Maytag X9112VUV User manual

Brand: Maytag

Model: X9112VUV

Category: Cookers

Type: User manual

Maytag X9112VUV gas wall oven offers many features for excellent performance, ease of cleaning, convenience, and dependability. It includes a built-in clock and timer, allowing you to set cooking times and monitor the progress of your dishes. The oven also features a large capacity, providing ample space for cooking multiple dishes simultaneously. Additionally, the oven is equipped with a self-cleaning function, which eliminates the need for manual cleaning and helps maintain the oven's optimal performance.

ABOUT YOUR NEW GAS WALL OVEN

Congratulationsonyourchoiceofthisappliance.Asyouuse appliancewithoutrevisingthisbooklet.As an example,th

yournewwalloven,we knowyouwillappreciatethemany knobonyourappliancemaynotlookliketheillustrationinthi

features that provide excellent performance, ease of book.

cleaning, convenienceand dependability.

New features have dramatically changed today's cooking Should you have any questions about using your new ga

appliances and the way we cook. It is therefore very appliance,pleasewriteto us atthis address:

important to understand how your new gas wall oven

operates BEFOREyou use it for the firsttime. MA'_IAG CUSTOMER SERVICE

Customer Assistance

In this Owner's Guide,you will find a wealth of information P.O.Box 2370

regarding all aspects of your appliance, Byfollowing the Cleveland, TN 37320-2370

instructions carefully, you will be able to fully enjoy and

properly maintain your new wall oven.

Besure toinclude themodel and serialnumbers ofyour wal

In our continuingeffortto improve the qualityof our cooking oven. Foryourconvenience, we have providedspace belo_

products, it may be necessary to make changes to the to record thisinformation.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

For future referencewe suggestyou retainthis DEALERFROMWHOM PURCHASED:

manual after recordingthe informationin the

spaces provided. This information can be

found on the rating data plate located under

the broiler oven bottom. See page 10 for ADDRESS:

instructions on removingthe broiler bottom.

CITY:

MODEL NUMBER: PHONE: L

SERIAL NUMBER: AUTHORIZED SERVICER:

DATEOF PURCHASE: ADDRESS:

CITY:

IMPORTANT: Retain the proof of purchase

documentsfor warranty service. PHONE:

IMP()RTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS

Readall instructions before using this appliance. Thefollowinginstructionsarebased onsafety considerationsandmust

be strictlyfollowedto eliminatethepotentialrisksoffire,electricshock,or personalinjury.

• Be sure all packing materiels materials, gasoline, and other

WARNING: If the infer- are removed from the appliance flammable vapors and materials.

mation in this manual is not beforeoperatingittopreventfireor

smokedamageshouldthe packing • Many aerosol-type spray cans

followed exactly, a fire or material ignite, are EXPLOSIVE when exposedto

explosion may result heat and maybe highlyflammable.

causing propertydamage, • Haveyour appliance installed Avoidtheiruseorstoragenearan

)ersonalinjuryor death, and properly grounded by a appliance.

qualified installer, inaccordance

- Do not store or use withthe InstallationInstructions.Any ABOUTYOURAPPUANGE

gasoline or other adjustmentorserviceshouldbe • Your applianceis ventedthrough

flammable vapors and performed only by a qualified installer the base ofthe control panel. Never

or servicer, blockoven vent or air intakes, Do

liquids in the vicinityof notobstructtheflowof

this or any other • Have the installershow you the combustion and ventilation air.

appliance, location of the gas shut off valve Restrictionofairflowtotheburner

and how to shut itoff In an preventsproperperformance.

- WHAT TO DO IF YOU emergency.

SMELL GAS: Avoid touching oven vent area

• DO not try to light any No cooking appliance should be while oven is on and for several

used as a spaoe heater to heat or m_utes after oven Is turned off.

appliance, warm a room.This instructionis Somepartsofthevent and

• Do not touch any based onsafety considerationsto surroundingarea becomehot

electrical switch; do prevent potentialhazard to the enough to cause burns.

consumeras we|l as damageto the

not use any phone in appliance. ° Do not use the oven as a

your building, storage area for food or cooking

• Immediately call your " ,, " safety considerationsto prevent

gas supplier from a "___. potentialhazardto userand to the

neighbor's phone, appliance. ,

Follow the gas • Misuseofappliance doors,

suppliers instructions. _.j suchas stepping, leaningor

• If you cannot reach f_ sitting on the door, mayresult in

your gas supplier, call _ _ possibletipping of the appliance,

breakageof door, and serious

the fire department, injuries.

