Maytag MK241 Installation Instructions Manual

Brand: Maytag

Model: MK241

Type: Installation Instructions Manual

Microwave Oven Built-In Kit

Model MK241

WithuseonModelsM170& MMC5000MicrowaveOvens.

STEP 1: ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS

OBSERVEALL GOVERNINGCODESANDORDINANCES.

A. A 120-Volt,60Hz,AC, 15ampere,fusedelectricalsupply

is required (time-delay fuse or circuit breaker is

recommended).However,ifyourhomehasacircuitwired

and fused for 20 amperes, this is preferred. If you are

installing a new circuit, one wired and fused for 20

amperesis recommended.It isalsorecommendedthata

separatecircuitserving onlythis appliancebe provided.

Donot useanextensioncord.

B. ElectricalConnection

ELECTRICAL GROUND IS REQUIRED ON THIS

APPLIANCE. DO NOT UNDER ANY CIRCUM- NOTE: A 24" minimumwidecabinet must be provided

STANCES, REMOVE THE POWER SUPPLY CORD install.

GROUNDPRONG.

Foryourpersonalsafety,thisappliancemustbeproperly STEP 2: LOWER SUPPORT

groundedandpolarized.Thisapplianceisequippedwith

apowersupplycordhavinga 3-pronggroundingplug.To A. Set microwaveon its back so bottom is accessib

minimizepossible shock hazard, the cord must be Remove left outboardscrew and correspondingri(

plugged into a mating 3-hole grounding type wall handscrewfrombottomfrontandattachlowersupport

receptacle, groundedin accordancewith the National shownin figure2 withsamescrews.

ElectricalCede,local codesand ordinances.If a mating

- wall receptacle is not available, it is the personal

responsibility and obligation of the customer to have a

properlygrounded and polarized 3-holewall receptacle

installedby aqualifiedelectrician.(Seefigure 1).

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GroundingPlug LOWER

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USING THE COOKTO =

Thesurface burners will featureeithermatchlitignitionor Tolight surfaceburnerwith Piezoignition:

Piezopilotlessignition.Besureallcontrolknobsareinthe

OFFpositionbeforesupplyinggastothe appliance.Besure 1.Placea pan onthe burnergrate.

gassupplyto applianceison beforelighting burner. •

2. Pushinandturnthesurfaceburner

controlknobto theLITEposition.

Toprevent damageto the cooktopor pan: IMPORTANT: Only light one

• Neveroperatethe surface burnerwithouta pan in surfaceburner at a time.

place_

• Neverallowa panto boildry. 3. Immediately, rotate the TOP

BURNER IGNITOR knob to the

• Neveroperatea surface burneron HIGHfor right(clockwise)severalclicksuntil

extendedperiodsoftime. theburnerlights.Theburnershould

light within 6 clicks or one full L"

CAUTION: If the burner does not light within about 4 rotationof theknob.

secondsoriftheflameshouldgooutduringcooking,turn

theburneroff.If gashasaccumulatedand a stronggas

odoris detected,opena windowand wait 5 minutesfor 4. When the burner lights, adjust the surface burne

controlknobbetweenHIand LOWto selectthe desire(

thegasodor to disappearbeforerelightingthe burner, flame size.

Ifthe appliancehasnotbeenoperatedfor a periodoftime,

thesurfaceburnermaybedifficulttolightduetoairinthegas 5. Aftercooking,turnthe surfaceburnercontrolknobtotl"

line. OFFposition.

Tobleed off airfromthe line: Tooperate burner if the Piezoignitor is notfunctiona

1. Holda lightedmatchnexttothe burner, 1, BesureallcontrolsareintheOFF position.

2. Turnthesurfaceburnercontrol knobtothe LITEposition.

2. Holda lightedmatchtothe desired surfaceburnerheac

3.When the burner lights,turn the knob backto the OFF

position.

4. Proceedas directedbelow. CAUTION:Donotturnthe controlknobonandallowgas

to escapebefore lightingthematch.

To lightsurface burnerwith matchlitignition:

1. Placea panonthe burnergrate. 3. Push in and turn the surface burner control knob to th

2. Holda lightedmatch nextto the desired surface burner LITEposition.

head.

4. Whenthe burner lights,adjustthe knob between HI an

CAUTION:Donotturnthe controlknobonandallowgas LOWto selectthe desiredflame size.

to escapebefore lightingthe match.

5.After cooking,turn theknobto the OFFPosition.

3. Push in and turn the surface

burnercontrol knob to the LITE

position.

4.When the burner lights, adjust Whentherecreationalvehicleisnot inuseorwhiletravelin(

theknobbetweenHIandLOWto turn allknobstothe OFFpositionand turnoffthemain ga

selectthe desiredflame size. supply.

5.After cooking,turnthe surfaceburner controlknobtothe

OFFposition.

USING THE COOKTOP

''' FSE_CTING FLAME S_E' _JU_NG THE _ME ,

Use a HiGHflamesettingto quicklybringliquidstoa boilor Adjust the flame size so it . /I _

tobeginacookingoperation.Then reduceto alowersetting does not extend beyond

to continuecooking. Never leave food unattended when the edge of the .cooking

,f_========m

usinga HIGHflamesetting, utensil. This is for _"t_'_

personal safety and to

prevent possible damage

to the appliance, pan, or

cabinets above the

I appliance.This also improvescookingefficiency.

pER

C_KWARE GON$i ATlaS

FlameadjustedforHIGH setting. Cookwarewhichextendsmorethan one inchbeyor

grate,restsontwogrates,ortouchesthecooktopwillE

a buildupof heatand resultin damagetothe the I:

grate,burnerandcooktop.

