Maytag ELECTRIC COOKTOP User manual

ABOUT YOUR NEWELECTRIC CO()KTOP
Congratulationson your choice of this cooktop. As you use Should you have any questions about using your new
your new cooktop, we know you will appreciate the many electric appliance, please writeto us at this address:
features that provide excellent performance, ease of
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New features have dramatically changed today's cooking P.O.Box 2370
appliancesand theway we cook. It is therefore veryCleveland,TN 37320-2370
important to understand how your new electric cooktop
operatesBEFOREyou use it for the firsttime.Be sure to include the model and serial numbers of your
appliance. For your convenience, we have provided space
In thisOwner's Guide, youwill find a wealthof information onthe front cover to record this information.
regarding all aspects Of your appliance. By carefully
following the instructionsyou will be able to fully enjoy and In our continuing effort to improve the quality and customer
properlymaintain your new cooktop. NOTE:Your appliancesatisfaction bf our cooking products, itmay benecessaryto
maynot beequippedwith some ofthe features referredto in makechanges totheappliance without revisingthe Owner's
this manual. Guide. •

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this appliance.
The following instructions are based on safety stored in an area subjected to heat from an appliance.
considerations and must be strictly followed to reduce the Temperatures may beunsafe for some items,such as
potentialrisks offire, electricshock, or personal injury, volatileliquids,cleanersoraerosolsprays.
Be sure appliance isproperly installed and grounded by a
qualifiedtechnician.Turn off appliance and ventilating hood to avoid spreading
Locate and mark circuit breaker or fuse.Never replace a the flame.Extinguish flame then turn on hood to remove
blown fuse or reset a circuit breaker untilyou know what smoke and odor.
caused theproblem.Always replaceablownfusewithoneUse dry chemical orfoam-type extinguisher orbaking soda
ofthe correct amperage, do not use a substitute, to smother fire or flame.Never usewater on a grease fire.
To ensure proper operation and avoid possible injury or If fire is in a pan on the surface element, cover pan. Never
damageto unit do not attempt to adjust, repair, service, or attempt to pick up or moveaflaming pan.
replace any part of your appliance unless it is specifically
recommended in this book. All other servicing should be
referredtoaqualifiedinstallerorservicer.Always disconnect
powerto unitbefore anyservicingbytripping circuitbreaker Donot leavechildren aloneor unsupervisednear the
to the OFF position or removing thefuse. appliancewhenit isinuseorisstill hot.Childrenshouldnever
be allowedto sitor stand on any part of the appliance.
Children must betaught that the appliance and utensilson
Besure allpackingmaterialsareremoved fromtheappliance it can be hot. Let hot utensils cool
before operating it. in a safe place, out of reach of
smallchildren.Children should be"_ " .
Do not store or use gasoline or other flammable materials, taught that an appliance is not a
vapors and liquidsnear surface units orin the vicinity of this toy.Childrenshouldnot beallowed
or any other appliance. Thefumescan create afire hazard to play with controls or other parts
orexplosion,of theunit.
If appliance is installed near a window, proper precautions CAUTION: Do not store items of
should be taken to prevent curtains from blowing overinterest to children in cabinets
surface elements, above an appliance. Children
climbingonthe appliance to reach
Do not leave any items on the eooktop as heat from the itemscould beseriouslyinjured.
element may ignite flammable itemsand may increase
pressure in closed containers which may cause them to
burst.
Many aerosol-type spray cans are EXPLOSIVE when
exposed to heatand may behighly flammable. Avoid their To preventinjury or \ __'_1J
use or storage near anappliance, damage to the appliance, ._,._.
