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Electric Range With Rotary Clock & Timer
TABLE OFCONTENTS
IMPORTANTSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS......... 1-4 Useofaluminumfoil.......................... 10
Ovenracks................................... 11
CLOCKAND TIMER ............................ 5Generalbakingtips .......................... 12
Automaticovencookingfeature................. 5 Commonbakingproblemschart ............... 13
Roastingandchart ........................... 14
SURFACECOOKING........................... 6 Broilingandchart ............................ 15
Controlknobs ................................ 6
Cookingtips.................................. 6 SELF-CLEAN OVEN, ifequipped............. 16-17
Cookware.................................... 6
Heat settingguide............................. 6 CAREAND CLEANINGCHART .............. 18-19
SMOOTHTOPCOOKTOP,ifequipped........... 7-8 MAINTENANCE ............................ 20-21
Cooktoplight,ifequipped..................... 20
COIL ELEMENTCOOKTOP,ifequipped........... 9 Ovenlight................................... 20
Cooktop .................................... 20
OVENUSE ................................. 10-15 Doorlock lever,if equipped.................... 20
Ovenlight ................................... 10 Ovendoor .................................. 21
Ovenvent ........... ........................ 10 Storagedrawer,if equipped ................... 21
Ovencharacteristics.......................... 10 Levelinglegs ................................ 21
Ovencontrols ............................... 10
Ovenindicatorlight ........................... 10 SERVICEINFORMATION.................... 22-23
Howto set ovento bakeor roast ............... 10 Beforeyou callfor servicechart ................ 22
Preheating .................................. 10 Howto obtainservice ......................... 23
The modelandserialnumbersarefoundonthe ratingplatelocated
INSTALLER Pleaseleave this ontherangefrontframe.Openthestoragedrawerorovendoorto
manualwiththis appliance, seetheratingplate.Usethesenumberswhenrequestingservice.
Besureappliancehasbeenproperly ModelNumber:
installed. Serial Number:
CONSUMERTOsaveyoutime, DateofPurchase:
energyand money,read and keep Please keepyoursales receiptand/oryourcancelledcheckas
thismanualforfuturereference,proofofpurchaseshouldwarrantyservicebe needed.Storethese
documentswiththisbooklet.
8113P129-60
(02-96-01)

IMP()RTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
Congratulationsonyourchoiceofthiselectricrange.As you Instructionson thefollowingpages are based on safety
use yournewrange,we knowyou will appreciatethe many considerationsand mustbe strictlyfollowedtoeliminatethe
features that provide excellent performance, ease of potentialrisksoffire, electricshock,or personalinjury.
cleaning,convenienceand dependability.
Newfeatures have dramaticallychangedtoday's cooking ,_ WAR N I N Gappliances and the way we cook. It is therefore very
important to understand how your newelectric range
operatesBEFOREyouuse itforthe firsttime. iCAN
ALLRANGES TIP AND
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InthisOwner'sGuide,you willfinda wealthofinformation CAUSEINJURIESTO PERSONS.
regardingall aspects of your appliance. By carefully (
followingthe instructions,youwill beableto fullyenjoyand 11 i
properlymaintainyour new range. NOTE:Your appliance • INSTALLANTI-TIP DEVICES
maynotbeequippedwithsomeofthefeaturesreferredtoin PACKEDWITH RANGE,
thismanual. •FOLLOW ALLINSTALLATION
Shouldyou have any questionsabout usingyour new INSTRUCTIONS.
electricappliance,pleasewritetousatthisaddress:
CustomerAssistance
c/oMaytagCustomerService
P.O.Box2370 WARNING:Toreducetheriskoftippingoftheappliance
Cleveland,TN 37320-2370 fromabnormalusageor by excessiveloadingofthe oven
door,theappliancemustbesecuredbya properlyinstalled
Be sure to includethe model and serial numbersof your anti-tip device.
appliance.Foryourconvenience,we have providedspace
onthefront coverto recordthisinformation. Ifthe range ismovedfromthe wallfor cleaning,besurethe
anti-tip device is engaged when the range is replaced.
Inourcontinuingeffortto improvethe qualityand customer Removestoragedrawer,if equipped,and lookunderneath
satisfaction of our cooking products, we may find it rangeto verifythat one of therear levelinglegs is properly
necessarytomakechangestoour lineofapplianceswithout engagedinthe bracketslot.Theanti-tip devicesecuresthe
revisingthe Owner'sGuide. rear levelingleg to the floor when properlyengaged.

IMPORTANT SAFETYNSTRUCTIONS
Be sure applianceis properlyinstalledand grounded by a
qualifiedtechnician.Turn offapplianceand ventilating hoodto avoidspreading
the flame. Extinguishflame thenturnon hood toremove
Locateand mark circuit breakeror fuse. Never replace a
blownfuse or reset a circuit breaker until you know what smokeand odor.
causedthe problem.Always replacea blownfuse with one Use dry chemicalor foam-type extinguisheror bakingsoda
of thecorrectamperage,do notusea substitute, to smotherfire or flame. Neverusewateron a greasefire.
If fire isin the oven or broiler pan, smother byclosing oven
To ensure proper operation and avoid possible injury or door.
damageto unit do notattemptto adjust,repair,service, or If fire is ina pan onthe surface element,cover pan.Never
replaceany part of your appliance unless it is specifically attemptto pick upormove aflamingpan.
recommendedin this book. All other servicing should be
referredtoaqualifiedinstallerorservicer.Alwaysdisconnect
powertounitbeforeanyservicingbytrippingcircuitbreaker
to theOFF positionor removingthe fuse.Do notleave children alone or unsupervised near the
appliancewhenitisinuseorisstillhot.Childrenshouldnever
beallowedto sit or standon anypartof the appliance.
Childrenmust be taughtthat the applianceand utensilsin
or on it can be hot. Let hotutensilsu
Besureallpackingmaterialsareremovedfromtheappliance coolin a safe place,out of reachof
beforeoperatingit. small children. Children should be
taughtthatanapplianceisnotatoy. _,_
Do notstoreor usegasolineor otherflammablematerials, Childrenshould not beallowedto , _
vaporsandliquidsintheoven,nearsurfaceunitsor inthe playwithcontrolsorotherparts of
vicinityofthisoranyotherappliance.Thefumescancreate the unit.
afire hazardorexplosion. CAUTION"Do not store itemsof
interesttochildrenincabinetsabove_l_ll/==_(-
If appliance is installed neara window,proper precautions anapplianceor onthe backguardof
should betaken toprevent curtains from blowingover a range.Children climbing on the
surfaceelements, applianceor on the appliancedoor _
to reach items could be seriously
i
Donotleave anyitemsonthe cooktop.The hotairfrom the injured.
ventmayigniteflammableitemsandmay increasepressure
in closedcontainerswhich maycause themto burst.
Many aerosol-type spray cans are EXPLOSIVE when To preventinjury or damageto the appliance,do not use
exposedto heat and may be highlyflammable.Avoidtheir appliance as a space _,_._F_/
useor storagenearanappliance, heaterto heatorwarm a _._ _._ J_=_,=T,_-J'" !:
room.Also,do not use __.'_%_/
Many plastics are vulnerable to heat. Keep plastics away the cooktopor oven as a
frompartsofthe appliancethat maybecomewarmorhot.Do storage area for food or
notleaveplasticitemson the cooktopas they may melt or cooking utensils.
soften iflefttoo closeto thevent or surfaceelement. The oven vent is located
attherearof the cooktop
To eliminate the hazard of reaching over hot surface or at the right rear ele-
elements, cabinet storage should not be provided directly ment.Keepovenvent duct unobstructed.Blockageofthe
aboveaunit.If suchstorageis provided,itshould belimited vent prevents proper oven air circulationand willaffect
to items which are used infrequentlyand which are safely ovenperformance.Avoidtouchingvent area while ovenis
stored in an area subjected to heat from an appliance,onand for severalminutesafter oven isturned off. Some
Temperatures may be unsafefor someitemS, suchas partsof the ventand surroundingareasmay become hot
volatile liquids,cleanersor aerosolsprays, enoughto cause burns.

