Maytag C31000PAA Owner's manual

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
IMPORTANTSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ......... 1-3 Roastingtips ................................ 10
Broilingtipsandchart,ifequipped.............. 11
CLOCK AND TIMER, ifequipped................. 4MAINTENANCE ............................ 12-14
USINGTHE COOKTOP ....................... 5-6
Ignitionsystem 5 Cooktop .................................... 12
............................... Burnergrates................................ 12
Howtolightsurfaceburner..................... 5 Conventionalsurfaceburners,if equipped 12
Selectingflamesize ........................... 6.......
About the surface burner flame ................. 6 Sealed surfaceburners, ifequipped ............ 12
Adjusting the flame ............................ 6 Proportionalvalve adjustment, ifequipped ...... 13
Cookwareconsiderations 6 Leveling legs ................................ 13
...................... Ovendoor .................................. 13
Canning ..................................... 6 Oven bottom ................................ 14
USINGTHE OVEN ........................... 7-11 Oven light,if equipped ........................ 14
Ignitionsystem ............................... 7 Lower panel, if equipped ...................... 14
Ovencharacteristics ........................... 7 Electrical connection ......................... 14
Use of aluminum foil ........................... 7
Thermostatknob.............................. 7 CARE AND CLEANING CHART .............. 15-16
Howtoset oventobakeor roast................ 7
Preheating................................... 7SERVICE .................................. 17-18
Ovenracks................................... 8 Howto removerangeforcleaningandservicing . 17
Commonbakingproblemschart ................ 9 Howto obtainservice......................... 17
Bakingtips .................................. 10 Beforeyoucallfor servicechart ............. 17-18
INSTALLER Please leave thisThe model and serial numbersare found on the ratingplate
manualwiththisappliance, locatedonthe lowerrangefrontframebehindthe broilerdooror
lowerpanel.Use thesenumberswhenrequestingservice.
Besureappliancehasbeen properly ModelNumber:
installed. SerialNumber:
CONSUMER Tosaveyoutime,DateofPurchase:
energy and money, read andkeep Pleasekeepyoursales receiptand/oryourcancelledcheckas
thismanualforfuturereference, proofof purchaseshouldwarrantyservice be needed,Store
thesedocumentswiththisbooklet.
8113P107-60
(11-95-00)

ABOUT YOUR RANG5
Congratulationsonyourchoiceofthisgasrange.Asyou useShouldyou have any questionsaboutusing yournewgas
your new range, we know you will appreciate the many appliance, pleasewrite to us at this address:
features that provide excellent performance, ease of
cleaning,convenience and dependability. CustomerAssistance
c/o Maytag Customer Service
New features have dramatically changed today's cooking P.O.Box2370
appliances and the way we cook. It is therefore very Cleveland,TN 37320-2370
important to understandhow your new gas range operates
BEFORE youuse it for the first time.Besureto includethemodel andserial numbers of your
appliance. Foryour convenience, we have provided space
In this Owner's Guide,you will find a wealth of information onthe front cover to record this information.
regarding all aspects of your appliance. By carefully
following the instructions,you will be ableto fully enjoy and In our continuing effort to improvethe quality and customer
properly maintain your new range. NOTE: Your appliance satisfaction of our cooking products,we may find it
maynot be equippedwith some ofthe features referredto in necessarytomake changesto ourline ofapplianceswithout
this manual, revisingthe Owner's Guide.

IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS
Read all instructions before using this Have your appliance installedand properlygroundedby a
qualifiedinstalleraccordingto theinstallationinstructions.
appliance.Have theinstallershowyouthe locationofthe gas shutoff
The following instructions arebased on safety valveand howtoshut itoffinan emergency.
considerationsand mustbestrictlyfollowedtoeliminatethe
potentialrisksoffire, electricshock,or personalinjury. Alwaysdisconnectpowertoappliancebeforeservicing.
To ensure proper operation and avoid possible injury or
damage to unit do not attempt to adjust, repair,service, or
WARNING: If theinformation in thisreplace any part of your appliance unless it is specifically
manualis not followed exactly, efireor recommended in this book.All other servicing should be
explosion may result causing property referredto a qualifiedinstalleror servicer.
damage, personal injury or death.
- Do not store or use gasoline or other Be sure all packing materials areremovedfrom the
flammable vapors and liquids in the appliancebeforeoperatingit.
vicinity of this or any other appliance. Keepareaaroundapplianceclearandfreefromcombustible
materials, gasoline, and other flammablevaporsand
materials.
-WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: If appliance is installed neara window, proper precautions
•DO nottry tolightany appliance,should betakentopreventcurtains from blowingover
burners.
•Do not touch any electrical switch; do Donotleaveanyitemsonthecooktop.Thehotairfromthe
not useany phonein your building, ventmayigniteflammableitemsandmayincreasepressure
•Immediately call your gas supplier in closedcontainerswhichmaycausethemto burst.
from aneighbor's phone. Follow theMany aerosol-typespray cansareEXPLOSIVE when
gas supplier's instructions, exposedto heat and may be highlyflammable.Avoidtheir
use orstoragenear anappliance.
•Ifyou cannot reach yourgas supplier, Many plastics arevulnerableto heat. Keep plasticsaway
call the fire department, from parts oftheappliancethat may becomewarmorhot.
Donotleaveplasticitemsonthecooktopasthey maymelt
or softenif left too closetotheventoralighted surface
- Installation and service must be burner.
performed by a qualified installer, service Toeliminatethehazardofreachingoverhotsurfacebumers,
agency or thegassupplier,cabinetstorageshouldnotbeprovideddirectlyabovea unit.
Ifsuchstorageisprovided,itshouldbelimitedtoitemswhich
areusedinfrequentlyandwhicharesafelystoredinan area
,_ subjectedto heat froman appliance.Temperaturesmay be
__" ) i _A_AR"II"i_Iunsafefor some items,suchas volatile liquids,cleanersor
aerosol sprays.
ALL RANGES
CAN TIP
INJURYTO PERSONS Turnoffapplianceand ventilatinghood toavoidspreading
COULD RESULT the flame.Extinguishflame then turn on hood to remove
_i i smoke and odor.
INSTALLANTI-TIP
DEVICES PACKED Usedry chemicalorfoam-type extinguisheror bakingsoda
IWITH RANGE tosmother fire orflame. Never use water on a grease fire.
Iffireisintheovenor broilerpan,smotherby closingoven
SEE INSTALLATION door.
INSTRUCTIONS If fire is in a pan onthe surfaceburner,coverpan. Never
attemptto pickupor moveaflaming pan.