Manyplastics are vulnerable to heat. Keep plastics away do notuseapplianceas a '__ " "
space heater to heat or
frompartsofthe appliancethat maybecome warmorhot, Do warma room.Also,donot
not leaveplastic items on the cooktopas they maymelt or _7_
usethe cookt(_p asa
soften if left too closeto a surface element, storage area for food or
To eliminate the hazard of reaching over hot surface cooking utensils.
elements, cabinet storageshould not beprovided directly
above a unit.If suchstorage isprovided, itshouldbelimited I_
to itemswhich are used infrequently and which are safely

IMP(RTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Do not touch surface elements or areas near elements, cooking on ahigher heat setting then reduce to a lower
Heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in setting to continue cooking. For smoothtops: To prevent
color.Areas nearsurface elements may become hot enough boilovers, reduce to the desired heat settingjust asthe food
to cause burns.During and after use, do not touch, or let begins to cook or water beginsto boil.
clothing or other flammable materials contact heating
elements or areas near elements until they have had Never leave a surface cooking operation unattended
sufficienttime to cool. especially when using a F-_r _ ] /'_
high heatsettingor when
Othersurfaces ofthe appliance may become hotenoughto deep fatfrying. Boilovers
cause burns - among these surfaces are the cooktop and cause smoking and
surfaces facing the cooktop, greasy spillovers may
ignite. Clean up greasy
Do notallow aluminumfoil, meat probes orany other metal spills as soon as
object, other than a utensil on a surface element, to contact possible.Do not use high
heating elements, heat for extended
CAUTION: Do not use an appliance as a step stool to cooking operations.
cabinets above. Misuse of appliance may result in serious Always let quantities of hot fat used for deep fat frying cool
injuries, before attempting to move or handle.
Never heat an unopened container as pressure bUild-up
may cause container to burst resulting in serious personal
Always turn offsurface element when cooking is completed,injury or damage to the appliance.
Use dry,sturdypotholders. Moist ordamp pot holders onhot
It is normal for some parts of the cooktop, especially areas surfaces maycause burnsfrom steam. Do notlet potholders
surrounding the surface elements, to become warm or hot touch hot heatingelements. Donotuseatowel orother bulky
during surface cooking operations. Therefore,do not touch cloth.
the cooktop until it has had sufficient time to coot.If
necessary, use dry pot holders to protect hands. Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials
accumulate in or nearthe appliance, vent hood or ventfan.
Do not cook on a broken ceramic glass cooktop. If cooktop Clean hoodfrequently to prevent greasefrom accumulating
should break, cleaning solutions and spillovers may onhoodorfilter.Whenflamingfoodsunderthehoodturnthe
penetrate the broken cooktop and create a risk of electric fan off as the fan may spread the flame.
shock. Contact a qualifiedtechnician immediately. Use caution when wearing arments made of flammable
Makesure drip bowls, ifequipped, are in place.Absence of material to avoid clothing ____
these bowls during cooking may subject wiring or fires. Loose fitting or long
components underneath to damage, hanging-sleeved apparel
Alwaysplaceapanonasurfaceelementbeforeturningiton. should not be worn while
Be sure you know which knob controls which surface cooking. Clothing may ignite
element.Make surethe correct element is turned on. Begin.or catch utensil handles.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
PREPAREDFOOD WARNING:Followfoodmanufacturer's Neverleta pan boildry as thiscould damagethe utensiland
instructions. Ifaplasticfrozen food containerand/orits cover the appliance.
distorts, warps, or is otherwise damaged during cooking,
immediately discard the food and its container. The food
couldbecontaminated. Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic,ceramic,
earthenware or glazed utensils are suitable for cooktop
usage without breaking due to the sudden change in
temperature.
Use proper pansize.This applianceisequippedwith one or
moresurface elements ofdifferent sizes. Selectutensils Thisappliancehasbeen testedfor safeperformance using
havingflat bottoms large enoughto cover the surface conventional oookware.Do not useany devices or
element.Theuseofundersizedutensilswillexposeaportion accessoriesthatare not specificallyrecommendedin this
of theheatingelement todirectcontactand may result in manual. DO notuseeyelid coversfor thesurfaceunitsor
ignitionofclothing.Properrelationshipofutensiltoelement stovetopgrills,The use ofdevicesor accessoriesthatare
will alsoimproveefficiency, not expresslyrecommendedinthis manualcan create
serioussafetyhazards,resultinperformanceproblems,and
Usepans with flat bottoms and handles that are easily reducethelifeofthecomponentsof theappliance.
graspedandstaycool.Avoidusingunstable,warped,easily
tippedorloosehandledpans.Pansthat areheavyto move
whenfilledwithfoodmayalsobehazardous.
