○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ GAS RANGE RS TABLE OF CONTENTS ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Welcome ................................................................. 1 Safety Instructions ............................................... 1-4 Controls at a Glance ............................................ 5-7 Surface Cooking ..................................................
Models: MGR5710 • MGR5720 • MGR5729 • MGR5730 • MGR5755 • MGR5750 Welcome ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Important Safety ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Congratulations on your choice of a Maytag gas range. Your Instructions 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 To eliminate the hazard of reaching over hot surface burners, cabinet storage should not be provided directly above a unit. If storage is provided, it should be 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.
Safety Instructions (continued) About Your Appliance ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ NEVER heat an unopened container on the surface burner or in the oven. Pressure build-up may cause container to burst resulting in serious personal injury or damage to the appliance. NEVER use appliance as a space heater to heat or warm a room to prevent potential hazard to the user and damage to the appliance.
Clean appliance with caution. Use care to avoid steam burns if a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot surface. Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface. Be sure utensil is large enough to properly contain food and avoid boilovers. Pan size is particularly important in deep fat frying. Be sure pan will accommodate the volume of food that is to be added as well as the bubble action of fat.
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. BAKE CANCEL 00:00 TIMER CLOCK COOK TIME STOP TIME SET BROIL OVEN ON CLEAN PREHEAT LOCK NOTE: Styling and features may differ slightly depending on the model.
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 Option If you prefer that the time of day not be displayed: 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. The results of the “test” should give you an idea of how much to adjust the temperature.
Surface Cooking ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Surface Controls Setting the Controls 1. Place a pan on the burner grate. CAUTIONS: • The burner flame may lift off or appear separated from the port if a pan is not placed on the grate. • If flame should go out during a cooking operation, turn the burner off. If a strong gas odor is detected, open a window and wait five minutes before relighting the burner. 2.
Surface Cooking (continued) ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Cooktop Burner Grates To prevent the cooktop from discoloring or staining: • Clean cooktop after each use. The grates must be properly positioned before cooking. Improper installation of the grates may result in chipping of the cooktop. • Wipe acid or sugar spills as soon as the cooktop has cooled as these spills may discolor the porcelain.
Oven Operation ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ • During some extended oven cooking operations, you may hear a “popping” sound when the oven burner cycles. This is normal. NOTES . . . • You may find that the cooking times and temperatures • See roasting chart in “Cooking Made Simple” for recommended roasting temperatures and times and baking and roasting tips. vary slightly from your old oven. This is normal. Every oven has its own characteristics.
Oven Operation (continued) Oven Vent When the oven is in use, never block the vent opening. It is located at the base of the backguard. When the oven is in use, this area may feel warm or hot to the touch. Do not place plastics near the vent opening as heat from the vent could distort or melt the plastic. Oven Light Push the switch on the control panel to turn it on and off. Oven Racks CAUTION: Do not attempt to change the rack position when the oven is hot. Your oven has two racks.
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 Broil ➛ Indicator Light 1. 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.
Oven Operation (continued) ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Clock Controlled Oven Cooking 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, Clock Controlled Oven Cooking is used to turn the oven on and off at a preset time of day. This feature can be used with either oven cooking or self–cleaning.
Care and Cleaning ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ConSelf–Clean Oven To prevent damage, do not clean or rub the gasket around the oven door. The gasket is designed to seal in heat during the clean cycle. Self-Clean CAUTIONS: • It is normal for parts of the range to become hot during a Wipe up excess grease or spillovers from the oven bottom to prevent excessive smoking, flare-ups and flaming during the clean cycle. clean cycle.
Care and Cleaning (continued) ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Setting the Controls for Self Clean 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). ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 3. Press CLEAN pad. • CLEAN indicator on the CLEAN pad will flash.
Cleaning CAUTIONS: • Be sure appliance is off and all parts are cool before • To prevent staining or discoloration, clean appliance handling or cleaning. This is to avoid damage and possible burns. • If a part is removed, be sure it is correctly replaced. after each use. 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. • Place soapy cloth over insert and pan; let soak to loosen soil.
Care and Cleaning (continued) ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Cleaning Chart -- continued ○ Parts Cleaning Procedure Enamel, painted - Side panels - Storage drawer or lower panel - Oven door (select models) • When cool, wash with warm soapy water, rinse and dry. Never wipe a warm or hot surface with ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ a damp cloth as this may damage the surface and may cause a steam burn.
Maintenance ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Cleaning Products Oven Door 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 are just a few examples of recommended products. • 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.
Maintenance (continued) ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Oven Light Storage Drawer CAUTIONS: CAUTION: • 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.
Oven Bottom 5. Reverse procedure to reinstall. If gas line has been disconnected, check for gas leaks after reconnection. NOTE: A qualified servicer should disconnect and reconnect the gas supply. Protect oven bottom against spillovers, especially acid or sugary spills, as they may discolor the porcelain enamel. Use the correct pan size to avoid spillovers and boilovers. Do not place aluminum foil directly on the oven bottom. 6.
Before You Call for Service ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Check these points if . . . • Check to be sure plug is securely inserted into receptacle. • Check or re–set circuit breaker. Check or replace fuse. • Check power supply. • Check if surface and/or oven controls have been properly set. See pages 8 and 10. • Check if oven door is unlocked after a self–clean cycle. See pages 14-15. • Check if oven is set for a delayed cook or clean program. See page 13.
Check these points if . . . • Check to make sure controls are set properly. • Check to make sure the cycle is not set for a delayed start. • Check if door is closed. Oven will not self-clean. ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ Oven door will not open after self-clean cycle.
W Y T RRAN A Maytag Range Warranty ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ ○ 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.