MPq)RTANT SAFETY IN=;TRUCTIONS
Donottouchsurfaceorovenelements,areasnearelements cooking on a higher heat setting then reduce to a lower
or interior surface of oven. Heating elements may be hot setting to continue cooking. For smoothtops: To prevent
even though they are dark in color. Areas near surface boilovers,reducetothe desired heatsettingjust asthefood
elementsand interiorsurfacesof an oven may becomehot beginsto cookor waterbeginsto boil.
enoughto causeburns. Duringand afteruse, do nottouch,
or letclothingor otherflammablematerialscontactheating Never leave a surface cooking operation unattended
elements,areasnear elements,or interiorsurfacesof oven especiallywhen using a r_r 1_
untilthey have hadsufficienttimeto cool. high heatsettingorwhen
deepfat frying.Boilovers
Othersurfacesof the appliancemaybecomehotenoughto cause smoking and
cause burns - among these surfaces are the cooktop, greasy spilloversmay
surfacesfacingthecooktop,ovenventopeningandsurfaces ignite. Clean up greasy
neartheventopening,ovendoor,and ovenwindow,spills as soon as
possible.Donotusehigh
Do not allowaluminumfoil, meatprobesor any other metal heat for extended
object,otherthana utensilona surfaceelement,to contact cookingoperations.
heatingelements.
Do nottoucha hot ovenlight bulbwith a dampclothas the Always let quantitiesof hotfat used for deepfat frying cool
bulb could break. If bulb breaks, disconnect power to the beforeattemptingto moveor handle.
applianceto avoidelectricalshockthen removebulb. Never heat an unopened containeras pressure build-up
may cause containerto burst resultingin serious personal
CAUTION:Donotusean _ _ j injuryordamageto theappliance.
applianceasa stepstool _
to cabinets above. Usedry,sturdypotholders.Moistor damppotholdersonhot
Misuse of appliance surfacesmaycauseburnsfromsteam.Donot letpotholders
doors or drawers, such touchhotheatingelements.Donotuseatowelorotherbulky
as stepping, leaning or cloth.
sitting on the door or
drawer, may result in J iDo not let cooking grease or other flammable materials
possible tipping of the accumulatein or nearthe appliance,vent hoodorvent fan.
appliance, breakage of Cleanhoodfrequentlyto preventgreasefromaccumulating
door,and seriousinjuries, onhoodorfilter.Whenflamingfoodsunderthehoodturnthe
fan offasthe fanmay spreadtheflame.
Use cautionwhen wearing garmentsmadeof flammable
material to avoid clothing ._ _j,_J_]
Alwaysturnoffsurfaceelementortheovenwhencookingis fires. Loose fitting or long
completed, hanging-sleeved apparel
shouldnot be wornwhile
Itisnormalforsomepartsofthecooktop,especiallyareas cooking.Clothingmayignite
surroundingthe surfaceelements,to becomewarmor hot or catchutensilhandles.
duringsurfacecookingoperations.Therefore,donottouch
the cooktopuntil it has had sufficienttimeto cool. If Alwaysplaceovenracksinthedesiredpositionswhileoven
necessary,usedry potholderstoprotecthands, is cool. Slideoven rack out to add or removefood; avoid
reachingintothe oven. Ifa rack must be movedwhile oven
Do not cookon a brokenceramicglasscooktop. If cooktop is hot, use a dry potholder and avoid touchinghot element
should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may in oven.
penetratethe brokencooktop and create a risk of electric
shock.Contacta qualifiedtechnicianimmediately. Use care when openingthe oven door.Let hotair orsteam
escapebefore removingor replacingfood.
Makesuredrip bowlsare in place.Absence ofthese bowls
during cooking may subject wiring or components
underneathtodamage. PREPAREDFOODWARNING:Followfood manufacturer's
instructions.Ifaplasticfrozenfoodcontainerand/oritscover
Alwaysplacea panonasurfaceelementbeforeturningiton. distorts,warps,or isotherwisedamagedduringcooking,
Besure you knowwhich knob controlswhich surfaceimmediatelydiscardthefoodand itscontainer.Thefood
element.Makesurethecorrectelementisturnedon.Begin couldbecontaminated.

IMPO TANT SAFETY IN,c;TRUCTIONS
Use properpansize.Thisapplianceisequippedwithoneor Turnoffallcontrolsandwaitforappliancepartstocoolbefore
more surface elements of different sizes. Select utensils touchingorcleaningthem.Cleanappliancewith caution.Use
having flat bottoms large enough to cover the surface careto avoidsteamburns ifawet spongeor clothisusedto
element.Theuseofundersizedutensilswill exposeaportion wipe spills on a hot surface. Some cleaners can produce
of the heating element to direct contact and may result in noxiousfumes ifappliedto a hot surface.
_gnitionof clothing.Properrelationshipof utensilto element
will alsoimproveefficiency. Do not soak or immerse removable heating elements in
water.Immersingelementin waterwould damageelement
Use pans with flat bottoms and handles that are easily and insulatingmaterialinsideelement.
graspedandstaycool.Avoidusingunstable,warped,easily
tipped orloose handledpans.Pansthat are heavyto move Do notusealuminumfoil orfoil linersto linedripbowls,cover
whenfilled withfood may also be hazardous, anoven rackor linethe ovenbottom.Improperuse ofthese
liners may result in a riskof electricshock, or fire and may
Besureutensilislargeenoughto properlycontainfood and causeoventooverheat.Usefoilonlyasrecommendedinthis
avoid boilovers.Pansizeis particularlyimportantin deepfat booklet.
frying.Besurepanwillaccommodatethevolumeoffoodthat
isto beaddedas wellas the bubbleactionof fat.
To minimize burns, ignition of flammable materials and
spillagedueto unintentionalcontactwiththeutensil,donot
extend handles over Clean only parts listed in this booklet.Do not clean door
adjacent surface '_ ,_/_ _ gasket.The door gasketis essentialfor a good seal. Care
elements.Always turn shouldbetaken nottorub,damage,ormovethe gasket.Do
panhandlestowardthe _ notuseovencleanersorovenlinerprotectivecoatingsofany
side or back of the kind in or aroundany partofthe self-clean oven.
appliance,not out into
the room where they Before self-cleaning the oven, remove broiler pan, oven
are easily hit or racks,and other utensils, and wipe off excessivespillovers
reached by small to preventexcessivesmokeorflare ups.CAUTION:Do not
leave food or cookingutensils, etc. in the oven during the
children,self-clean cycle.
Neverleta panboildry asthiscoulddamagethe utensiland
theappliance. Itisnormalforthecooktopofthe rangeto becomehotduring
a self-clean cycle. Therefore, avoid touching or lifting the
Follow the manufacturer's directions when using oven cooktopduring a clean cycle.
cookingbags.
Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic,
earthenwareor glazed utensils are suitable for cooktop or
oven usagewithout breakingdue to the sudden changein The CaliforniaSafe DrinkingWater and ToxicEnforcement
temperature. Act of 1986 (Proposition 65) requires the Governor of
Thisappliancehas beentestedfor safe performanceusing Californiato publisha listof substancesknownto the State
conventional cookware.Do not use any devices or of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm,and
accessoriesthat are not specificallyrecommended in this requires businesses to warn customers of potential
manual.Donotuseeyelidcoversforthesurfaceunits,stove exposuresto such substances.Usersofthis applianceare
top grills, or add-on oven convection systems.The use of hereby warned that when the oven is engaged in the
devicesoraccessoriesthat arenotexpresslyrecommended self-clean cycle, there may besome low level exposureto
in this manual can create serioussafety hazards,result in some ofthe listedsubstances,includingcarbon monoxide.
performance problems, and reduce the life of the Exposuretothesesubstancescan beminimizedbyproperly
componentsofthe appliance, ventingthe oventothe outdoorsduringthe self-clean cycle.
SAVETHESE INSTRUCTIONS