An intermediateflamesize is usedto continuea cooking

operation.Foodwill not cookany festerwhen a higher CAUTION:The maximumpansizeisa lO-inchskil

flamesetting isusedthan neededto maintaina gentle

boil. Remember,water boils at the same temperature Topreventdamagetothecooktopandtheburnerva'

whetherboilinggently or vigorously, do not use canners or oversized cookware. The

shouldnot bemorethan oneinch largerthan thebt

UseLOWtosimmeror keepfoodsatservingtemperatures, grate.

Cookware,suchas awokwithasupportring,whichre

air circulationaroundthe burnerwill causeheatto b,

and may result in damage to the burner grate, bur

I cooktop.

"_ Foods cookfasterwhen the cookware iscovered be

more heatisretained.Lowertheflamesizewhen coo

Flameadjustedfor LOWsetting, is covered.This alsoimprovescookingefficiency.

The cookingperformanceisgreatly affectedbythe t

cookwareused.Propercookwarewill reducecooking

uselessenergyandproducemoreevencookingresu

If a knob is turned very quickly from the HI to the LOW best resultsuseaheavygaugemetalpanwithasmo

setting, the flame may go out, particularlyif the burner is bottom,straightsidesandatightfitting lid.Selectam

cold.If this occurs,turn the knob tothe OFFposition.Wait suchasaluminumorcopper,thatconductsheatquicl

severalseconds then lightthe burneragain, evenly.

USING THE OVEN

• i

IGNITIONSYSTEM , ' : _ OVENCHARACTERISTICS

Theovenfeaturespilotignition.Besureallcontrolknobsare Because each oven has its own personal bakif

inthe OFF positionbeforesupplyinggasto the appliance, characteristics, do not expect that your new oven v

Besuregassupplytoapplianceisonbeforelightingpilotor performexactlylike your previousoven.You may findth

ovenburner, thecookingtimes, oventemperatures,andcooking resu

differsomewhatfromyour previousrange.Allowa period

adjustment. If you have questions concerning baki_

HOW TO MGHTOVEN PILOT i results,please referto pages 13, 14and 15for additior

' information.

Ifthe appliancehasnotbeenoperatedfor a periodoftime,

theovenpilotmaybedifficulttolightduetoairinthe gasline.

To bleedairfromthe line,holda lightedmatch next to the OVENKNOB

oven burner and push in and turn the Oven knob to a

The OVEN knob is used to selectand maintain the ov

temperaturesetting.Whenthe burner lights,turn the knob

backtothe OFF positionand 3roceedas directedbelow, temperature.Push in and turn this knobjust to the desir

temperature- not to a highertemperature and then be(

This providesmoreaccurateoventemperatures.

Tolight ovenpilot: Turnthis knobto the PILOTON positionifyouwish to u

1. Besureallcontrolsarein theoven.Theovenstandbypilotwillremainlit.Turnthekn

the OFFpositiOn.ovenpilot _ to OFFif the ovenwill not beused or whentravelingj /

2. Push in and turn the After the oven temperature has

OVENknobtothe PILOT been set,there will be about a 45

ONposition, second delay before the burner

ignites.This isnormal and nogas / _:

3. Openthe oven doorand escapesduringthis delay.

light oven pilot with a

match.The is ii The oven temperature is

locatedbeneaththeoven ], _ maintained by cycling the burner

bottom;onthe leftsideof i, o _o,_.| 'lt_l'_d _ onand off. OVENKNOB

the burner.Thepilot islit

whenasmallflame isvis-

!'i il

ibleat thetopof the pilot

burner. Whentherecreationalvehicleisnotin useorwhiletraveli_

4. Oncethepilotislit, leavethe OVENknobinthe PILOT turntheOVENknobtothe OFFpositionandturnoffthe m

ONpositionifyouwish to usethe oven. gassupply.This willturnoffthe ovenpilot.

ThestandingpilotwillremainlitiftheOVENknobis left

inthe PILOTONposition.Ifthe OVENknobisturnedto

the OFFposition,gas supplyto the pilotwill beturned

offand the standingpilotflame willextinguish.

HOW TO S_ oVEN

' ; BAKING TIPS ....

1.Whencool,positiontherackinthe oven. Use a reliable recipe and accuratelymeasure fre_

ingredients. Carefully follow directions for ove

2. Push in and turn the OVEN knob to the desired temperature and cooking time. Preheat oven

temperaturefor bakingor roastingor to BR (broil)for recommended.

broiling. Usethe correctrackposition.ModelMLY1645has2 ra(

Forbaking:Selectingatemperaturehigherthandesired positions;model MLY2245 has3 rack positions.Bakir

willNOT preheattheovenanyfaster,and may havea resultsmaybeaffectedifthewrongrackpositionisused

negativeeffectonbakingresults. • Use the lowerrack positionfor mostbaking.Use tl"

upperrack 3ositionforcookiesorbiscuitson a cook

Forbroiling:The OVEN knobcan be turnedto a lower sheet.

temperature(400 to 450°F) for broilinglongercooking

meatsor poultryor ifexcessivesmokingor splattering • Top browningmay be darker if foodislocatedtowar

occurs, thetopoftheoven.

