat frying. Boilovers
above an appliance. Children cause smoking and
climbing on the appliance to reach greasy spillovers may
itemscould beseriously injured, ignite. Clean up greasy
spills as soon as
possible.Do not usehigh /
heat for extended
cooking operations.
Toprevent potential hazard tothe user and damageto the Never heat an unopened container on the surface burner.
appliance,donot use \ _,_JI/_-._ Pressure build-up may cause container to burst resulting in
appliance as a space ,_j_ -:>_wlr,,.,_-;_._j serious personal injury or damage to the appliance.
heater to heat or warm a
room. Also,do not use Use dry, sturdy pot holders.Damp pot holders may cause
the cooktopas a storage burns from steam. Dish towels or other substitutes should
area for food or cooking neverbe used as pot holders becausethey can trail across
utensils,hot surfaceburners and ignite or get caught on appliance
Do not.obstruct the flow parts.
of combustion and Always let quantities of hot fat used for deep fat frying cool
ventilationair.Restriction ,_ before attempting to move or handle.
of airflow to the burner prevents proper performance and
increases carbon monoxide emission to unsafe levels.Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials
accumulatein or near theappliance, hoodor vent fan. Clean
CAUTION: Do not use an appliance as a step stool to hood frequently to prevent grease from accumulating on
cabinets above. Misuse of appliance may result in serious hoodorfilter.When flamingfoodsunderthehoodturnthefan
injuries, off as thefan mayspread theflame.

IMP(tRTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
Use cautionwhen wearing arments made offlammable Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, or
material to avoid clothing _ _._1 glazed utensils are suitable for cooktop usage without
fires. Loose fitting or long _ breakingdueto thesudden change intemperature.
hanging-sleeved apparal
should not be worn while This appliance has beentested for safe performance using
cooking. Clothing may ignite conventional cookware. Do not use any devices or
or catchutensil handles, accessoriesthat arenot specifically recommended in this
manual. Do not use eyelidcovers for thesurface units or
stove top grills. The useof devices or accessories that are
PREPAREDFOOD WARNING"Followfood manufacturer's not expressly recommended in this manual can create
instructions.Ifa plasticfrozenfood containerand/or itscover serioussafety hazards, resultin performanceproblems, and
distorts, warps, or is otherwise damaged during cooking, reducethe (ifeof the componentsof the appliance_
immediately discard the food and its container. The food
could becontaminated.
Turnoffallcontrolsandwaitfor appliancepartsto coolbefore
touching orcleaningthem.Do nottouch the burnergratesor
Usepanswith flat bottoms and handlesthat areeasily surrounding areasuntilthey have hadsufficient time to cool.
graspedand stay cool.Avoidusingunstable,warped, easily Clean appliancewithcaution. Usecareto avoidsteam burns
tipped or loose handled pans,Pans that are heavyto move ifawet sponge or clothisusedtowipe spillsonahotsurface,
when filled with food may also be hazardous. Some cleanerscanproducenoxiousfumes ifappliedto ahot
Besure utensilislarge enoughto properly containfood and surface.
avoid boilovers. Pansize isparticularly important in deepfat
frying. Besurepanwill accommodatethe volume offoodthat
isto beadded aswell as the bubble action of fat.
To minimize burns,ignitionof flammable materials and The CaliforniaSafe DrinkingWater andToxicEnforcement
spillage dueto unintentionalcontactwiththe utensil, donot Act of 1986 (Proposition 65) requiresthe Governor of
extend handlesover I1California to publisha list of substances known to the State
adjacent surface _x-_'_ _,/ _ of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm, and
burners.Always turn_7_ requiresbusinessesto warn customers ofpotential
panhandlestowardtheexposures tosuchsubstances.
side or back of the
appliance, not out into Users of this applianceare hereby warned that the burning
theroom where theyof gas canresult in low-level exposure to someofthe listed
are easily hit orsubstances,includingbenzene,formaldehydeand soot,due
reached by small primarilyto the incompletecombustionofnaturalgasorliquid
children,petroleum(LP)fuels. Properlyadjusted burnerswill minimize
incompletecombustion. Exposure to these substances.can
Never let apan boil dry asthis coulddamagethe utensil and also be minimized by properly venting the burners to the
the appliance,outdoors.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