CL(ICK AND TIMER CONTR()L
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Pushin and turnthe MINUTETIMERknobto set theclock TheAutomaticOven Cooking feature is used toturn the
to thecorrecttime of day.Besurethatthe MINUTETIMER oven onand offata presettime of day.This featurecanbe
handisonOFF after settingthe clock, usedto:
•Turnthe ovenon immediately(immediate start).
•Delaythe start ofcooking(delay start).
Turnthe MINUTETIMER knob in either direction untilthe IMPORTANT
timer hand is set to the desired time. When the buzzer •Highly perishablefoods such as dairy products,
sounds,manuallyturn thetimerhandto OFF. pork, poultry, seafood, or stuffing are not
NOTE:Do notpush in the knobwhensettingthetimer, recommendedfor DelayStartcooking.
°If cooking more than one food,selectfoods that
cookfor the same length oftime and at the same
oven temperature.
The feature can be used with either oven cooking or the
self-cleaning evenfeature.Seepage 17for instructionson
delayingthe startof a clean cycle.
Theclock mustbe functioningand setatthe correcttime of
day for the Automatic OvenCooking feature to operate
properly.
ToOperate:
1.Placethe food in theoven.
2. To delay the start ofcooking: Push in and turn the
STARTknobtothe timeofdayyouwishcookingto begin.
(NOTE:Ifyouwishtobegincookingimmediately,doNOT
setthe STARTknob.)
3. Push in andturn the STOPknob to the timeof day you
wishthe oven toturn off.
4.Turn the Thermostat knob to the desired temperature
setting.Turnthe Selector knobtoTiME BAKE.
The oven will automaticallyturn on and off at the preset
times.Attheendofcooking,turnthe SelectorknobtoOFFto
turnthe ovenoff.

SURFACE COOKING
Yourcooktopisequippedwithcontrolknobsthatprovidean Use HIGH just untilwater comes to a boil or pressureis
infinitechoiceofsettingsfrom LOWto HIGH.Theknobcan reachedin the pressurecanner.Then,reduceto the lowest
beset onor betweenanyof thenumberedsettings, heatsetting that maintainsthe boil or pressure.Prolonged
use of HIGH or the use of incorrect canning utensilswill
Tooperatepushinandturntheknobineitherdirectiontothe produce excessiveheat. Excessiveheat cancause
desiredsetting.Anindicatorlightwillglowwhen a surface permanentdamagetothe porcelaincooktop,coil element
elementisturnedon.The indicatorlightwillremainonuntil andthedripbowl.See page9 foradditionalinformation.
theelementisturnedoff.Aftera cookingoperation,besure
theelementandindicatorlightareoff.
Cookingperformanceis greatly affectedby thetypeof
cookwareused.Propercookwarewillreducecookingtimes,
uselessenergyandproducemoreevencookingresults.For
Topreventdamagetotherangeorutensil,neveroperatebestresultsusea heavygaugemetalpanwithasmoothflat
surfaceunitwithoutapaninplace,neverallowapantoboilbottomanda tightfittinglid.
dryand neveroperatean elementonHiGH forextended
periodsoftime.C0okwarewithuneven,warped,orgroovedbottomsdo not
makegoodcontactwiththeheatingsurface,willreduceheat
Foodwillnotcookanyfasterata highersettingthanneeded conductivityandresultin slower,lessevenheating.
to maintaina gentle boil. Water boils at thesame
temperaturewhetherboilinggentlyor vigorously.If a high Differenttypesofcookwarematerialsrequiredifferentheat
settingisused,excessivespatteringwilloccurandfoodmay settingsforthesamecookingoperation.Thechartbelowis
stickor burnonto thebottomofthe pan. basedonheavygaugealuminumcookware.Lowertheheat
settingif usinga thinner gaugemetalor other materials.
If a higherheat settingis usedto bringliquidto a boilor to Oversized cookware and cookware that restsacross two
begincooking,alwaysreduceto a lowersettingonceliquid elementsare notrecommendedas they may trap enough
comestoa boilor food beginscooking.Never leave food heatto causedamagetothecooktopor elements.This is
unattendedduring a cookingoperation, especiallyimportantwhencanning.
Fitthesizeofthecookwaretothesizeoftheelement.This Donotusewoksequippedwithroundmetalrings.Thering,
conservesenergy, whichisdesignedtosupportthewokabovetheelement,will
trapheatand maydamagetheelementandthecooktop.
Referto cookwaremanufacturer'srecommendationsforsuggestedheatsettings.Somemanufacturersdonotrecommend
theuseof HIGH,or the useof HIGHfor extendedcookingoperations.
HIGH Tobringliquidtoa boil,blanch,preheat skillet,orreachpressureinapressurecooker.
Alwaysreduceto a lowerheat settingwhen liquidsjust beginto boil or foods beginto cook.
Medium-High Tobrownor sear meat;heatoilfor deepfatfrying; scald;to sauteorfry.
7-9 Maintainfast boilfor largeamountsof liquids.
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Medium Tomaintainmoderateto slowboilfor largeamountsof liquids.
4-6 Tocontinuecookinguncoveredfoodsand for mostfrying operations.
Medium-Low Tocontinuecookingcoveredfoodsandtomaintainpressureinmostpressurecookers.
1-3Stew,braiseor steamoperations.
Tomaintainboilfor smallamountsof liquid,poach,steamor simmer.
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LOW Tokeepfoods warm beforeserving.Melt chocolate.

SMOOTHTOP COOKTOP, ifequipped
Ion Canadian models only:The surface unitswillnot When cooking delicate foods which easily scorch or
operateduring a cleancycle.This is normal, overcook, start with a lower heat setting then gradually
increase the setting until you find the optimum setting.
Boiloversare more likelyto occurif you start out on HIGH
The four cookingareas on ._1__ _ then reducetothe lowersetting.Ifyoudo begincookingon
your range are identified by HIGH,reducetoa lowersettingbeforeliquidscometoafull
permanentpatterns in the _J_//t_ boil.
cooktop.Therearetwo large_/i//____
(8-inch) and two small Iffoodiscookingtoofast or ifa boiloveroccurs,removelidor
(6-inch)areas.The patterns _///_ _1_ removecookwarefromcookingarea and reducetoaloweronyourcooktopmaynotlook setting.Allow enoughtime for thecookingareato adjustto
like the cooktop in this the newsetting.
illustrationbut your cooktop will operateas described in
this manual.
Beforeusingthecooktopforthefirsttime,cleanitthoroughly Aluminumfoil will damagethesmoothtopif itmeltsontothe
as directed on the cleaning chart on page 24. This will glass. Do not use aluminum foil or foil-type disposable
protectthe smoothtopand will guarantee a clean cooktop containers such as popcorn poppers under any
whenthe elementsare turnedon. circumstances. They may leave metal marks or may
permanentlymeltontothesmoothtop.Donot usecooktopif
Duringthefirst few hours of use,you may noticethat the metal or aluminum foil melts onto the smoothtop. Call an
cooktopemitsa slightburningodoranda lightsmoke.Both authorized servicer. Do not attempt to repair cooktop
of theseconditionsare normal, yourself.
Whenacookingareaisturnedon,thecoilelementunderthe Aluminumcookwarewillcausemetalmarksonthe glassif
cooktop will heat up and glow red.To maintain the heat you slide them across the smoothop.Removeany metal
settingtheelementwill cycleon andoff. Itisnormaltosee a marksimmediatelyusingCooktopCleaningCreme.
red glowthroughthesmoothtopwhenthe element cycles Glass ceramic, earthenware, porcelain over metal,
on. heat-proofglass or glazed ¢ookware may scratchthe
smoothtopcooktopifyouslidethemacrossthetop.
Yourrangeisequippedwitha HOTSURFACElightlocated
atthe center-back ofthe smoothtop.This redlightwill turn • Donotusethetop asaworksurfaceorasacuttingboard.
onto indicatethat the smoothtopis hotand will remainon Do notcookfood directlyon the cooktop.
untilthetop has cooled. •Do not use a trivet or metal stand (such as a wok ring)
between the utensil and the cooktop.These items can
markor etch the surface and affectcookingefficiency.
Thesmoothtopcookingarea retainsheatfor aperiodoftime •Donot placeplasticsonawarmor hotcookingarea.They
afterthe elementhasbeenturnedoff.Turntheelementoffa will melt and adhere to the smoothtop.The smoothtop
few minutesbeforefood iscompletelycookedand usethe maychipor pitinattemptingtoremovemeltedplasticfrom
retainedheat to completethe cooking operation.After 30 thetop.
minutes,the cooktopmay betoocool to keepfoodswarm. • Topreventscratchingordamagetothe smoothtop,donot
However,the TOPMAYSTILLBETOOWARMTOTOUCH. leavesugar,salt,sand,soil,shorteningorotherfatsonthe
WhentheHOTSURFACElightturnsoff,the topwill becool cooking area. Besure area is free from these before
enoughto touch, turning oncookingarea.
° Besurethe bottomofthecookwareissmoothandfreeof
nicks,scratchesor rOughareas asthey may scratchthe
smoothtop.
• Donotallowapantoboildry.This couldcausepermanent
damageto thesmoothtop.