• Bottombrowningmaybedarkeriffoodi_locatedtowar

3. Forbaking:Place thefood in the centerof the oven, thebottomofthe oven.

allowingonetotwo inchesbetweenthe utensiland the

ovenwalls. Cookwarematerialandsize.Alwaysusethetypeandsiz

of pancalledfor in the recipe.Cookingtimesorcookir

Forbroiling:Placethe broilerpan in the broilerarea resultsmaybeaffectedifthewrongsizeisused.

directlybelowtheovenburner. -The maximum recommendedpan size is a 13 x 9 )

Whentheovenis in use,theoven ventarea mayfeel 2-inchcake panor a 14x 10 x 2-inchcookiesheet.

warmorhottothetouch.Donotblockthisareaorthevent

openingas thismayaffectcookingresults. • Shiny metal pan reflectsheat away from the fooc

produceslighterbrowninganda softercrust.Useshir

4. Checkthe foodfordonenessatthe minimumtime inthe pans for bakingcakes or cookies.For optimumbakir

recipe.Cooklongerif necessary, results,bakecookiesand biscuitsona flat cookieshee

Ifthe panhassides,suchasajellyrollpan,browningms

5. Removethefoodfrom the ovenandturnthe OVENknob not beeven.

tothePILOTON ortheOFFposition. • Dark metal pan or a pan with an anodized (dul

bottomabsorbsheat,producesdarkerbrowningand

PREHEATING

crispercrust,use thistypeofpanforpies,piecrusts(

..... bread.

Preheatingisnecessaryfor baking.Turnthe OVENknobto • If usingoven-proof glassware, or dark pans such a

thedesiredtemperatureandallowabout10to 15minutesfor Baker's Secret reduce the oven temperature by 25°

theovento preheat, exceptwhen bakingpiesorbread.Usethe samebakin

timeas calledfor in the recipe.

Selectinga highertemperaturewill notshortenthe preheat

timeand may affect baking results. It isnot necessaryto Allowhotairtoflowfreelythroughthe ovenforoptimuf

preheatforroastingorbroiling, bakingresults.Largepansorimproperplacementof par

in the oven willblockair flow and may resultin uneve

browning.Foroptimumbrowningandevencookingresult=

USE OF ALU ............ .......

MINUMFOIL • Donotcrowda rackbyplacingseveralpansona racl

Do not cover the oven bottom or the entireoven rack Also,do notblockairflowbyusingtoolargeofa pan.

withfoil. • Allowone to two inches betweenthe pan and the ove

walls.

Check the cooking progress at the minimumtime.

necessary,continue checkingat intervalsuntilthe food i

done. If the oven door is openedtoo frequently,heat w

escape from the oven; this can affect baking results an

wastesenergy.

(D USING THE OVEN

COMMd_ _A_ WHY_ H_P_N '

PROBLEM CAUSE

Cakesare uneven. • Panstoo closeor touchingeachotheror ovenwalls.• Batteruneven in pans,

• Temperaturesettoo low or bakingtime too short.• Ovennotlevel.• Undermixing.* I

muchliquid.

Cakehighin middle. • Temperaturesettoo high.• Bakingtimetoolong,• Overmixing.• Toomuchflour.• Pa

touching each otheror ovenwalls.• Incorrectrack position.

Cakefalls, . Toomuchshorteningorsugar. • Toomuch ortoo littleliquid.• Temperaturesettoo Io'

• Oldor too little bakingpowder.• Pantoo small.• Ovendooropenedfrequently.• Add

incorrecttype ofoil to,cake mix.=Added additionalingredientsto cake mixor recipe.

Cakes,cookies,biscuits • Incorrectrack position.• Oven door not closedproperly.• Door gasket not seali

don't brownevenly, properly.• Incorrectuseofaluminumfoil.• Ovennotpreheated.• Pansdarkened,dented

warped.

Cakes,cookies,biscuits • Ovennotpreheated.• Panstouchingeachotherorovenwalls.• Incorrectrackpositio

toobrownonbottom. • Incorrectuseofaluminumfoil.• Placed2 cookiesheetsononerack.° Usedglass,da

stainedwarpedordullfinishmetalpans.(Usea shinycookiesheet.)

Followcookwaremanufacturer;sinstructionsfor oventemperature.Glasswareandd_

cookwaresuchasEcko'sBaker'sSecretrequireloweringtheoventemperatureby25

Cakesdon,tbrownon • ncorrectrackposition.• Temperaturesettoolow.• Overmixing.• Toomuchliquid.• P

top. sizetOOlargeortoolittlebatterinpan.• Ovendooropenedtoooften.

Excessiveshrinkage. • Toolittleleavening.• Overmixing.• Pantoolarge.• Temperaturesettoohigh.• Baki

timetoolong.• Panstoo closetoeachotherorovenwalls.

Uneventexture. • • Toomuchliquid.• Undermixing.• Temperaturesettoolow.• Bakingtimetooshort.

Cakeshave tunnels. • Notenoughshortening.• Toomuchbakingpowder.• Overmixingorattoohighaspee

• Temperaturesettoohigh.