-installation and service • Don't attempttorepairor

replace any part of your appliance CAUTION: Do notusean appliance

must be performedby a unless It is specifically asa stepstoolto cabinetsabove.

qualifiedinstaller,service recommended in this book. A_I

agency or the gas otherservicingshouldbe referredto - fl_l_ J

supplier, a qualifiedservicer.

• Always disconnect power to

GENERAL SAFETY appliance before servicing.

CAUTION: Some cabinets and • If appliance is installed near a

buildingmaterialsarenot designedto window, proper precautions

withstandthe heat producedby the should betaken to prevent

normal, safe operationof a cooking curtains from blowing over

appliance.Discolorationor damage, burners creating a RRE HAZARD. • Temperaturesin storageareas

such as delarnination, may occur, abovetheappliancemaybe unsafe

Therefore,care should be given to • Keep area around appliance for someitems,suchas volatile

the location of this appliance, clear and free from combustible liquids,cleanersoraerosolsprays.

IMP(IRTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS

CLEANING SAFETY: accumulate in or nearthe IMPORTANTSAFETY

• Turnoff all controls and wait appliance. NOTICE AND WARNING

for appliance partsto cool before The CaliforniaSafe DrinkingWater

touching or cleaning them. • In the event of a grease fire do andToxicEnforcementActof1986

not attempt to move pan. (Proposition65) requiresthe

• Clean appliance with caution. If

a wet spongeor clothisusedtowipe Ifa greasefire occurs in the oven Governorof Californiato publisha

spillsona hotcookingarea, be or in the broiler pan, turnovenoff listof substancesknowntothe State

carefultoavoidsteamburns.Some andkeepdoorclosedto containfire ofCaliforniatocause canceror

cleanerscan produce noxiousfumes untilit extinguishes, reproductiveharm,and requires

businessesto warn customers of

ifapplied to a hot surface. Do not use water on grease fires, potential exposuresto such

• Touching a hot oven light bulb Neverpickupa flamingpan.Turnoff substances.

with a damp cloth could cause the burner,thensmotherflamingpanby

bulbto break. Shouldthe bulb coveringpancompletelywitha lid, Usersofthisappliancearehereby

break,disconnectpowertothe oven cookiesheet orflattray.Or, warnedthatthe burningofgascan

beforetryingto removethe bulb to extinguishflame by coveringwith resultin low-level exposureto some

baking sodaor, if available, a of the listed substances, including

avoidelectricalshock, multi-purpose dry chemical or benzene, formaldehyde and soot,

COOKINGSAFETY: foam-type fire extinguisher, due primarilytothe incomplete

• Never heat an unopened Spills or boilovers which contain combustionof naturalgasorliquid

container in the oven, Pressure grease should be cleaned up as petroleum(LP)fuels.Properly

build-upmaycausecontainerto soon as possible, Iftheyare adjustedburnerswillminimize

burstresultinginseriouspersonal allowedto accumulate,theycould incompletecombustion.Exposureto

injuryor damageto the oven. create a FIRE HAZARD. these substancescan also be

minimized by properlyventing the

• Always place oven racks inthe PREPAREDFOODWARNING: burnerstotheoutdoors.

desired positionswhile oven is

cool. Ifa rack mustbe movedwhile • Follow food manufacturer's

hot,be carefultoavoidcontactofpot instructions. Ifa plasticfrozenfood CHILDSAFETY:

holderswithovenburnerflame, containerand/oritscoverdistorts, • Do not leave children alone or

warps,orisotherwisedamaged unsupervised near the appliance

• Slide oven rack out to add or duringcooking,immediatelydiscard when it is in use or is still hot.

remove food, using dry,sturdy thefoodand itscontainer.The food

pot holders, Alwaysavoidreaching couldbe contaminated. Children should never be allowed

intoovento placeor removefood. to sit or stand on any part of the

UTENSILSAFETY: appliance.

