Maytag CRE7900A User manual

TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
For Future
Important
Reference
......................................................................
Safety Instructions
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Range Control Panel .......................................................................
• Electronic Clock and Oven Control Functions ................................................
• Setting the Clock and Timer
Surface Cooking
1
2M
,5 6
5-6
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6
7_
• Panel Light (select models) .......................
: .......................................
• The Controls ...........................................................................
7
7
• Using Ceramic Glass Surface ..............................................................
8
Using Your Oven
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• Baking and Roasting .....................................................................
• Broiling ...............................................................................
• Programmed Oven Operations
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Cleaning ..................................................................................
• Ceramic Glass Snrface ...................................................................
• Manu_ Clean Oven (select models)
• Self-Clean Oven (select models)
• Bange Cleaning Chart
Maintenance
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9 11
9
10
10 11
12 15
1"2
1"2
1"2-13
14-15
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16
• Adjusting the Oven Thermostat ............................................................
16
• Storage Drawer .........................................................................
16
• Leveling Legs ..........................................................................
16
• Light Replacement
16
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Before You Call for Service ..................................................................
Warranty
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17
Back Cover
FOR FUTURE REFERENCE
Congratulations
on your choice of a Maytag electric
range. As you use your new range we know- you will
appreciate the many features that provide excellent
per/ormanee,
ease of cleaning, convenience
and
dependability:
New- features have dramatically changed today's cooking
appliances and the way we cook. It is therefore very
important to understand how your new electric range
operates before you use it. On the fonowing pages you
will find information regarding the operation of your
new range. By following these instnlctions carefully, you
wi]] be able to fully enjoy and properly maintain your
new Maytag range.
For future reference, keep this manual iu a convenient
location. Record the model number and serial number
of this electric range in the spaces provided. (This
information can be found on the data plate located on
the flame around the storage drawer or around the
oven frame.)
ModelNumber
serial Number
Please take a moment to review the enclosed booklet,
"Cooking Made Simple" as well. Whether you need
assistance in selecting the rigbt cookware or reviewing
the "dos and don'ts" of baking, roasting and broiling, the
answers are contained in this booklet. We want you to
have exeellent results with the food you prepare.
Should you have any questions about using your Mavtag
range, call or write us. Be sure to provide the model and
serial numbers of your range.
BE
SURE
YOU
READ
THE
INSTRUCTIONS
ON PAGES
2-4
YOU START TO USE THIS RANGE.
SAFETY
BEFORE
PAGE
IMPORTANT
Read all instructions
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
before
using
In Case of Fire
this appliance.
Turn off appliance
The following instructions
are based on safety
considerations and must be strictly followed to reduce
the potential risks of fire, electric shock, or personal
injury,
spreading the flame.
Use dry ehemieal or foam-type extinguisher or baking
soda to smother fire or flame. Never use water on a
grease fire.
Be sure applianee is properly installed and grounded by
a qualified technician,
If fire is in the oven or broiler pan, smother by dosing
oven door.
Do not attempt to adjust, repair, service, or replace any
part of appliance unless it is specifically recommended
in this book. All other see'icing should be referred to a
qualified servicer. Always disconnect power to unit
before any servicing by tripping circuit breaker to the
OFF position or removing the fuse.
If fire is in a pan on the surface burner, cover pan.
Never attempt to pick up or move a flaming pan.
Child Safety
Do not leave children alone or unsupervised
appliance when it is in use or is still hot.
Locate and mark the breaker or fuse. Never replace a
blown fuse or reset a breaker until you know what has
Children must be taught that the appliance and utensils
in or on it can be hot.
caused the problem. Always replace a blown fuse with
one of the correct amperage.
Children should be taught that an appliance is not a toy.
Children should not be allowed
To Prevent
Fire or Smoke
Damage
Remove all packing materials from the appliance before
operating it.
Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven or
on or near surface elements,
to play with eontrols or other
parts of the unit. Children should
never be allowed to sit or stand
on any part of the appliance.
CAUTION: Do not store items
of interest to children in cabinets
If appliance
is installed
near a window, proper
precautions should be taken to prevent curtains from
blowing over surface elements,
Do not leave any items on the cooktop. The hot air from
the vent may ignite flammable items and may increase
and ventilating
hood to avoid
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above an appliance or on the
backguard of a range. Children
climbing on the appliance or on
the appliance door to reach items
could be seriously injured,
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pressure
in closed containers which may cause them to
burst.
About Your Appliance
Many aerosol-type spray cans are EXPLOSIVE when
exposed to heat and may be highly flammable. Avoid
their use or storage near an appliance,
Do not leave plastic items on the cooktop as they may
To prevent injury or
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melt or soften if left too close to the vent or surface
To eliminate the hazard of reaehing over hot surface
burners, cabinet storage should not be provided directly
above a unit. If such storage is provided, it should be
use the eooktop or
a room. Also, do not
oven as a storage area
for food or cooking
utensils.
limited to items which are used infrequently and which
are safely stored in an area subjected to heat from an
appliance. Temperatures may be unsafe for some items,
such as volatile liquids, cleaners or aerosol sprays,
Keep the oven vent duets UNOBSTRUCTED
(located
under the right rear element for coil eooktops or on the
cooktop for smoothtop models). Bloekage of the vent
prevents the proper oven air circulation and will affect
the oven performance.
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to cabinets above,
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Absence of these bowls during cooking may subject
Make sure
the drip bowls
are in place
(select models).
wiring
or components
underneath
to damage.
Misuse
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Ceramic glass cooktop (select models): Do not cook on
of appliance
as stepping, leaning or
doors
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sitting orondrawers,
the doorsuch
or
drawer, may result in
possible tipping of the appliance, breakage of door, and
serious injuries.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of tipping of appliance,
penetrate
the broken cooktop and create a risk of
aelectric
broken eooktop.
and spillovers
may
shock. Cleaning
Contact solutions
a qualified
technician
immediately.
Loose
fitting
or long
hanging-sleeved
apparel
should not be worn while
the appliance must be secured by a properly installed
anti-tip device. When removing the appliance for
cleaning, be sure the anti-tip device is engaged when
the range is replaced. Look underneath range to verify
that one of the rear leveling legs is properly engaged in
the bracket slot. Tile anti-tip device secures the rear
leveling leg to the floor when properly engaged.
cooking. Clothing may ignite
or catch utensil handles.
Do not touch a hot oven light bulb with a damp cloth as
the bulb could break. Should the bulb break, disconnect
power to tile appliance before removing bulb to avoid
electrical shock,
steam escape before removing or replacing food.
PREPARED
FOOD
WARNING:
Follow food
manufacturer's
instructions. If a plastic frozen food
container and/or its cover distorts, warps, or is otherwise
damaged during cooking, immediately discard the food
and its eontainen The food could be contaminated.
Cooking
Safety
Always turn off surface
cooking is completed.
element
or the oven when
It is normal for some parts of the cooktop, especially
areas surrounding the surfaee elements, to become hot
during cooking operations. Do not touch the cook-top
until it has cooled,
Never leave surface cook-
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Always place oven racks in the desired positions while
oven is cool If a rack must be moved while hot, use a
dry potholder and avoid touching hot element in oven.