SMOOTHT()P COOKTOP,ifequipped
To help keep cooktop clean,besure cookingareaand When surface is cool,clean as directed in the chart on page
cookware bottom are clean and dry before each use.19. DONOT USE the following cleaning agents:
Toprevent possible damage to the cooktop, always rinse the •Abrasives (metal scouring pads, cleansing powders,
bottom of cookware to completely remove any cleaning scouring cleaners or pads) will scratch the smoothtop.
agent residue. This is especially important when using a •Chemicals (oven cleaners, chlorine bleaches,rust
copperor aluminum cleaner. Inthe presence of heat, the removersor ammonia) maydamage the finish of the
cleaning residue may stain, discolor or etch the smoothtop, smoothtop.
•Glass cleaners containing ammonia may harm the
Carefully blot up spillovers around the outside ofthe cooking smoothtop.
area as they occur with dry paper towels.BE CAREFUL
NOT TO BURN HANDS WHEN WIPING UP SPILLS. DO •Soiled cloth or sponge willleave an invisible film on the
NOT USE A DAMP CLOTH WHICH MAY CAUSE STEAM cooktop which may scratch or cause discoloration the
BURNS. next time the cooktop is used.
CAUTION: Donotuse cooktop if the smoothtopisIMPORTANT: Watch sugary solutions carefully to avoid
cracked, broken, or if metal melts onto the cooktop.Call boilovers.If a sugar solution (such as jam, jelly, candy)
an authorized servicer. Do not attempt to repair the boils over, it may pitthe smoothtop. Turn elementto LOW
cooktop yourself, and clean sugary boilovers immediately.See page 19 for
completecleaning instructions.
Tiny scratchesor Coarseparticles(dust,saltand 3iny scratchesarenotremovableanddonotaffectcooking.In
abrasions sand)betweencookwarebottom time,the scratcheswill becomesmootherand lessvisible.Be
andcooktop.Incorrectcleaning surecookwarebottomsandcooktoparecleanbeforeuse.Use
materials.Slidingglasswareor meta_ cookwarewitha smooth,non-scratching bottom.Donotslide
acrosstopor using cookwarewith cookwareacrosscooktop.
rough bottoms.
Metal-marking Slidingor scraping metalutensilsor De not slide metal objectacross cooktop.When cool, clean
ovenracksacrosscooktop,with CooktopCleaningCreme.
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Brownstreaksand Boil0vers,incorrectcleaning Remove boilovers before reusing the cooktop. Use a clean
specks materials,usedsoiledcloth or cloth or sponge. Be sure cookware, especially bottoms,are
sponge,soiledcookware,clean anddry.
Areasof discoloration Mineraldepositsfrom water and Usecookwarewithbottomsthatarecleananddry.Usecorrect
witha metallicsheen foods, heatsettingt° preventboilovers.
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Pittingorflaking. Sugaryboiloversfrom sugar syrups, Use correct heat setting and large enough utensil. Watch
candy,jams,jellies, dessertsauces, cookingoperationto prevent boiloversorspattering.
etc.

COIL ELEMENT COOKTOP, ifequipped
• Coilsurfaceelementsareself-cleaning. • Be sure drip bowls, locatedunder each element, are in
• Do notimmerseelementsin water, place.
• Absenceofthesebowls duringcookingmay subject
•Whenanelementisturnedon,itwillcycleonandoffto wiringor componentparts underneaththe cooktopto
maintaintheheatsetting, damage.
•Topreventdamagetotherange,NEVERoperatesurface•Topreventriskofelectricshockor fire,donotlinedrip
elementwithouta paninplaceandNEVERallowa pan bowlswithaluminumfoil.
toboildry. Yourrangewillbe equippedwitheitherchromeplatedor
ToremoVe:cool,raise elementWhen[ _ Iporcelaincoatedsteeldrip bowls.
and carefully pull out Chrome drip bowls will turn blue or gold over time or if
and away from the overheated.Thistypeof discolorationispermanentandwill
receptacle, notaffectcookingperformance.
To protectthe chromeor porcelainfinish, avoid usinghigh
settingsfor long periodsof time. Reduceto a lowersetting
Toreplace; Insert the terminals on the element into the once foodbeginscooking.Do not useoversizedcookware.
receptacle.Gentlyliftuponouteredgeofelement(opposite Panshouldnotextendmorethan2inchesfromtheelement.
terminal-side of element) while inserting terminals into
receptacle.Gently press down on outer edge of element Ifthe ovenvent islocatedundertheright rearelement,be
untilelementsits levelondrip bowl. surethedripbowlfor thiselementhasaholeinthe center
Besuredrip bowlsare properlyinstalled.Notchontrimring toallowproperovenventing.Topreventbakingproblems,
neverblockthe ventopeningby placingasolid dripbowl
should becentered overthe screwsecuringthe receptacle inthis locationor bycoveringthe holeinthe centerofthe
tothe maintop.Iftrim ringis notinstalledproperlyand rests drip bowlwith aluminumfoil.
on thisscrew,the trim ring and dripbowl will "rock".
CANNING ELEMENT ACCESSORY KIT
(MODELCE1)
Theuseofoversizedcookwareor largecannersonthe coilelement
cooktopmayresultindamagetotheporcelainenamelfinish.Aspecial
canningelementhasbeendesignedto protectthefinishwhenusing
thistypeofcookware.The canningelementandchromedripbowlare
availableasanoptionalaccessorykit.
Forinformationonthe CanningElementAccessoryKit,contactyour
dealerorwritetoMaytagCustomerService,P.O.Box2370,Cleveland,
TN37320-2370.
NOTE: ForadditionalcanninginformationcontactyourlocalCounty
ExtensionOffice.Or,contactAIItristaConsumerProductsCompany,
marketerof Ballbrandhomecanningproductsat 800-240-3340 or
write:AIItristaCorp.,ConsumerAffairsDept.,P.O.Box2729, Muncie,
IN 47307-0729.