Besureutensilislarge enoughtoproperlycontainfoodand
avoidboilovers.Pansize isparticularlyimportantindeepfat Turnoffallcontrolsandwaitforappliancepartstocoolbefore
frying.Besurepanwillaccommodatethevolumeoffoodthat touchingorcleaningthem,Cleanappliancewithcaution.Use
isto beaddedaswellasthe bubbleactionoffat. caretoavoidsteamburnsif awetspongeorclothisusedto
wipespills on a hotsurface. Some cleaners canproduce
To minimize burns, ignitionof flammable materialsand noxiousfumesif appliedtoa hotsurface.
spillageduetounintentionalcontactwiththeutensil,donot
extend handles over/
adjacent surface kx,,r_,_ ,_,/ z//, Do notsoak orimmerse removable heating elements in
elements. Always turn _T4 _ water.Immersing element inwater would damage element
panhandlestowardtheand insulating material insideelement.
side or back of the
appliance, not out into
the room where they Do notuse aluminum foil or foil liners to line drip bowls.
are easily hit or Improper use of theseliners may result in a risk of electric
reached by small shock, or fire and may cause ovento overheat. Use foil only
children, as recommended in this booklet.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

SURFACE COl)KING
Yourcooktop isequippedwithcontrolknobs thatprovide an Use HIGH justuntilwater comes to aboil or pressure is
infinitechoiceof settings from LOWto HIGH.The knob can reached inthe pressure canner.Then, reduce tothe lowest
beset on or between any ofthe numberedsettings, heat setting that maintains the boil or pressure. Prolonged
useof HIGH or theuseof incorrect canningutensils will
Tooperatepushdown and turn the knob in either direction produce excessive heat. Excessive heat can cause
to the desired setting. An indicator light will glow when a permanent damage to the porcelain cooktop, coil element
surface elementis turned on.Theindicatorlight will remain and the drip bowl.See page 5for additional information.
onuntil the elementisturned off.After a cooking operation,
besure the element and indicator light are off.
Cooking performance is greatly affected by the type of
cookware used.Proper cookwarewill reduce cookingtimes,
uselessenergyand producemoreevencookingresults.For
Topreventdamagetothecooktopor utensil, neveroperate best results useaheavy gauge metalpan witha smoothflat
surface unitwithouta panin place,never allowa pantoboil bottom and atight fitting lid.
dry and never operate an element on HIGHfor extended
periods of time. Cookwarewith uneven,warped, or groovedbottoms do not
makegoodcontactwiththe heatingsurface,willreduce heat
Foodwill not cook anyfaster atahighersettingthan needed conductivity and result in slower,less even heating.
to maintain a gentleboil. Water boils at the same Different types of cookware materials require differentheat
temperaturewhether boilinggentlyorvigorously.If ahighsettingsfor the same cooking operation. The chart below is
setting isused,excessivespattering will occurandfood may basedonheavy gaugealuminumcookwara. Lowerthe heat
stick or burn onto the bottom ofthe pan, setting if using a thinner gaugemetal or other materials.
If a higherheat setting is used to bring liquid to a boil or to Oversized cookware and cookware that rests across two
begin cooking,alwaysreducetoa lowersetting once liquid elements are not recommended as theymaytrap enough
comesto a boilorfood beginscooking.Never leave food heat tocausedamagetothecooktopor elements.This is
unattended during a cooking operation, especiallyimportantwhencanning.
Fitthesizeofthe cookwareto the sizeoftheelement.ThisDonotusewoksequippedwithroundmetalrings.Thering,
conservesenergy, whichisdesignedtosupportthewokabovetheelement,will
trapheat andmaydamagethe elementandthe cooktop.