Use care when opening the oven door. Let hot air or
DO NOT TOUCH THE SURFACE
OR OVEN
ELEMENTS, AREAS NEAR THE ELEMENTS OR
THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF OVEN. Elements
may be hot even though they are dark in color. Areas
near surface elements and the interior surfaces of the
oven may become hot enough to cause bums. During
and after use, do not touch or let clothing or other
flammable materials contact heating elements, areas
at high heat setting or
when deep fat frying,
Boilovers cause smoking
and greasy spillovers may
ing operations unattended
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ignite.
Never heat an unopened food container. Pressure buildup may"cause container to burst resulting in personal
injury or damage to the appliance.
have had sufficient time to cool. Among these areas are
the cooktop, the surfaces facing the cooktop, the oven
vent opening and the surfaces near opening, oven door,
and oven window.
near elements or interior surfaees of oven until they
Do not allow aluminum foil, meat probes or any other
metal object (other than a pan on a surface element) to
contact heating elements.
Use dry, sturdy potholders.
Utensil
Damp potholders
on hot
Safety
surtaces may cause burns from steain. Towels or other
bulky items should never be used as potholders. Do not
Use proper pan size. This appliance is equipped with
one or more surface elements of different sizes. Select
let potholders touch hot heating elements,
Always let quantities of hot fat cool before attempting to
move or handle,
utensils having flat bottoms large enough to cover the
surface element. The use of undersized utensils will
expose a portion of the heating element to direct
Do not let grease or other flammable
materials
aceunmlate in or near the appliance, hood or vent fan.
Clean hood frequently
to prevent
grease from
accumulating on hood or filter.
contact and may result in the ignition of clothing. The
proper relationship of the utensil to the element will
also improve efficiency.
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Use pans with flat bottoms and handles that are easily
grasped and stay cool. Avoid using unstable or loose
handled pans.
Do not use aluminmn foil to line the surface unit drip
bowls (select models) or the oven bottom. Improper
installation of these liners may result in a risk of electric
Be sure utensil is large enough to properly contain food
and avoid boilovers. Pan size is particularly important in
deep fat flying.
shock or fire.
To minimize bums, ignition of flammable materials and
spillage due to unintentional contact with the utensil, do
not extend handles over adjacent surface elements. A1ways turn pan handles toward the side or back of the
appliance, not out into the room where they are easily,
hit or reached by small children.
Clean only parts listed in this booldet. Do not clean
door gasket. The door gasket is essential fbr a good seal.
Care should be taken not to rub, damage, or move the
gasket. Do not use oven cleaners of any kind in or
around any part of the self-clean oven.
Before self-cleaning the oven, renmve broiler pan, oven
Never let a pan boil dry as this could damage the utensil
and the appliance,
racks, and other utensils, and wipe off excessive
spillovers to prevent excessive smoke or flare-ups.
CAUTION: DO NOT LEAVE FOOD OR COOKING
UTENSILS, ETC., IN THE OVEN DURING TIiE
SELF-CLEAN CYCLE.
Follow the manufacturer_
directions when using oven
cooking bags.
Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, or
glazed utensils are suitable for cooktop or oven usage
without breaking
due to the sudden change in
teInperature.
This appliance has been tested for safe performance
using conventional cooGvare. Do not use any devices or
accessories that are not specifically recommended
in
this manual. Do not use eyelid covers for the surface
units, stove top grills, or add-on oven convection
systems. The nse of devices or accessories that are not
expressly recommended
in this manual can create
serious safety hazards, result in performance problems,
and reduce t'he life of the components of the appliance.
Cleaning
Safety
Clean cooktop _vith caution. Use care to avoid steam
burns if a wet sponge or eloth is used to wipe spills on a
hot surface. Some cleaners ean produce noxious fumes
if applied tn a hot surface,
Do not soak or immerse the removable
heating
elements in water (select models). Immersing
an
element in water would damage the insulating material
inside the element.
SAVE
THESE
Oven (select
models)
It is normal for the cooktop of the range to become hot
dnring a self-clean cycle. Therefore,
touching the
cooktop during a clean cycle should be avoided.
A _n should be heard during the self-clean cycle (select
models). If not, cancel the cycle and call seiwieer. Refer
to the Table of Contents for location of self-clean
instructions and for information, if equipped.
Important
Safety
Notice
and Warning
The California
Safe Drinking
Water and Toxic
Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65) requires the
Governor of California to publish a list of substances
known to the State of Calitornia to cause cancer or
reproductive
Turn off all controls and wait for appliance parts to cool
before touching or cleaning them.
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Self-Clean
harm, and requires
businesses
to warn
customers of potential exposures to such substances.
Users of this appliance are hereby warned that when
the oven is engaged in the self-clean cycle (select
models), there may be some low level exposure to some
of the listed substances, including carbon monoxide.
Exposure to these substances can be minimized by
properly venting the range to the outdoors during the
self-clean cycle.
INS TR UC TIONS
RANGE CONTROL PANEL
Electronic
Clock
and Oven Control
Styling and features may differ depending on the model you selected.
The electronic clock and oven control on your Maytag
range is used for the time-of-day clock, timer, bake,
broil, programmed
oven operations and self-clean
(select models) functiuns. A beep will sound each tinm a
function pad is pressed.
Tile following
pads are found
electronic clock and oven control:
The display on the control will flash when power is first
supplied to the range or if there is a power failure. Once
the time-of-day clock has been set (see Setting the
ofLday clock and tilnen If you are ever unsure if you've
programmed the control correctly, press the CANCEL
pad and start over.
Clock, page 6), the display will stop flashing.
•
The oven will automatically
for 12 hours,
Press or press and hold these pads to enter the time or
temperature desired. These pads are also used to select
Hi or Lo broil.
turn off if it is left on
NOTE: The electronic control is equipped with a
self-diagnostic feature for service use ONLY. tf a
fault code (F plus a number, ex. F1) appears in the
display along with a continuous beeping sound,
press the CANCEL pad. See Before You Call for
Service page i7 if the fault code reappears in the
display.
on your
Maytag
Cancel Pad
Press this pad to cancel all operations except the time-
and •
Timer
Pads
Pad
The timer can be set from 1 minute to 9 hours, 50
minutes. It will count down by seconds (when set for 1
minute) or minutes (when set for 2 minutes or more
time). See page 6 for instnmtions on setting the timer.
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Clock Pad
Setting
Use this pad to set the time-of-day
instructions to do this, see below.
elock.
For
the Clock and Timer
Clock
To set the time-of-day
You may also press this pad to recall the current time of
day. For example, if the timer is counting dowa in the
display, press the CLOCK pad to return the current
time to the display. The timer will continue to count
down and a signal will sound when the time expires.
Cook
Time/Oven
Stop
These pads are nsed to program the oven to start and
stop mltomatically, either immediately or at a later time.
Self
Clean
Pad (select
Oven
models)
This pad is pressed to set the oven for a self-clean cycle,
See pages 12-13 }'or detailed in[brmation on the selfclean _)atnre.
Broil
"2. Set the correct time of day' using the • and • pads.
• To change the time in increments
press and hold either pad.
of 10 mbmtes,
When the power is first supplied to the range or if there
Ires been a power fiailure, the display u4ll flash. Follow
above instructions
cannot be changed
self-clean
(select
operation to set the
to set the clock. The clock time
when the oven is set _br a cook or
models) operation.
Cancel the
dock.
Press the CLOCK pad to recall the time of day when
another ftmction is displayed.
