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Summary of Contents for 8341VB

Page 1: ...nalsurface burners 5 Electricalconnection 11 Sealed surface burners 5 SERVICE 12 13 Lighting surface burners 6 Before calling servicechart 12 Selecting flame size 7 Howto obtain service 13 Cookware 8 Canning 8 INSTALLER Please leave this I The mode ar_ serial numbers are found on the ratrig p_ate manualwiththisappliance which is located under the cooktop in the burner box area r conventionalcookto...

Page 2: ...k It is therefore very important to understand how your new appliance operates Customer Assistance BEFORE you use it for the first time c o Maytag Customer Service In this booklet you will find awealth of information regarding P O Box 2370 all aspects of your appliance Byfollowing the instructions Cleveland TN 37320 2370 carefully you will beable to fully enjoy andproperly maintain your new cookto...

Page 3: ... are vulnerableto heat Keep plasticsaway from a neighbor s phone Follow the frompartsoftheappliancethatmaybecomewarmorhot Do notleave plasticitemson the cooktopas theymay meltor gas supplier s instructions soften if lefttoocloseto a lightedsurface burner If you cannot reach your gas supplier Toeliminatethehazardofreachingoverhotsurfaceburners call the fire department Cabinetstorageshouldnotbeprovi...

Page 4: ...ch greasy spillovers may items could be seriously injured ignite Clean up greasy spills as soon as possible Do not use high heat for extended cooking operations Toprevent potential hazard to the user and damage to the Never heat an unopened container on the surface burner appliance do not use _ _JI _ _ Pressure build up may cause container to burst resulting in appliance as a space _j_ _wlr _ _ _ ...

Page 5: ...re to avoidsteam burns tipped or loose handled pans Pans that are heavyto move ifawet sponge or cloth isusedto wipe spillson a hot surface when filled with food may also be hazardous Some cleanerscan produce noxious fumes ifapplied to ahot Be sure utensilis large enough to properly contain food and surface avoid boilovers Pan size is particularly important in deep fat frying Be sure panwill accomm...

Page 6: ... match near _3___ the pilotports to light the two pilots Re place cooktop PilotlessIgnition Pilotlessignitionuses a spark fromthe ignitor to light the Burner grates must be properly burner There are two ignitorsfor conventionalsurface positioned before cooking Burner burner ccoktops Each sealed burner has its own ignitor grates are durable but may gradually which is located on the back side of the...

Page 7: ...tionon ratingplate to determineif your appliance featurestheseburners On the 30 inch cooktop the two High Speed burnersare Once the cooktopis installed these may be removedto locatedatthe right frontandleft rear burners allowquickand easy removalofthe burner HIGHSPEEDBURNER To remove Lift up and supportthe cooktop When cool grasp burnerhead and tilt to release tab from slot near ignitor Lift up an...

Page 8: ...ame to the desired flame size _ __ _ _ _ _ I CAUTION Whenlightingthe surfaceburner besureall of thecontrolsare inthe OFF position Strikethe match _ _ jL _ __ _ _ _ first and hold it in position before turning the knobto the LITE position On pilotless ignition models a clicking sound will be heard and the burner will light When one burner is turned on all ignitors will spark 3 After the burner ligh...

Page 9: ...peration Food will not cook any faster when a higher and adjustment is not necessary flame setting is used than needed to maintain a gentle boll Remember water boils at the same temperature Youmayheara pepping soundonsometypesofgaswhen whetherboilinggentlyorvigorously the surfaceburneristurnedoff This is a normaloperating soundofthe burner Use LOto simmeror keepfoodsat servingtemperatures Adjust t...

Page 10: ...s heat better if other metals aluminum or copper are use lessenergyandproduce moreeven cooking results For combined or sandwiched together as a bottom coating best resultsuse a heavygauge metal panwith a smooth flat Cast Iron slow heat conductor Cooks evenly once bottom straight sides and a tight fitting lid temperature is reached Heavy Needs seasoning to make cleaning easier and to prevent sticki...

Page 11: ...re appliance is off and all parts are cool before handling or cleaning to avoid damage and possible Dishwashing Liquid Detergents Dawn Dove Ivory Joy burns If a part is removed be sure it is correctly Mild Liquid Spray Cleaners Fantastik Formula 409 replaced PARTS CLEANING AGENTS DIRECTIONS Burner box Detergent water Burner box located under cooktop should be cleaned frequently to remove conventio...

Page 12: ...to preventscratching ofthe finish trim parts water Rinse and dry Surface burners Detergent water Clean as necessary with warm soapy water Remove stubbornsoil by scouring conventional Paste of bakingsoda with a non abrasiveplasticscouringpad anda pasteof bakingsoda andwater water Usecareto preventcleanerfromgettingintotheburnerportsasthiswillblockthe Non abrasive scouring portsandaffecttheflame Cle...

Page 13: ...t your Dealer or Authorized Servicer Use only including your name address and telephone number as genuine factory parts if replacement parts are necessary well as the model and serial numbers of the appliance Consultthe Yellow Pages in your telephone directory under appliance for the service center nearest you Be sure to Major Appliance Consumer Action Program includeyour name address and phone nu...

Page 14: ...er ignites then turn turned too quickly from the LITE control to desired flame size position pilotless ignition h power failure pilotless ignition h see page 6to lightburner duringa power failure 2 Burnerflame is uneven a Cloggedburner port s a clean ports with straight pin b burner not properly positioned b see page 5 to correctly replace burner 3 Surface burner flame a air gasmixture is incorrec...

Page 15: ...d Servicer Use only including your name address and telephone number as genuine factory parts if replacement parts are necessary well as the model and serial numbers of the appliance Consult the Yellow Pages inyour telephone directory under appliance for the service center nearest you Be sure to Major Appliance Consumer Action Program includeyour name address and phone number along with 20 North W...

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