• Usedry, sturdy pot holders. • Use panswith flat bottoms and

Damppotholdersmaycause burns handles that are easily grasped Children must be taught that the

fromsteam.Dishtowelsorother and stay cool.Avoid usingunstable, appliance and utensils in it can be

substitutesshouldneverbe usedas warped,easilytippedor loose hot. Let hotutensilscoolin a safe

potholdersbecausetheycan ignite handledpans. Donotusepans if place,outofreachofsmallchildren.

or get caughton appliance parts, their handles twistand cannot be

• Usecare when opening oven tightened.Pans that are heavyto Children should be taught that an

movewhenfilledwithfoodmayalso appliance is not a toy.

door. Lethotair orsteamescape be hazardous,

beforeremovingorreplacingfood. Children should not be allowed to

• Many plastics are vulnerable to play with controls or other parts

• Use cautionwhen wearing heat. Keepplasticsawayfromparts of the unit.

garments made of flammable

materialto avoid clothing fires, oftheappliancethatmaybecome

Loosefittingor longhanging-sleeved warmor hot, CAUTION: Do not store items of

interestto children In cabinets

apparelshould not bewornwhile • When using oven cooking bags above an appliance or on the

cooking,Clothingmay igniteor catch in oven, followthe manufactuer's backguard of a appliance.

utensilhandles, directions. Children climbing on the

• Do not let cooking grease or Use only glass cookwarethat is appliance to reach items could be

other flammable materials _ecommendedforuseinthe oven. seriously injured.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

CLOCK .ND TIMER

The display will flash when the wall oven is first connectedto power or if power is

interrupted.The displaywillstopflashingoncethetime-of-day clockhas beenset.

To setthe time-of-day clock: Toset the timer:

1. Pressthe CLOCKpad. 1. PresstheTIMER pad.0:59 (orone hour)willappearin

thedisplay.

2. Pressand holdtheHOUR padto setthe correcthours. The timer will automaticallybegin counting clownin

Tochangethetimebyasinglehour,givethepada short incrementsofone minute.

tap. 2. Tosetthetimerforlessthanonehour,pressthe TIMER

3. Press and hold the MINUTE pad to set the correct pad then press and hold the MINUTE pad untilthe

minutes.Tochangethe timeby a singleminute,givethe desiredtime appears in the display.To changethe time

pad a short tap. by a single minute,give the pad a short tap.

Forexample: To set the clock for 3:15, press and hold the 3. Tosetthetimer for morethan one hour,presstheTIMER

HOURpad until 3 appears inthe hoursdisplay.Then press padthen -

and hold the MINUTE pad until 15 appears in the minutes • Press the HOUR pad, 1:59 (ortwo hours) will

display, appear inthe display.

• Press the MINUTE pad untilthe desired minutes

appear in the display.

NOTE: Two hours isthe maximum timethat can beset.

4. When the time has elapsed, 0:00 will appear in the

display and continuous beeps will sound indicating the

timer has counted down.

5. Press the CLOCK pad to cancel thebeeps. The current

time of daywill reappear inthe display.

Tocancel the timer: Pressthe CLOCK padand the display

will returnto the current time of day.

USINGYOUR OVEN

OVEN CHARACTERISTICS OVEN THERMOSTAT HOW TO SET THE OVEN

Everyovenhas itsowncharacteristics. Be sureoventhermostatknobisset in 1. When cool, place the racks in the

Youmayfindthatthecookingtimesand the OFF positionpriortosupplyinggas desiredrackpositions.

temperaturesyou wereaccustomedto tothe appliance.

withyourpreviousappliancemayneed 2. Pushinandturntheoventhermostat

to be altered slightlywith your new The oven thermostatknob is used to knob to the desired oven

appliance.It is normalto noticesome select and maintain the oven temperature, Allow the oven to

differencesin cookingresultsbetween temperature.The oventemperatureis preheatfor 10 to 15 minuteswhen

this new appliance and your previou§ maintained bycyclingtheburneron and baking.

appliance, off.Aftertheoventemperature hasbeen

set, there will be about a 45 second 3. Place the food in the center of the

PILOTLESS IGNITION delay before the burnerignites.This is oven, allowing a minimum of two

normal and no gas escapes duringthis inchesbetweentheutensil(s)and the

With this type of ignition system, the delay, oven walls.

oven will not operate during a power

4. Check the food for doneness at the

failure or if the oven is disconnected Always push in and turn thethermostat minimum time given in the recipe.

fromthe wall outlet.Noattempt should knob justto the desired temperature -

be made to operate oven during a not to a higher temperature and then Cook longer if necessary. Opening

power failure or if the oven is back.Thisprovidesmoreaccurateoven theovendoorfrequentlycausesheat

disconnected from the wall outlet, temperatures.Turn this knob to OFF losswhichmayaffectcookingresults

whenevertheovenisnotinuse. and increasecookingtime.