Pad
Use this pad to select broil. Two heat selections are
available fbr broiling--Hi and Lo. See page 10 tbr more
broiling information.
Oven Temp
1. Press the CLOCK pad once. The words "Set Time"
will flash in the displa>:
• Tu change the time by one minute, press either
pad once,
Pads
For detailed in}brmation on using Programmed
Operations, see pages 10-11.
clock:
Pad
The oven temperature is set by pressing this pad anti
the • or • pad. Additional
baking and roasting
in}brmation can be found on page 9.
Timer
To set the timer:
1. Press the TIMER pall once. Tile words "Set Timer"
will }lash in the display.
'2. Set the desired time using the • and • pads.
• Press either pad once to change the time by 1
minute (if the Timer is set for up to 1 hour), ,5
minutes (if the Timer is set for over 1 hour), or 10
minutes (if the Timer is set for over 2 honrs).
• Press and hold either pad to change the time in 5
minute or 10 minute increments, depending upon
the time set in the display:
The TIMEB can be set from 1 minnte (0HB:01) up to 9
honrs and 50 minutes (9 HI:l:50).
The timing operation will start automatically. Colons
will flash in the display to indicate a timing operation.
One long continuous beep will signal the end of the
timing operation and "End" will briefly appear in the
displa}. The time of &LYwill automatically reappear in
the displ_): The TIMER pad does not control the oven.
To eanceh
Press the TIMEZ pad and hold for 3
seconds. The time of day" will reappear after a slight
delay.
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SURFACE COOKING
Panel Light
(select
models)
Suggested
Heat Settings
The panel light is turned on by pushing the rocker
switch on the control panel and holding it in until the
fluorescent light comes on. It may be turned off by
pushing the other side of the switch,
Turn the control knob to the desired heat setting. If in
doubt, it is better to select a lower setting and inerease
to a higher one later if needed. It will take longer for
the element to cool to a lower temperature than to heat
The Controls
up to a higher temperature.
Your range is equipped with surface control knobs that
Use the following chart as a gnideline until you become
more familiar with your new range. Information in the
chart is based on the use of heavy gauge metal
eookware. Other pan materials may require a different
heat setting for the same cooking operation. (For more
information
on cookware,
see "Cooking
Made
Simple" booklet.)
provide an infinite choice of heat settings from Low to
High. The knobs can be set on or between any of the
numbered settings,
To operate the control: Push in and turn the knob in
either direction to the desired heat setting. A surface
indicator light on the control panel will turn on to alert
you that one or more of the surface elements are on.
After a cooking operation, be sure the elements and
indicator lights are off.
NIGH
To bring liquid to a boil. blanch or bring
up pressure in a pressure cooker.
Always reduce to a lower heat setting
when liquids just begin to boil or food
begins to cook
8--9
To quickly brown or sear meat, for fast
cooking of non-protein foods (such as
vegetables or pasta).
To maintain a fast boil for large amounts
of liquid.
To maintain a slow boil for large
amounts of liquid, _brmost fiying.
7
5-6
3-4
To continue cooking uncovered foods,
for most slow frying, stewing, braising or
}I steaming.
1-2
For long, slow conking of covered foods
(simmering).
To keep foods warm before serving, melt
choColateor butter.
LOW
Heat
Retention
The ceramic glass cooking area retains heat for a period
of time after the elements have been turned off. Put
this retained heat to good use. Turn the elements off a
few minutes before food is completely cooked and use
the retained heat to complete the cooking. Because of
this heat retention characteristic, the elements will not
respond to changes in heat settings as qniekly as eoil
elements. In the evenl of a potentlal
believer,
remove the pan from the cooking area.
PAGE
Using Your Ceramic
Surface
Glass
Tips to Protect
Cooktop
the
Ceramic
Glass
• BEFOBE
FIttST USE, CLEAN COOKTOP
directed in tile cleaning chart, pages 14-15.
Cooking
Areas
The cooking areas on your range are identified by
permanent patterns in the ceramic glass surface. There
are two large (S-inch) and hvo small (6-inch) areas. For
most efficient cooking, use smaller areas for small pans
and larger areas for large pans. For best results pans
should not extend more titan 1/2 to 1 inch beyond
the cooking area.
When a cooking area is turned on, a red glow from the
element can be seen through the ceramic glass surface,
The red glow will cycle on and off as the element cycles
to maintain the selected heat setting.
as
• Do not use glass pans on the ceramic glass cooktop.
Glass ceramic, earthenware, heatproof glass or glazed
pans may scratch
the cooktop
and are not
recommended.
• Do not allow plastic, aluminum tbil, sugar, or foods
with high sugar content to melt onto the hot cooktop.
If you accidentally melt these items to the cooktop,
remove immediately while still hot using a razor blade
scraper held carefhlly with a potholder,
Melted
materials
can cause permanent
damage to the
cooktop. Do not attempt further cleaning until the
area has cooled.
with a red Hot
.To protect
the ceramic
glass to E , it is not
recommended to use the top as a work suHace, as a
cutting board or to cook food directly on the cooktop
without a Fan.
Surface Light that will turn on to indicate that the
cooking sunCaee is hot. It will remain on until the area
has cooled,
• Do not use a trivet or metal stand (such as a wok ring)
between the pan and the cooktop. These items can
mark or etch the snHace and affect cooking efficiency.
Hot Surface
Light
Your ceramic glass range is equipped
• Aluminum foil or foil containers such as popcorn
poppers are NOT recommended
for use on the
ceramic glass cooktop. They will leave metal marks
and may permanently melt onto the ceramic glass top
if the cooking area is turned on.
• Do not slide metal or glass items across the ceramic
glass cooktop. They may damage the top or leave
marks which need to be removed promptly (see
cleaning chart pages 14-15).
• Do not allow pan to boil diy' as this could damage the
cooktop and the pan.
• To prevent scratching or damage to the ceramic glass
to E do not leave sugar, salt, sand, soil, shortening or
other fats on the cooking area. Be sure the area is free
from these before turning on the cooking area. Make
it a practice to wife cooktop surface with a clean
damp cloth or paper towel before each use.
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USING YOUR OVEN
Every oven has its own characteristics. You may find
that the cooking times and temperatures vary slightly
from your old oven. This is normal,
To remove: Be snre the rack is cool. Pnll the rack
straight out until it stops. Tilt the front end of the rack
up and continue pulling it out.
For safety reasons, when opening the oven door, 'allow
steam and hot air to escape before reaehing into the
To replace: Tilt the front end of the rack up and place
it between the rack supports. Slide it back until it clears
the lock-stop position. Lower the front and slide the
rack straight in.
Do not cover an entire oven rack or oven bottom
with aluminum foil. This will restiict air flow.
oven to remove food.
Baking
and Roasting
(For additional
baking and roasting
"Cooking Made Simple" booklet.)
Setting
the
Oven
Controls
tips,
refer
to
for Baking
and Roasting:
1. Press the OVEN TEMP pad. "Bake" and 000 ° will
appear in the displav.
Rack
Positions
Do not attempt to change the rack positions when the
oven is hot. Use the following guidelines when selecting
the proper rack position. Never place pans dlreetly
on the oven bottom.
_,cuts of meat
2. Press either the • or • pad onee and 350 ° will
appear in the display. Press the • or • pad until the
desired oven temperature is displayed.