SURFACE COOKING
Yourcooktopisequippedwitheitherpilotignitionor pilotless The cooktopfeaturing conventionalsurface burners liftsup
ignition.Besure all surface controls are set in the OFF for easy cleaning of the burner box area. When cool, first
position priorto supplying gas to the appliance, removegrates and drip bowls, ifequipped. Grasp two front
burnerwells and lift up.
Pilot Ignition
Pilotignitionusesastanding pilotto lightthe burner.When The sealed burner cooktop is designed with two contour
the cooktop is first installed, the pilots may be difficult to wells tocatchand containspills. Becauseofthis design itis
lightdue toair inthe (as line. Tobleedoffair from theline not necessary to liftupthe cooktopto clean underneath. To
hold a lighted prevent damage to the gas tubing or top, do not attempt to
match next to the _'_ t lift or removethe cooktop.
burner and turn
knob on. When the _"_ _'3 .,,,,_
burner lights, turn
the knob off.
Tolight pilot: Raise
cooktop and hold a
lighted match near _3___
the pilotportsto light
the two pilots. Re-
placecooktop.
PilotlessIgnition
Pilotlessignitionuses a sparkfromthe ignitortolight the Burner grates mustbe properly
burner. There are two ignitorsfor conventionalsurfacepositioned beforecooking.Burner
burner ccoktops,Each sealed burnerhas itsown ignitor grates are durablebut may gradually
which is locatedon the back side of the burner, lose their shine due to usage and high
temperatures.
REARVIEWOFSEALEDBURNER Grates for the porcelain cooktop are
(__ square. When installing square grates,
place indented sides together so
straight sides are at front and rear.
Gratesfor the glasscooktopare round. It_n _ LI
Ignitor When installing round grates,position
the grate so it fits in the two embossed
forms in the porcelain-enamel drip
bowl.
When cleaningaroundthe sealed surface burner, usecare
to preventdamage to the spark ignitor. If acleaning cloth CAUTION:Donotoperate a surface I
should catch the ignitor, it could damageor break. If the on thegrate. The porcelain finish onburnerwithoutthegratemayachippanI
light.ignit°ris damaged or broken, the surface burner will not flame.With°uta pan to absorb the ntense heatfrom the burner

SURFACE COOKING
Surface burnersare secured inplace duringtransportation The sealedsurfaceburnersare securedto thecooktopand
witha shippingscrew, areNOT designedtobe removedbythe consumer.
Since the burners are sealedintothe cooktop, boilovers
won't seep underneath to theburner box area.Thus, there
are nohidden spills in the burner box area to clean.
Super High Speed Burners
Some modelsfeature two special SUPER HIGHSPEED
l sealed burners,Usethe SUPER HIGH SPEEDburners to
quicklybringwatertoaboilandforlarge- potcooking,See
informationon ratingplate to determineif your appliance
featurestheseburners.
On the30-inch cooktop,the two High Speed burnersare
Once the cooktopisinstalled,these may be removedto locatedatthe right-frontandleft-rear burners.-
allowquickand easyremovalofthe burner.HIGHSPEEDBURNER
To remove: Lift up and supportthecooktop.Whencool,
grasp burnerhead and tilt to release tab from slot near
ignitor.Lift up andtowardbackof cooktopuntilairshutter
endofburnerreleasesfrom valve.
To replace: Insertairshutterend ofburnerovervalve and
lowerintoplace.Replacecooktop.Turnonburnertobesure
burnerhasbeencorrectlyreplaced.
On the36-inch cooktop, the High Speedburners, if
equipped, arelocatedat the left-rear andright-rear
burners,
HIGHSPEEDBURNERS
t"' 72"1

6SURFACECOOKING
ICAUTION: To preventdamage to the cook'topor pan, To operatesurface burner with pilotlessignition during
never operatesurface burnerwithouta panin place, a power failure:
neverallowapantoboildryandneveroperateasurface 1.Besure allcontrolsare inthe OFF position.
burneronHIGH forextendedperiodsoftime. 2. Holda lightedmatch tothe desiredsurfaceburnerhead.
Tolight surface burner: 3. Pushdownandturnknobtothe LITEposition.The burner
1.Placea pan ontheburner grate,will then light.
2. Pushdown and turn knobto the LITE position. 4. Adjustthe flame to the desired flame size.
_.__-._ _ _ <._ I CAUTION: Whenlightingthe surfaceburner,besureall
ofthecontrolsare inthe OFF position.Strikethe match
"._--_'jL/_..__.. _ _ _ firstand holditinpositionbeforeturning the knobto the
LITEposition.
On pilotless ignition models,a clicking sound willbe
heard and the burner will light.When oneburner is
turnedon, all ignitorswill spark.
3. Aftertheburner lights,turnthe knob tothedesired flame
size.
On pilotlessignition models,theignitorswillcontinuetO
spark untiltheknob isturned from theLITE position.
CAUTION:If theflame should go out during a cooking
operation,turn the burner off. If gas has accumulated
andastronggasodorisdetected,wait 5 minutesfor the
gas odor to disappear before relightlng burner.