OVEN USE10
Theovenlightswitchislocatedonthecontrolpanel•Toturn
theovenlight on,pushinthe bottomhalfofthe switch.Toturn theoven on,boththe ThermostatandSelector
knobs must be set. The oven will not operate if the
SelectorknobisleftintheOFFposition.Toturntheoven
off,turn theSelector knobtothe OFFposition.
Theovenventislocatedundertherearofthe cooktoporat
the rightrear surfaceelement.Whenthe oven isinuse,this
areamay feelwarm or hot tothetouch.Topreventbaking The OVEN indicatorlight, locatedonthe backguard,turns
problems,donot blockthevent opening,onwhenevertheovenisturnedon.Whentheovenreaches
thepresettemperature,the indicatorlightwillturnoffandon
asthe ovenelementscycle offand on.
Because each oven has its own personal baking
characteristics, do notexpect that your new oven will 1. Whencool,positionthe racks inthe oven.
performexactlylike your previousoven.You mayfind that 2."rumthe Thermostatknobto the desiredtemperature.
thecookingtimes, oventemperatures,and cookingresults
differsomewhatfromyourpreviousrange.Allow a periodof 3.Turnthe Selectorknobto BAKE.
adjustment. If you have questions concerning baking 4.Place thefood in the center of the oven, allowing a
results,pleaserefertopages11,12, 13and22foradditional minimumof 2 inches betweenthe utensil and the oven
information,walls.
5. Check food for doneness at the minimum time in the
recipe.Cook longerif necessary.
6. Removefoodfromthe ovenandturnthe Selectorknobto
OFF.
__Preheatingisnecessaryforbaking. TurntheSelectorand
Thermostatknobsto the desiredsettingandallow about 10
to 15 minutesfor the ovento preheat.Itis notnecessaryto
preheatfor roasting.
THERMOSTAT SELECTOR
Selectinga temperaturehigherthandesiredwillNOT J
l
preheattheovenanyfaster,andmayhavea negative I
NOTE:Theknobsonyourrangemaynot lookliketheknobs effecton bakingresults. •
in the above illustration. However, they will operate as
describedbelow.
TheTHERMOSTATknobisusedtoselectandmaintainthe
oventemperature.AlwaysturnthisknobjustTOthedesiredDo notcoverthe oven bottomor anentire rackwithfoil
temperature.Donotturntoahighertemperatureandthenor placefoil directlyundercookware.Tocatchspillovers,
back.placea piece offoila littlelargerthan the pan,onthe rack
belowthepan.Forrangeswith onerack,itwill benecessary
The SELECTOR knob determines the type of oven to place the foil directly under theutensil.Cut a small
operation.Turnthisknobtothedesiredsetting. Eachsetting openinginthefoiltoallowheattothe bottomofthepan.This
isidentifiedby an indent(stop)anda "click"sound, isespeciallyimportantwhenbakingpies.

11 OVEN USE
Yourrangewillfeatureoneortwooven racks.ThetwoovenForoptimum bakingresultsof cakes,cookies or biscuits,
racksare designedwith a safetylock-stop positionto keep useonerack.Positionthe racksothefoodisinthe centerof
theracksfromaccidentlycomingcompletelyoutofthe oven theoven. Useeitherrackposition2 or 3.
whenpullingtherackout to addor removefood. Ifcookingonmorethanonerack,staggerthefoodtoensure
properairflow.
CAUTION: Donotattempttochangethe rackpositions
whentheovenishot,
Toremove:Besuretherackiscool.Pullthe rackstraightout__
untilitstopsatthelock-stopposition,Tiltthefrontendofthe
rackupandcontinuepullingtherackoutoftheoven.
Toreplace:Placethe rackonthe racksupportsandtiltthe
frontendoftherackupslightly.Slideitbackuntilitclearsthe
lock-stopposition.Lowerthefrontandslidetherackstraight
in. Pullthe rackoutto thelock-stoppositiontobesureitis
positionedcorrectlyandthenreturnittoitsnormalposition. Ifcookingontworacks,userackpositions2and4 forcakes
andrackpositions1and4whenusingcookiesheets.Never
Itisimportantthataircancirculatefreelywithinthe ovenand placetwocookiesheetsononerack.
around the food.To help ensurethis,place foodon the
centerofthe oven rack.Allowtwo inchesbetweenthe edge Ifroastinga largeturkey,placetheturkeyon rack1 andthe
oftheutensil(s)andthe oven wails,sidedishesonrack 5.
RACK5 Usedfor toastingbread,orfor two-rack baking.
(highestposition) !_ -_
RACK4 Usedformostbroilingandtwo-rack baking, _- _----_--_-_-_---
RACK3 Usedfor mostbakedgoodsonacookiesheetor ! ,
jelly rollpan, or frozen conveniencefoods,or for
two-rackbaking 112 iI
RACK2Used for roasting small cutsof meat, large _¢.._1
casseroles, baking loavesof bread, cakes (in
eitherbaking.tUbe,bundt, or layer pans) or two-rack _,_=_'_.___ __._,, !
RACK1 Used for roasting large cuts of meat and large
poultry,pies, souffles,or angel food cake, or for
two-rack baking.

OVEN USE 12
'. Use a liable recipe and accuratelymeasurefresh •A dark, dull, anodized or satin-finish metal pan
"ingredients. Carefully follow directions for oven absorbs heat and produces darker browningwitha
teml=reandcookingtime.crispercrust.Usedarkpansfor pies,pie crustsor
bread.
Preheat vanifrecommendedintherecipeor package
directions.Selectinga temperature higherthan the• Foroptimumbakingresults,bakecookiesandbiscuits
desiredtemperaturewillnotpreheattheovenanyfaster, ona flat cookiesheet.Ifthepanhassides,suchasa
Infact,thismayhavea negativeeffectonbakingresults, jellyrollpan, browningmaynotbeeven.
Use ;orrectrack position.Bakingresultsmaybe•Ifusingheat-proofglassware,ordarkpanssuchas
affected thewrongrackpositionisused.Foroptimum Baker's Secret or Wilton reduce theoven
results, _kefoodsononerack.Selecta rackpositiontemperatureby 25°F except whenbaking pies or
:sthefoodinthecenteroftheoven.Ifbakingonbread. Usethesamebakingtimeascalled forin the
two racks selectrack positions#2and 4,#1and4 or #2 recipe.
and 5.
•Top )wningmaybe darkeriffoodislocatedtoward Allow hot air to flow freely through the oven for
thetOloftheoven. optimumbakingresults.Improperplacementofpansin
theovenwillblockair flow and may resultinuneven
•Bottom browningmaybedarkerif food is located browning. For optimumbrowningand even cooking
towardthebottomoftheoven. results:
•Whenusingtworacksforbaking,allowenoughspace • Donotcrowda rackwithpans.Neverplacemorethan
betweentheracksforproperaircirculation.Browningonecookiesheet,one13x9x2-inchcake_anor two
and ,okingresultswill beaffectedif air flow is 9-inch roundcakepanson onerack.
blocked, •Staggerpanswhenbakingontworackssoonepanis
notdirectlyoveranotherpan.
Cookwarematerial playsanimportantpartinbaking
results.Alwaysusethetypeandsizeofpan calledfor in•Allowtwoinchesbetweenthepanandtheovenwalls.
the recil:.=.Cooking times or cooking results may be
affectedifthewrongsizeisused.Check the cooking progressat theminimum time
recommendedin the recipe. If necessary,continue
• A shinymetalpan reflectsheatawayfromthefood. checkingat intervalsuntilthefoodis done.If theoven
Thist_ _eofpanproduceslighterbrowningandasofterdoorisopenedtoofrequently,heatwillescapefromthe
crust. ]seshinypansforbakingcakesorcookies. oven;thiscanaffectbakingresultsandwastesenergy.
If you add additional ingredientsor altertherecipe,
expectcookingtimesto increaseordecreaseslightly.
i _,i _ .... _ _i_ _ _ , _ _ _ _ , _ _ _ _ ,