The word ON will light in the display, the oven will
turn on and the temperature display will rise in 5°
increments while the oven is preheating. A beep will
sound to indicate that the oven has preheated. Allow
10 I5 minutes for preheating.
3. After the cooking operation, turn the oven off by
pressing the CANCEL pad. Remove food from the
oven.
Oven
Light
Push the switch on the control panel marked OVEN
LIGHT to tuna it on and off. On select models the oven
light automatically comes on whenever the oven door is
opened.
Oven
Vent
The oven vent is located on the baekguard
(freestanding ranges) or at the rear of the cooking surface.
When the oven is in use, this area may feel hot to the
touch. To prevent problems, do not block the vent
opening.
Fan (CHE9800
Oven
Racks
The oven racks are designed with a lock-stop edge to
keep the racks from coming eompletely out of the oven
when there is food placed on them.
and
CFE9000
models
only)
A fan automatically turns on whenever the oven is set
for a cooking or self-clean operation to ensure long life
of the clock and oven controls.
The fan will
automatically turn off when the oven has cooled.
PAGE 9
Broiling
For best results, use the broiler pan and insert supplied
with your range,
2. Place the broiler pan on the recommended
position shown in the broiling ehart.
(For additiond broiling tips, refer to "Cooking
Simple" booklet.)
3. Follow the suggested times in the broiling chart
below. Broil with the oven door open about 4 inches.
4. Cheek the aloneness by cutting a slit in the meat near
the center to check the color.
Setting
the
Controls
Made
for Broiling:
i. Press the BBOIL pad and press the • or • pad to
select either Hi or Lo broil as indicated in the
display. Hi is nsed for most broiling operatiot_s. Lo
should be selected when broiling thicker meats to
the well-done stage (to prevent excessive browning).
Broiling times may increase if LO is selected. Allow
the element to preheat for 3--4 minutes,
Broiling
5. To cancel or end the broiling operation,
CANCELpad.
rack
press the
6. Broil times may- need to be increased if the range is
installed on a 208 volt circuit.
Chart
Until you become more Familiarwith your new rmlge, use the folluwing chart as a g_fidewhen broiling foods.
Chicken Pieces
l
1_6_25
14-20
°The bottom ravk position is #L
Programmed
Oven Operations
The Programmed Oven Operations feature is used to
turn the oven off at a preset time of day or delay the
start and then turn off the oven.
This feature will not operate unless the clock is
functioning mid is set to the correct time of day.
If you delay more than 30 seconds between touching a
pad and pressing the • or • pad, the display will either
return to the previous setting or the time of day will
reappear and the program will cancel.
To reed] tim preset stop time or cook time, just press
the corresponding pad.
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To reset or cancel the program,
pad.
press the CANCEL
To Bake
by Time
(with
immediate
start):
1. Place the tbod in file oven.
'2. Press the COOK TIME pad. The words "Set Cook
Time" will flash in the display:
The oven automatically programs the start time.
3. Enter the cooking time (how long you wish the food
to cook) by pressing the • or • pad. The time will
appear in hours and minutes. The maximum time
that can be set is I1 hours and 56 minutes.
4. Press the OVEN
000° will light in
within 7 seconds
control will beep
TEMP pad. The wmd "Bake" and
the display: If this step is not done
af_:er entering the cook time, the
until another pad is pressed.
5. Enter the oven temperature with the • or • pad.
6. The oven will automatically turn on and the words
"Timed Bake On" will light in the display. The
display will begin to count down the time
remaining.
7. At the end of the preset cooking time,
oven
will automatically
turn
off
continuous
beeps will sound, ltmnove the
from the oven and press the CANCEL pad to
the beeps,
To Bake
by Time
(with
delayed
.3. Enter the cooking time (how long you wish the fuod
to cook) by pressing tile • or • pad. The Lime will
appear in hours and minutes. The maximum time
that can be set is 11 hours and 5.5 minutes. NOTE:
the
and
food
stop
4. Press the OVEN STOP pad. The words "Set Stop
Time" will flash in the displa}<
5. Enter the time you wish the oven to turn off by
pressing the • or • pad. The words "Delav Stop
Time" wilI light in the display.
6. Press the OVEN TEMP pad. The word "Bake" and
000° will light in the display.
7. Enter the oxen temperature by pressing the • or •
pad.
8. If desired, press the CLOCK pad and the time of
da} x_dllreappear in the display.
9. "Delay Bake" will light in the display and at the
preset time the oven will automatically turn on and
"Timed Bake" will appear in the displa}<
10. At the end of the preset cooking time, the
oven
will automatically
turn
off and
continuous
beeps will sound. Remove the fbod
from the oven and press the CANCEL pad to stop
the beeps.
start):
1. Place the food in the oven.
'2. Press the COOK TIME pad. The words "Set Cook
Time" will flash in the display.
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CARE AND CLEANING
Self-Clean
Oven (select models)
A self-clean
oven uses above normal
eooking
temperatures
to automatically clean the entire oven.
The separate clean cycle eliminates soil completely or
Ceramic
Glass
Surface
To help keep cooktop clean, be sure cooking area and
reduces it to a grW ash which is easily wiped up with a
damp cloth when the cycle is complete and the oven has
cooled.
cookware bottoms are clean and dry before each use.
Carefully blot up spillovers around the outside of the
It is better to clean the oven regularly than to wait
until there is a heavy build-up of soil in the oven.
cooking area as they occur with dry paper towels. Be
careful not to burn hands when wiping up spills,
Do not use a damp cloth which may cause steam
burns,
When the surface is cool, clean as directed in the
cleaning
chart
on pages 14-15.
Only use the
It is normal for the cooktop, oven door and window to
become hot during a cIean cycle. Therefore,
avoid
touching these areas during a clean cycle. As the oven
beats and cools, you may hear the sounds of metal parts
expanding and contracting. This is normal and will not
damage yonr oven.
cleaning agents recommended
in the chart. Other
materials may damage the finish of the eooktop,
Do not use the following eleanlng agents:
• Abrasives (metal scouring pads, cleansing powders,
scouring cleaners or pads) will scratch the eooktop,
The first few times the oven is cleaned, some smoke
and odor may be detected. This is normal and will
lessen or disappear with use. If the oven is heavily
soiled, smoke and odor are common. During the
cleaning process the kitchen should be well ventilated.
• Chemicals (oven cleaners, chlorine bleaches, rust
removers or ammonia) may damage the finish of the
cooktop,
The oven will automatically begin to heat when the door
is locked and the SELF CLEAN pad is pressed. When
the oven reaches cleaning temperature,
the word
"Lock" will light in the display. At this point, the
oven door cannot be manually opened.
• Glass cleaners which contain ammonia may harm the
eooktop.
• Soiled cloths or sponges will leave an invisible film on
the cooktop. Grit and soil in these items may also
scratch the surface.
To prevent damage to the door and lock lever, do not
force the door open when the word "Lock" is displayed.
ManuabClean
Oven
(select models)
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Clean ,asdirected in the cleaning chart on pages 14-15.
Preparing
for the
Self-Clean
Cycle
1. Remove oven racks and any pans, utensils or the
broiler pan from the oven, The oven racks should be
washed by hand. If left in the oven during the
self-clean
cycle,
the racks
will become
permanently
discolored
and may not slide
easily.