IMP(IRTANTSAFETYINI;TRUCTIONS
WARNING: To reduce the risk of tipping of the appliance
from abnormal usage or by excessive loading of the oven
Do not leave children alone or unsupervised near the door, the appliance must besecured by a properly installed
appliancewhenitisinuseor isstill hot.Chilarenshouldnever anti-tip device.If the range is movedfrom the wall, be sure
beallowed to sit or stand onany partof the appliance, the anti-tip device is engaged when the range is replaced.
Look underneath range toverify that one of the rear leveling
Children must betaught that the appliance and utensils in legs is properly engaged in the bracket slot.The anti-tip
itcan behot. Lethot utensilscoolin devicesecurestherearlevelinglegtothe floor whenproperly
a safe place, out of reach of small engaged.Also, besure the range is properly re-installed.
children. Childrenshould betaught
that an appliance is not a toy. Do not touch a hotoven light bulb with a damp cloth as the
Children should not be allowed to bulb could break. Shouldthe bulb break,disconnect power
play with controls or other parts of to the appliance before removing bulb to avoid electrical
the unit. shock.
CAUTION: Do not store items of
interest to children in cabinets
above an appliance or on the
backguard of a range. Children Always placea pan ona surface burnerbeforeturning it on.
climbing onthe appliance or onthe Besureyou knowwhich knobcontrols whichsurface burner.
appliancedoorto reachitemscould Makesurethecorrect burner isturnedonand thatthe burner
has ignited. When cooking is completed, turn burner off
beseriously injured, before removing pan to prevent exposureto burner flame.
Always adjust surface burnerflame sothat it does notextend
beyond the bottom edge of the pan. An excessive flame is
To preventpotential hazardto the userand damageto the hazardous, wastes energy and maydamage the appliance,
appliance, do not use pan or cabinets above the appliance.
appliance as a space Never leave a surface cooking operation unattended
heaterto heat or warm a
room. Also, do not use especially when using a _,.r _ t.,,_
the cooktop or oven as a high heatsetting or when
storage area for food or deepfat frying. Boilovers
cooking utensils,cause smoking and
greasy spillovers may
Do not obstruct the flow ignite. Clean up greasy
of combustion and spills as soon as
ventilation air byblocking possible. Do notuse high
the oven vent or air intakes. Restriction of air flow to the heat for extended
burnerprevents properperformance and increasescarbon cooking operations.
monoxideemission to unsafelevels. Never heat an unopened container on the surface burner or
Avoid touching oven vent area while oven is on and for inthe oven. Pressurebuild-up may cause containerto burst
several minutes after oven is turned off.Some parts of the resulting in serious personal injury or damage to the
vent and surrounding area become hot enough to cause appliance.
burns.After oven isturned off, do not touch the oven vent or
surrounding areas untilthey havehad sufficienttime to cool. Use dry, sturdy pot holders. Damp pot holders may cause
burns from steam. Dish towels or other substitutes should
never be used as pot holders because they can trail across
CAUTION:Do not _. ja._ _ J hot surface burners and ignite or get caught on appliance
useanapplianceasa
step stoolto cabinets _ ._ parts.
above. Misuse of Always let quantities of hot fat used for deep fat frying cool
appliance doors or before attempting to move or handle.
drawers, such as
stepping, leaning or _ Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials
sitting on the door or accumulatein or near the appliance, hoodorvent fan. Clean
drawer, may result in hood frequently to prevent grease from accumulating on
possible tipping of hoodorfilter.Whenflamingfoodsunderthehoodturnthefan
the appliance, breakage of door, and serious injuries, off as the fan mayspread the flame.

IMPq)RTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS 3
Use caution when wearing ! ]rments made of flammableNever leta pan boildry as thiscoulddamagethe utensiland
material to avoid clothing ,_ _ the appliance.
fires. Loose fitting or long
hanging-sleeved apparel Follow the manufacturer's directions when using oven
should not be worn while cooking bags.
cooking.Clothing mayignite Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, or
or catch utensilhandles. glazed utensils are suitable for cooktop or oven usage
without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature.
Always placeoven racks inthedesired positions whileoven
iscool.Slide oven rack outto add or removefood,using dry This appliance has been tested for safe performance using
sturdy pot holders. Always avoid reaching into the oven to conventional cookware. Do not use any devices or
add orremovefood. If a rack must be movedwhile hot, use accessories that are not specifically recommended in this
a dry pot holder.Always turn the oven off at the end of manual.Do notuse eyelid coversfor the surface units, stove
cooking, top grills, or add-on oven convection systems.The use of
devicesoraccessoriesthat are not expresslyrecommended
Use care whenopening the oven door.Let hot air or steam in thismanual can create serious safety hazards, result in
escape beforeremoving or replacingfood. performance problems, and reduce the life of the
components ofthe appliance.
PREPAREDFOODWARNING: Followfood manufacturer's
instructions.Ifa plasticfrozen food containerand/or itscover
distorts, warps, or is otherwise damaged during cooking,
immediately discard the food and its container. The food Turnoffallcontrolsandwaitforappliancepartstocoolbefore
could becontaminated, touching or cleaningthem. Do nottouch the burner grates or
surroundingareas untilthey have hadsufficienttime to cool.
Cleanappliance withcaution. Usecare toavoidsteam burns
ifawetsponge orclothisusedtowipespillsonahotsurface.
Use pans with flat bottoms and handlesthat are easily Somecleanerscanproducenoxiousfumesifappliedtoa hot
graspedandstaycool.Avoidusingunstable,warped,easilysurface.
tippedorloosehandledpans. Pansthatareheavyto move
whenfilledwithfoodmay alsobehazardous.
Besureutensilislargeenoughto properlycontainfoodand
avoidboiLovers.Pansizeisparticularlyimportantindeepfat
frying.Besurepanwillaccommodatethevolumeoffoodthat TheCaliforniaSafe DrinkingWaterandToxicEnforcement
isto beaddedas wellasthe bubbleactionoffat.Act of1986 (Proposition65) requirestheGovernor of
Californiato publisha listofsubstancesknownto theState
To minimize burns,ignitionof flammablematerialsand of Californiato causecancer or reproductiveharm, and
spillageduetounintentionalcontactwiththeutensil, donot requiresbusinesses to warncustomers of potential
extend handles over _ exposuresto suchsubstances.
adjacent surface _
burners. Always turn Users of thisappliance are herebywarned that the burning
panhandlestowardthe ofgas can result in low-level exposureto some ofthe listed
side or back of the substances, includingbenzene,formaldehydeand soot,due
appliance, not out into primarilytothe incompletecombustionofnaturalgasorliquid
the room where they petroleum(LP)fuels.Properly adjusted burnerswill minimize
are easily hit or incomplete combustion. Exposure tothese substances can
reached by small also be minimized by properly venting the burners to the
outdoors by opening the windows and/or door in the room
children, where the appliance is located.
SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

CLOCK AND TIMER, ifequipped
[
The electronicclockandtimerdisplaywillflashwhenthe applianceisfirstconnectedto
powerorif powerisinterrupted.Thedisplay willstopflashing once the time-of-day clock
has been set.
1.Pressthe CLOCK pad.1. Pressthe TIMERpad. 0:59,oronehour,will appearinthe
display.
2. Press and hold the HOUR pad to set the correct hours. The timer will automatically begin counting down in
Tapthe pad once to changethe time by a single hour. increments of one minute.
3. Press and hold the MINUTE pad to set the correct 2. To set the timer for less thanone hour:Press the
minutes.Tapthe pad onceto change the time bya single TIMERpadthen pressand holdthe MINUTE paduntilthe
minute, desiredtimeappearsinthe display.Tochangethe time by
For example: To set the clockfor 3:15, press and hold the a single minute, tap the pad once.
HOUR pad until 3 appears inthe hours display.Then press 3. Toset the timer for more than one hour:Press the
and holdthe MINUTE pad until 15 appears in the minutes TIMER pad then -
display.•Press the HOUR pad, 1:59, or two hours, will appear
inthe display.
•Press the MINUTE pad until the desired minutes
appear in the display.
NOTE:Twohoursisthe maximumtime that canbeset.
4. Whenthetime haselapsed,0:00willappear inthe display
and continuousbeepswillsoundto indicatethe endof the
timing operation.
5. Pressthe CLOCK pad to cancel the beeps. The current
time of day will reappear in the display.
Tocancel thetimer: PresstheCLOCK padand the display
will returnto the current time of day.