Cakenotdonein • Temperaturesettoohigh.• Pantoosmall.• Bakingtimetooshort.

middle.

Ifadditionalingredientswereaddedtomixor recipe,expectcookingtime toincrease.

Piecrust edgestoo • Temperaturesettoohigh.• Panstouchingeachotherorovenwalls.• Edgesofcrust1

brown, thin;shieldwithfoil.

Piesdon'tbrown on • Usedsh nymeta pans.• Temperaturesettoolow.• Incorrectrackposition.

bottom.

Pieshavesoakedcrust. • Temperaturetoolowat startof baking.• Fillingtoojuicy.• Usedshinymetalpans.

I_OASTING_PS

.... BhOlUNG ....: " '

• Roastingisthemethodfor cookinglarge,tender cutsof • Broilingisa methodof cookingtender meats by dire(

meat uncovered,withoutaddingmoisture.Most meats radiant heat. The cooking time is determined by thq

areroastedat 325°1:,It isnot necessaryto preheatthe distancebetween the meat and the oven burner,thq

oven, desireddegree of donenass and the thicknessof th_

meat.

• Usetendercutsof meatweighingthreepoundsor more.

Somegoodchoicesare:Beefrib, ribeye,topround,high • Broilingrequiresthe useofthe broilerpanandinsert.Th_

qualitytipandrumproast,porkloinroast,legoflamb,veal broi_erinsertmust be in place to allowfat and liquidt_

shoulderroastand curedor smokedhams. drain to the pan belowto prevent spatters, smoke an(

• Seasonmeat,if desired,either beforeor after roasting, flare-ups. Improperusemaycausegreasefires.

Rubintothesurfaceofthe roastifadded beforecooking. • Foreasiercleanup,linethe broilerpanwithfoilandspra!

• Placethe meatfat-side-uponarackinashallowroasting theinsertwith a non-stickvegetablespray.Donot cove

pan. Placing the meat on a rack holds it out of the the broiler insertwith aluminumfoil as this preventsfa

drippings,thus allowingbetter heat circulationfor even fromdraining intopan below.

cooking.As thefat ontopof the roastmelts,the meatis

basted naturally, eliminating the need for additional • Trimexcessfatandsiashremainingfattohelpkeepmea

from curling and to reduce smoking and spattering

basting. Seasonmeataftercooking.

• Thecookingtimeisdeterminedbythe weightofthe meat

andthe desireddoneness.Formoreaccurateresults,use • It is possibleto broil longercooking foods suchas porl

a meatthermometer.Insertitsothetip isin the centerof chops at a lower temperatureto preventoverbrowning

the thickest part of the meat. It should not touch fat or Turntheknobto400°or 450°F,ratherthanBROIL,forIo_

bone. temperaturebroiling.Reducethe broiltemperatureto40(

to450°F if excessivesmokingor splatteringoccurs.

• Removethe roastfromthe ovenwhen the thermometer

registersapproximately5°Fbelowthe donenesswanted. • Meat should be turned once about halfwaythrough it.'

As the meatstands,the temperaturewill rise. cookingtime.Checkthe donenessbycuttinga slit inth_

meatnearthecenter t° checkthe color.

NOTE: For more information about food safety, caU/

USDA'sMeat & PoultryHotlineat 1-800-535-4555.For/ • See Careand CleaningChartonpage19for instruction,,

cookinginformationwriteto the NationalLiveStockandJ oncleaningthe broilerpan andinsert.

Meat Board, 444 North Michigan Avenue, Chicago,)

Illinois60611. J NOTE:To purchasea two-piece broiler panfor your RV

range,filloutthe purchaseorderformthatcamewith your

RV range. If you did not receive the form call

I 1-800-544-5513.

MAINTENAN(;E

COOKTOP BURNER GRATES

CAUTION:Topreventdamagetothecooktop,donotuse CAUTION: Donotoperatea surfaceburnerwithoul

cannersor oversizedcookware,Thepanshouldnotbe panonthegrate.The porcelainfinishonthegratem

more than one inch largerthan the burner grate. The chipwithouta panto absorbtheintenseheatfrom tl

maximumpansize is a 10-inchskillet, burnerflame.

To prevent stainingor.discoloration,clean cooktop after

Toinstallgrates:

eachuse.Wipeacidorsugarstainsassoonasthecooktop

has cooled as these stains may discoloror etch the 1. Placegrateonoooktop,locatingeach of the four_

porcelain, legsontop ofthe fourblack plasticgrommets.

To remove: 2. Press down at each corner to secure burner gra

1.When cool.graspthetwofrontcornersandliftup. cooktop.

2. Releasethe slotonthe left rear cornerof the cooktop 3. Topreventdamagetothegrommets,donotpress(

flangefromthetabontheburnerboxwall. onallfourcornersatthe sametime.

3. Thenmovethecooktoptowardthelefttoreleasetheslot

onthecooktopflangefromthetab ontheburnerboxwall. 4. Installoneside ofthe gratethen installthe othersi

Toreplace:

1, Insertthe sloton the rightrear cornerof the cooktop

flangeoverthe tabonthe burnerboxwall.

2. Lowertherearofthe cooktopintoplace,insertingthe slot

on the leftrear cornerof the cooktopflange overthe tab

onthe burnerboxwall.

