Welcome ................................................................. 1 Safety Instructions ............................................... 1-4 Controls at a Glance ............................................ 5-6 Surface Cooking .................................................. 7-8 Surface Controls ..................... 7 Cooktop ............................................................ 8 Oven Operation .................................................. 9-12 Baking & Roasting ....................
Models: MGR4410B • MGR4450B ] Welcome.,,.,....,.,....,.... IMPORTANT SAFETY Congratulationson yourchoiceof aMaytag gasrange. Your complete satisfaction is very important to us. INSTRUCTIONS Read this user's guide carefully. It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new range, 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 ,II_WARN IN G i To eliminate the hazard of reaching over hot surface burn- • ALL RANGES CAN TIP AND CAUSE INJURIESTO PERSONS aers, unit. If storage is provided, should be limited items cabinet storage should notit be provided directlytoabove which are used infrequently and which are safely stored in an area subjected to beat from an appliance. Tempera- PACKEDWITH RANGE • FOLLOWALL INSTALLATION • INSTRUCTIONS INSTALL ANTI-TIPDEVICE uids, cleaners or aerosol sprays.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) ..................., About Your Appliance NEVER heat an unopened container on the surface bumeJ or in the oven. Pressure build-up may cause container tc burst resulting in serious personal injury or damage to th_ appliance. NEVER use appliance as a space heater to 4_'_% heat or wann a room to prevent potential _,IN_ il_ _ hazard to the user and damageto the appli- / %1_i ance. Also, do not use the cooktop or oven Is,I aSsils.
i Utensil Safety Cleaning Safety Use pans with flat bottoms and handles that are easily grasped and stay cool. Avoid using unstable, warped, easily tipped or loose-handled pans. Also avoid using pans, especially small pans, with heavy handles as they could be unstable and easily tip. Pans that are heavy to move when filled with food may also be hazardous. Turn off all controls and wait for appliance parts to cool before touching or cleaning them.
Controls at a Glance............................ Clock and Timer Control DC : __1__1 [.1 NOTE: The display will flash when electrical power is first supplied to the appliance or if there has been a power failure. To Set the Clock: 1, Press the CLOCK pad. • A beep will sound when the CLOCK pad is pressed. 2, Press or press and hold the • or • pad until the correct time of day appears in the display. • Press to change the time in one minute increments.
Surface Cooking .................................... Surface Controls A Setting the Controls CAUTIONS: • If flame should go out duringacooking operation, turn the burner off. If a stronggas odor is detected, open a window and wait five minutes before relighting the burner. 1. Place a pan on the burner grate. • The burner flame may lift off or appear separated from the port if a pan is not placed on the grate. 2. Push in and turn the knob counterclockwise to the START setting.
Surface Cooking (continued) Cooktop To prevent the cooktop from discoloring or staining: Clean cooktop after each use. Wipe acid or sugar spills as soon as the cooktop has cooled as these spills may discolor the porcelain, Unlike a range with standard gas burnere, this cooktop does not lift-up nor is it removable. Do not attempt to lift the cooktopfor any reason. Burner Grates The grates must be properly positioned before cooking.
Oven Operation • • 0 • O • Baking and Roasting Notes. . O • • O • O • O • O e • q) • O • O • • qp • o • • • • 0 • O • • Broiling . For best results, use a pan designed for broiling. For additional broiling tips, refer to the "Cooking Made Simple" booklet. • You may find that the cooking times and temperatures vary slightly from your old oven. This is normal. Every Setting the Knob Control for Broiling ovenhas itsowncharacteristics.
Oven Operation (continued) .............................. Oven Racks CAUTION: Do not attempt to change the rack ] position when the oven is hot. I Your oven has two racks. They are designed with a lock-stop edge. To remove: Pull rack straight out until it stops at the lockstop position; lift up on the front _. "" of the rack and pull out. _ _ O_-)') ! ? front end up slightly; slide rack back until it clears the lock-stop position; lower front and slide back into the oven.
Care & Cleaning .................................... 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. Cleaning Chart Parts Cleaning Procedure Broiler Pan and Insert Never cover insert with aluminum foil as this prevents the fat from draining to the pan below.
Care & Cleaning (continued).............°.................. Cleaning Chart -- continued • Parts Cleaning Procedure Metal Finishes - Trim parts • Wash with soap and water, a glass cleaner, or mild liquid sprays. ° To prevent scratching or dulling of the finish, do not use mildly abrasive, abrasive, harsh or caustic cleaners such as oven cleaners. • • • • • • • • • • • -n • Oven Interior .
Maintenance.......................................... Oven Door Oven Light ACAUTION: CAUTIONS: • 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. • Disconnect power to range before replacing light bulb. , Use a dry potholder to prevent possible harm to hands when replacing bulb. • Do not attempt to open or close door or operate oven until door is properly replaced. • Be sure bulb is cool before touching bulb.
Maintenance (continued)................................... How to Remove Range for Cleaning and Servicing Proportional Valve Adjustment for Surface Burners Follow these procedures to remove appliance for cleaning or servicing: The WARM setting should produce a stable flame when turn- 1. Shut off gas supply to appliance, ing the knob from should HIGH be to WARM. The flame _/sinch or lower and must be 2. Disconnect electrical supply to appliance, if equipped. 3.
ii_'_ ii__!ii_!i_i_! Check these points if... Baking results are not what you expected, • Check the oven temperature selected. Make sure oven is preheated when recipe or directions recommendpreheat. • Check rackpositions. See page 9. • Use correct pan. Dark pans produce dark browning. Shiny pans produce light browning. See "Cooking Made Simple" booklet for moreinformationon bakeware. • Check theuse of foil in the oven. Neverusefoil to coveran entire ovenrack.
Maytag Range Warranty O000Q e 000000000000 O0000 • O0 • • 0 S i:!!: !il Full One Year Warranty - Parts and Labor For one (l) year from the original retail purchase date, any part which fails in normal home use will be repaired or replaced free of charge.
Oven Light Storage Drawer (select models) 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 drawercan be removed to allow you to clean under the range.
Maintenance (continued)................................ How to Remove Range for Cleaning and Servicing Proportional Valve Adjustment for Surface Burners Follow these procedures to remove appliance for cleaning or servicing: The WARM setting should produce a stable flame when turn- 1. Shut off gas supply to appliance, ing the knob from HIGH to WARM. The flame should be 1/8 inch or lower and must be 2. Disconnect electrical supply to appliance, if equipped. 3.
Check these 3oints if •. • • Check the oven temperature selected. Make sure oven is preheated when recipe or directions recommend preheat. • Check rack positions. See page 11. • Use correct pan. Dark pans produce dark browning. Shiny pans produce light browning. See "Cooking Made Simple" booklet for more information on bakeware. • Check the use of foil in the oven. Never use foil to cover an entire oven rack. Place a small piece of foil on the rack below the pan to catch spillovers.
Maytag Range Warranty.............................. Full One Year Warranty For one (1) year from the date of original retail purchase, any part which fails in normal home use will be repaired or replaced free of charge.