2. Clean the oven frame and door frame with a nonabrasive cleaning agent such as Bon Ami. These
areas are not exposed to cleaning temperatures and
should be cleaned to prevent soil from baking on
during the clean cycle.
3. Wipe up any excess grease or spillovers from the
oven bottom to prevent excessive smoking and flareups during the clean cycle.
PAGE 12
4. Wipe up acid spillovers such as lemon juice, tomato
sauce or milk-based sauces and sugary
Porcelain enamel is acid resistant, not
The poreelaln finish may dlseolor if
are not wiped up prior to a self-dean
spillovers.
acid proof,
acid spills
cycle.
5. Do not use oven cleaners
or oven liner
protective coatings of any" kind on the self-clean
oven tlnish or around any part of the oven as
they will damage the oven finish,
6. To prevent damage, do not clean or rub tile gasket
on tile oven door. The gasket is designed to seal in
heat during the clean cycle.
7. Turn off the oven light before starting the self-clean
operation. If the oven light is left on during the clean
cycle, the light bulb will burn out.
Setting
the
Controls
for the
Self-Clean
To Interrupt
or Reset
the
Clean
Cycle
If tile door has not locked, tile lock lever can be moved
completely to the left to cancel the cycle.
If the door is locked, push the CANCEL pad. The door
will not open until "Lock" turns off in the display. At
that time, the door lock lever can be returned to its
original position and the door can be opened. The oven
will still be hot.
After
the
Self-Clean
Cycle
About one hour after the clean cycle is complete, the
word "Lock" will turn off in the display and the door
lever can be returned to its original position. The oven
will still be hot.
Some soil may leave a light gray, powdery ash which can
Cycle
i. Close the oven door and move the door lock lever to
the right until it rests in the lock position,
be removed with a damp cloth. If soil remains, it
indicates that the clean cycle was not long enough or a
large spillover was not wiped up before the self-clean
cycle. The soil should be removed during the next clean
cycle.
2. Press the SELF CLEAN pad. The words "Set Clean
Time" will flash and "3:00" will appear in the display,
Also,"Clean On" will light as the ovenbegins to heat.
If the oven racks were left in the oven during the selfclean cycle and do not slide smoothly, wipe the rack
edges and rack supports
with a small amount of
The oven will automatically set a clean cycle of three
hours. A shorter (2 hours) or longer (4 hours) clean
cycle can be selected by pressing the SELF CLEAN
pad and pressing the • or • pad to select 2 to 4
hours,
vegetable oil to restore the ease of movement.
Fine hair-like lines may appear in the oven interior or
oven door. This is a normal condition resulting from the
heating and cooling of the porcelain finish. These lines
do not affect the performance of the oven.
3. Press the CLOCK pad and the current time of day
will reappear in the display. "Clean" and "On" will
remain in the displav to show that tile oven is in a
clean cycle.
If the door is not locked properly, the word "door" will
appear in the display and beeps will sound.
PAGE 13
RANGE CLEANING
Cleaning
CHART
Agents*
Many different cleaning agcnts are recommended
for the various parts of the ranges. Read product
specific recommendations.
The £ollowing brand names may help yon to make an appropriate
selection:
1. Mild abrasive cleaners such as Bon Ami, Soft Scrub, Smart Scrub, Baking Soda.
2. Mild liquid sprays such as Fantastik, Formula 409.
3. Glass cleaners such _s Windex and Glass Plus.
4. Non-abrasive
plastic and n)lon scouring
_]_I'¢LII(] rlalTles
(l['c'leallJ]l_
agt nts
are
n,df_l_#kll-_s
before
should
o_h(
for
pads.
DO NOT USE abrasive cleansing powders such as Comet,
oven cleaners, or an automatic dishwasher detergent except
Be certain
all range parts are cool
paris that are removed
for cleaning
labels
_ rc, spc.c_.fivc
soap-filled scouring
when indicated.
removing
any part or cleaning
be replaced
correctly.
pads Dike S.O.S. or Brillo, commercial
the
unit
to avoid
damage.
Any
I]RII]IIIC¢IC_I IFfaFS
and Water
Wash, rinse, dry with soft cloth.
aid cleaner
Glass cleaner
Do not use oven cleaner or abrasive agents.
Soap and water
Plastic Or soap-filled
scouring pad
Dishwasher
Pretreat the broiler pan and insert with a non-stick
vegetable coating such as Pare ur Mazola to make
cleaning easier.
Soaking makes cleaning e,tsier.
Cooktop C]eanin_ Creme or
other products specially
_brmulated for ceramic
_lass
Soap and water
Baking soda and water p_tste
Wait until cooktop has cooled before cleaning.
Gently apply cleaning agent with a non-abrasive pad,
paper towel or clean cloth. If using soap or baking
soda. rinse thoroughly and completely d.ry:
Do not use a soiled dishcloth or sponge since these may
leave a detergent film and discoloration.
Cooktop Cleaning Creme or
other products specially
_brmulated for cermmc
/_lass
Gently scrub with cleaning creme and clean cloth or
paper towel. Beapply cleaner. Cover with damp paper
towels to keep rqeaner moist. Let stand for 30-45 mins.
Scrub to remove remaining stain. Do not use abrasive
powders or pads since they may scratch the surface.
Single-edge r_or blade
Cooktop Cleamug Creme or
other products specially
formulated for ceramic
Hold razor blade scraper at 30 ° angle and verycarefully scrape off soil. Clean remaining soil with
cleaning creme.
gtass
Single-edge razor blade
held with a potho der or a
wooden handled stainless
Scrape from hot surface to a cool area immediately
Clean residue with cleaning creme when surface has
_uooled.
steel spatula
Soap and water
Mild liq_id sprays
C/ass c e_me;s
'.
Remove knobs
by'pulling forward. Wash, rillse, dry with
snft ek_th Do not soak knobs in water. Do not use
abrasive el_aning a_ents.
Continued
PAGE 14
on
neat
page
Range
Cleaning
Chart
(continued)
Soap and water
Glass cleaners
Avoid using: excessive amounts of water which may seep
under or behind glass
Soap and water
Mild abrasive cleaners and
Do not use metallic scouring pads because they will
scratch the surface.
plastic pads
CommemiaJ oven cleaner
Wtien using commercial oven cleaners follow"the
manufacturer's instructions,
Wipe up acid spills (tomato or milk based foods as soon
as oven is cool with soap and water. If the spill is not
wiped up, it may discolor the porcelain.
To make cleaning easier, remove oven door. if
desired tsee below1,
Soap and water
Mild abrasive cleaners
Do not use oven cleaner or abrasive a_ents.
Polish with a soil cloth.
Soap and water
Plastic scouring pads
Cleansing powders
Soap-filled seonring pads
If racks are left in oven during a self-clean cycle select
models they will discokJr and may become difficult to
slide. A thin coat of vegetable oil on the rack edges will
make sliding easmr.
Soap and water
Mild liquid sprays
Do not use oven cleaner abrasive or caustic eleaning
agents on plastic finishes. These cleaning agents will
scratch or mar the finish, To prevent staining or
discoloration, remove fat, grease or acid tomato.
lemon, vinegar, milk, fruit juice, marinade soils
immediately with a dU paper towel or cloth. When
surf:ace is cool. dean with soap and water: rinse, and
dry,
Follow instructions on pages
12-13/'or the self-dean
cycle.