USING THE COOKTOP5
Your cooktop willfeature either pilot ignition or pilotless To prevent damagetothecooktop or pan, neveroperate
ignition. Ifthe gassupply to the range isturned off, be sure the surface burnerwithout a pan in place, never allow a
all controlsare set inthe OFF position before re-supplying pan to boil dry and never operate a surface burner on
gas to the appliance. HIGHfor extended periods of time.
PilotIgnition t.Placea pan onthe burner grate.
When the range isfirst installed,the standing pilots maybe NOTE:Theburnerflame mayliftoffthe burner headand a
difficultto light dueto air inthe gasline.Tobleed offairfrom "roaring"soundmaybe heardifa panisnotplaced onthe
the line, holda lighted match nexttothe burnerand turnthe grate before lightingthe burner.
knob on.When the burner lights, turn the knob off and
proceedas directed below. 2. Push in and turnthe knob to the LITE position.
To light pilot: Raisethe cooktopand hold a lighted match Pilotless ignition models only: A clickingsoundwill be
nearthe pilotports.Therearetwo pilotports,oneonthe right heardandthe burnerwill light.Whenone burner isturned
side and one onthe leftside. on, all ignitors will spark.
3. Afterthe burner lights,turnthe knob to thedesired flame
size.
Pilotless ignition models only: The ignitors will
Pilotless Ignition continue to spark untilthe knob is turned from the LITE
Pilotlessignitionusesasparkfromtheignitortolightthe position.
burner. There are two ignitors for conventional surface
burners. Each sealedburner has its own ignitor located on CAUTION:If the flame should go out during a cooking
theback side ofthe burner.Once the burner lights,turn the operation, turn the burner off. if gas has accumulated
knob tothe desired setting.The clicking sound will not stop and a strong gasodor is detected, open a window and
untilthe knob is turnedfrom the LITE position, wait 5 minutes for the gas odor to disappear before
Inthe eventofa powerfailure, thesurface burnercanbe relighting the burner,
manually lighted.Besure all controlsare in the OFF
position.Hold a lightedmatch tothe desired surface burner
headthen push in and turn the knob to the LITEposition.
Whentheburner lights,adjusttheflame tothe desired flame
size.

USING THE COOKTOP
Usea HIGHflamesetting to quickly bringliquids to a boil or Adjust the flame size so it
to begin a cooking or canning operation. Then reduce to a does not extend beyond
lower setting to continue cooking. Never leave food the edge of the cooking
unattendedwhenusing a HIGH flame setting,utensil. This is for _-=._-_
personal safety and to
prevent possible damage
I
•_;_,_,to the appliance, pan, or
cabinets above the
_"_--_ appliance.This also improvescooking efficiency.
Cookware, including canning equipment,which extends
An intermediateflame size is used to continue a cooking morethan two inchesbeyondthegrate, rests ontwo grates,
operation. Foodwill notcookany faster whena higherortouches thecooktop willcause a buildupofheat and may
flame setting is used than needed to maintain a gentle resultindamagetothetheburnergrate,burnerandcooktop.
boil. Remember, water boils at thesame temperatureCookware,suchas awokwithasupportring,whichrestricts
whetherboilinggentlyorvigorously, air circulationaroundthe burnerwillcauseheatto buildup
and may resultin damageto theburnergrate, burneror
UseLOtosimmeror keepfoodsat servingtemperatures, cooktop.
I Foodscookfasterwhenthe eookwareiscoveredbecause
_-__ _._-'_ more heat isretained. Lowertheflame sizewhencookware
is covered.This also improves cooking efficiency.
The cooking performance is greatly affected by the type of
cookware used. Propercookwarewillreducecookingtimes,
uselessenergyandproducemore evencooking results.For
bestresults useaheavy gauge metal panwith a smoothflat
bottom,straightsides and atightfitting lid. Selecta material,
Ifa knob isturnedvery quicklyfrom the HItothe LOsetting, suchasaluminum or copper,that conducts heatquickly and
the flame maygo out, particularlyifthe burner iscold. Ifthis evenly.
occurs, turn the knob to the OFF position. Wait several
seconds,then lightthe burner again.
Whencanning, usethe HIsettingjust untilthewater comes
to a boil or pressure is reached in a pressurecanner, then
reduce to a setting that maintainsthe pressure or a boil.
A properlyadjustedburnerwith clean portswill lightwithin a
few seconds.Youmay heara"popping"sound onsomeProlongeduseofthe HI setting,the useof incorrectcanning
types ofgaswhen the surface burner isturned off. This utensils,or theuseof impropercanningtechniquesmay
is a normal operating sound of theburner, produceexcessiveheatandresultinpermanentdamageto
theappliance.
On natural gas, the flame will bebluewitha deeper blue
core;thereshouldbenotraceofyellowintheflame.Ayellow NOTE: For additionalcanninginformationcontactyour
flame indicates an improper mixture of air/gas. Have a local County Extension Office. Or, contact AIItrista
serviceman adjust the mixture if a yellow flame occurs. Consumer Products Company, marketer of Ball brand
(NOTE:Adjustments are not covered by the warranty.) home canning products at 800-240-3340 or write:
AIItristaCorp., Consumer Affairs Dept., P.O. Box 2729,
On LPgas,some yellow tipping may occur.This is normal Muncie, IN 47307-0729.
and adjustment is not necessary.

USING THE OVEN
Youroven will feature either pilot ignition or pilotless The Thermostat knob is used to select and maintain the
ignition. Ifthe gas supplytothe range isturned off, be sure oven temperature. Push in and turn this knob just to the
all controlsare set in the OFF position before re-supplying desired temperature. To provide accurate oven
gasto the appliance, temperatures, do notturn the knob to a highertemperature
and then back to the desired temperature. Turnthis knob to
Pilot Ignition OFF whenever the oven is not in use.
To light oven pilot:When ._"After the oven temperature has
cool,open the broiler door _-¢_ __', beenset,there willbeabouta45 _, _
and remove the broiler rack second delay before the burner
and broiler pan. On models ignites.Thisisnormaland nogas
without a broiling corn- escapes during this delay.
partment, remove the lower ,_
panel. See page 14 for The oven temperature is
instructions on removingthe maintained by cycling the oven
panel,burner on and off. THERMOSTATKNOB
With theThermostat knobin the OFFposition,hold a lighted
match to the pilot located at the back of the oven burner.
Oncethe pilot lights, replacethe broiler rack and pan orthe
lower panel. (NOTE: The oven burner is shown with the 1. When cool, positionthe rack in the oven.
metalflame spreader removed from the oven burner.) 2. Push in and turn the Thermostat knob to the desired
Pilotless Ignition temperature.
Withthistypeofignitionsystem,a globarwilllighttheovenSelectinga temperaturehigherthandesired will NOT
burner.Theovenwillnotoperateduringa powerfailureor preheattheoven any fasterand may have a negative
iftheovenisdisconnectedfrom thewall outlet.NOTE: A effectonbakingresults.
lighted match will not light the burner. No attempt
should bemadeto operate oven during a powerfailure. 3.Placethefood in thecenter oftheoven, allowinga
minimumof 1 to 2-inchesbetweentheutensiland the
ovenwalls.
Whentheoven isinuse,the ovenventarea at therearof
Because eachoven hasitsown personal baking thecooktopmay feel warm orhotto thetouch. Do not
characteristics,do not expect that your new oven will blockthis area or thevent openingas this mayaffect
performexactlylikeyourpreviousoven.You mayfindthat bakingresults.
thecookingtimes,oventemperatures,andcookingresults 4. Checkthefoodfordonenessat theminimumtimeinthe
differsomewhatfromyourpreviousrange.Allowaperiodofrecipe.Cooklongerifnecessary.Cookingtimemayvary
adjustment.Ifyou havequestionsconcerningbaking fromoventooven.
results,pleasereferto pages8, 9, 10 and 18 for additional
information. 5.RemovethefoodfromtheovenandturntheThermostat
knobto OFF.
Do notcover the oven bottom or an entire rack with foil
or placefoil directly undercookware. Tocatch spillovers, Preheating is necessary for baking. To preheat the oven,
place a piece of foil a little larger than the pan, on the rack turn the Thermostat knob to the desired temperature and
below thepan. Forrangeswith onerack, it will benecessary allow 10to 15 minutesfor the oven to preheat. Selecting a
to place the foil directly under the utensil. Cut a small higher temperature will not shorten the preheat time and
openinginthe foil toallow heattothe bottomofthe pan.This mayaffect baking results. It is not necessary to preheat for
is especially important when baking pies. roasting or broiling.

