Maytag MER8880AB, User Instructions

Page 1: ... acerca de su producto visite www maytag com Deberá tener a mano el número de modelo y de serie que están ubicados en el marco del horno detrás del lado derecho superior de la puerta del horno ELECTRIC RANGE USER INSTRUCTIONS Table of Contents RANGE SAFETY 2 The Anti Tip Bracket 2 FEATURE GUIDE 4 COOKTOP USE 6 Cookware 8 Home Canning 8 OVEN USE 9 Electronic Oven Controls 9 Sabbath Mode 10 Aluminum...

Page 2: ...y alert symbol and either the word DANGER or WARNING These words mean follow instructions instructions DANGER WARNING Tip Over Hazard A child or adult can tip the range and be killed Verify the anti tip bracket has been properly installed and engaged per installation instructions Re engage anti tip bracket if range is moved Do not operate range without anti tip bracket installed and engaged Failur...

Page 3: ...f these pans or bowls during cooking may subject wiring or components underneath to damage Protective Liners Do not use aluminum foil to line surface unit drip bowls or oven bottoms except as suggested in the manual Improper installation of these liners may result in a risk of electric shock or fire Glazed Cooking Utensils Only certain types of glass glass ceramic ceramic earthenware or other glaz...

Page 4: ...rn to the time of day Do not press the Cancel keypad because the oven will turn off 5 If the Kitchen Timer is running but not in the display press KITCHEN TIMER to display the countdown for 5 seconds START Cooking start The Start pad begins any oven function If Start is not pressed within 2 minutes after pressing a keypad the function is canceled and the time of day is displayed CANCEL Range funct...

Page 5: ...tain time of day cook for a set length of time and or shut off automatically Delay start should not be used for foods such as breads and cakes because they may not bake properly To set a Timed Cook or a Delayed Timed Cook see Cook Time section POWER PREHEAT Rapid oven preheating Provides the fastest preheat time for the BAKE function 1 Press POWER PREHEAT 2 Press the number keypads in response to ...

Page 6: ...top Do not cook popcorn in prepackaged aluminum containers on the cooktop They could leave aluminum marks that cannot be removed completely To avoid damage to the cooktop do not allow objects that could melt such as plastic or aluminum foil to touch any part of the entire cooktop To avoid damage to the cooktop do not use the cooktop as a cutting board Use cookware about the same size as the surfac...

Page 7: ... press WARMING CENTER OFF Bridge Element Use the bridge area to create an oblong heated area to cook with large cookware To use SINGLE A 1 Push in and turn right rear control knob clockwise from the Off position to the SINGLE zone anywhere between LOW and HIGH 2 Turn control knob to Off when finished To use SINGLE C 1 Push in and turn right front control knob counterclockwise from the Off position...

Page 8: ...ss smooth top cooking surface When canning for long periods alternate the use of surface cooking areas or elements between batches This allows time for the most recently used areas to cool Center the canner on the largest surface cooking area or element On electric cooktops canners should not extend more than 1 3 cm beyond the surface cooking area or element Do not place canner on 2 surface cookin...

Page 9: ... START 6 Press CANCEL to exit Oven Temperature Offset Control IMPORTANT Do not use a thermometer to measure oven temperature because opening the oven door may cause element cycling to give incorrect readings The oven provides accurate temperatures however it may cook faster or slower than your previous oven so the temperature can be adjusted to personalize it for your cooking needs It can be chang...

Page 10: ...START to display the current setting 3 Press the 3 keypad to adjust the setting 4 Press START to save the setting 5 Press CANCEL to exit Sabbath Mode The Sabbath Mode sets the oven to remain on in a bake setting until turned off When the Sabbath Mode is set all cooking and cleaning cycles are disabled Only the Bake cycle will operate in the Sabbath Mode No tones will sound and the displays will no...

Page 11: ...k positions are for flat racks If a Max Capacity Oven Rack is used the rack position must be adjusted as shown in the previous figure Multiple Rack Cooking 2 rack Use rack positions 2 and 5 for regular baking 2 rack convection only Use rack positions 2 and 5 or 3 and 6 3 rack convection only Use rack positions 1 4 and 7 or 2 4 and 6 Baking Cakes on 2 Racks For best results when baking cakes on 2 r...

Page 12: ... of the oven rack NOTE Odors and smoke are normal the first few times the oven is used or if the oven is heavily soiled Changing the temperature when broiling allows more precise control when cooking The lower the broil setting the slower the cooking Thicker cuts and unevenly shaped pieces of meat fish and poultry may cook better at lower broil settings Use racks 6 or 7 for broiling Refer to the P...

Page 13: ...ping hot cooked foods at serving temperature It may also be used for warming breads and pastries Different types of food may be placed in the warming drawer at the same time For best results do not hold foods longer than 1 hour For smaller quantities pizza or heat sensitive foods such as eggs do not hold longer than 30 minutes Food must be at serving temperature before being placed in the warming ...

Page 14: ...emove them with a non scratch scrubbing sponge or plastic scraper Additional Clean cycles may be run to help remove the stubborn soils IMPORTANT Do not use oven cleaners The use of chemicals including commercial oven cleaners or metal scouring pads may cause permanent damage to the porcelain surface of the oven interior NOTES The range should be level to ensure that the entire surface of the botto...

Page 15: ...or ammonia because damage may occur Light to moderate soil Can be cleaned with damp paper towels or sponge Light stains should be addressed with cleaner and cleaning pad Sugary spills jellies candy syrup Clean with cooktop scraper and cooktop cleaner Scrape off sugary spills while the cooktop is still warm You may want to wear oven mitts while cleaning the cooktop Heavy soil dark streaks specks an...

Page 16: ...ectronic Oven Controls section Delay Start was set See Cook Time section The oven control lockout is set See the control lock keypad feature in the Feature Guide section The range is in Demo Mode Demo Mode will deactivate all heating elements See Demo Mode in the Electronic Oven Controls section Convection fan not working Oven door is open Close oven door See Convection Cooking section Oven temper...

Page 17: ...too quickly Use aluminum foil to cover the edge of the crust and or reduce baking temperature Temperature scale was changed from Fahrenheit to Celsius Foods are overdone or burnt even at low temperatures See Fahrenheit and Celsius in the Electronic Oven Controls section Cooktop Care Kit ceramic glass models includes cleaner protectant scraper and applicator pads Order Part Number 31605 Cooktop Pro...

Page 18: ... to published user or operator instructions and or installation instructions 4 Damage resulting from accident alteration misuse abuse fire flood acts of God improper installation installation not in accordance with electrical or plumbing codes or use of consumables or cleaning products not approved by Maytag 5 Cosmetic damage including scratches dents chips or other damage to the finish of your ma...

Page 19: ... and serial number on the label located on the oven frame behind the top right side of the oven door For assistance or service call 1 800 688 9900 If you need further assistance you can write with any questions or concerns to the address below Maytag Brand Home Appliances Customer eXperience Center 553 Benson Road Benton Harbor MI 49022 2692 Please include a daytime phone number in your correspond...

Page 20: ...1 All rights reserved Registered trademark Trademark of Maytag Properties LLC or its related companies AQUALIFT and AQUALIFT Design are trademarks of Whirlpool U S A TM AFFRESH is a trademark of Whirlpool U S A 12 11 Printed in U S A ...