SURFA(;E C()OKING
Usea HIGHflame settingto quickly bringliquidstoa boilor Besureto adjustthe knobso there isan adequate supply of
tobegin acooking operation.Then reduceto a lowersetting gas to maintain a stable flame on the burner. Check to be
to continue cooking. Never leave foodunattendedwhen sure burner is lit and the flame is stable.
using a HIGH flame setting.
O _ A properlyadjustedburnerwithcleanportswill lightwithina
few seconds.
On natural gas,the flame will be blue with a deeper blue
core; thereshould beno trace of yellow in the flame.
Ayellow flame indicatesanimproper mixtureofair/gas.This
wastes fuel, so have a serviceman adjust the mixture if a
yellow flame occurs.
An intermediate flame size isused to continue a cooking On LPgas, someyellowtipping isacceptable,Thisisnormal
operation.Food will not cook any faster when a higher and adjustment is not necessary.
flame setting is used than needed to maintain a gentle
boll.Remember, water boilsat thesame temperatureYoumayheara"pepping"soundonsometypesofgaswhen
whetherboilinggentlyorvigorously, thesurfaceburneristurnedoff.This isanormaloperating
soundoftheburner.
UseLOto simmeror keepfoodsat servingtemperatures.
|Adjusttheflamesize so it _II
/' / the edge ofthe cooking
_. utensil.This is for
_,_/personalsafety and to
_"prevent possibledamage
to the appliance, pan, or
cabinets above the
appliance. Thisalso im-
proves cooking efficiency.
Some cooking may take place on the LO setting if the
cooking utensilis covered.If food doesboil on the LO If aknob isturnedvery quicklyfromHI toLOsetting, the
setting,itispossibleto reducetheheatbyrotatingthe knob flamemay go out,particularlyifthe burneris cold. If this
towardthe OFF position,occurs,turnthe knobto the OFF position.Wait several
seconds,thenlightthe burneragain.

SURFACE COOKING
Cookwarewhichextends morethan two inchesbeyondthe The panmaterialdetermineshowevenlyandquicklyheat is
grate, restson two grates, or touches the cooktop may conducted from the heat source to the food. Some widely
causea build upof heatwhich may result in damageto the used pan materials are:
the burnergrate, burner or cooktop.Aluminum - excellent heat conductor. Some foods will
Cookware,suchasa wokwith asupport ring,which restricts cause itto darken or pit. Oftenused as a bottom coating to
air circulationaround the burner will cause heat tobuild up improve the heating of other pan materials.
and may result in damage to the burner grate, burner or Copper - excellent heat conductor. Discolorseasily,
cooktop, requiresconstant polishing.Often used as abottom coating
Foodscook faster when thecookware iscovered because to improve the heating ofother pan materials.
moreheat ieretained. Lowertheflamesizewhen cookware Stainless Steel-slow conductor of heat,Develops hot
is covered, spotsand produces uneven cooking results. Durable,
The cooking performanceis greatly affected by the type of attractive, easyto clean and stain resistant.Willdistribute
cookwareused. Propercookwarewill reduce cookingtimes, heat better if other metals (aluminum or copper) are
uselessenergyandproducemoreeven cookingresults.For combined or sandwiched together as a bottom coating.
bestresultsusea heavygauge metal panwith a smooth flat Cast Iron- slowheat conductor. Cooksevenly once
bottom, straight sides and a tight fitting lid. temperatureis reached.Heavy.Needs seasoningto make
cleaning easier and toprevent stickingand rusting.
Cookwarewithuneven,warped, or groovedbottoms do not
makegoodcontactwiththe heatingsurface,will reduceheat Glass -- slow heat conductor. Easy to clean. Some types
conductivity and result in slower, less even heating,may only beused inthe oven.
To determine the flatnessof the bottomof a pan, place the Porcelain Enamel - glass-like substance fused to metal.
edgeof a ruleracrossthe bottomofthe utensil.Holdit up to Heating characteristics depend on base material.Easy to
the light. Littleor no lightshould bevisible under the ruler, clean.
Acceptablewater-bathor pressurecannersshouldnotbe
oversized and should not rest on two burner grates. They
should also have flat bottoms.
Whencanning,usethe HIsettingjust unti!the water comes
to a boil or pressure is reachedin a pressure canner,then
reduce to asetting that maintainsthepressureor a boil.
Prolonged use of the HIsetting or the use of incorrect
canning utensils will produce excessive heat. Excessive
heat can cause permanent damage to the appliance.

