USER’S GUIDE Electric Smoothtop Range CER3725AGW Table of Contents Important Safety Instructions 1-3 Care & Cleaning ....................... 4-5 Surface Cooking .................... 9-11 Surface Controls Smoothtop Surface Cleaning Procedures Maintenance ............................. 6-7 Oven Window Oven Light Troubleshooting ....................... 7-8 Form No. A/10/05 Part No. 8113P540-60 Oven Cooking .......................
replace any part of your appliance unless it is specifically recommended in this guide. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified servicer. Installer: Please leave this guide with this appliance. Consumer: Please read and keep this guide for future reference. Keep sales receipt and/or canceled check as proof of purchase. Always disconnect power to appliance before servicing.
Child Safety Do not use the cooktop or oven as a storage area for food or cooking utensils. CAUTION Cooking Safety NEVER store items of interest to children in cabinets above an appliance. Children climbing on the appliance or on the appliance door to reach items could be seriously injured. NEVER heat an unopened food container in the oven. Pressure build-up may cause container to burst resulting in serious personal injury or damage to the appliance. Use dry, sturdy potholders.
Ventilating Hoods Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktop or oven service without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature. Follow utensil manufacturer’s instructions when using glass. Clean range hood and filters frequently to prevent grease or other flammable materials from accumulating on hood or filter and to avoid grease fires. When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.
Care & Cleaning Cleaning Procedures CAUTION • Be sure appliance is off and all parts are cool before handling or cleaning. This is to avoid damage and possible burns. • To prevent staining or discoloration, clean appliance after each use. • If a part is removed, be sure it is correctly replaced. PART * Brand names are registered trademarks of the respective manufacturers. ** To order call 1-877-232-6771 USA.
PART PROCEDURE Oven Window Glass • Avoid using excessive amounts of water which may seep under or behind glass causing staining. • Wash with soap and water. Rinse with clear water and dry. Glass cleaner can be used if sprayed on a cloth first. • Do not use abrasive materials such as scouring pads, steel wool or powdered cleaners as they will scratch glass.
Maintenance Oven Light Oven Door CAUTION CAUTION • Disconnect power to range before replacing light bulb. • Use a dry potholder to prevent possible harm to hands when replacing bulb. • Be sure bulb is cool before touching bulb. • Do not touch hot bulb with a damp cloth as this may cause the bulb to break. • Do not place excessive weight on or stand on an open oven door. This could cause the range to tip over, break the door, or injure the user.
Storage Drawer 3. Pull out to the second stop position. 4. Grasp sides and lift drawer top up and out. To replace: CAUTION 1. Fit the ends of the drawer glides into the rails in the range. Do not store plastic, paper products, food or flammable materials in this drawer. The drawer may become too warm for these items when the oven is in use. 2. Lift up the front of the drawer and gently push in to the first stop position. 3. Lift drawer up again and push until drawer is closed.
PROBLEM SOLUTION Smoothtop surface shows wear. • Tiny scratches or abrasions. - Make sure cooktop and pan bottom are clean. Do not slide glass or metal pans across top. Make sure pan bottom is not rough. Use the recommended cleaning agents. See page 4. • Metal marks. - Do not slide metal pans across top. When cool, clean with Cooktop Cleaning Creme (Part No. 20000001). See page 4. • Brown streaks and specks. - Remove spills promptly. Never wipe with a soiled cloth or sponge.
Surface Cooking Surface Controls Suggested Heat Settings The size, type of cookware and cooking operation will affect the heat setting. Use to turn on the surface elements. An infinite choice of heat settings is available from Low to High. The knobs can be set on or between any of the settings. Low (2): Use to keep foods warm and melt chocolate and butter. Setting the Controls 1. Place pan on surface element. 2. Push in and turn the knob in either direction to the desired heat setting.
Cooking Areas The cooking areas on your range are identified by permanent circles on the smoothtop surface. For most efficient cooking, fit the pan size to the element size. Pans should not extend more than 1/2 to 1-inch beyond the cooking area. When a control is turned on, a glow can be seen through the smoothtop surface. The element will cycle on and off to maintain the preset heat setting, even on High. For more information on cookware, refer to Cookware Recommendations.
Select Canning and Oversize Cookware Avoid Flat, smooth-bottom Pans with grooved or warped bottoms. pans. Pans with uneven bottoms do not cook efficiently and sometimes may not boil liquid. Heavy-gauge pans. Very thin-gauge metal or glass pans. Pans that are the same size as the element. Pans smaller or larger than the element by 1 inch. Secure handles. Cookware with loose or broken handles. Heavy handles that tilt the pan. Tight-fitting lids. Loose-fitting lids. Flat-bottom woks.
• If desired, press the BAKE or BROIL pads and the current temperature setting will briefly reappear in the display during a timing operation. • To change oven temperature during cooking, press the BAKE pad, then press the ▲ or ▼ pad until the desired temperature is displayed. To cancel the timer operation: • To change oven temperature during preheat, press the BAKE pad twice, then press the ▲ or ▼ pad until the desired temperature is displayed. Press and hold the TIMER pad for several seconds. 3.
Automatic Shut-Off/ Sabbath Mode Adjusting the Oven Temperature Oven temperatures are carefully tested for accuracy at the factory. It is normal to notice some baking or browning differences between a new oven and an old one. As ranges get older, the oven temperature can shift. The oven will automatically turn off after 12 hours if you accidentally leave it on. This safety feature can be turned off.
Oven Vent To replace: When the oven is in use the area near the vent may become hot enough to cause burns. Never block the vent opening. 1. Place rack on the rack support in the oven 2. Tilt the front end up slightly. Slide rack back until it clears the lock-stop position. The oven vent is located below the backguard vent shield on your range. OVEN VENT LOCATION 3. Lower front and slide back into the oven. Do not cover an entire rack with aluminum foil or place foil on the oven bottom.
Form No. A/10/05 Part No. 8113P540-60 ©2005 Maytag Appliances Sales Co. Litho U.S.A .