PROBLE CAUSEM °
Cakesare uneven. • Panstoo closeor touching eachother or oven walls.•Batter unevenin pans.
•Temperaturesettoo lowor bakingtime tooshort.• Oven notlevel.• Undermixing.• Too
muchliquid.
!
Cakehigh in middle; •Temperaturesettoohigh.- Bakingtimetoo Iong_•Overmixingi•Too muchflour.• Pans
touching:eachotherorovenwait&• InCorrectrackposition. ,,,,,
Cakefalls.•Toomuchshorteningor sugar.•Toomuchor too little liquid.• Temperaturesettoo low.
•Oldor too little bakingpowder.°Pantoosmall.•Ovendooropenedfrequently.•Added
incorrecttype ofoil to cake mix.° Addedadditionalingredientsto cake mixor recipe.
Cakes,cookies,biscuits • Ovennot preheated.•Panstouchingeachotheror ovenwalls. •Incorrectrackposition.
toobrownonbottom. • Incorrectuseofaluminumfoil. • Placed2cookiesheetsonone rack.•Usedglass,dark,
stainedwarped or dullfinish metalpans. (Useashiny cookiesheet.)
Follow cookwaremanufacturer'sinstructionsfor oven temperature. Glasswareand dark
cookwaresuchas Ecko'sBaker'sSecret may requireloweringthe oven temperatureby
25OE
Excessiveshrinkage. • Toolittle leavening.•Overmixing.• Pantoolarge. •Temperaturesettoo high.•Baking
time toolong. •Panstoo closeto eachother or oven walls.
Cakeshave tunnels. • Notenoughshortening.• Toomuchbakingpowder.•Overmixingorattoohigh aspeed.
• Temperatureset too high.
Pie crustedgestoo ,Temperaturesettoo high.• Panstouching eachotheror ovenwalls. °Edgesofcrusttoo
brown, thin; shieldwith foil.
Pieshave soakedcrust.°Temperaturetoo lowatstart of baking.• Fillingtoo juicy. •Usedshinymetal pans.

OVEN USE 14
Roasting isthe method for cooking large, tender cutsof meat thus allowing better heat circulation for even cooking.As the
uncovered, without adding moisture,fat on top of theroast melts,the meat is basted naturally,
eliminating the need for additional basting.
RoastingTips Thecooking timeisdeterminedbythe weight ofthe meat
Mostmeats are roasted at 325°F.It is not necessary to and the desired doneness. For more accurate results, use
preheat the oven.Place the roasting pan on either ofthe two a meat thermometer.Insert itso the tip is in the center ofthe
lowest rack positions, thickest part of the meat. It should not touch fat or bone.
Use tender cuts of meat weighing three pounds or more. Removethe roast from the oven when the thermometer
Some good choices are: Beef rib, ribeye, top round, high registers the desired temperature.
quality tip and rump roast, pork loin roast, leg of lamb, veal
shoulder roast and cured or smoked hams.NOTE: For more information about food safety, call
Season meat, ifdesired, either before or after roasting. Rub USDA's Meat & Poultry Hotline at 1-800-535-4555. For
into the surface of the roast if added before cooking, cooking information writeto the National Live Stock and
Meat Board, 444 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago,
Place themeat fat-side-uponarack inashallowroasting illinois60611.
pan.Placing the meat on a rack holds itout of the drippings,
ApproximateLOven Approximate*
Weight Temperature Internal RoastingTime
Cutof Meat _(pounds) in °F Temperature (min.per lb.)
Beef
Rib Roast(cut-side-down) 4 to 8 325°F 160°F (medium) 30-35
Rib Eye Roast 4 to 6 350°Ft60°F (medium) 30-35
TopSirloin Roast 3 to 6 325°F 160°F (medium) 30-35
Pork,Fresh
ShoulderBladeRoast,(boneless) 4 to6 325°F 160°F 35-45
ShoulderBladeRoast 4 to6 325°F t60°F 30-40
LoinBladeorSirloinRoast 3 to4 325°F 160°F 35-40
BonelessPorkLoin 6 to8 325°F 160°F 25-35
Pork,Smoked
Ham,Half(fullycooked)** 5 to7 325°F 140°F 25-35
Ham,Half(cook-before-eating) 5 to7 325°F 160°F 35-45
Poultry
Turkey,unstuffed*** 12to 16 325°F 180°-185°F 18-20
16to 20 325°F t80°-185°F 16-18
20 to24 325°F 180°-185°F 14-16
Turkey,Breast 3 to8 325°F 180°F 30-40
Chicken,Fryer 2 1/2to3 1/2 350-375° 180°F 20-24
Chicken,Roaster 4 to6 350-375°F 180°F 20-25
Lamb
Leg(boneless) 2 to3 325°F 160°F 35-40
170°F 40-45
WholeLeg 5to7325°F 160°F 30-35
*Cookingtimesare approximateand may varydependingontheshapeof theroast.A meat thermometeris themostaccurate way
to determinealoneness.
** Add water and followpackagedirections.
***Stuffedturkeyrequiresadditionalroasting time.Shieldlegsand breast withfoiltoprevent overbrowningand drying of skin.

15 OVEN US=
Broiling is a method of cooking tender meats by direct heat.
Thecookingtimeisdetermined bythedistance betweenthe _ (_
meat and the broil element, thedesired degree of doneness
and the thickness of the meat.
Broiling Tips
Broiling requires the useof thebroiler pan and insert. The
broiler insert must be in place toallowfat and liquid todrain to THERMOSTAT SELECTOR
the pan below topreventspatters, smoke and flare-ups.
Improper use may cause grease fires.ToSet Oven To Broil:
For easierclean up,line the broilerpanwith foil and spray 1.Place the oven rack in therecommended rack position.
the insertwithanon-stickvegetablespray. Donor cover the 2.Turnthe Thermostat knob to BROIL or,for lower
broiler insert withaluminum foilas this prevents fat fromtemperature broiling, to 450°F.
draining into pan below. 3. Turn the Selector knobto BROIL.
Trim excess fat and slash remaining fat to help keepmeat 4. Ifdesired, preheat the broil element for about 3 minutes
before placing the meat inthe oven.
from curlingand to reduce smoking and spattering.Season5.Followthe suggested times inthe chart below,Turn meat
meataftercooking,once abouthalfway through cooking.
Place oven rackinthe correct rack position when oven is 6.Checkfordonenessbycuttingaslit nearthecenterofthe
cool.For darker browning, place meat closer to the broilmeat.
element.Place meat further down if you wish meat to be well 7. After broiling, turn the Selector knob to OFF to turn the
done or if excessive smoking or flaring occurs,oven off and remove the broiler pan from the oven.
See Care and Cleaning Chart on page 18 for instructions on NOTE: Broil times may increase if the range is installed on
cleaning the broiler pan and insert. 208 volts.
BACON #4 WellDone6 to10
BEEF STEAKS
1-inchthick #4 Medium 15 to18
#4 WellDone19to23
CHICKEN ............... Broilat 450°F
Pieces #3 or#4 WellDone 30 to45
FISH
Fillets #4 Flaky 8 to 12
Steaks,1-inch thick#4 Flaky 10to 15
GROUND BEEFPA'n'IES
3/4-inchthick#4 WellDone 15to 18
HAMSLICE, precooked
1/2-inch thick #4 Warm 8to 12
PORK CHOPS
1-inchthick#4WellDone22to 26
*The toprack positionis position#5.
** Broilingtimes areapproximateand mayvary dependingon the meat.