8 USING THE OVEN
Yourrangewillfeature oneor twooven racks.Theoven rack Toreplace: Placethe rack onthe rack supports and tiltthe
isdesignedwith a safety lock-stop positionto keep the rack frontend ofthe rackupslightly.Slide itbackuntil itclearsthe
from accidently coming completely out of the oven when Iock-stopposition.Lowerthefrontandslidetherackstraight
pullingthe rackout to add or removefood. in. Pullthe rack outto the lock-stop position to be sure it is
positioned correctly and then returnit to its normal position.
CAUTION: Do notattemptto change the rack positions For optimum baking results of cakes, cookies or biscuits,
whentheoven s hot.useonerack.Positiontheracksothefoodisinthecenterof
theoven.Useeitherrackposition2 or3.
Toremove:Besuretherackiscool.Pulltherackstraightout If cookingontworacks,userackpositions2and4 forcakes
untilitstopsatthelock-stopposition.331tthefrontendofthe andrackpositions1and4whenusingcookiesheets.Never
rackupandcontinuepullingthe rackout oftheoven. placetwocookiesheetsononerack.
RACK 5 Fortwo-rack cooking. Usethe upper rackposition
(highestposition) for sidedisheswhen roastingaturkeyonthelower
rack. 5
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RACK 3 Usedfor most baked goods on a cookie sheet or
jelly roll pan, orfrozen conveniencefoods.
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_CK2 Used fo_masting_alofmeat; large
effher _bebuhdt b_laye_p_hs) _r_o_ra_Roasting -- /,,I,/2 _,
RACK 1 Used for roasting large cuts of meat and large Position "J
poultry,pies, souffles, or angel food cake, or for /
two-rack baking.
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PROBLEM CAUSE ;
Cakesare uneven.*Panstooclose or touching each other or oven walls. • Batter uneven in pans.
•Temperatureset toolowor bakingtime tooshort. • Ovennot level.•Undermixing. •Too
much liquid.
Cakehigh in middle. ,, Temperaturesetto0 bigb.• Bakingtimet0olong,,OVermixing.:,Toomuch flour.• Pans
touchingeach other or 0Yenwaiis: • inc0rrectrackposition.
Cakefalls, • Toomuch shortening or sugar. • Toomuchor too little liquid. • Temperatureset too low.
• Old or too little baking powder. •Pan too small. =Oven door opened frequently.•Added
incorrecttype of oilto cake mix. •Added additional ingredientsto cake mix or recipe.
Cakes,cookies, biscuits • incorrect :ra_kpOsiii0n.• Oven doornotci0sedpioperi_i' D00tgasketnoiseaiing properiy
don't brown evenly. 0rproperl_attach_ tod_,= nco_e_ useofalumindmfoil. • OVennotpreheated • Pans
: darkeded;dentedor warped: :
F0ropt m_m_esuJts,bake on0neracklIfbakingcakesontwo racks staggerpans sooneis
not directiy above another.
Cakes,cookies, biscuits • Ovennot preheated. • Panstouching eachother or ovenwails. *Incorrect rack position.
toobrown on bottom, * Incorrectuseof aluminumfoil. •Placed 2 cookiesheets onone rack.• Usedglass, dark,
stained warped ordull finish metal pans. (Usea shiny cookie sheet.)
Followcookware manufacturer's instructions for oven temperature.Glassware and dark
cookware such as Ecko's Baker's Secret may require lowering the oven temperature by
25OE
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Cakes don't brown on ,IncOtmctr_ck positiGn: 'TemperatUresettooiew,* Overmixing.*ToOmuc5qud ,Par]
top. batterir]pan:•Oven door openedtoooften:
Excessiveshrinkage. • Too little leavening.• Overmixing. •Pan too large. • Temperature set too high. • Baking
time too long. =Pans too close to each otheror oven walls.
Cakeshave tunnels, • Not enoughshortening. •Toomuch bakingpowder.*Overmixing or attoohigha speed.
• Temperatureset too high.
i ....
Cake notdone in *Tempeiature set ice high • Pan t0o sma. _Bakingtimeto0sh0rt
middle, ff additi0nalingredientswere added tomixorrecipe,expect cookingtimeto increase. =
Pie crust edges too *Temperaturesettoo high.• Panstouching each other oroven walls. =Edgesof crust too
brown, thin; shield with foil.
Pies don't brown on •Usedshinyme_alpansl • Temperaturesettoo ow * ncorrectrackpositi0nl
bottom. * Somef_o_enpiesshouidbepiacedona Cookiesheet; checkpackagedirections.
Pies have soaked crust, =Temperaturetoo lowat startof baking. =Fillingtoo juicy.•Used shiny metal pans.

10 USING THE OVEN
Use a reliable recipe and accurately measure fresh crisper crust. Usethis typeofpan forpies, piecrusts or
ingredients. Carefully follow directions for oven bread.
temperatureand cookingtime. Preheat ovenif
recommended. *Ifusingoven-proof glassware,ordark panssuch as
Baker's Secret reducetheoventemperatureby25°F
Use the correctrack position. Baking results may beexceptwhenbakingpiesorbread.Usethesamebaking
affectedifthe wrongrackpositionisused. timeascalledfor intherecipe.
•Topbrowningmay bedarker iffoodislocatedtowardAIIowhot air to flow freelythrough theoven for optimum
thetopoftheoven. bakingresults.Improperplacementofpansintheovenwill
•Bottom browningmay bedarker if food islocated block air flow and may result inuneven browning. For
towardthe bottom of theoven. optimum browningand even cooking results:
• When using two racks for baking, allow enough space * Do not crowd a rackwith pans. Never place more than
between the racks for proper air circulation.Browning one cookie sheet, one 13x9x2-inch cake pan or two
andcooking resultswill beaffe_ed if airflow isblocked. 9-inch round cake pans on one rack.
Cookware material plays an important part in baking * Staggerpans when baking ontwo racks so one pan is
results.Always usethe type and size of pan calledfor inthe not directly over another pan.
recipe.Cooking times or cooking results may be affected if * Allow one to two inches between thepan and the oven
the wrong size is used. walls.
•Shiny metal pan reflectsheat away fromthe food, Check the cooking progress at the minimum time
produceslighterbrowningandasoftercrust.Useshiny recommendedintherecipe.Ifnecessary,continuechecking
pans for baking cakes orcookies. Foroptimum baking
results, bake cookies and biscuits on a flat cookie atintervals untilthefood isdone. Iftheovendoorisopened
sheet. If the pan has sides, such as ajelly roll pan, too frequently,heatwill escape fromthe oven;thiscanaffect
browningmay not be even. bakingresults and wastes energy.
•Dark metal pan or a pan with an anodized (dull) If you add additional Ingredients oralter therecipe,
bottomabsorbsheat,producesdarkerbrowningandaexpectcookingtimesto increaseordecreaseslightly.
Roastingisthemethodforcookinglarge, tendercutsofmeat fat on top of the roast melts,the meat is basted naturally,
uncovered, without adding moisture. Most meats are eliminating the need for additional basting.
roasted at 325o1=.It is not necessary to preheat the oven.
Place the roasting pan on either of the two lowest rack The cooking time is determined by the weight of the meat
positions or onthe special roasting position (see page 8). and the desired doneness. For more accurate results, use
a meatthermometer. Insertit sothetip is inthe center ofthe
thickest part of the meat.It should nottouch fat or bone.
Use tender cuts of meat weighing three pounds or more.
Some good choices are: Beef rib, ribeye, top round, high Remove the roast from the oven when the thermometer
qualitytip and rump roast,pork loin roast, leg of lamb,veal registersapproximately5°F belowthe donenesswanted.As
shoulderroast and curedorsmokedhams. the meat stands,the temperature will rise.
Seasonmeat,if desired, eitherbefore or afterroasting.Rub NOTE,:For more information about food safety, call]
intothe surface ofthe roastif added before cooking. USDAs Meat & PoultryHotline at 1-800-535-4555. For/
cooking information write to the National Live Stockand /
Placethe meat fat-side-up on a rack in a shallow roasting Meat Board,444 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago,
pan. Placingthe meaton a rack holdsitoutofthe drippings, Illinois 60611. l
thus allowingbetterheatcirculationforevencooking.As the