Referto cookware manufacturer's recommendationsfor suggestedheat settings. Somemanufacturers do not recommend
the useof HIGH, orthe useof HIGH for extended cooking operations.
HIGH To bring liquid to a boil, blanch, preheat skillet, or reach pressure in a pressure cooker.
Alwaysreduceto a lowerheat settingwhenliquidsjust begintoboil orfoods begin to cook.
Medium-High To brownor sear meat; heat oil for deep fat frying; scald; tosaute or fry. Maintainfast boil for large
• 7-9 amountsof liquids.
Medium Tomaintain moderateto slow boilfor large amounts ofliquids.
4-6 To continue cooking uncovered foods and for most frying operations.
Medium-LowTocontinuecookingcoveredfoodsand tomaintainpressurein mostpressurecookers.Stew, braise
1-3 or steam operations. To maintain boilfor small amounts of liquid, poach,steam or
simmer.
LOW To keep foods warm before serving. Melt chocolate.

COIL ELEMENTCOOKTOP
• Coilsurfaceelementsare self-cleaning. • Be sure drip bowls,located under each element, are in
place,
• Do not immerse elements in wateL • Absence of these bowls during cooking may subject
• When an element is turned on,it will cycle on and off to wiring or component parts underneath the cooktop to
maintainthe heat setting, damage.
• To prevent risk of electric shock or fire, do not line drip
• To prevent damage tothe cooktop, NEVER operate bowls with aluminumfoil.
surface elementwithout apan in place and NEVER allow
a pan to boil dry. Yourcooktop willbe equippedwith either chrome plated or
porcelain coatedsteel drip bowls.
cool,T°remoVe:raiseelementWhen ......__ /Chrome drip bowls will turn blue or gold over time or if
and carefully pull out I _ overheated.Thistype ofdiscolorationispermanentand will
and away from the not affect cooking performance.
receptace.To protect the chrome or porcelain finish, avoid using high
settings for long periods of time. Reduce to a lower setting
oncefood begins cooking.Do not use oversized cookware,
Panshould notextendmorethan 2inchesfrom theelement.
To replace: Insertthe terminals on the element into the
receptacle.Genfiy lift uponouter edgeofelement (opposite
terminal-side of element) white inserting terminals into
receptacle. Gently pressdown on outer edge of element
until element sitslevel on drip bowl. The coil element cooktop does not lift up,
Besuredrip bowlsare properly installed. Notchontrim ring To prevent staining or discoloration, cleancooktop after
shouldbe centeredover the screw secudngthe receptacle each use.Wipeacidorsugar stainsas soon as thecooktop
tothe maintop, Iftrim ring is not installed properly and rests has cooled as these stains may discolor or etch the
onthis screw,the trim ring and dripbowl will"rock"; porcelain.
CANNING ELEMENT ACCESSORY KIT
(MODELCEll
Theuseofoversize cookwareor large cannersonthecoilelement
cooktopmayresultindamagetotheporcelainenamelfinish.A special
canningelementhas beendesignedto protectthe finishwhenusing
thistypeofcookware.Thecanningelementand chromedripbowlare
availableasan optionalaccessorykit.
Forinformationonthe Canning ElementAccessoryKit,contactyour
dealerorwritetoMaytagCustomerService,P.O.Box2370,Cleveland,
TN 37320-2370.
NOTE: Foraddit(onalcanninginformationcontactyour (eta( County
Extension Office.Or,contact Alltrista Consumer Products Company,
marketer of Ball brand home canning products at 800-240-3340 or
write: Alftrista Corp., Consumer Affairs Dept., P.O.Box 2729, Muncie,
IN47307-0729.

SMOOTHTOP COOKT(
The smoothtopcooktopdoes not liftup. When cooking delicate foods which easily scorch or
overcook, start with a lower heat setting then gradually
increase the setting until you find the optimum setting.
