COIL & RADIANT ELECTRIC RANGE R,_ Welcome ................................................................. 1 Safety Instructions ............................................... 1-3 Range at a Glance ................................................... 4 Controls at a Glance ............................................ 5-7 D OO Surface Cooking ................................................ 8-10 Surface Controls ............................................... 8 Coil Element Surface .....................
I Models: U.S. - MER5710• MER5530• MER5550° MER5730• MER5750 Welcome..................... Important Safety Instructions................. Congratulations on your choice of a Maytag electric range. Your complete satisfaction is very important to us. Read and follow all instructions before using this appliance to prevent the potential risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury or damage to the appliance as a result of improper usage of the appliance.
General Instructions Cooktop or drawer, if equipped, as a step stool or seat especially when using high heat settings, ilqi_'%' rious injuries, appliance, damage totheappliance, and se- a fire. If appliance is installed near a window, proper precautions should be taken to prevent curtains from blowing over surface This appliance is equipped with different size surface elements. Select pans having ,,_ ............_,_.
Safety Instructions (continued).............................. Oven Child Safety Use care when opening door. Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food. NEVER leave children alone or unsupervised in area where appliance is in use or is still hot. For proper oven operation and performance, do not block or obstruct oven vent - duct. Always place oven racks in desired locations while oven is cool.
Range at a Glance...................................... ELECTRONICCONTROL (pages 5-7) OVEN LIGHTSWITCH (page 12) BACKGUARD • . SURFACECONTROLS .." AND INDICATORLIGHT(pages 8 & 9) .w SURFACECONTROLS AND INDICATORLIGHT (pages 8 & 9) OVEN VENT (page 12) .. • on glass-ceramic range ".. • •" • ° on coil element range t HOT SURFACEINDICATORS • • (glass-ceramiccooktop only, page 9) DOORLOCK LEVER Select models (page 16) SURFACE ........
Controls at a Glance............................. The control panel is designed for ease in programming. The display window on the electronic control shows time of day, timer and oven temperatures. []ll ['][J BAKE ['][S) BROIL CLEAN TIMER CLOCK COOK TIME STOP TIME VYV NOTE: Styling and features may differ slightly depending on the model. Function Pads For example: If you set the oven to bake at 350°F and then set a timing operation, ] B=_KE ]"Dim" beep will sound when these pads are pressed.
CLEAN Pad Setting the Timer Use to set self-clean cycle. The timer can be set from one minute (0:01) up to 9 hours and 50 minutes (9:50). For models with a manual door lock: The timer can be used independently of any other oven activity and it can be set while another oven function is operating. THE TIMER DOES NOT CONTROL THE OVEN. 1, Close and lock oven door. 2. Press CLEAN pad. "3:00" will appear in the display, 3.
Controls at a Glance (continued).,...............,..... Cancel Clock Display Option Oven Temperature Adjustment If you prefer that the time of day not be displayed: To set: Press CLOCK and CANCEL pads at the same time and hold for three seconds, You may adjust the oven temperature if you think the oven is not baking correctly. To decide how much to change the temperature, set the temperature 25 degrees higher or lower than your recipe recommends, then bake.
Surface Cooking .................................... Surface Controls Surface CookingCAUTIONS: 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 numbered settings. Before Cooking ° Always place a pan on the surface unit before you turn it on. To prevent damage to range, never operate Setting the Controls surface unit without a pan in place.
Surface Cooking (continued)............................. Surface Indicator Lights Coil Elements There is an indicator light under each pair of control knobs. When one or both of the surface control knobs is turned on, . the light willis turn on. off. The light will turn off when the surface element(s) turned 0 Coil elements are self-cleaning. When an element is turned on, it will cycle on and off to maintain the heat setting. . Hot Surface Lights Do not immerse in water.
Glass-Ceramic (select models) Surface Tips to Protect the Surface • Before first use. clean the cooktop as directed in the A CAUTION: Do not use the cooktop if the glass is cracked or broken, or if metal melts on to it. Call an authorized servicer. Do not attempt to repair it yourself. cleaning chart on page 18. • Do not use glass pans. They may scratch the surface. • On Canadian models, the right element may not operate during a self-clean cycle. Thisfront is normal.
Oven Light Storage Drawer ACAUTIONS: ACAUTION: . Disconnect power to range before replacing light bulb. • 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. . Use a dry potholder to prevent possible harm to hands when replacing bulb. . Be sure bulb is cool before touching bulb. The storage drawer can be removed to allow you to clean under the range.