USING THE OVEN 11
Broiling is a method of cooking tendermeats by direct How To Set Oven To Broil:
radiantheat.Thecookingtimeisdeterminedbythedistance1. Placethebroiler rack with
between the meatand the oven burner, the desired degree the broilerpan inthe I_. _=_
of doneness and the thickness of the meat. recommended position t- "J
shown in the broiling chart
Broiling requires the use ofthe broilerpan and insert. The below. Remove broiler rack :::_2._/,_. _"/J,
broiler insert must be in place to allow fat and liquid to drain to when using bottom position.
the pan below to prevent spatters, smoke and flare-ups. If the bottom position is
Improper use may cause grease fires, selected, use mitts and _ __.,-"_'_J-_
For easier clean up,line the broiler pan with foil and spray carefully remove the broiler
the insert with a non-stick vegetable spray. Do not cover the pan from the broiling compartment.
broiler insert with aluminum foil as this prevents fat from 2.Push in and turn the Thermostat knob to BROIL.
draining into pan below. It is possible to broil longer cooking foods such as
Trim excess fat and slash remaining fat to help keep meat chicken at a lower temperature to prevent overbrowning
from curling and to reduce smoking and spattering.Season and reduce splattering. Turn the knob to 400 ° or 450°F,
meat after cooking, rather than BROIL, for low temperature broiling.
3. Follow the suggested times in the broiling chart. Meat
Place the broiler rack in the correct rack position when the should be turned once about halfway through cooking.
broiling compartment is cool. For darker browning, place
meat closer to the oven burner. Place meat further down if 4. Check the doneness by cutting a slit inthe meat near the
you wish meat to be well done or if excessive smoking or center to check the color.
flaring occu rs. 5. After broiling, turn the oven off. Pull the broil rack out and
remove the broiler pan. Store the clean broiler pan and
See Care and Cleaning Chart on page 15 for instructions on insert in the broiling compartment.
cleaning the broiler pan and insert.
BACON Well Done Middle BROILat 400°F
7 to 10minutes
CHICKEN
Pieces Well Done Middle BROILat400°F
30 to 45 minutes
GROUND BEEF PA'I-rlES
3/4-inch thick Well Done Middle BROIL
14to 18 minutes
HAM SLICE, precooked
1/2--inch _h ack I8to _2 minutes
PORK CROPS
1-inch thick Well Done MiddleBROIL
18 to 25 minutes
Upper isthe top rack position; middleisthe lower rack position; bottom is the bottom ofthe broiler corr _artment.

12 MAINTENANCE
To prevent staining or discoloration, clean cooktop after
each use. Wipeacid or sugarstains assoon as the cooktop Underno circumstances arethe surface burnerassemblies
has cooled as these stains may discolor or etch the tobetakenapartforcleaning. The surface burner assembly
porcelain,can be removedto clean the burner boxarea.
The sealed burner cooktop is designed with two contour The two surface burner assemblies are secured in place
wells tocatch and containspills. Becauseofthisdesignitis during transportation with screws. Once the range is
notnecessaryto lift upthe cooktopto clean underneath,To installed, these screws may beremovedto allow quick and
preventdamage to the gas tubing or cooktop, do not easy removal ofthe burner assemblies.
attempt to lift or remove the cooktop.
Thecooktopfeaturingconventional surfaceburnersliftsup
foreasy cleaningof the burnerboxarea.
Toraisethe "nft-up"cooktop:Whencool,graspthefront
edgeofthe cool(topand gentlyliftupuntilthe two support
rods,ifequipped,atthe frontofthecooktopsnapintoplace.
To remove: Allow the burnerassembly to cool.Lift up
cooktop.Grasptheburnerassemblyand rotateit slightly
towardthelefttoreleasethetwotabsontheassembly.Then
liftthe assemblyandpulltowardthebackofthecooktopuntil
To lower thetop: Holdthe frontedgeofthecooktopand theairshutterendsontheassemblyreleasefromthevalves.
carefullypush back on eachsupportrod, ifequipped,to
releasethenotchedsupport.Thengentlylowerthetopinto To replace: Insert theairshutterendsontheburner
assemblyoverthevalvesandlowertheassemblyintoplace.
place.Thesupportrodswillslideintothecooktopframe. Besuretosecurethetwotabsontheburnerassemblyinto
thetwoslotsontheburnersupportbracketwhichismounted
totheburnerboxbottom.(NOTE:Ifthetabsare notproperly
insertedinto the slots, theassembly may rockand the
burnersmaynotlightproperly.)
Burnergratesmustbeproperlypositioned
beforecooking.Burnergratesaredurable
but may graduallylosetheirshinedueto
usageand hightemperatures._J_=_._Theporcelainon theburnerisdurablebutmay gradually
When installing squaregrates, place_loseitsshineduetousageand hightemperatures.
indentedsidestogetherso straightsides
areat thefront andrear. Improper_ _J Thesealedsurface burnersaresecuredtothecooktopand
installationof thegrates may result in _//\_ areNOTdesignedtoberemovedbythe consumer.
damageorchippingofthecooktop._Select models featuretwo special SUPER HIGH SPEED
CAUTION: Donotoperateasurfaceburnerwithouta pan sealed burnerslocatedat theright-frontand left-rear. Use
onthegrate.Theporcelainfinishonthegratemay chipI theseburnerstoquicklybringwatertoaboilandwhen using
withouta pantoabsorbthe intenseheatfromtheburner largerpans.See informationonratingplate,locatedonthe
lowerrangefront framebehindthe broilerdooror lower
fame. panel,todetermineifyourappliancefeaturestheseburners.
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MAINTENANCE 13
Clean burner cap after each use especially if a spillover
occurs.A soiledburner may resultin improper ignition or an
uneven flame. When cleaning the sealed surface burner,Some floors are notlevel For ..._......._ l
usecareto preventdamageto theignitor.If acleaning cloth proper baking, your range must I
should catchtheignitor, itcould be damaged or broken, belevel. Leveling legs are
located on each corner at the
base of the range. Level by I_ _... /
REARVIEWOFTHESEALEDBURNER turning the legs.
rtso To prevent range from accidenfly tipping, range should be
Igniter secured to the floor by sliding a rear leveling leg into the
anti-tip bracket supplied with the range.
-- _"Portdirectlybelowignitor
Do not place excessive weight on an open oven door or
The surface burner will not light if the ignitor is damaged, stand on an open oven door as, in some cases, it could
broken, soiled or wet. The burner will also not light if the cause the rangetotip over,breakthedoor or cause serious
ports, especiallythe smallport located directly below the injury tothe user.
ignitor,are blocked.See page 16for cleaning instructions. When opening the oven door, allow steam and hot air to
escapebefore reaching into the oven to check, add or
removefood.
Proportionalvalves have anadjustingscrew located inside Donotattempt to open or close thedoor until the door is
thevalvestem.Valvesthat donothavethisscrewcan notbe completely seated on the hinge arms. Never turn on the
adjusted, oven unless the door is properly in place. When baking, be
certainthe door iscompletely closed. Baking results will be
The LOsetting should producea stable flame whenturning affectedifthe dooris not securely closed,
the knob from HI to LO. Onconventional surface burners, I I
theflameshould be1/8-inch tall or lowerand mustbestable I CAUTION: Hingearmsare springmountedandwill slam I
on all ports on LOsetting. For sealed surface burners, the Ishut against the range if accidently hit. Neverplace I
flameshouldextendtothe outeredgeofthetiponthe burner hand or fingers between the hinges and the front
capontheLO setting,oven frame. Youcouldbeinjured fhingesnapsback.
To adjust: OperateburneronHI for about5 minutesto Toremove lift-off door: Whenthedoor is cool,openthe
preheattheburnercap.Turntheknobbackto LO; removedoorto the"stop" position(opened about6 inches)and
knob,and inserta small screwdriverintothe centerofthegraspthedoorateach side.Donotusethedoorhandletolift
valvestem.Adjusttheflamesizeby turningtheadjustment thedoor.Liftupevenlyuntilthedoorclearsthehingearms.
screwin eitherdirection.
Toreplacedoor;Graspthedoorateachside,alignthe slots
Theflamemustbeofsufficientsizetobestableonallburner inthedoorwiththehingearms andslidethedoordownonto
ports.Iftheflameadjustmentis needed,adjustONLYonthethehingearmsuntilitiscompletelyseatedonthehinges.
LOsetting.Never adjustflamesizeona highersetting.