SELF-(;LEAN OVEN, ifequipped 1(
On Canadianmodelsonly:TheSmoothtopCooktopwillI
I
notoperateduringa cleancycle.This isnormal. I Whenthe doorislockedandtheoven issetfor acleancycle,
the oven will automatically begin to heat to cleaning
The self-clean oven uses temperatures above normal temperatures.
cookingtemperaturestoautomaticallycleantheentireoven
interior. Asthe ovenreachescleaningtemperatures,aninternallock
mechanismwJJJengage.At thispoint,the ovendoorcan not
CAUTION: It is normalfor partsof the rangeto becomeJ be unlockedand opened. To preventdamageto the door
hotduringa cleancycle.Therefore,during a cleancycle,J andlocklever,donotforcethe dooropenwhenthe internal
avoidtouching the cooktop, oven vent area,oven door lockhasengaged.
andw ndow. The firstfew timestheoveniscleaned,some smoke and
Itis betterto cleanthe ovenregularlyratherthantowait until odor may be detected.This is normal and will lessen or
there isa heavybuild-up ofsoil in the oven. disappearwith use. if the oven is heavily soiled,or if the
broilerpanwas accidentlyleftin the oven,smokeand odor
Turnoffthe ovenlightbeforeacleancycle.Iftheovenlightis mayoccur.
lefton, thelightbulbwill burn outduringthe cleancycle.As theoven heatsand cools,youmayhearsoundsofmetal
partsexpandingandcontracting.This is normalandwill not
damageyour appliance.
Removebroiler pan, all pans and the oven racksfrom the
oven.The racks will discolor and may not slide easily =:
after a clean cycle. A |NG
Cleanovenframe,doorframeandaroundtheovenventwith Aboutonehouraftertheendofthecleancycle,theinternal
a non-abrasive cleaning agentsuch as non Ami or lockwilldisengage.At this point,the doorcan beunlocked
detergent and water. These areas are not exposed to andopened.Movethe doorlocklevertothe leftor unlocked
cleaningtemperaturesandshouldbecleanedtopreventsoil positionand openthe door.Theoven may still be hot.
frombakingonduringthe cleancycle.
Wipeupexcessgreaseor spilloversfromtheovenbottomtoSomesoilmayleavealightgray,powderyashwhichcanbe
preventexcessivesmokingandflare-ups duringthe clean removedwithadampcloth.Ifsoil remains,itindicatesthat
the clean cycle was not long enough. The soil will be
cycle.removedduringthe next clean cycle.
Wipeupsugaryspilloversandacidspilloverssuchas lemon
juice, tomato sauce or milk-based sauces. Porcelain If the oven racks were left in the oven and do not slide
enamelisacidresistant,notacidproof.Theporcelainfinish smoothlyafteracleancycle,wiperacksandembossedrack
maydiscolorifacidspillsare not wipedupimmediately, supportswithasmallamountofvegetableoiltorestoreease
of movement.
Donot use ovencleanersonthe self-clean ovenfinishor
aroundanypartoftheovenastheywilldamagethefinishor Clean around the oven vent opening at the rear of the
parts,cooktopifthere isadepositfromthefumesventedduringthe
Topreventdamage,do notclean or rubthe gasketaround clean cycle. Use detergent and water and a cloth or
theovendoor.Thegasketisdesignedto sealin heatduring non-abrasivepad.
theclean cycle. Fine,hair-like linesmayappearinthe oven interiororoven
door.This is a normalcondition resultingfrom heatingand
coolingofthe porcelainfinish.These lines do notaffectthe
performanceof theoven.

OnCanadian modelsonly: The SmoothtopCooktopwill
notoperate duringa clean cycle.Thisis normal. Whenthedoorislockedandtheovenissetforacleancycle,
the ovenwill automatically begin to heat tocleaning
The self-clean oven uses temperatures above normal temperatures.
cookingtemperaturestoautomaticallycleanthe entireoven
interior. Asthe ovenreachescleaningtemperatures,aninternallock
CAUTION: It is normal far parts of the range to become I bemechanismwillengage. Atthis point, the oven door cannOtunlockedand opened. To prevent damage to the door
hotduringacleancycle.Therefore,during a cleancycle, andlock lever,do notforcethe dooropenwhenthe internal
avoid touching the cooktop,oven vent area,oven door lockhas engaged.
and wndow.The first few times the oven is cleaned,some smoke and
Itisbetterto cleanthe ovenregularlyratherthantowait until odor may be detected. This is normal and will lessen or
there isa heavy build-up ofsoil inthe oven. disappearwith use. If the oven is heavilysoiled, or ifthe
broilerpanwas accidentlyleftin the oven,smokeand odor
Turnoffthe ovenlightbeforeacleancycle.Ifthe ovenlightis mayoccur.
lefton,the lightbulb will burn out duringthe cleancycle.Asthe ovenheatsandcools,youmay hearsoundsof metal
partsexpandingandcontracting.This is normalandwill not
damageyourappliance.
Removebroiler pan, all pans andthe oven racks fromthe
oven. The rackswill discolorand may not slide easily
after a cleancycle. ,A_S_
Cleanovenframe,doorframeandaroundtheovenventwith Aboutonehour aftertheendofthe cleancycle,theinternal
a non-abrasive cleaning agent such as Ben Ami or lockwill disengage.At this point,the doorcanbeunlocked
detergent and water.These areas are not exposed to andopened. Movethedoorlocklevertotheleftorunlocked
cleaningtemperaturesandshouldbecleanedtopreventsoil positionand openthe door.The oven may stillbe hot.
frombakingonduringthe clean cycle.
Wipeupexcessgreaseorspilloversfromtheovenbottomto Somesoilmayleavea lightgray,powderyashwhichcanbe
preventexcessivesmokingandflare-ups duringthe clean removedwith a dampcloth. If soilremains,it indicatesthat
cycle,the clean cycle was not long enough. The soil will be
removedduring the next clean cycle.
Wipeupsugaryspilloversandacidspilloverssuchaslemon
juice,tomato sauce or milk-based sauces.Porcelain If theoven rackswere left in theoven and do not slide
enamelisacidresistant,not acidproof.Theporcelainfinish smoothlyafter acleancycle,wiperacksandembossedrack
maydiscolorif acidspillsare not wipedup immediately, supportswithasmallamountofvegetableoiltorestoreease
of movement.
Donot useovencleanersontheself-clean ovenfinishor
aroundanypartoftheovenastheywilldamagethefinishor Clean around the oven vent opening at the rear of the
parts, cooktopifthere isadepositfromthefumesventedduringthe
Toprevent damage,do notcleanor rubthe gasketaround clean cycle. Use detergent and water and a cloth or
theovendoor.Thegasketisdesignedto sealinheatduring non-abrasive pad.
thecleancycle. Fine,hair-like lines mayappearintheoven interioror oven
door.This isa normalcondition resultingfrom heating and
coolingofthe porcelainfinish.These linesdo not affectthe
performanceofthe oven.