Never use oven cleaner on a self-clean oven.
Do not clean or rub door gasket
Wipe up acid spills tomato or milk based foods as soon
as oven is cool with soap and water, If the spill ]s not
raped up, it )nay discolor the porcelain.
To Remove
Oven Door: Open
the door to the "stop" position
To Replace
Oven Door: Grasp the do_)r at each side,
align the slots in the door with the hinge arms and slide
(opened about 6 inches) and grasp
the door with both hands at each
the door
completely
side. Do not use the door handle
to lift the door. Lift up evenly until
the door clears the hinge arms.
Do not a'aempt to open or dose the door until the door
is completely seated on the hinge arms. Never tnnl the
oven on unless the door is properly
in place. When
baking, be sure the door is completely
closed. Baking
results
will be aHeeted
if the door is not securely
closed.
down
seated
onto the hinge
on the hinges.
arms
until
it is
PAGE 15
MAINTENANCE
Adjusting
the Oven
Thermostat
Leveling
Legs
After using your oven the first few times, it may seem
hotter or cooler than your previous oven. Oven
thermostats, over a period of years, may drift from the
Some floors are not level. For proper baking, your range
must be level. Tile leveling legs are located on each
eomer of the base of the range.
f:aeto_y setting and timing differences of 5 to 10 minutes
are not unusual between an old and a new oven.
If you think the oven should be hotter or coolm; you can
adjust it. To decide how mudl to change tile thermostat,
set the oven temperature 25°F higher or lower than the
temperature in your recipe, tJaen bake. The results of
the "test" should indicate how much the thermostat
should be adjusted.
Place a level horizontally on an oven rack and cheek
front-to-back
and side-to-side.
Level the range Toy
turning tile legs.
To adjust
_
I
]l
I
the thermostat:
1. Press the OVEN TEMP pad.
2. Press the • pad and select an oven temperature
between 500°F and 550°F.
3. Press and hold the OVEN TEMP pad for about four
seconds. The display will change to the oven
adjustment display which reads 00°.
4. The oven thermostat can be adjusted up to +35°F
hotter or _35°F cooler. Use the • or • pad to select
the desired ehange in the displa)a
5. When you have made the adjustment, press the
CANCEL pad to return to the time of day display.
Use your oven as you would normally,
Light Replacement
Before replacing
tile oven or panel light bulb,
diseonneet
power to range. Be sure the bulb and
range parts are cool. Do not touch a hot bulb x_4th a
damp cloth as the bulb may break.
To Replace
Panel
(select models)
Storage
Drawer
(select
models)
The storage drawer in _he range is a safe and convenient
place for storing conkware. Do not store plastie,
paperware, food or flammable material in this drawer.
Remove the drawer to dean under the range.
To remove: Empty the drawer then pull it out to the
first stop position. Lift up the front of the drawer and
pull it to the second stop position. Grasp the sides and
lift up and out to remove the drawer.
To replace: Fit the ends of the drawer glides onto the
rails. Lift up the drawer front and gently push in to the
first stop position.
Lift np the drawer again and
continue to slide the drawer to the dosed position,
PAGE 16
Light
Grasp the top trim of the back panel with your thmnbs
under the front edge and pull outward while lifting the
trim. Bemove the bulb and replace it witb an 18 watt
fluorescent tube. Snap the top trim back into place and
restore the power. Reset the clock.
,c
_
---r, i
t .....
I
TO Replace
Oven Light
Carefully unscrew the lens cover (select models) with a
dry potholder. Very carefully remove the bulb with the
potholder.
Replace with a 40 watt appliance bulb.
Reconnect the power to the range and reset tile clock.
BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE
Check
these
points
if...
Part or all of your electric range does not operate
Food does not broil properly
• Is the range plug loose or disconnected
from the
electrical outlet (if not wired direct to the electrical
• Are the controls for broiling
Broiling section, page 10.)
supply)P
• Are any house
• Was the proper rack position used?
section, page 10.)
fuses
blown
or circuit
breakers
set properly?
(See
(See Broiling
tripped?
• Has a range fuse blown (Canadian ranges only)?
• Did you allow time for the broil element to preheat?
• Was the broiler pan received with the range used?
• Has the power supply to the home been interrupted?
• Are the oven controls properly set?
* Was aluminum foil used on the broiler pan insert,
blocking the slits for fat drainage?
• Was the door left in the locked position following a
self-clean cycle (select models)?
Oven light does not operate
• Is the oven set for a programmed oven operation?
Surface elements
fail to turn on or heat the food
• Is the bulb loose or burned out?
• Is the light switch in the On position?
properly
Oven will not self-dean
• Is the range plug loose or disconnected
from the
electrical outlet (if not wired direct to the electrical
• Is the self-clean control set properly? (See Self-Clean
instructions, pages 1"2 18.)
supply)?
• Has a range fuse blown (Canadian ranges only)?
• Were appropriate pans used (See "Cooking Made
• Is the oven set for a programmed oven operation?
Simple" booklet)?
• Are the surface element controls properly set?
• Is the self-dean cycle operating (select models) and
thereibre overriding the surface cooking abilities
(Canadian ranges only)?
(select models)
Oven door won't lock (select models)
• Are the proper controls set for the self-dean
(See Self-Clean instructions, pages 12-13.)
cycle?
Oven door will not unlock (select models)
• Has the self-clean cycle been finished for at least one
hour?
Food not baking correctly
• Are the oven racks properly placed for baking (See
"Cooking Made Simple" booklet)?
• Have you used aluminum foil correctly?
• Was the oven preheated as recommended?
• Are the controls for bake operations properly set?
• Is there 1 to 2 inches of space between pans and the
oven wails? Are the range and oven racks level?
• Was good eookware/bakeware
of the proper size
used?
• Are yon using a tested recipe from a reliable source?
The oven thermostat on your new range may be more
accurate than the one on your old range.
• Was the oven vent covered or blocked on the range
suriZace?
"F" plus a number appears in the display (select
models)
• These are fault codes. If a fault code appears in the
display and a continuous beep sounds, press the
CANCEL pad. If the fault code reappears, disconnect
power to the range and call a qualified service
technician.
Fan sound (select models)
• A fan will automatically
turn on when the oven is
operated to cool the clock controls. This is normal. It
may continue to run even after the oven is turned off.
For further assistance contact your Maytag dealer
or call Maytag Customer Service:
U.S.
1-800-688-9900
CANADA
1-800-688-¢z00$
PAGE 17
RANGE WARRANTY
Full One Year Warranty
For one (1) year from the date of original retail purchase,
repaired or replaced free of charge.
any part which fails in normal home use will be
Limited Warranty"
After the first year fi-om the date of original retail purchase through the second year, parts which fhil in
non'hal home use will be repaired or replaced free of charge for the part itself, with the owner paying all
other costs, including labor, when the appliance is located in the United States or Canada.
Third Through Fifth Year
After the second year from tile date of ori_nal retail purchase through the fifth year_ all of the following
components which fail in normal home use will be repaired or replaced free of charge for the part itself.
with the o'maer paying all other costs, including labor, when the appliance is loeated in the United States
or Canada.
These comlxments include:
All Electronic Clocks: on electric or g_s ranges.