Because of the many new cleaning products introduced in Non-Abrasive Cleaners - Bon Ami,paste of baking soda
the marketplace each year, it is not possible to list all and water.
products that can be safely used to clean this appliance.
Listed below are just a few examples of recommended Mildly Abrasive Powder or Liquid Cleansers - Ajax,
products. Barkeepers Friend, Cameo, Comet, Soft Scrub. (Note: If the
cleaner is recommended for use on plastic, glass, or
REMEMBER, ALWAYS READ THE MANUFACTURER'S porcelain finishes, it can be used on the same appliance
INSTRUCTIONS to be sure the cleaner can be safely used finishes.)
on this appliance. Also,read and carefully follow the
manufacturer's directions when using any cleaning product. Non-Abrasive or Scratchless PlasticorNylon Scouring
Pads or Sponges- Chore Boy Plastic Cleaning Puff,
To determine if a cleaning product is safe, test a small Scrunge Scrub Sponges or Scotch-Brite No Scratch,
inconspicuous area using a very light pressure to see if the Cookware or Kitchen Sponge.
surface may scratch. This is particularly important for
porcelain enamel, highly polished, shiny, painted,or plastic Abrasiveor"Never Scratch" ScouringPads - S.O.S.,
surfaces. Brillo SteelWool Soap, Scotch-Brite Wool Soap Pads.
The following brands may help you to make an appropriate (Brand names for the above cleaning products are registered
selection: trademarks of the respective manufacturers.)
Glass Cleaners- Bon Ami, Cinch, Glass Plus, Windex. Be sure appliance is off and all parts are cool before
handling or cleaning to avoid damage and possible
Dishwashing Liquid Detergents-Dawn,Dove, Ivory,Joy. burns. If a part is removed, be sure itis correctly
Mild Liquid Spray Cleaners - Fantastik, Formula 409. replaced.
PARTS CLEANING AGENTS DIRECTIONS
Burner box, • Detergent & water.Burner box, located under cooktop, should be cleaned frequently to remove
conventional spillovers. Tfsoilisnotremoved and isallowedtoaccumulate, itmaydamage the
surface burner only finish.To clean, remove surface burners and clean with detergent and water,
rinse and dry.(Note:Cooktop on sealed burner model can not be lifted up.)
Chrome drip bowls, • Detergent& water.Clean bowlsafter each use with detergent and water. Remove stubborn stains
if equipped •Pasteof baking soda & withbakingsoda pasteand plasticscouring pad.Topreventscratching thefinish,
water,do notuseabrasive cleaning agents.Rinse,dry and replace.NOTE:Bowls can
• Plastic scouring pad. be permanently discolored if exposed to excessiveheat or if soil is allowed to
bakeon.
Control knobs • Detergent & water. TOremove knobs,for cleaning,gently pull up.Wash in detergent and water. Do
•Spongeor soft cloth, not useabrasive cleaningagents.They will scratchfinish andremove markings.
Rinse,dryandreplace. Turnoneach burnerto see ifknobs have beenreplaced
correctly.
Cook'top, • Detergent&water.Wash with detergent and water_For heavier soil use amild abrasive cleaner,
brushedchrome • Mildabrasive cleaner,rubbing with thegrainto avoid streaking the surface. Toprevent scratching, do
not use abrasive or caustic agents.Chrome will permanently discolor if soil is
allowedto bake on.