14 MAINTENANCE
Protect theoven bottomagainstexcessive spillovers, Ranges thatare not equippedwith a lower broiling
especiallyacidorsugaryspillovers,astheymaydiscolorthecompartmentwillhave a panel inplaceofthebroilerdoor.
porcelain.Usethecorrect size cookingutensilto avoid Thispanel mustbe removedto accesstherating plate
boilovers.Never placeutensilsor aluminumfoildirectlyon locatedon thelower rangefront frame. Therating plate
theoven bottom, contains themodel and serial numbers for your appliance.
,__ To removepanel: Grasp the bottomcorners of the panel.
Then liftthepanelup andawayfromtherange.
To replacepanel:Align thefourslotsonthe panelwiththe
fourscrews ontherangefrontframe, Then lowerthe panel
; 2 and push down untilthe panelsnaps intoplace.
"3jJ .pp,,ancee which requireelectrical powerareequipped
with a three-prong grounding plug whichmust be
pluggeddirectlyintoa properlygroundedthree-hole120
To remove: When cool, removethe ovenracks.Slidethevoltelectricaloutlet.
twocatches, locatedateachrearcorneroftheovenbottom,
towardthe frontoftheoven.Liftthe rear edge oftheoven
bottom slightly.Then slide it backuntilthe frontedge ofthe "_
oven bottom clearsthe oven front frame. Removethe oven /-;_
bottomfromtheoven. _
To replace: Fitthe front edge of the oven bottom intothe _
frontframe.Lowertherearoftheovenbottomandslidethe
twocatchesback tolockthe ovenbottomintoplace.
Always disconnect power to appliance before servicing.
Beforereplacingthelightbulb,DISCONNECT POWERTO
THERANGE.Be surethebulbiscool.Donottoucha hot The three-pronggroundingplugoffersprotectionagainst
bulbwitha dampclothasthebulbmay break, shock hazards.DO NOTCUT OR REMOVE THE THIRD
GROUNDINGPRONG FROMTHE POWER CORD PLUG.
Toturn onoven light: Pushinthe rockerswitchlocatedon
thebackguard. Ifan ungrounded,two-hole or othertypeelectricaloutletis
encountered, it is the personalresponsibility of the
To replaceoven light: Be surethebulb iscool.Use adry appliance owner to havetheoutletreplaced with a
potholder,to preventpossible harm to hands, and veryproperly grounded three-hole electrical outlet.
carefullyunscrewbulb.
Replacewitha 40watt appliance bulb and reconnect power
tothe range. Resetthe clock.