Oven Vent RACK 2: When the oven is in use, the area near the vent may feel warm or hot to the touch. Never block the vent opening, Used for roasting small cuts of meat, casseroles, onglass-ceramicrange Used for roasting large cuts of meat and poultry, baking loaves of bread, bundt cakes or custard pies. Two 1: rack: Use rack positions 2 and 4, or l and 4. RACK Multiplefr°zen pieS,Rackdessertcooking:Souffles or angel food cake.
Oven Operation (continued)............................... Broiling • For best results, use a pan designed for broiling. • For additional broiling tips, refer to the ""Cooking Made Simple" booklet. Setting the Controls for Broiling l. Press the BROIL pad. • BROIL indicator on the BROIL pad will light. • 000 will light in the display. • The OVEN ON indicator will light. There will be an eight second delay before the oven turns on. Broil _ Indicator Light _ OVEN ON I _ PREHEAT (ZD LOCK 2.
Clock Controlled Oven Cooking A The clock must be functioning and set at the correct time of day for this feature to operate correctly. CAUTION • Highly perishable foods such as dairy products, pork, poultryor seafoodare not recommended fordelayedcook operations, Clock Controlled Oven Cooking is used to turn the oven on and offat a preset time of day. This feature can be used with either oven cooking or self, leaning.
Care and Cleaning Self-Clean .................................. Oven Toprevent damage, do not clean or rub the gasket aroun A Self-Clean CAUTIONS: • It is normalfor partsof the range to become hot during a clean cycle. • Avoid touching cooktop, door, window, or oven vent area during a clean cycle, • To prevent damage to oven door, do not attempt to open the door when the LOCK indicator word is displayed.
Setting the Controls for Self Cle NOTE: These instructions cover automatic lock and manual lock models. 1. Close oven door. 2. Move door lock lever right to the locked position (select models). • • • • • • • • • • * • • • • • • • * • • • • m . • • • • _b=,_ • • • • • • • • • * • • • • • • • • * • • * _,,_ * * • • • • • • r * * * • • • • • 3. Press CLEAN pad. • CLEAN indicator on the CLEAN pad will flash.
Care & Cleaning A (continued)............................... Cleaning CAUTIONS: • 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.
iz: : _/ i i : /! i:_ ii ! _ _ _ _ /i ¸ Cleaning Chart -- continued • Parts Cleaning Procedure Glass Oven window Oven door • Avoid using excessive amounts of water which may seep under or behind glass. • Wash with soap and water or glass cleaner, Remove stubborn soil with a nonabrasive cleaner such as Bon Ami and water. Rinse with clear water and dry. • Do not use abrasive materials such as scouring pads, steel wool or powdered cleaning agents. They will damage glass. Glass-Ce;ami£ ...
Maintenance........................................ Cleaning Products Oven Door i- / ACAUTIONS: Because of the many new cleaning products introduced in the marketplace each year, it is not possible to list all products that can be safely used to clean this appliance. Listed below arejust a few examples of recommended products, ! o open oven door. This could cause the range to tip over, break the door, or injure the user.
Oven Light Storage Drawer ACAUTIONS: ACAUTION: . Disconnect power to range before replacing light bulb. • 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. . Use a dry potholder to prevent possible harm to hands when replacing bulb. . Be sure bulb is cool before touching bulb. The storage drawer can be removed to allow you to clean under the range.
Before You Call for Service....................... Check these oints if... • • • • • • Part or all of the appliance does not work. • • • • • • • • • • • • • • 4 - Check Check Check Check Check Check • * • • • to be sure plug is securely inserted into receptacle. or re-set circuit breaker. Check or replace fuse. power supply. if surface and/or oven controls have been properly set. See pages 8 and 11. if oven door is unlocked after a self-clean cycle. See pages 15-16.
i_i?:̧_),: (i¸:/:i:; :_'i _i ;)'i,;_!ii/ii¸il__: ii'i_"iJ ¸¸_ ::i_ Oven smokes excessively during broiling. • • • • Food too close to element. See page 13 for more information. Broiler insert covered with aluminum foil. Trim excess fat from meat prior to broiling. A soiled broiler pan was used. ........................... Oven will not self-clean. Oven did not clean properly. • Excessivespillovers,especiallysugaryandoracJdfoods, to the self-clean cycle. .........................
Range Warrantv__ _ .................................. Full One Year Warranty - Parts and Labor For one (1) year from the original retail purchase date, any part which fails in normal home use will be repaired or replaced free of charge.