3. Lowerthe topintoplace and applyslightpressure atthe

twofront cornersto securethe cooktop in place.

Dueto certainatmosphericconditions,the cooktoponyour

appliancemay show signs of rust onthe underneathside.

Thisis especiallytrue in areas of high humidityand saltair

areas.

Tohelp eliminatethis condition,cautionshould betakento

makesure thatthe underneathside ofthe maintop is kept

dry. This is especiallyimportant in areas of high humidity

wheremoistureaccumulates.Ifyoudetectsignsofrust,we

havefoundithelpfultospraytheunderneathsidewithacoat

of high-heattested rustoliumor siliconepaint.

CAUTION: Removetop from appliance andspray in a

wellventedarea.

MAIN"ENAN(;E

SEALED SURFACE BuRN,s

Theporcelainontheburnerisdurablebutovertimeandwith If burner does not light:

usemaygraduallyloseitsshine. 1.Thesurfaceburnerwillnotlightiftheignitorisdamage(

broken,soiledorwet.Theburnerwillalsonotlightifth

Thethreesealedsurfaceburnersaresecuredtothecooktop ports,especiallythesmallportlocateddirectlybelowth

andare NOTdesignedto beremovedbytheconsumer, ignitor,are blocked.

SelectmodelsfeatureonespecialPOWERBOOSTsealed 2. Checktosee iftheburnerportsareclogged.Ifso,clea

burnerlocatedat thefront.Usethisburnertoquicklybring witha straightpinorsmallmetalpaperclip.

waterto a boil.

Clean burnercapafter each use especiallyif a spillover

occurs.A soiledburnermayresultinimproperignitionoran

unevenflame.When cleaningthe sealedsurfaceburner,

usecaretopreventdamagetotheignitor.Ifacleaningcloth

shouldcatchtheignitor,itcouldbedamagedorbroken.

SEALEDBURNERHEAD

,ip

,0n, or

-- -- -_ Port directly below ignitor

MAINTENAN(,E

OVENDOOR _ " ''

Do not place excessive weighton an open oven door or Protect the oven bottom against excessive spillov_

stand on an open oven door as, in some cases, it could especiallyacidorsugarySpillovers,astheymaydiscolor

causetherangetotip over,breakthedoor,or causeserious porcelain. Use the correct size cooking utensil to av

injuryto the user. boilovers.Never placeutensilsoraluminumfoil directly

the oven bottom.

When opening the oven door, allow steam and hot air to

escape beforereachingin oven to check,add or remove Toremove:

food.

1.Whencool,pushthe oven bottomtowardthebackof

ovenagainstthespringsonthe backwall.

Thiswillreleasetheovenbottomfromthe twotabsor

YourRVrangefeaturesoneovenrackwithachoiceoftwoor ovenwails.

threerackpositions.Theovenrackisdesignedwithasafety

lock-stoppositionto keepthe rack from accidentlycoming 2. Then liftthe oven bottomup andout ofthe oven.

completelyoutoftheovenwhenpullingthe rackouttoaddor

removefood. The rack alsofeaturestwo tabs to keepthe

rackfromrattlingduringtravel.

CAUTION:Do not attemptto changethe rack position 1 o o_o o o o o o o

whentheoven ishot.

To remove:

1. Besure rack iscool.

2. Pullthe rackstraightout until itstops. Thisreleasesthe

two tabsonthe sidesofthe rack.

3. Tiltthe front end oftherack up,then pushthe racktothe

backofthe oven.

4. Lifttherearof the rackup,then removeitfromtheoven. Toreplace:

1. Positionthe oven bottomso the holeson the flan

Toreplace: locatedatthefront ofthe oven.

1. Place the oven rack in the oven, on top of the rack 2: Slidetheovenbottomtothebackoftheovenuntiltl

supports, edge is insertedintothe bracket acrossthe back

2. Pushthe racktothe backoftheovento allowthe rack to oven.

drop intoplace. 3. Then,pushthe ovenbottombackagainstthesprir

3. Pullthe rackforwardto the stop position, lowerintoplace.

4.Then, as you push the rack back, lower the two tabs 4. Be sure each slot on the side-front corner secu_

under the rack support. This will anchor the rack into over the tabs on the oven wall. This will lock th

placeandpreventit from rattlingduringtravel, bottomintopaceandprevent tfrom rattlingdur n(

CARE AND CLEANING CHART

READ THE MANUFACTURER'SINSTRUCTIONSto be Mildly Abrasive Powder or Liquid Cleansers - Aja

surethecleanercanbesafelyusedonthisappliance. BarkeepersFriend,Cameo,Comet,SoftScrub.

To determineif a cleaningproductis safe, test a small Non-Abrasive or Scrstchless PlasticorNylonS¢ourin

inconspicuousareausingaverylightpressuretosee ifthe Pads or Sponges - Chore Boy Plastic Cleaning Pu

surfacemayscratchordiscolor.Thisisparticularlyimportant Scrunge Scrub Sponges, or Scotch-BriteNo Scratc

forporcelainenamel,metal,pasticorhighlypolished,shiny, Cookwareor KitchenSponge.

orpaintedsurfaces. AbrasiveScouringPads- S.O.S.,BrilloSteelWoolSoal

orScotch-BriteWoolSoapPads.