CARE AND CLEANING CHART 15
Because of the many newcleaning products introduced Non-Abrasive Cleaners - Ben Ami, paste of baking soda
each year, it is not possibleto list all products that canbeand water.
safely used to clean this appliance.Mildly AbrasivePowder or Liquid Cleansers - Ajax, Bar-
READ THE MANUFACTURER'SINSTRUCTIONS to bekeepersFriend, Cameo, Comet, Soft Scrub.
surethe cleaner can besafely used on tHs appliance.Also, Non-Abrasive or Scratchless Plastic or Nylon Scouring
read and carefullyfollowthemanufacturer's directionswhen Pads or Sponges - ChoreBoy PlasticCleaningPuff,
using any cleaning product. Scrunge Scrub Sponges, or Scotch-BriteNo Scratch, Cook-
wareorKitchen Sponge.
To determineifa cleaning product is safe, test a small incon-
spicuousarea using a verylight pressureto see if thesur- Abrasive Scouring Pads - S.O.S., Brillo Steel Wool Soap,
facemay scratch ordiscolor. Thisisparticularly important for orScotch-BriteWool Soap Pads.
porcelainenamel, metal,plastic or highly polished, shiny,or (Brand names for the above c/eaning products are registered
paintedsurfaces,trademarks of the respective manufacturers.)
Thefollowing brandsmay help you makean appropriate Besureappliance is off and all parts arecool before
selection: handling or cleaning to avoid damageand possibleburns.
Glass Cleaners - Ben Ami, Cinch,Glass Plus, Windex. Ifa part is removed, besure it iscorrectly replaced.
Dishwashing Liquid Detergents- Dawn, Dove, Ivory, Joy. To prevent staining or discoloration, clean range
after each use.
Mild Liquid Spray Cleaners - Fantastik, Formula 409.
PARTS " CLEANING AGENTS I DIRECTIONS
Baked enamel •Soapand water Useadrytowelorclothtowipeupspills, especiallyacid (milk,lemonjuice,fruit,mustard,
or painted •Mildliquidcleaner tomatosauce) orsugaryspills.Surfacemay discoloror dullifsoil isnot immediately
•Backguardpanels • Glass cleanerremoved.Thisisespeciallyimportantfor whitesurfaces.
•Broilerdoor Whensurfaceiscool,washwithwarmsoapywater,rinseanddry.Forstubbornsoil,use
•Ovendoor non-abrasivecleaningagentssuchasbakingsodapasteorBenAmi.Ifdesired,athin
•Rangefrontframe coatofmildappliancewaxcan beusedtoprotectthesidepanels.Aglasscleanercanbe
behindbroilerdoor usedtoadd"shine"to thesurface.
• SidepanelsNOTE; Donotuseabrasive,causticorharshcleaningagentssuchassteelwoolpadsor
ovencleaners.Theseproductswillscratchorpermanentlydamagethesurface.
NOTE: Neverwipea warmorhotsurfacewithadampclothasthis maydamagethe
surface and may cause asteam burn.
Broilerpan and •Soap and water : I R_efrombroiiing_mpartment_er Us_:Cool thenpouroffgrease. Placesoapy
insert ,,P_iC scouringpad;cioth bve_iri_rt a_paniI_ s0akto io0sens.oii;Washin_arrn soapywater.USe_apL
•Dishwasher;; ; ;] ;NOTE:EOr_ie i ceenup;_pray insert withanonstickvegetab!ecoatingand line;;
....... bro erpan _th atqmbumfo
] .... ....
Burner box •Soapand water Burner box,for cooktops withconventional burners, is located under lift-upcooktop.
• Pasteof baking soda and water Clean frequently to remove spillovers. If soil is not removedand is allowed to
• Non-abrasive plastic pad or sponge accumulate, itmay damagethe finish.TOcleanremovegrates and surface burners and
•Liquidcleanercleanwith soap and water,rinseand dry. (NOTE: Sealed burner cooktop does not lift
• Glasscleaner up.)
Chrome drip bowls, • Soapand_at_r I Ca_nbowlsa_! each Usewithsoapand water RemQv_S!ul0bornstains Withbaking
ff equpped • Pasteof baldngsoda a_ water; s_pasteendplasticscouring pad. To prevent scratching thefin sh, do notuse
] NOTEi _t_ _a_p_rrn'ane_tlydi#_lo_ ifexposedt_excessiveheat#___Oilis_tlewed
; ; ; ; ; ; ;; to bakeen_;; ; ; ; ; ; ; ; ;
Continuousclean CleaningactionbeginswhenevertheDo not usepapertowels,cloths, orspongesbecausetheovenwallsare porousand
oven, ifequipped ovenison.Theovenmustbeusedfor particlesofthesematerialswillruboffonthewalls.Brushoffheavysoilwithanylonor
•Ovencavity cleaningto take place. Higheroven plasticpad. Rinsearea withcleanwateronly.Do notuseanytype ofoven cleaner,
temperaturesandlongerbakingtimescleanserordetergentonthissurface.
speedthecleaningaction.
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16 CARE AND CLEANING CHART
PARTS CLEANING AGENTS I .= ,...,. DIRECTIONS.....,.....' :,..' ...; .,.
Controlknobs •Soap and water Toremoveknobsforcleaning, gentlypull forward.Wash inmilddetergentandwater.Do
notsoakknobsin water.Donotuseabrasivecleaningagents.Theywillscratchfinishand
removemarkings.Rinsedryand replace.Turn ON each burner to see If knobs have
beenreplaced correctly.
Glass --Sce_ aridWater
•Ovenwindow•PaSte_ bakingsgdaand wate, =stUbbornSOiLwithp_ste OfbOEingsodaand waterlRinse w_tha blOthWru_ out in_ear
=Glasscleaner 'ware,Dry.DOnotuseabrash/ematerialsSUChasScoudngpadslsteelwo01orpowdered;
: =cleaningagents;NOTE: TOavedinsidestaining ofOvendoorglasS,donot eve,saturate
= = = _=cloth: = .... , ; , :, ,
Grates • SoapandwaterGratesaremadeofporcelain-coatedsteel.Theycanbecleanedatthesinkwithsoapand
•Non-abrasiveplasticpadwaterorinthe dishwasher.Tocleanbakedonsoil.placeadampsoapypapertowelover
thegrateandletstandfor 30minutes.Use a non-abrasiveplasticpadtoscourstubborn
soil.NOTE: Neveroperateburnerwithouta grateinplace.Toprotecttheporcelainfinish
onthegratefromexcessiveheat.neveroperatesurfaceburnerwithoutacookingutensil
onthegrate,tis derma for gratesto osetheirshneoveraper odoft me.
Metal finishes •Soap and water JWa_hwjthsoap,andWatt.Rem0vestub_hSP! inbroiie_com_rtment _avitywithpast_
• Broilercomparf- wGl_sscleanerOfbaking sodaandwater:Use a glassCleanerandaso_ clothto removefingermark_Of
men,cavity •pasteof bakingsodaand water smudges OntrimOrhand!e,NOTE: Donotuseovencleaners,abrasmveorcausticagent&
•Door handles,N_-abras_ pJastLcpad They w!!Idamaget_ finish0n =tr!mor:hand!e_ ,
, Trimparts i .... i ..... = .... =
Oven bottom Protecttheporcelainenamelovenbottomby(1)usinglargeenoughcookwaretoprevent
Ibelievers;(2)placingapieceofaluminumfoiL,thatisslightlylargerthanthecookware,on
thelowerrack.NEVER placefoildirectlyontheovenbottomasfoilmaymeltontooven
bottom.Protectovenbottomagainstacidspills(milk,cheese,tomato,lemonjuice,etc.)or
sugaryspills(piefilling)astheymaypitordiscolortheovenbottom.Seeporcelainenamel
foradditionalinformation.
Oven racksSoap andWat't',' clean"th soaP,w, te_.Remove,tu'b_m ,j, with,,e_nSingpowder 'Oisoap fd,e,
•C!eansihgpowders .... :S_?ingpad.Rinse and dry. NOTE-ff racKs:becOmedff_Ut tOs_de,a thin 0oate_
=,Pastie,pad = vegetableeonthe u_dersdeof therackwi[imake edingeas or.
........................ •soapfiled _eudng pad I= =:=:
Plastic finishes •Soapand water Whensurfaceiscool,cleanwithsoapandwater;rinse,anddry.Useaglasscleaneranda
•Doorhandles • Non-abrasive plasticpadorspongesoftcloth. NOTE: Neveruse oven cleaners, abrasiveorcausticliquidor powdered
•Sackguardtrim • Glasscleaner cleansersonplasticfinishes.Thesecleaningagentswillscratchormarrfinish.NOTE:To
•Knobs )reventstainingordiscoloration,wipeupfat,greaseoracid(tomato,lemon,vinegar,milk,
• End caps fruit juice,marinade) immediately witha dry paper towel orcloth.
_Ba_guard l,ead_[a__eae_,
wCao_op
•Innereven&broiler I " _ Oleaner,ovarlon;y SeraPhthe _a_ : : :
doorpanel | *s0ap fi!l_ sc0urirtgpad , :: To"1/2cuphOuSeholda_onia i_, shal!_ glass
•Manff°Jdpanel I = ' c0otainetan_ Jeave,ina coid oven 0Vethig_: _e arnmo6iafU_S wiffhelp (e0se_ifi#
• oven cowry I .... burnedongre_ase_food.O_ehcieaherscanb=eUsed6atheporce_ainovendnly:Fdtio_
• Oven bottom _ ....... ..... manufacturer_'d re_i0nS.!_ov_n cteaher=w_ ussd. thoroughlyr!n_e oven cavi_ and
. . capillarytU_ whichIslocatedat thetop Ofthe:oVen: .. :
Silicone rubber• Soap and water Washwith soap and water, rinse and dry.Donot removedoor gasket.
• Doorgasket
Surfaceburners . Soapand wate_ = = All _mers: Fere_se0i#lean_g,cleanburnerSea_timetheco_kt_is use_withWarm
=Conventional• Pasteof baking_da a_dWater ceaiburneiandclean.To
,Sealed ..... ]*Plastic_urihgsponge_ _d removestubbornso j=,Usea dry cloth and _ dy abras vecendear.USecaretOprevent
iM_diyabraeiveci_,n_er _ eaei fro_ cieggingports. _rnerm_t=t:)_(Jry_efbre _SSl NO_; YelOWtippi" _ _t
! , = distortionef to@game mayoccurUntilthe bamer iScompletelydry.
= = , _ ea_burner portswithestiaightpinOrSmallmete paperC!p.Do notenlarg_ordiStort
:,= = .... ports;Oonotusea_ddentoetbpfckasltmaybreakoffandctOgporf =ifportsaredogged
,Con_entionaiburnerS! Deb_rnersin,he ev_setat !7o_F,:=
'= : : ;= burner,;use_re t0preventdamaget0theigniteri0cated at,he backofeach burner.
Surfaceburne,Wi)lrfct|ight_opedy if !gnitOrisdamaged,broken,soi!ed;orwet When.
clean)ngtrioports, beSureiOcleadthe port directlybelowtheignitor.