OVEN VENT 5. Turn the oven thermostat knob to

The oven vent is located at the base of OFFand removefoodfrom the oven.

the control panel. When the oven is in OFF

_]_ NOTE:Theoven cannotbeusedduring

use, this area may feel warm or hot to OIL

the touch. Toprevent problems,do not a power failure or if the oven is

blockthe vent openingortouchthe area disconnected from power supply.

nearthe opening. WAR",,_1, I I ) :500

, o PREHEATING

OVEN BURNER 2Od'o_,,,_ o450

o o Preheating is necessary for proper

The sizeand appearance of a properly 250 ° o o o _400 baking results. Allowthe ovento heat

adjustedovenburnerflame shouldbe 30o 350 untilthe desired oven temperature is

asshown: reached, approximately 10 to 15

minutes. Selecting a temperature

J_ During some extended oven cooking higherthanthedesiredtemperaturewill

operations,you may hear a "popping" notpreheatthe oven anyfaster. Infact,

sound when the burner cycles off. This this may have a negative effect on

l -- is a normal operating sound of the bakingresults.

i - -; Coneincenter burner.

• issmaller it isnot necessaryto preheatfor broiling

unless darker browning is desired or if

cooking thin (3/4-inch) steaks. Allow

the burner to preheat 2 to 3 minutes,

_" q Coneapprox.

-r 1/2-inch Preheatingisnot necessaryforroasting

operations.

USINGYOUR OVEN

OVEN RACKS pp..-===,..=,.=.__ • Do not use aluminum foil directly

Thetwo ovenracksare designedwith a _ under the cookware. Foil will reflect

lock-stop positionto keep the racks heat away from the utensil causing

fromcomingcompletelyoutoftheoven. inadequate browning. Placing a pie

directly on foil may result in a soggy

Do not attempt to change the rack bottom crust and inadequatebrowning.

positions whenthe oven is hot.

• Donot placealuminum foil directly

To remove: Be sure the rack is cool.

on the oven bottom as this may

Pulltherackstraightouttothelock.stop damage the oven bottom. A piece of

position.Tiltthe frontofthe rackupand foilthat isslightlylargerthanthe cooking

continuepullingthe rackoutofthe oven. Hints: utensilcanbeplacedonthe rackdirectly

To replace: Place the rack on the rack For optimum baking results of cakes, below the rack containingthe utensil.

supports. Tilt thefront end upand slide cookies or biscuits, bake on one rack.

it back until it Clears the lock-stop Position rack so food is in the center of * Do not completely cover an oven

position,Lowerthe front and slidethe the oven. Allow 2 inches betweenthe rackwith foil, Thisblocksairflowinthe

rackstraightin. Pullthe rackoutto the edgeofthe utensilandtheovenwallsor oven, constitutesa safetyhazard, and

lock-stop position to be sure it is adjacentutensils, willadverselyaffectcookingresults.

positionedcorrectly.Thenreturnitto its

normalpositon. Ifcookingontworacks,staggerpansso • Never cover the broiler insertwith

one is not directlyoverthe other.Use aluminum foil as this prevents fat

Rack Positions rack positions2 and 4, or I and 4, from draining to the pan below. The

Use the following guidelines when depending on baking results, when broilerpan can be linedwithfoil.

selectingthe properrackpositions: cookingontworacks.Useracks1 and

4 when usingtwocookie sheets.

RACK4 (topofoven)usedfor sometwo

rackcookingorbakingoperations. Never place two cookie sheets on BAKEWARE ACCESSORIES

one rack and never place aluminum Thisappliancehasbeentestedforsafe

RACK 3 used for one or two-rack foil or pans directly on the oven performance using conventional

baking, bottom, cookware.Do not use any devicesor

accessoriesthat are not specifically

RACK2usedformostone-rackbaking, USE OFALUMINUM FOIL

and roastingsomemeats, recommended in this manual. Do not

UsealuminumfoilONLYasinstructedin use stove top grills, or add-on oven

RACK I used for one or two-rack thisbook, lmproper useofaluminumfoil convectionsystems.Theuseofdevices

baking; roasting large meats; cooking may cause damage to the oven, affect or accessories that are not expressly

larger foods or casseroles and for cooking results, and can also result in recommendedinthismanual cancreate

bakingangelfoodcake, pieshells,cake shock and/or fire hazards. Foil can be serious safety hazards, and reduce the

or cakes intube orbundtpans. used ffthese guidelinesarefollowed: life ofthecomponentsof theappliance.