10CARE .ND CLEANING
PARTS CLEANING AGENTS D RECTIONS
Cooktop, glass • Detergent& water. Thetemperedglasscooktopwillwithstandtemperaturechangeswhilecooking.
•Paste ofbakingsoda& Althoughimpactresistant,treatthisglasscooktopwiththesamecareyouwould
water, anyglassmaterial.
•Window cleaningfluid Wheneool,washwithclothwrungoutinsoapywater.Donotuseabrasivemateri-
or ammonia, alssuchas scouringpads,steelwoolor powderedcleaningagents.They will
damageglass.Rinsewithclearwateranddry.Topreventstainingofglass,never
useexcessiveamountsofwaterwhichmayseepunderorbehindglass.Onlyuse
cleanersthatare recommendedfor glasssurfaces.
Theporcelainenamel dripbowlson theglasseooktopare not removable.To
cleandripbowls,referto cleaninginstructionsforthe porcelaincooktop.
Cooktop, porcelain •Detergent&water. Porcelainenamelisglassfusedonmetal.Itmaycrackorchipwithmisuse.Clean
•Pasteofbakingsoda& with detergentand waterwhen parts arecool.Allspillovers,especiallyacid
water, spillovers,shouldbewipedupimmediatelywitha drycloth.Whensurfaceiscool,
cleanwithwarmsoapywater.Neverwipeoff awarm or hot porcelainsurface
with a damp cloth.This may cause cracking and chipping. Never use
abrasiveor causticcleaningagentsonporcelain.
Grates •Detergent&water. Gratesaremadeofporcelain-coatedsteel.Theycanbecleanedatthesinkwith
• Soap-filled scouring detergentandwateror inthedishwasher.Tocleanbakedonsoil,placea damp
pad.soapy paper towel over thegrate and let stand for 30 minutes. Use a
•Plasticpad. non-abrasiveplasticpadtoscourstubbornsoil.Gratesmayberemovedplaced
•Ovencleaner, on newspapersor in a plasticbag and sprayedwith an oven cleaner.Follow
manufacturer'sinstructions.
Metal finishes, •Detergent&water. Cleanwith detergentand water.Removestubbornsoilwitha pasteof baking
controlpanel • Pasteofbakingsoda& sodaandwater.Donotuseabrasivecleanerstopreventscratchingofthefinish.
trim parts water. Rinseand dry.
Surface burners, • Detergent&water.Clean as necessary withwarmsoapy water.Remove stubbornsoilby scouring
conventional •Pasteofbakingsoda& witha non-abrasiveplasticscouringpadanda pasteofbakingsodaandwater.
water. Usecaretopreventcleanerfromgettingintotheburnerportsasthiswillblockthe
•Non abrasive scouring portsandaffecttheflame.Cleanportswitha straightpin.Donotenlargeordistort
pad. theports.Donotuseawoodentoothpick.Itmaybreakoffandclogport.DONOT
CLEAN BURNERSWITH THE FOLLOWING caustic cleaners: steel wool,
•Mildlyabrasive abrasivecleaningagents,dishwasherdetergent,or metalpolishes.Thesewill
cleanser damagefinish.Burnerscanbedriedintheovensetat 140°F.CAUTION: Burner
andburnertube mustbedry beforeuse.
Surfaceburners, •Detergent&water. When cleaningburnerusecaretopreventdamagetoignitorwhichislocatedat
sealed•Pasteof bakingsoda & theback-sideoftheburner.If ignitoris brokenor damaged,theburnerwillnot
water, light.
•Non abrasive scouring Cleanall fourburnercapsafter usewithwarmsoapywater. Removestubborn
pad. soilbyscouringwitha non-abrasiveplasticscouringpadanda pasteofbaking
•Mildlyabrasivesodaandwater.Usecaretopreventcleanerfromgettingintotheburnerportsas
cleanser thisw bocktheportsandaffecttheflame.Cleanportswitha straightpin.Donot
enlargeordistorttheports.Donotusea woodentoothpick.Itmaybreakoffand
clogport.Sealedburnerscan not be removedbytheconsumer.
When necessary, follow these procedures to remove 4.Remove screws that secure appliance to cabinet.
appliance for cleaning or servicing: Remove appliance from cabinet.
1.Shut-off gas supply to appliance. 5. Reverse procedure to reinstall. If gas line has been
2. Disconnect electrical supply to appliance, disconnected, check for gas leaks after reconnection.
3. Disconnect gas supply tubing to appliance.(See Installation Instructions for gas leak test method.)
NOTE: A trained serviceman should make the gas
installation, disconnection, and re-connection of
gas supply to the appliance.