Boilovers are more likely to occur if you start out on HIGH
then reduceto the lower setting. If you do begincooking on
yourThefour cooking areasOncooktopare identified _/I-_/1_-_- @ boil.HIGH'reduceto a lowersetting before liquidscome to afull
by permanent patterns inthe _
cooktop.There aretwo large "//11_\\" Iffood iscookingtoofastor ifa boiloveroccurs, removelidor
(8-inch) and two small ,\\\_ll//_._/1_ removecookware from cooking area and reduceto a lower
(6-inch) areas.The patterns _ setting. Allow enoughtime for the cooking area to adjust to
onyourcooktopmaynotlook ',/m_\' _//i_ the new setting.
like the cooktop in this
illustration but your cooktop will operate as described in
this manual.Aluminum foil will damage thesmoothtop if it meltsontothe
Beforeusingthecooktopforthefirsttime, cleanitthoroughly glass. Do not use aluminum foil or foil-type disposable
asdirected onthecleaningchart onpage9.Thiswill protect containers such as popcorn poppers under any
the smoothtopand will guarantee aclean cooktop when the circumstances. They may leave metal marks or may
elements are turned on. "permanently meltonto the smoothtop. Do not usecooktopif
metal or aluminum foil melts onto the smoothtop. Call an
During the first few hours of use, you may notice that the authorized servicer. Do not attempt to repair cooktop
cooktopemits a slight burning odor and a light smoke. Both yourself.
ofthese conditions are normal. Aluminum cookwarewill cause metal markson the glassif
Whenacookingareaisturnedon,thecoilelementunderthe you slide them across the smoothop. Remove any metal
cooktop will heat up and glow red. To maintain the heat marks immediately using Cooktop Cleaning Creme.
setting the element will cycle on and off. Itis normalto see a Glass ceramic, earthenware,porcelain over metal,
red glow through the smoothtop when the element cycles heat-proofglass or glazedcookware may scratch the
on. smoothtop cooktop if you slide them across the top.
Your cooktop is equipped with aHOT SURFACE light • Donotusethetopasaworksurfaoeorasacuttingboard.
located atthe rightfront corner ofthecooktop. This redlight Do not cookfood directly on the cooktop.
will turn on to indicate that the smoothtop is hot and will
remain on until the top has cooled. • Do not use a trivet or metal stand (such as a wok ring)
between the utensil and the cooktop.These items can
mark or etch the surface and affect cooking efficiency.
• Donot place plasticsonawarm orhotcooking area.They
Thesmoothtop cookingarearetains heatfor aperiodoftime will melt and adhere to the smoothtop. The smoothtop
afterthe element hasbeenturnedoff.Turntheelement offa maychiporpitinattemptingto removemeltedplasticfrom
few minutesbefore food is completely cooked and usethe the top.
retained heat to complete the cooking operation. • Topreventscratchingor damagetothe smoothtop, donot
leavesugar,salt,sand,soil, shorteningor otherfats onthe
After30minutes, thecooktop maybetoo coolto keepfoods cooking area. Be sure area is free from these before
warm. However,the TOP MAY STILL BETOO WARM TO turning on cooking area.
TOUCH.Whenthe HOTSURFACE lightturnsoff,the topwill •Besurethe bottomof the cookware issmooth andfree of
be cool enough to touch, nicks, scratches or rough areas as they may scratch the
smoothtop.
• Donotallow apanto boildry.This couldcause permanent
damage to the smoothtop.

SMOOTHTOP COOKT(
To help keepcooktopclean,besure cooking areaand Whensurfaceiecool, cleanasdirectedinthechart. DONOT
cookware bottom are clean and dry before each use. USEthe following cleaning agents•
Topreventpossibledamagetothecooktop, alwaysrinsethe = Abrasives (metal scouring pads, cleansing powders,
bottom of cookware to completely remove any cleaning scouring cleaners or pads) will scratch the smoothtop.
agent residue. Thisis especially important when using a • Chemicals (oven cleaners, chlorine bleaches, rust
copper or aluminum cleaner• In the presence of heat, the removers or ammQnia) may damage the finish of the
cleaning residue may stain, discolor or etch the smoothtop, smoothtop.