CARE AND CLEANING CHART 18
Becauseof themany newcleaningproductsintroducedinNon-Abrasive Cleaners - BonAmi,pasteofbakingsoda
the marketplaceeachyear, it is not possibleto list all andwater.
productsthatcanbesafelyusedtocleanthisappliance.Mildly Abrasive Powder or Liquid Cleansers - Ajax,
ALWAYS READ THE MANUFACTURER'S BarkeepersFriend,Cameo,Comet,SoftScrub.
INSTRUCTIONStobesurethecleanercanbesafelyused
on this appliance.Also, read and carefullyfollowtheNon-Abrasiveor ScratchlessPlasticor NylonScouring
manufacturer'sdirectionswhenusinganycleaningproduct. Pads or Sponges - ChoreBoy PlasticCleaningPuff,
Scrunge Scrub Sponges, or Scotch-BriteNo Scratch,
To determineif a cleaningproductis safe, test a small Cookwareor KitchenSponge.
inconspicuousareausinga verylightpressuretoseeifthe
surfacemayscratchordiscolor.Thisisparticularlyimportant AbrasiveScouringPads - S,O.S.,BrilloSteelWoolSoap,
forporcelainenamel,metal,plasticorhighlypolished,shiny, Scotch-BriteWoolSoapPads.
paintedsurfaces. (Brand names for the above cleaning products are registered
trademarks of the respective manufacturers.)
Thefollowing brandsmayhelp youtomake anappropriate
selection: Be sure appliance is off and all parts are cool before
GlassCleaners- BonAmi,Cinch,Glass Plus,Windex. handlingorcleaningtoavoiddamageandpossibleburns.
If a partis removed,besure it iscorrectly replaced.
DishwashingLiquidDetergents- Dawn,Dove,Ivory,Joy. To prevent staining or discoloration,clean cooktop
Mild LiquidSprayCleaners - Fantastik,Formula409. after each use.
.,.Ts I 0,.EC,'G",
BakedEnamel: • Detergentandwater Useadrypapertowelorclothtowipeupspills,especiallyacidspills,assoonasthey
• Sidepanels •Mildliquidcleaneroccur.Thisisespeciallyimportantforwhitesurfaces.Whensurfaceiscool,washwith
•Storagedrawer•Glasscleanerdetergentandwater.Donotuseabrasiveorharshcleaningliquidsandpowdersor
•Ovendoorovencleaners.Thesewillscratchandpermanentlydamagethefinish.Drywithasoft
• Backguardcloth.Onsmoothtopcooktops,cleanventopeningarea aftereachovenuse,
BroilerPanand •Detergentandwater Pretreatthebroilerpanandinsertwitha non-stickvegetablecoatingsuchas Pareor
Insert •Plasticorsoap-filledscouringpad Mazolatomakecleaningeasier.
•Dishwasher Removefromovenafteruse.Coolthenpouroffgrease.Placesoapyclothoverinsert
andpan;letsoaktoloosensoil.WashinwarmSoapywater.Usesoapfilledscouring
padtoremovestubbornsoil.Broilerpanandinsertcanbecleanedinthedishwasher.
ControlKnobs •Detergentandwater Foreaseof cleaning,turnoffknobandremovebypullingforward,Wash,rinse,and
•Mildliquidsprays dry,Donotuseabrasivecleaningagentsastheymayscratchthefinishandremove
•Glasscleaners themarkings.Turnoneachelementtobesureknobshavebeencorrectlyreplaced.
Drip Bowls,Chrome
• Brownfoodstains •Detergentandwater Bowlscanpermanentlydiscolorovertimeorifexposedtoexcessiveheatorifsoilis
•Plasticscouringpads allowedtobakeon.Thediscolorationwillnotaffectthecookingperformance.
•Mildabrasivecleaners Aftereachuse.wash,rinseanddrytopreventdifficultsoils.Ifheavilysoiled,gently
scrubwithplasticscouringpad. Ifsoilisallowedto burnon,itmaybe impossibleto
remove.
Donot coverwith aluminumfoil,
•Blue/goldheat •FlitzMetalPolish Thesestainsarecausedbyoverheating,and normallyoccurovera periodoftime.
stains (Followpackagedirections) Theyareusuallypermanent.Tominimize:
1. Avoidexcessiveuseofthehighheatsetting.UseHIGHonlytostartcooking,then
lowerthesettingto finishcooking.
2. Useflat bottompansthatdonotextendmorethantwoinchesfromthesurface
element.
Anon-abrasivemetalpolishsuchasFtitzmaybeusedtohelpremovestains.Ritz is
availablein manyautomotivesupplyandhardwarestores.

19 CARE AND CLEANING CHART
' L iNGAGE.TSO,.ECTa.S
PARTS C O
Drip Bowls, •Detergentandwater Aftereachuse,wash,rinseanddrytopreventdifficultsoils.Tocleanbyhand,soakin
Porcelain •Mildabrasivecleaners hotsudsywater,thenusemildabrasivecleanerandplasticscouringpad.
•PlasticscouringpadsDo not coverwith aluminumfoil.
•Dishwasher
Elements, Elementsareself-cleaning.Soilwillburnoffaselementsareused.Donotsprayoven
Ovenand Coil cleaneron elements,electricalhookupor connection.Donot immersecoil-type
surfaceelementsinwater.
Glass • Detergentandwater Toprevent stainingof the oven window,avoid usingexcessiveamountsof water
•Ovenwindow *Glasscleaner whichmayseepunderor behindglass.Washwithdetergentandwater.Remove
stubbornsoilwithpasteofbakingsodaandwater.Donotuseabrasivematerialssuch
asscouringpads,steelwoolorpowderedcleaningagents.Theywilldamageglass.
Rinsewithclearwateranddry.
MetalFinishes •Detergentandwater Donotuseovencleanerorabrasiveagents,astheywilldamagethefinish.Bemove
• Trim,,Glasscleaner stubbornsoilwithdetergentandwater.Polishwitha soft cloth.
OvenInterior •Followinstructionson pages16-17 Wipe up allspillsimmediatelywith a dry cloth- especiallyacid spills (milk,fruits,
forSelf-CleaningOven.tomato,etc.). Neverwipeawarmorhotsurfacewitha dampclothascrackingand
chippingmayresult.
Oven Racks •Detergentandwater Cleanwithsoapywater.Removestubbornsoilwithcleansingpowderorsoapfilled
•Plasticscouringpad scouringpad.Rinseand dry. Rackswill permanentlydiscolorand may not slide
•Cleansingpowderssmoothlyifleftintheovenduringa self-cleanoperation.Ifthisoccurs,wipetherack
•Soap-filledscouringpads andembossedracksupportswithasmallamountofvegetableoiltorestoreeaseof
movement,thenwipeoffexcessoil.
Plasticfinishes •Soapandwater
DoorhandlesNon-abrasiveplasticPadorspongeWhensurfaceiscool,cleanwithsoapandwater;rinse,anddry.Usea glasscleaner
• • and asoft cloth. NOTE: Neveruse ovencleaners, abrasive or causticliquid or
•Backguardtrim • Glasscleaner powderedcleansersonplasticfinishes.Thesecleaningagentswillscratchormarr
•Knobs finish.NOTE:Topreventstainingordiscoloration,wipeupfat,greaseoracid(tomato,
• Endcaps lemon,vinegar,milk,fruitjuice,marinade)immediatelywitha drypapertowelorcloth.
PorcelainEnamel •Detergentandwater Porcelainenamel is glass fusedon metaland may crackor chipwith misuse.
•Cooktop,coil •Pasteofbakingsodaandwater Porcelainenamelisacidresistant,notacidproof.All spillovers,especiallyacidicor
elements • Non-abrasiveplasticpador sugarspillovers,shouldbewipedupimmediatelywithadrycloth.Thisis especially
•Cooktoptrim, spongeimportantaroundthe vent openingfor smoothtopcooktopmodels.Surfacemay
smoothtop discolorordullifsoil,especiallyacidicsoil,isnotremoved.Neverwipeoffawarmor
hotsurfacewitha dampcloth.Thismaycausecrackingandchipping.Neveruseoven
cleaners,abrasiveorcausticcleaningagentsonexteriorfinishofrangeorintheSelf-
cleanorContinuousCleanOven.
SmoothtopCooktop
•Lightto moderate • CooktopCleaningCremeWaituntilcooktophascooledbeforecleaning.Gentlyapplycleaningagentwitha
soil • Detergentandwater non-abrasiveplasticbrush,nylonorplasticpad,papertowelorcleancloth.Rinse
•Pasteofbakingsodaandwater thoroughlyandcompletelydry.
• Heavysoilorbrown/• CooktopCleaningCreme Gentlyscrubwithcleaningcremeand cleancloth orpapertowel. Reapplycleaner.
graystainsfrom Coverwith damppapertowelstokeep cleanermoist. Letstandfor 30 to45minutes.
hardwateror metal Scrubto removeremainingstain. Rinseanddry.
marks
•Burned-onor crusty • Single-edgesafety razorblade Hold razor bladescraperat30+angle and very carefully scrapeoff soil. Clean
soilsor residue • CooktopCleaning Creme remainingsoil with cleaningcreme.
• Sugar,plastic, * Single-edgesafety razor blade Immediatelyturnelementto LOWand scrapefrom hot surfaceto a coolarea.Then
aluminumfoil heldwith a potholderor awooden turn element OFF and cool. Cleanresidue with razor bladescraper and cleaning
handledstainlesssteelspatula creme.
NOTE:Callanauthorizedservicerifthesmoothtopshouldcrack, breakor ifmetalor
aluminumfoil shouldmelt onthe cooktop.