SERVICE 13
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Electrical supply, if equipped,must be disconnected'from 2370,Cleveland,TN37320-2370. Includeor haveavallable
the wall outlet before servicing appliance.Do not repair or thecompletemodelandserialnumbersofthe appliance,the
replace any part of your appliance unless specifically name and address of the dealerfrom whom y0u purchased
recommended in this manual. All other servicing should be the appliance, the date of purchaseand details concerning
referredto a qualified technician, your problem.
If you did not receive satisfactory service tllrough your
serviceror Maytag Customer Service,you may contactthe
Whenyourappliancerequiresserviceorreplacementparts, Major Appliance Consumer Action Program by letter
contact your Dealer or Authorized Servicer. Use only including your name, address, and telephone number, as
genuine factory partsif replacement parts arenecessary, well as the model and serial numbers of the appliance.
Consultthe YellowPagesin yourtelephone directoryunder
appliance for the service center nearest you. Be sure to MajorAppliance Consumer Action Program
includeyour name, address,and phone number,along with 20 NorthWacker Drive
the model and serial numbersof the appliance.(See front Chicago, IL-60606
coverfor location of your modeland serialnumbers.)
Ifyouareunableto obtainservice,writetous.Ouraddress is MACAP (MajorApplianceConsumerAction Program)is an
found onthe ratingplate, independentagencysponsoredbythree trade associations
as a court of appeals on consumer complaints which have
Ifyouarenotsatisfiedwiththe local responsetoyourservice notbeenresolvedsatisfactorilywithin areasonableperiodof
requirements,contact Maytag Customer Service, P.O.Box time.

12 SERVICE
PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION
1. Surface burnerfails to light a. power supply not connected (pi- a. connect power, check circuit
Iotlessignition), breaker orfuse box.
b. clogged burner port(s), b. clean portswith straight pin.
c. burner incorrectly c. see page 5.
installed.
d. sealed burner model: broken d. call servicemanto replace.
electrodeor ignitor.
e. pilot models: pilot is not lit. e. light pilot, see page 4.
f. controls not set properly,f. see page6.
g. surface control not completely g. turn control tothe LITE position
turned to the LITE position or untilthe burner ignites, then turn
turned too quickly from the LITE controlto desired flame size.
position (pilotless ignition).
h. powerfailure (pilotless ignition), h.seepage6to lightburnerduringa
powerfailure.
2. Burnerflame is uneven a.Cloggedburner port(s),a. clean ports with straight pin.
b.burner not properly positioned, b. see page 5 to correctly replace
burner.
3. Surface burner flame a.air/gasmixture is incorrect, a. callservicemanto adjust burner
•liftsoff port NOTE: Some yellow tipping primary air.
• yellow in color with LP gas is normal and ac-
e is unstable ceptable.
4.Poppingsound heard This is a normal sound that occurs with some types of gaswhen a hot burner is
when burnerextinguishes,turned off. The popping sound is not a safety hazard and will not damage the
appliance.

SERVICE 13
Electricalsupply, if equipped, must be disconnected from 2370, Cleveland,TN37320-2370. Includeorhave available
thewall outlet before servicingappliance. Do not repair or the complete modeland serial numbersoftheappliance,the
replace any part of your appliance unless specifically name and address ofthe dealer from whom you purchased
recommendedinthis manual.All other servicingshould be the appliance,the date of purchase anddetails concerning
referredto a qualified technician, your problem.
If you did not receive satisfactory service through your
servicer or MaytagCustomer Service,you may contactthe
Whenyourappliancerequiresserviceorreplacementparts, Major Appliance Consumer Action Program by letter
contact your Dealer or Authorized Servicer.Use only including your name, address,and telephone number, as
genuine factory parts if replacement parts are necessary, well as the model and serial numbers ofthe appliance.
ConsulttheYellowPages inyour telephonedirectory under
appliance for the service center nearest you. Be sure to MajorAppliance Consumer Action Program
includeyour name, address, and phone number,alongwith 20 North Wacker Drive
the model and serial numbers of the appliance. (Seefront Chicago, IL 60606
cover for location of your modeland serial numbers.)
Ifyouare unabletoobtainservice,writeto us.Ouraddressis MACAP (MajorAppliance Consumer Action Program) isan
foundon the rating plate, independent agency sponsored bythree trade associations
as a court of appeals on consumercomplaints which have
Ifyouarenotsatisfiedwiththe localresponsetoyourservice not beenresolvedsatisfactorilywithina reasonableperiodof
requirements,contact Maytag Customer Service, P.O.Box time.