Eleetrle Heating Elements: Includes all snrf_tee elements solid disc. coil and smooth top), glass
cooJdng surfiaces, broil elements and oven bake elements on electric ranges,
Third Through Tenth Year
After the second year from the date of original retail purchase through the tenth year. sealed gas burners
on gas ranges which fail in normal home use will be repaired or replaced free of charge for the part itself.
with the o,aqaer paying all other costs, including labor, when the appliance is located in the United States
or Canada.
Canadian
Residents
This warranty covers only those appliances installed in Canada that have been listed with Canadian Standards
Association unless the appliances are bro@t into Canada due to transfer of residence from the United States to
Canada.
Lhnited Parts Warranty Outside The United States Or Canada
For two (2) years from the date of original retail purchase, any part which fails in normal home use will be
repaired or replaced free of charge for the part itseK with the owner paying all other costs, including Tabor.when
the appliance is located outside the United States or Canada.
This Warranty gives you speeifie legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vaiy from state to state.
To Receive
Warranty
Service
To locate an authorized ser_¢.e company in your area contact the Maytag dealer from wi_om)our appliance was purchased; or call
Maytag Customer Service. Should you not receive satisfactorywarren .t.t.ty
service, call or write:
Ma)4ag Customer Assistance
% M_\'ctagCustomer Smwice
E O. Box 2370
Cleveland, TN 37320-2370
US
1-800-688-9900
CANADA 1-800-688-2002
When contacting Maytag Customer Serdce be sure to pro-dde the model and serial immbers of your applim_ce,the name and
address of the dealer from whom you purchased the appliance and the date of purchase.
Should you still have a problem, write to: Major Appliance Consumer Action Program. 20 North Wacker Drive, Chicago, Illinois 60606.
MACAP is an industl y sponsored but independent group of consumer experts who receive and act on complaints fi'om appliance owners.
NOTE:
When writiug ahout an _msolved servlce probk'm, pk'a_e iachtde the following inti_rmation:
(a)
(h)
(c)
{d)
l_ur name, address and telephone _mmber;
Mexld nmuher and serial numl3er (found o. the data plate) of your applimwe;
Name and address of your dealer and date the applimwe was bouglm
A clear description of the problem you are laaving.
MAY'FAG • One Dependability
Form No. 0010M-0695
Part NO.gl 11P089-60
Square * Newton, Iowa 50208
MP
kitho U.S.A.
Tableof Contents
Surface Cooking .........................................................................
3-5
Proper Cookware ..............................................................
3-5
Heat Settings ........................................................................
5
Using Your Oven.........................................................................
6-7
General"_ps.........................................................................
6
Baking Pans..........................................................................
7
RackPositions ......................................................................
7
Pan Positions .......................................................................
7
Common Baking Problems and Causes..................................
8-9
Roas'_ing...................................................................................
10-_1
Roasting T_ps.....................................................................
10
Roasting Chart ...................................................................
11
Convection Bakingand Roasting...............................................
12
General Convection "_ps ..................................................
13
Broiling ....................................................................................
14-15
Broiling "_ps..................................................................
14-15
Other PublicetionsAvailable From Maytag .............................15
Surface
ProperCookware
Cooking
Regardless of the
cooking surface usedcoil elements, ceramic
glass, standard gas
burners or sealed gas
burners - good results
depend on several
factors. Cookware
Proper pans will reduce cooking
"
times,use less en-
ergy and cook food more evenly. Optimum cooking performance can be achieved when heavy
gauge, flat, smooth bottom, metal pans with straight
sides and tight fitting lids are used. When selecting
cookware consider construction, material and size.
Flat Bottom Construction
construction, size and
Heat transfers primarily by conduction (contact). If
the pan is not flat, heat is not transferred as well
material; plus proper
heat setting or flame
size are critical for
and food will cook unevenly and take longer. To
determine the flatness of the bottom of a pan, try
one of these tests:
good results.
CookingTest: Put an inch of water into the pan. Place
it on the cooktop and turn the control to High. As
the water heats, observe the bubble formation. If
the bubbles are uniform across the bottom of the
pan, it will perform satisfactorily. Uneven bubbre formation indicates poor pan/cooktop contact which
causes hot spots and uneven cooking.
Ruler Test: Place the edge of a ruler across the
bottom of the pan. HoJd it up to the light. Little or
no right should be visible under the ruler.
3
PanMaterial
The pan material determines how evenly and quickly
heat is transferred
from the heat source to the pan
bottom. Some widely used pan materials are:
?
a
Pan Size
On electric cooktops, match the size of
the pan to the coil element or indicated
cooking area. ldeally, the pan should not
extend more than 1/2-1" over the cook-
When canning, use the High setting
just until the water comes to a boil or
pressure is reached in the pressure
canner, then reduce to the lowest heat
ing area on ceramic glass cook-tops and
notmorethan2"beyondtheelementon
coil eooktops. Avoid using small pans
on large elements to reduce energy loss
and for safety reasons.
setting that maintains the boil or pressure. If the heat is not turned down,
the cooktop may be damaged.
On gas cooktops, adjust the burner
flame so it does not extend beyond the
tension Office.
edge of the pan. This is for safety
reasons and also to save energy.
Heat
For more information on canning procedures, contact your local county Ex-
Settings
It is better to select a lower setting and
Do not use oversized pans or pans that
rest across two elements or burners.
increaseto a higher one later if needed.
There are many factors that affect the
These may transfer heat to the porcelain
cooktop which causes cracking or chipping.
Likewise, on ceramic glass
cooktops oversized pans (more than 1"
beyond indicatedcooking area) lengthen
cooking times.
choice of the heat setting.
Home Canning
Recommendations
Acceptable water-bath or pressure canners should not be oversized and
should have flat bottoms. When canners do not meet these standards, cooking times may be extended and
cooktops may be damaged. For best
results, use a canner not more than 1"
Keepinmindthatfooddeesnotcook
anyfasteratahighersettingorflame
size than that which maintains
larger than the cooking area on a coramic glass surface and not more than
2" larger than a coil element or gas
burner,
gentle boil. Water boils at the same
temperature, whether boiling vigorously or gently. If too high a setting
is used, food may burn on the bottom before it is completely cooked.
a
5
UsingYour
Oven
Delicious baking and
As ranges and wall ovens get older, it is not uncom-
roasting results
mon for the oven temperature to shift. It is normal
depend on the recipe,
to notice some cooking time differences between a
type of pan used and
new oven and an old one. Compare your recipes
with tested recipes for proper recommendations,
the rack and pan
_ositions.
Use tested recipes from dependable cookbooks.
Follow directions carefully and use fresh ingredients,
Measure and mix as instructed and use the recommended pan size.
Preheat the oven if called for in the recipe or on the
package directions. Preheating is NOT necessary for
roasting. Selecting a temperature higher than the
desired temperature will not preheat the oven any
faster. In fact, this may have a negative effect on
baking results.
PanPositions
Do not cover the entire oven rack or oven bottom
with aluminum foil or place it directly under a pan. If
needed to catch spill-overs from baked items, place
a piece of foil cut a little larger than the pan on the
rack below the pan. However, foil will reduce air flow
and may cause poor baking results. In a gas oven,
placing foil on the oven bottom may cause permanent damage to the porcelain enamel,
Most recipes provide minimum and
maximum baking times such as "bake
35-45 minutes."