USINGYOUROVEN

Baking Tips

Use a reliable recipe and accurately measure fresh • Foroptimumbakingresults,bakecookiesandbiscuits

ingredients. Carefully follow directions for oven ona flat cookiesheet.If the panhassides,suchasa

temperature and cooking time. Preheat oven if jettyrollpan, browning maynot be even.

recommended. • If usingheatproof glassware, or dark pans such as

Baker's Secret reducethe oventemperatureby25°F

Use the correct rack position, Baking results may be exceptwhenbakingpiesorbread.Usethesamebaking

affectedifthe wrongrackisused. timeas calledforinthe recipe.

Topbrowningmay be darker iffoodislocatedtoward Allow hotairto flowfreely through the ovenforoptimum

thetopoftheoven. bakingresults.Improperplacementofpansinthe ovenwill

Bottom browningmay be darker if food is located block air flow and may resultin uneven browning.For

towardthe bottomoftheoven. optimumbrowningandeven cookingresults:

Do not crowda rack with pans. Never placemorethan

When using two racks for baking, allow enough space

one cookie sheet, one 13x9x2-inch cake pan or two

between the racks for proper air circulation. Browning

and cookingresultswill beaffectedifairflow isblocked. 9-inch round cake pans onone rack.

Staggerpanswhenbaking ontwo racks so onepan is

Cookware material plays an important part in baking notdirectly over another pan.

results.Always usethetype andsize of pan calledfor in the • Allow two inchesbetween the pans or between the pan

recipe. Cookingtimes or cooking results may be affected if andthe oven walls or door.

the wrong size is used.

Check the cooking progress at the minimum time

Shiny metal pan reflectsheat away from the food, recommendedintherecipe.Ifnecessary,continuechecking

produceslighterbrowningandasoftercrust.Useshiny at intervalsuntilthefood isdone. ifthe ovendoorisopened

pansfor baking cakes or cookies, too frequently, heat will escape the oven; this can affect

baking results and wastes energy.

Dark metal pan or a pan with an anodized (dull)

bottomabsorbsheat,producesdarkerbrowninganda If you add additional ingredients, use differentpans,or

crispercrust.Usethistype ofpanforpies,piecrustsor alter the recipe, expect cooking times to increase or

bread, decreaseslightly.

Roasting Tips

Roastingisthemethodforcookinglarge,tendercutsofmeat faton topof the roastmelts,the meatis bastednaturally,

uncovered, without adding moisture. Most meats are eliminatingthe need foradditionalbasting.

roastedat 325°F. It is notnecessaryto preheatthe oven.

Place the roasting pan on either of the two lowest rack The cooking time is determined by the weight of the meat

positions, and the desired doneness. For more accurate results, use

a meatthermometer. Insertit sothe tip isinthe center ofthe

Use tender cuts of meat weighing three pounds or more. thickest part of the meat. It should not touch fat or bone.

Some good choices are: Beef rib, ribeye,top round, high

qualitytip and rump roast, pork loin roast, leg of lamb, veal Remove the roast from the oven when the thermometer

shoulder roastand cured or smoked hams. registers approximately 5°F below the desired degree of

doneness. As the meatstands, the temperature will rise.

Seasonmeat,ifdesired,either beforeor after roasting. Rub

intothe surfaceof the roast if added before cooking.

NOTE: For more information on cooking meatand

Placethe meatfat-side-up ona rack ina shallowroasting poultry,contact the USDAMeat& PoultryHoUlneat

pan.Placingthemeatonarackholdsitoutofthedrippings, 1-800-535-4555.

thusallowingbetterheatcirculationfor evencooking.Asthe

Common Baking Problems And Why They Happen

Cakesare uneven, Pans touchingeach otheror Cakes don't brown on top. Incorrectrackposition.

oven walls. Temperaturetoolow.

Batterunevenin pans, Overmixing.

Oventemperature too lowor Toomuch liquid.

bakingtime tooshort. Pan sizetoo large or too little

Oven not level, batter in pan.

Undermix{ng. Oven door openedtoo often.

Toomuch liquid.

Cake high in middle. Temperaturetoo high. Excessiveshrinkage. Toolittleleavening.

Overmixing.

Baking timetoo long. Pan toolarge.

Overmixing. Temperaturetoo high.

Toomuch flour. Bakingtime too tong.

Pans touching eachother or Panstoo close to each other

oven wails, or oven walls,

Incorrect rack position.