• Glass cleaners containing ammonia may harm the
Carefully blot up spilloversaround the outside of the cooking smoothtop.
area as they occur with dry paper towels. BE CAREFUL
NOT TO BURN HANDS WHEN WIPING UPSPILLS• DO * Soiled cloth or sponge will leave aninvisiblefilm 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:Do not use cooktop if the smoothtop is IMPORTANT:Watch sugary solutionscarefully to avoid[
I
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 I boils over, it may pit the smoothtop. Turn element to LOWl
I cooktop yourself. I and clean sugary boilovers immediately. See page 9 for_
completecleaning instructions. J
Tinyscratchesor Coarse particles(dust, salt and Tiny scratches are not removableand do not affect cooking.In
abrasions sand) between cookware bottom time, the scratches will become smoother and lessvisible• Be
and cooktop. Incorrect cleaning surecookwarebottoms and cooktopareclean beforeuse. Use
materials. Sliding glasswareor metal cookwarewithasmooth, non-scratching bottom. Donot slide
acrosstop or using cookwarewith ceokwareacross cooktop.
rough bottoms.
Metal-marking Sliding or scrapingmetal utensils or Do not slidemetal object across cooktop. When cool,clean
oven racks across cooktop,immediately with Cooktop Cleaning Creme.
Brown streaks and Boilovers, incorrect cleaning Remove boilovers before reusing the cooktop. Use a clean
specks materials, used soiled Clothor cloth or sponge• Be sure cookware, especially bottoms, are
sponge, soiled cookware, clean and dry.
Areas of discoloration Mineral depositsfrom waterand Usecook'warewithbottomsthat arecleanand dry.Use correct
with a metallicsheen foods. , heat setting to prevent boilovers.
Pitting or flaking•Sugary boilovers from sugar syrups, Usecorrect heat setting and large enough utensil. Watch
candy,jams, jellies, dessert sauces, cooking operation to prevent beiloversor spattering.
etc.

CARE AND CLEANINGCHART
Becauseof the many newcleaning productsintroducedin Mild Liquid Spray Cleaners -Fantastik,Formula 409.
themarketplace eachyear, it isnot possible to listall
productsthat canbesafely usedto clean thisappliance. Non-Abrasive Cleaners - Ben Ami, pasteofbakingsoda
Listed below arejust a fewexamples of recommended andwater.
products. Mildly Abrasive Powder or Liquid Cleansers -Ajax,
ALWAYS READ THE- MANUFACTURER'S BarkeepersFriend,Cameo, Comet, Soft Scrub.
INSTRUCTIONSto be sure thecleaner canbe safely usedNon-Abrasive or ScratchlessPlasticorNylon Scouring
onthis appliance.Also, read and carefullyfollow thePadsor Sponges - Chore Boy Plastic CleaningPuff,
manufacturer'sdirectionswhenusinganycleaningproduct. ScrungeScrubSponges, or Scotch-Brite No Scratch,
Cookwareor KitchenSponge.
To determineif a cleaning productis safe, test a small
inconspicuousareausinga verylightpressureto see iftheAbrasive Scouring Pads - S.O.S., BrilloSteelWoolSoap,
surfacemayscratchordiscolor.ThisisparticularlyimportantScotch-BdteWoolSoap Pads.
for porcelain enamel,highly polished,shiny, painted, or (Brand names for the above cleaning products are registered
plasticsurfaces, trademarks of the respective manufacturers,)
The following brands may helpyouto makeanappropriate Be sure appliance is off and all parts are cool before
selection: handling orcleaningtoavoid damageand possibleburns.
If a part is removed, besure it iscorrectlyreplaced.
Glass Cleaners- Ben Ami, Cinch, Glass Plus,Windex.To prevent staining or discoloration,clean cooktop
Dishwashing LiquidDetergents - Dawn,Dove,Ivory,Joy. after each use.