The followingbrandsmay helpyoumake an appropriate

(Brandnamesforthe abovec/eaningproductsare register

selection: trademarksoftherespectivemanufacturers.)

GlassCleaners - BonAmi,Cinch,Glass Plus,Windex.

Be sureapplianceisoff and all partsare cool befor_

DishwashingLiquidDetergents- Dawn,Dove,Ivory,Joy. handlingorcleaningtoavoiddamageandpossibleburns

Mild LiquidSpray Cleaners- Fantastik,Formula409. Ifa partisremoved,be sureitiscorrectlyreplaced.

Non'Abrasive Cleaners- BonAmi,pasteof bakingsoda Topreventstainingordiscolorstion,cleanappllan¢_

andwater, aftereach use.

PARTS CLEANINGAGENTS ' DIRECTIONS

Bakedenamel • Soapandwater Useadrytowelor clothtowipeupspiUs,especiallyacid(milk,lemo

• Ovendoor • Mildliquidcleaner juice,fruit, mustard,tomatosauce) or sugaryspills.Surfacema

• Sidepanels • Glasscleaner discolorordullif soilisnot immediatelyremoved.Thisisespecial

importantforwhitesurfaces.

Whensurfaceiscool,washwithwarmsoapywater,rinseanddry.F,

stubbornsoil,usenon-abrasivecleaningagentssuchasbakingso(

pasteorBonAmi.ifdesired,athincoatof mildappliancewaxcan"L

usedto protectthe sidepanels.Aglasscleanercanbe usedto a¢

"shine"to thesurface.

NOTE:Donotuseabrasive,causticorharshcleaningagentssuch

steelwool padsor ovencleaners.These produ_s willscratch

permanentlydamagethe surface.

NOTE:Neverwipea warmor hotsurfacewitha dampclothastt

maydamagethe surfaceandmaycausea steamburn.

Broilerpan and i Soap andwater Removefromovenafteruse.Coolthenpouroffgrease.Placesoa

insert • Plasticscouringpad - clothoverinse_andpan letsoaktoloosensoil Washinwarmsoa

• Soap-filledscouringpad water.Usesoap-filledscouringpadtoremovestubbornsoil.Clean

• Dishwasher dishwasherifdesired.

NOTE: For easier cleanup, spray insert Witha non-stickvegeta

coatingand linebroilerpanwith alum!numfoil.

Burner box • Soap andwater Burner box is located under rift-up cooktop. Clean frequently

• Pasteofbakingsoda and removespillovers.Ifsoil isnot removedand isallowedtoaccumul_

water itmaydamagethefinish.Tocleanremovegratesandsurfaceburnq

• Non-abrasiveplasticpad or and cleanwithsoap and water,rinseand dry.

sponge

• Liquidcleaner

• Glasscleaner

(Continuednext F

CARE AND CLEANING CHART

PARTS CLEANINGAGENTS DIRECTIONS

Control knobs • Soapandwater To remove knobs for cleaning, gently pull forward. Wash in m

detergentandwater.Donotsoakknobsinwater.Donotuseabrasi

cleaningagents.Theywillscratchfinishandremovemarkings.Rin

dry andreplace.Turn ON each burnerto see if knobs have be

replacedcorrectly.

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Glass • Soapandwater Washwithsoap andwater.Use a glasscleaneranda softclotha'

• Ovenwindow • Pasteof bakingsodaand cleaning.Removestubbornsoilwithpasteof bakingsodaandwa

water Rinsewitha clothwrungoutinclearwater.Dry.Donot useabras

• Glasscleaner materialssuchas scouringpads,steel woolor powderedclean

agents.

NOTE:Toavoidinsidestainingofovendoorglass,donotoversatu_

cloth.

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Grates • Soapand water Gratesaremadeofporcelain-coatedsteel.Theycanbecleanedat

• Non-abrasiveplasticpad sinkwith soapandwater orinthe dishwasher.Tocleanbakedon

placea damp soapy paper towel over the grate and let stand fo=

minutes.Usea non-abrasiveplasticpadto scourstubbornsoil.

NOTE: Neveroperateburnerwithout a grate in place.To protecl

porcelainfinishonthegratefromexcessiveheat,neveroperatesur

burnerwithouta cookingutensilonthe grate.It isnormalforgrate

losetheirshineovera periodof time.

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Metalfinishes • Soapand water Washwithsoap and water.Use a glasScleaner and a soft clc

• Trimparts • Glasscleaner removefingermarksorsmudges.Donotuseovencleaners,abrasi

• Manifoldpanel causticagents,Theywilldamagethefinish.

• Cooktop CAUTION: Protectaluminumgas tubingfrom exposureto ca

cleanerssuchas ovencleaners.

Ovenbottom Protecttheovenbottomby(1)usinglargeenoughcookwaretopr

boilovers;(2) placea pieceofaluminumfoil,thatis slightlylargeJ

._ the cookware,onthelowerrack.NEVERplacefoildirectlyonthe

bottomasfoil maymeltontoovenbottom.Protectovenbottoma(

acidspills (milk,cheese,tomato,lemonjuice,etc.)or sugaryspill

filling) as they may pit or discolor the oven bottom. See port

enamelfor additionalinformation.

Oven rack • Soapandwater Cleanwithsoapywater.Removestubbornsoilwithcleansingp,

• Cleansingpowders or soapfilledscouringpad.Rinseanddry.