Check the baking
progress at the minimum time. DO
NOT open the door until the minimum
time haselapsed. Ifthe doorisopened
too frequently, heat will escape, which
can affect baking results.
Frozen pies in foil pans should be
placed on pans with dark or dull finishes for baking. The shiny foil pan
reflects heat away from the pie decreasing browning while the dark pan
helps absorb the heat and improves
bottom browning.
Rack Positions
BakingPans
The correct rack position depends on
Always use the pan size recommended
in the recipe. Many pans have the measurements marked on them. If there
are no measurements, measure inside
width and length of the pan.
the kind of food and the browning
desired. As a general rule, center the
rack in the middle ofthe oven. If food
is placed on a rack toward the top of
the oven, top browning may be too
dark. If food is placed on a rack located near the bottom of the oven, the
food may be too dark on the bottom.
Refer to the User's Guide for specific
rack positions,
PanPositions
When baking foods in one pan, place
pan in the center of the oven rack.
When baking in more than one pan,
allow one to two inches between the
pans and the edge of the pan(s) and
the oven walls.
If baking on more than one rack, stagger the pans so one pan is not directly
over another pan.
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Cookies baked in pans with short sides
all around may result in lighter top
browning or uneven top browning. For
best results select cookie sheets without sides.
Do not crowd a rack with pans. Never
place more than one 9x13-inch or
larger pan on one rack.
Do not place pans directly on the oven
bottom.
Roasting is the
Preheating is not necessary,
method for cooking
Place the oven rack in either of the two lowest rack
large, tender cuts of
meat uncovered,
positions.
without adding
Use open pan roasting for tender cuts of meat,
weighing three pounds or more. Place meat or poultry on the slotted portion of the two-piece broiler
pan included with the oven. Do not add water to
the pan.
moisture,
Place meat fat-side-up to allow self-basting of the
meat during roasting,
Cooking time for roasting is determined by the
weight of the meat and the desired doneness. Use
a meat thermometer for best results. Insert the thermometer so the tip end is in the center of the thickest part ofthe meat. It should not touch fat or bone.
Refer to the Roasting Chart on page 11 for best resuits,
Remove the roast from the oven when the thermometer registers approximately 5° below the aloneness
desired. Cooking will continue after the meat is removed from the oven.
Less tender cuts of meat need to be roasted in a
covered pan or in an oven cooking bag,
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Cutof Meat
Beef
Rib Roast (cut-sidedown)
Rib Eye Roast
Tenderloin Roast
Pork, Fresh
Shoulder B)ade Roast (boneless)
Shoulder Blade Roast
Loin Blade or Sirloin Roast
Boneless Pork Loin
Pork, Smoked
Ham Half
(fully cooked boneless)*,
Ham Half (cook-before-eating)
Poultry
Turkey, unstuffed...
Turkey Breast
Chicken Fryer
Chicken Roaster
Lamb
Leg (boneless)
Whole Leg
• Cookingtimesa_e_oximat¢ trodmayvaWdependi_gon the s_
of the ;_st.
,.Add waterandfollow pacl_ge direceons. Not recommendedfor ConvectionRoasting.
,°,Stuffed turkeyrequiresadditionalroastinB time. Shieldlegs and breastwith foil to preventoverbrowninSr
and
dlying of skin.
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Convection
Baking and
Roasting
._ich
Method Works Best for .....
In a convection oven,
Baking
a fan circulates hot
air evenly over, under
• Convection baking is good for Jarge quantities of
baked foods such as cookies, biscuits, muffins,
and around the food.
As e result, foods are
evenly cooked and
browned - often in
shorter cooking times
brownies, cupcakes, sweet rolls and bread.
• Foods such as layer cakes or quick breads have a
more even top when baked with the regular conventional baking method.
at lower temperatures and with the
Roasting
flexibility of using
more racks at one
• Convection roasting, in most cases, takes less
time and is good for large tender cuts of meat.
Use uncovered roasting pans with low sides.
Meats are generally dark brown on the outside
and tender and juicy inside,
time.
• Less tender cuts of meat are best roasted with
the regular conventional method. The regular
conventional method is also best when an oven
cooking bag or covered dish is required.
Baking:
Reduce the oven temperature by 25 °
for convection baking. Times will be
similar to or a few minutes lees than
recipe recommendations.
For multi-rack baking, it may be necessary to remove the pan on the bottom rack and/or top rack 1-2 minutes
before the set time to prevent
overbrowning.
Cookie sheets should be made of
shiny metal without sides.
Three Rack Baking - For optimal
brown ing, place cookie sheets or rectangular (9"x13") pans lengthwise,
front to back on the oven racks. Arrange pans so they are directly over
each other. Stacking pans one above
the other centers the food in front of
the convection fan which improves air
circulation and browning. If pans are
too long to place front- to-back, center the pans side-to-side on the racks,
Four Rack Baking - (This is based on
the use of rack positions 2, 3, 4 and 5
with the lowest position being #1--recommended only on 30 inch width ovens.) Stagger the pans on the racks
so that one pan is NOT directly over
another pan. For example, on rack 2
place the pan within one inch of the
left wall of the oven, on rack 3 place
the pan within one inch of the right
wall and so on,
Roasting:
Do not reduce oven temperature by
25° for convection roasting. However
roasting times can be reduced up to
25% when using convection heat,
Refer to the Roasting Chart on page
11 for best results,
Do not use a roasting pan with high
sides.
Do not cover meat.
Since the breast meat and drumsticks
on a turkey cook more quickly than the i
thigh areas, place a "foil shield" over I
these areas after desired brownees is
reached to prevent overbrowning,
Broiling
Broiling is used for
tender cuts of meat or
When broiling in an electric oven, preheat 3-4 minutes for optimal browning.
marinated meats, fish
and some fruits and
vegetables. The food
For best results, steaks and chops should be at least
3/4" thick. Thinner cuts should be panbroiled.
is placed directly under
the top element or
Before broiling, trim excess fat to prevent excessive spattering or smoking. Cut srashes in the outer
under the gas flame,
The desired doneness
edges of the fat to prevent curling during cooking.
is determined by the
Season meat after cooking.
distance between the
juices out of the meat and delay browning.
Salt tends to draw
food and the heat
source and the cooking
time.
Use the broiler pen supplied with your oven. It is
designed to drain excess liquid and fat away from
the cooking surface to prevent spatters and smoke.
Do not cover the broiler insert with aluminum foil.
This prevents fat from draining into the pan bottom. However, for easier clean-up, line the broiler
pan (bottom portion) with foil and spray the insert
with non-stick vegetable coating.
The rack position selected for broiling depends on
the thickness of the meat and the desired doneness.
Thin cuts (3/4 to 1 inch) should be placed 2-3 inches
from the heat; thicker cuts should be placed 3-6
inches from the heat,
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Generally for a brown exterior and
rare interior, the meat should be close
to the element or flame. If you want
the meat well done, place the broiler
pan farther from the element or flame.
Increasing the distance between the
meat and the heat source will decrease spattering and smoking.
When broiling in an electric oven, the
door should be opened to the broil
stop position (about 4"). When broiling with e gas oven, the door should
be closed.
If the food requires turning, broil until
the top side is brown. Turn only once
during broiling. Meat should be approximately half cooked by the time
the top is browned.
Consult the User's Guide for specific broiling times and rack positions.