Baked Enamel =Detergentand waterUse adrypapertowelorclothto wipeupspins,especiallyacid spills,assoonasthey
•Mild liquidcleaner occur.Thisisespeciallyimportantforwhitesurfaces.Whensurfaceiscool,washwith
•Glass cJeanerde/_ergentandwater.Do net use abrasive or harshcJeaniogliquidsand powdersor
ovencleaners.Thesewillscratchand permanentlydamagethefinish.Drywitha soft
cloth.
Bruahed Chrome • Detergent&water Washwithdetergentandwater.Forheaviersoiluseamild abrasivecleaner, rubbing
•Cooktop*Mildabrasivecleaner withthegrain to avoidstreakingthe surface.TOprevent scratching,do not use
abrasiveorcausticagents.ChromewillpermanentlydiscolorifsoilisaJlowedtobake
OR,
Control Knobs • Detergentand waterForeaseofcleaning,turnoffknoband removeknobsbypullingup.Wash, rinse,and
• Mild liquidspraysdry.Do not useabrasive_eaning agentsasthey may scratchthefinishand remove
QGlass cleanersthemarkings.Turnoneachelementto be sureknobs havebeencorrectlyreplaced.
DripBow,_,CPh'ome
•Brownfoodstains •Detergentand water Aftereach use,wash,rinse anddrytopreventdifficultsoils,Ifheavilysoiled,gently
•Plasticscouringpads scrubwithplastic,scouringpad,tf soilis allowedto bumon, itmaybe impossibleto
• Mildabrasiveoleanere Iremove.
"DOnot cover withaluminum foil.
•Blue/goldheat •FlitzMetal PolishIThesestains arecaused byoverheating,and normallyoccurover a periodof time.
stains (Followpackagedirections) They are usuallypermanent.Tominimize:
.1.Avoidexcassiveuasofthehighheatsetting.UseHIGHonlytostartcooking,then
lowerthesettidgtofinishcooking.
2.Use flat bottompansthatdo not extendmorethantwoinchesfromthesurface
element.
Anon-abrasivemetalpolishsuchas Flitzmaybeusedtohelpremovestains.Ritz is
availablein manyautomotivesupplyandhardwarestores.

CARE AND CLEANING CHART
Drip Bowls, •Detergentand water Aftereachuse,wash,rinseand dryto preventdifficultcoils.Tocleanby hand, soakin
Porcelain •Mildabrasivecleaners hotsudsywater,thenusemildabrasivecleanerand plasticscouringpad.
•Plasticscouringpads DOnot cover with aluminum foil,
• Dishwasher
Elements, Coil Elementsareserf-cleaning.Soilwillburnoffaselementsareused. Donotsprayoven
eleaneronelements,electricalhook up or.connection. Do notimmersecoil-type
surfaceelemerYtsinwater.
i i
Glass •DetergentandwaterAvoidusingexcessiveamountsofwaterwhichmayseep under orbehindglass.
• Cooktop • Glasscleaner Washwithdetergentandwater.Removestubbornsoilwithpasteofbakingsodaand
water.Donotuseabrasivematerialssuchasscouringpads,steelwoolorpowdered
cleaningagents.Theywilldamageglass.Rinsewithclearwaterand dry.
MetalFinishes • Detergentand water Donotuseovencleanerorabrasiveagents,astheywilldamagethefinish.Remove
•Trim,cooktop •Glasscleaner stubbornsoilwithdetergentand water.Polishwitha softcloth.
• Cooktop
Plastic Finishes -. • Detergentand water Do notuseovencleaner,powderor liquidcleansers,abrasiveor causticcleaning
•Controlpanel • Paste ofbakingsodaandwater agentsonplasticfinishes.Thesecleaningagentswillscratchor marrthefinish.
•Trim •Nonabrasiveplasticpadorsponge To prevent stainingor discoloration,remove fat, greaseoracid (tomato,lemon,
vinegar,milk,fruitjuice,marinade)soilsimmediatelywitha drypapertowelor cloth.
Whensurfaceiscool,clean,rinseanddry.
Porcelain Enamel •Detergentandv_ater Porcelainenamel is glass fused on metal andmaycrackor chip with misuse.