• Plasticpad

• Soapfilledscouringpad

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Plasticfinishes • Soapandwater Whensurfaceiscool,cleanwithsoapandwater;rinse,anddry.

• Doorhandles • Non-abrasiveplasticpad glasscleaneranda softcloth.

• Overlays or sponge NOTE: Never use oven cleaners, abrasive or caustic liq

• Knobs powderedcleansers on plastic finishes.These cleaning ager

• End caps scratchor marrfinish.

NOTE:Topreventstainingor discoloration,wipeupfat,grease

(tomato,lemon,vinegar,milk,fruitjuice, marinade)immediatel,.

drypapertowel orcloth.

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CARE AND CLEANING CHART

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PARTS CLEANINGAGENTS DIRECTIONS

Porcelain • Soapandwater Cleanporcelainwithsoapandwater;rinse.Usecleansingpowders¢

enamel • Mildabrasivecleaners plasticscouringpadto removestubbornsoil.Wipeacidorsugarsta

• Cooktop • Plasticpad as soon as area is cool as these stains may discolor or etch

• Oven cavity • Oven cleaner,oven only porcelain. Do not usemetallicscouring pads as they will scratch

• Soapfilledscouring pad porcelain.

Tomakecleaningtheoveneasier,place1/2cuphouseholdammoni_

a shallowglass containerand leave in a cold oven overnight.-r

ammoniafumeswill helploosenthe burnedongreaseandfood.Ov

cleanerscanbeusedontheporcelainovenonly.Followmanufacture

directions.Ifoven cleanerwas used,thoroughlyrinseovencavity s

capillarytubewhich is locatedat thetop ofthe oven.

Silicone rubber • Soapandwater Washwithsoapandwater,rinseanddry.Do notremovedoorgasl

• Doorgasket !

'SealedSurface • Soapandwater Foreaseofcleaning,cleanburnerseachtimethecooktopisusedv

burners • Pasteofbakingsodaand warmsoapywater.If aboiloveroccurs,removepantoanotherburr

water coolburnerand clean.Toremovestubbornsoil,usea dry cloth

• Plasticscouringspongeor I mildly abrasivecleanser. Use care to prevent cleaner from clogg

pad ports.Burnermustbe dry beforeuse.

• Mildlyabrasivecleaner NOTE:Yellow tipping or distortionof the flame may occur until

burneriscompletelydry.

Cleanburner portswithastraight pinorsmallmetalpaperclip.Do

enlargeor distortports.Donotusea woodentoothpickasitmaybr

offandclogport.If portsarecloggedor soiled,the burnermaynot I

properlyorthe flame maynot beeven.

Sealedburner can not be removed by theconsumer.Whenclear

burner,usecare to preventdamageto the ignitor.Surface burner

not light properlyif ignitor is damaged, broken,soiled, or wet. W

cleaningthe ports,be sureto clean the portdirectly belowthe ign

SERI(;E INF()RMATI()N

PROBLEM CAUSE CORRECTION

Surfaceburnerfails to light, a. cloggedburnerport(s), a. cleanportswithstraightpin.

b. surfacecontrolnotcompletelyturned b.turncontrolto the LITE positionun

to the LITE positionor turnedtoo theburnerignites,thenturncontrol

quicklyfromtheLITEposition, desiredflamesize.

c. burnerwill not light if the ignitoris c. cleananddryburnerhead.Ifbrok(

damaged, soiled,wet or if the port or damaged,calla serviceman.

directlybelowthe ignitorisblocked.

Burnerflameis uneven, a. cloggedburnerport(s), a. cleanportswithstraightpin.

Surfaceburnerflameliftsoff port a. air/gasmixturenotproper, a. callservicemantoadjustburner.

or isyellow incolor.

NOTE:SomeyellowtippingwithLP gas NOTE: Besureinstallerproperly

isnormalandacceptable, adjustedrangeattimeofinstallation.

Oven burnerfails to light, a. ovenincorrectlyset. a. seepage13.

b. ovenpilotisnotlit. b. lightpilot.See page12.

Poppingsound heardwhen Thisisa normalsoundthatoccurswithsometypesofgaswhena hotburneris

burnerextinguishes, turnedoff. The poppingsoundis nota safety hazardand will notdamagethe

appliance.

Moistureeondensati0non oven a, itisn0rmalforthewindowtofogduring a. teavedoorajarforoneortwominut_

window,if equipped, when oven thefirstfewminutesthe ovenison. toalowmoisturetoescape.

is in use. b.clothsaturatedwith wateris usedto b.usea dampclothtocleanwindow1

cleanthewindow, preventexcesswaterfromseeping

betweenthe panelsofglass.

Bakingresultsare not a. ovennotpreheatedorsetatcorrect a. preheatoven10to15 minutes.

satisfactory, temperature.

• browningistoopale,toodark b. usedincorrectrackposition, b.see page13.

or isuneven, c. incorrectuseofaluminumfoil. c. see page13.

• foodcooksunevenly, d. ovenbottomincorrectlyreplaced, d. replaceovenbottomcorrectly.

• foodisunderdoneor See page18.

overdone, e.toomanypansonrack;pantoolarge, e.see page13.

f. oventhermostatsensingdeviceisout f. reinstallthermostatsensingdevice.

ofthe holdingclip(s).