SERVIq;E INF( )RMATION 17
Do not attempt to service the appliance yourself unless
Followthese procedures to removeappliancefor cleaning or directed to do so in this manual, Contact the dealer who
servicing: sold you the appliance for service or call us. Our
telephone number is found on the separate warranty
1. Shut-off gas supply tothe appliance, sheet.
2. Disconnectelectricalsupplytotheappliance, ifequipped. Ifyour applianceshould require service or replacement
3. Disconnect gassupply tubing to theappliance, parts, contact yourdealer or authorized servicer. Besureto
4. Sliderangeforward to disengagerangefromthe anti-tip havethe model and serialnumbersof the appliance
bracket.See theInstallation Instructionsfor location ofavailable. Seethefront cover of this manual forlocation of
thebracket,these numbers. Pleasereview theseparatewarranty sheet
that comeswith your applianceto see iftheserviceyou are
5. Reverse procedureto reinstall. Ifgas linehas beenrequesting is covered by thewarranty.
disconnected, check for gas leaks after reconnection. A
qualified servicershould disconnect and reconnect the Ifyouarenotsatisfiedwiththelocalresponsetoyourservice
gas supply. Seethe Installation Instructionsforgas leak requirements, writeto Maytag CustomerService, P.O. Box
test method. 2370, Cleveland, TN 37320-2370. Include your name,
address, phonenumber, thecompletemodel and serial
To prevent range from accidently tipping,rangemust benumbers ofthe appliance, thenameand address of the
secured tothefloor bysliding rear leveling leg intoan anti-tip dealerfrom whom you purchased theappliance,thedateof
bracket supplied with therange, purchaseand detailsconcerning your problem.
Ifyou do not receivesatisfactory service, you may contact
WARNING: Possiblerisks may result from abnormal the Major ApplianceConsumer Action Program by letter.
usage, includingexcessiveloadingoftheoven doorand of Include the information listed above.
theriskoftip over,should the appliance not bereinstalled:
according to the installationinstructions. Major ApplianceConsumerAction Program
20 North Wacker Drive
Chicago, IL 60606
MACAP (Major Appliance Consumer Action Program) is an
independent agency sponsored by three trade associations
as a court of appeals on consumer complaints which have
notbeen resolvedsatisfactorilywithina reasonable period of
time.
Surface burnerfails to light, a. powersupplynotconnected,a. connectpower,checkcircuitbreakeror
fuse box.
b. clogged burner port(s), b. cleanports with straight pin or small
paper clip. See page 16 for cleaning
instructions.
c. surface control notcompletelyturned to c. turn control to the LITEposition untilthe
the LITE position or turned too quickly burner ignites, then turn control to
from the LITE position, desired flame size.
d.powerfailure (pilotlessignition), d.seepage5tolightburnerduringapower
failure.
e. on sealedburner models:Burnerwillnot e. clean and dry burner head. If brokenor
light ifthe ignitorisdamaged,soiled, wet damaged, call a serviceman.
or ifthe portdirectly belowthe ignitor is
blocked.
f. burner assembly incorrectly installed,f.see page12.
I Burner_ameiSu,eva., (Continuednextpage)

18 SERVICE INF( tRMATION
, ,, PROBLEM ' , CORRECT!ON, , ,, ,,
Surface burner flame lifts off port or a. air]gasmixturenotproper, a.callserviceman toadjust burner.
is yellow in color, b. nopan in place,b.alwaysplace pan on grate before
lightingburner.
NOTE: Liftingofflameis normalforsealed NOTE: Besureinstallerproperlyadjusted
burners. SomeyellowtippingwithLPgasisrange attimeof installation.
normaland acceptable.
Surface burnerignitorproducinga.controlknobis in the L/TEposition,a. besure ALL surface burner:control
clickingsound.NOTE: Thelife of theignition system knobs are]n the OFF positionor are
maybeshortenedffthekn0bisleftinthe adjustedtothedesiredflameseWng.
LITE position.
Surface controlswitch iS moist as a b. aliowswitchto:drythehrelightburnerl
[result ofcleaning=therange. = ....
Oven burner fails to light, a. powersupplynotconnected,a. connectpower,checkcircuitbreakeror
fusebox.
b. powerfailure,b.oven will not operateduring a power
failure.
c. ovenincorrectlyset.c. Seepage7.
, .... =
_hisis 'anbrrn_!SOundthat occurswithSometypesofgas Whenahotburner isturned 0ft.
Clock and/orovenlight does not a. power supply notconnected, a. connect power supply, check circuit
work. breakeror fusebox.
b. bulb may be looseor burnedout. b. tightenor replacelight bulb.
c. malfunctioningswitch, starter or ballast, c,call serviceman to check.
d. malfunctioningclock or loose wiring, d.call serviceman to check.
Moisturecondensation on ovena; _i is'avedear ajarfor Oneortw0 minutest01
window, ifequipped, when oven isin the firs_fewminUteSthe evenis on_ : aJ!ow=moisturetOeecapei:
use. : b, Cloth saturated Withwater isused to b; use a dampcloth to Clean win_w to
Cleanthe WindoWlpreventexcesswater from Seeping
, , , , , , between the panels ofglas-s.,
Baking resultsare not satisfactory, a. oven notpreheatedor set atcorrect a.preheatoven 10 to 15 minutes
• browningistoopale,toodarkor temperature.
isuneven, b.used incorrectrackposition b.seepage 7
• food cooks unevenly, c. incorrect useof aluminum foil c. see page 8
•food is underdone or overdone, d. oven bottom incorrectly replaced d. replace oven bottom correctly
e, oven thermostat sensing device isout e. reinstall thermostat sensing device
oftheholdingclip(s). SeeProblem Chart on page 9 for
additional information
broil operation, to.meat has toe muchfat: : b: trimfat :
c.sauceappiiedtOo=Saltyormarinadenot e. applysauceduring lastfew r_inutesof==
Cornplete!ydrained::cooking,ff meathasbeenmarinated;
drainthOrOUghlybefore cooking
= d Soiledbroier pan d.alwayscleanbroilerpan and insertafter
== each use
,e,broilerJosertsovered=withaluminum foil e. nevercoverinsertWithfoilasthispre-
ventsfat fromdrainingto,panbelow
f.broilingcompartmentbottomis=soiledf,cleanbroilingcOmpartment