•Cooktop,coil•Paste of bakingsodaendwaterPorcelainenamel is acidresistant,notacidproof.Allspillovers,especiallyacidicor
elements,• Nonabrasiveplasticpadcrspongesugarspillovers,shouldbewiped upimmediatelywith adry cloth. Surface may
discolorordullifsoil,especiallyacidicsoil,isnotremoved.Neverwipeoffawarmor
hotsurfacewitha dampcloth.Thismaycausecrackingandchipping.Neveruseoven
•cleaners,abrasiveorcausticcleaningagentsonexteriorfinishof thecooktop.
Smoothtop Cooktop
•Lightto moderate •CooktopCleaningCreme Wait untilcooktophascooledbeforecleaning.Gentlyapplycleaningagent witha
soil •Detergentand water non-abrasiveplasticbrush,nylonorplasticpad,papertowelor cleancloth.Rinse
,_Pasteofbakingsodaendwater thoroughlyand completelydry.
• Heavysoilor brown/ • CooktopCleaningCremeGentlyscrubwith cleaningcreme andcleanclothorpapertowel.Reapply cleaner.
graystainsfromCoverwithdamppapertowelstokeepcleanermoist.Letstandfor30 to 45minutes.
hardwateror metalScrubtoremoveremainingstain.Rinseanddry.
marks
•Burned-onorcrusty •Single-edgesafetyrazorblade Holdrazor blade scraper at 30°angle and very carefullyscrape off soil. Clean
soilsorresidue*CooktopCleaningCremeremainingsoilwithcleaningcreme.
•Sugar,plastic • SlngleLedgesafety razorblade Immediatelyturnelementtc LOWandscrapeIrom hotsurfaceto a COelarea. Then
heldwitha potholderora wooden turnelementOFF and coel. Clean residuewith razor blade scraperend cleaning
handledstainlesssteelspatula creme.
NOTE:Callan authorizedservicerffthesmoethtopshouldcrack,break,orifmetalor
aluminumfoilshouldmelt onthecooktop.

10SERVI( ;E INF()RMATI()N
Check these points... Do not attempt to service the appliance yourself unless
directed todo so Inthis manual, Contact thedealer who
Part or all of your electric cooktop does not operate sold you the appliance for service or call us,Our
• Isthe cooktopdisconnectedfromthe electricaloutlet? telephone number is found on the separate warranty
•Areanyhousefusesblownorcircuitbreakerstripped? sheet.
•Has the power supplyto thehomebeen interrupted? If your applianceshould requireservice or replacement
• Are the controlsproperlyset? parts,contactyourdealerorauthorizedservicer.Be sureto
havethe model and serial numbers oftheappliance
available.See the frontcoverofthismanualforlocationof
Surface elements fall to turn on or heat the food these numbers.Pleasereviewtheseparatewarrantysheet
properly, thatcomeswithyourappliancetosee iftheserviceyouare
•Isthecooktopdisconnectedfromthe electricaloutlet? requestingiscoveredbythewarranty.
• if the cooktop has coilelements, are they properly Ifyouarenotsatisfiedwiththelocalresponsetoyourservice
pluggedintothe receptacles? requirements,writetoMaytagCustomerService, P.O. Box
• Wereappropriateutensilsused?(Seepage4.)2370, Cleveland, TN 37320-2370.Include your name,
• Are the surface element controls properlyset? address, phone number, the complete model and serial
numbers of theappliance, the nameand address of the
• Is voltage to thehouse reduced? dealer from whom you purchased theappliance, the date of
purchase and details concerning your problem.
If you do not receive satisfactoryservice, you maycontact
the Major Appliance Consumer Action Program by letter.
includethe information listed above.
MajorAppliance Consumer Action Program
20NorthWacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
MACAP(MajorAppliance ConsumerAction Program) isan
independentagencysponsored bythree trade associations
asa court of appeals on consumer complaintswhich have
notbeenresolvedsatisfactorilywithinareasonableperiodof
time.
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