See ProblemChartonpage14for

additionalinformation.

Oven smokesexcessivelyduring _.temperaturetoohigh. a, lowertemperatureto400-450°F.

a broiloperation, b. meathastoomuchfat. b.trimfat.

c. sauceappliedtoo earlyor marinade c. applysauceduringlastfewminutes_

notcompletelydrained, cooking.Ifmeathasbeenmarinate(

drainthoroughlybeforecooking.

d.soiledbroilerpan. d. alwayscleanbroilerpanandinsert

aftereachuse.

e. broile_insertcoveredwith aluminum e. nevercoverinsertwithfoilasthis

foil. preventsfatfromdrainingtopan

below.

f. broilerareaorovenissoiled, f.. cleanovenor broilerarea.

SERICE INF(IRMATI()N

• CAUSE CORRECTION

PROBLEM

Ovenslow to heat, poorbaking a. gas pressureregulator, a. havegasdealertestregulator.

results,poorignitionof burner,

pilotwon't stay lit, popping

sound from surface burner,

carbonon pilot shield,burner

flame too low/high.

Ovenpilotwillnot lightorstay on a. pilottubing, a. maybeClogged,kinked,orleaking

thefitting.

b. gaspressureregulator, b. havegasdealertestregulator.

c. ovenknob. cl be sureknobisinthe PILOTON

positionandnotinthe OFF positio

Gas odor a. possibleleakor loosefittings, a. seeboxedstatementsonfrontcoy

Becauseofvibrationsduetotravel,

connectionsona recreationalvehicl_

mayloosen.Therefore,periodically

checkallconnectionsforleaks.

Seethe installationinstructionsfor

properproceduresonleaktesting.

NEVERusea matchor flameto

checkfor leaks,

WARRANTY & SERVI('E

RECREATIONALVEHICLE APPLIANCE WARRANTY

TWOYEAR - LIMITEDWARRANTY(PartsOnly)

The manufacturerwillreplace,withoutCharge(exceptforthecostofdeliveryandlaborinvolvedintheremovalofthe

defectivepartandinstallationofthereplacement),any partwhichhasadefectinmaterialorworkmanshipfora

periodoftwoyearsfromthedateoftheoriginalinstallation.The replacementpartassumesthe unusedportionofthis

warranty.Thiswarrantyextendsto anyownerduringthetwo-yearwarrantyperiod.

Thewarrantydescribedaboveistheonlywrittenorexpressedwarrantygivenbythemanufacturer.Nooneisauthorizedtoincrease,alter,orenlarg(

themanufacturer'sresponsibilitiesOrobligationsunderthiswarranty.Thiswarrantygivesyouspecificlegalrights,andyoumayalsohaveotherright!

whichvaryfromstatetostate.

WHATIS NOT COVEREDBYTHIS HOWTO

WARRANTY RECEIVESERVICE

1. Conditionsand damagesresultingfrom any of the 1. Contactyourdealeror authorizedservicer.Call us;

following: 1-800-544-5513ifyoudonotknowthe dealer.

a. Improperinstallation,delivery,ormaintenance. 2. When requestinginformationor service,the followir

b. Anyrepair,modification,alterationoradjustmentnot informationwillbe needed.

authorizedby the manufacturer,or an authorized a. Modelandserialnumbers.(Seeratingplatelocate

servicer, underthe cooktop- see page6.)

c. Misuse,abuse,accidentsorunreasonableuse. b. Yourname,addressandtelephone number.

c. Dealeror servicer's name,address and telephor

d. Incorrectelectricalcurrent,voltageor supply, number.

e. Impropersettingof anycontrol, d. Briefdescriptionof theproblemand servicehistor

2. Warrantiesare void ifthe originalserial numbers have e. Forwarranty service,proof of purchasedate (sal{

been removed, altered, or cannot be readily receipt)will beneeded.

determined. 3. Ifyouarenotabletosatisfactorilyresolvethecomplai

3. Lightbulbs, with the local response,callor writeto:

4. Porcelainenamelor otherfinishes or toscratches inor MaytagCustomerService

discolorationofdecorativefinishes. MaytagCustomerAssistance

5. Productspurchasedfor commercialor industrial use. P.O.Box 2370

Cleveland,TN37320-2370

6. Thecostof service or servicecall to: 1-800-544-5513

a. Correct installationerrors. 4. If you still do not receivesatisfactory service, conta

b. Instruct the consumer on the proper use of the the Major Appliance Consumer Action Program

product, letter.Includethe informationlisted in #2above.

c. Transportthe applianceto a servicer. MajorApplianceConsumerAction Program

7. CONSEQUENTIAL OR INCIDENTAL DAMAGES 20 NorthWacker Drive

SUSTAINED BY ANY PERSON AS A RESULT OF Chicago,IL60606

ANY BREACHOF THISWARRANTY.Somestates do MACAPis an independentagency sponsored by thr_

notallowtheexclusionor limitationofconsequentialor trade associationsas a court of appeals on consum

incidentaldamages, so the above exclusion may not complaints which have not been resolved satisfactor

applyto you. within a reasonableperiod oftime.

Warrantypartnumber:8109P083-60 (10-97-00)

Maytag MK241 Installation Instructions Manual

Maytag MK241 Installation Instructions Manual

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