Cake falls, Too muchshortening orsugar. Uneven texture. Toomuch liquid.

Too much or too little liquid. Undermixing.

Temperaturetoo low. Temperaturetoo low.

Old or too littlebaking powder. Baking timetoo short.

Pan too small.

Ovendoor opened frequently. Cakeshave tunnels. Not enough shortening.

Added incorrecttype of oil to Too muchbakingpowder,

cake mix, Overmixing or at too high a

Added additionalingredients speed.

to cake mixor recipe. Temperaturetoo high.

Cakes, cookies, biscuits Incorrect rackposition.

don'tbrown evenlJ_ Oven doornot closed properly. Cakescrack on top. Batter overmixed.

Doorgasket notsealing Temperaturetoo high.

properly. Toomuch leavening.

Incorrectuse ofaluminumfoil. Incorrectrackposition.

Oven not preheated.

Fansdarkened,dentedor

warped. Cake not done in middle. Temperature too high.

Pan too small,

Baking time too short.

Cakes, cookies, biscuits Oven not preheated.

too brown on bottom. Pans touchingeach other or

oven walls. Pie crust edges toe brown, Temperaturetoo high.

Incorrect rack position. Pans touching each other or

Incorrect useof a(uminumfoil. oven wails.

Placed 2 cookie sheetson one Edges of crust too thin.

rack. Incorrect rack position.

Used glass, darkened, stained,

warped or dull finish metal Pies orcakes don't brown Usedshinymetal pans.

pans. (Use a shiny cookie on bottom, Temperaturetoo low.

sheet,)

Pies havesoaked crust. Temperaturetoo low at start of

baking.

Fillingtoojuicy.

Used shiny metalpans.

USINGYOUR OVEN

HOW TO BROIL To Broil:

NOTE: Broiling is done in the lower For a brownexterior and rare interior, 1. Turn the oven Thermostat knob to

broiler oven. the meat should be closetothe burner. BROIL.

Placethe pan further down if you wish

Broiling isa methodof cooking usedfor the meatwell done or if spattering and It is possible to broil longer cooking

tender steaks, chops, hamburgers, smoking occurs, foods such aschicken or porkchops

chicken, fish, and some fruits and at a lower temperature to prevent

vegetables.Foroptimum results,steaks Broiler Pan and Insert overbrowning. Turn the knob to

should be at least 3/4-inches thick. Broiling requires the use of the broiler 450°F, rather than BROIL, for low

pan and insert supplied with your temperaturebroiling.

appliance.It isdesignedtodrainexcess

Broiling Tips liquid and fat away from the cooking 2. Preheatfor2 to 3 minutesif desired.

Trimexcessfattoreducespatteringand surfacetopreventspatters,smokeand

smoking.Cutslashesintheouteredges flareups. NOTE: Cooking times in the Broil

Chart are based on a 2 to 3 minute

of the meat to preventcurlingduring Never leave a soiled broiler pan and preheat.

cocking, insert in the oven after broiling.

Ifyouplantoseasonthemeat, itisbetter Drippingsmightbecomehotenoughto 3. Place the broiler pan on the

todosoafterthe surfacehasbrowned, ignite if exposed directlyto the oven recommendedrackpositionshownin

Salttendstodelaybrowningwhichcan burner, thebroilingchart.Ifthefoodisplaced

tooclosetothe burner,overbrownlng

result in overcooking. Salting before Foreasierclean-up, linethebroilerpan and smokingmay occur.Broilingis

cookingalsodrawsthe juicesoutofthe (bottom piece) with aluminum foil and a_waysdone withthe door c_osed.

meat, causing dryness, spray the insert with a non-stick

vegetable coating. Do not cover the 4. Follow the suggested times in the

The cooking time is determined by the broiler pan insert with aluminum foil as broilingchart. Meatshouldbe turned

distance between the meat and the this prevents fat from draining into the onceabouthalfwaythroughwhenthe

burner,thedesired degreeofdoneness, panbelow, top of the meat beginsto brown.

and the thickness of the meat.

5. Check the doneness by cutting a slit

Thincuts shouldbe placedclosertothe The broiler ovencan bepreheatedfora inthe meat nearthe centerto check

burner. Thicker cuts should be placed few minutes. However,do not preheat the color.

furtheraway from theburner, the broiler pan and Insert.

BROILING CHART

Untilyou become more familiarwithyour new oven,use thefollowingchart as a guidewhen broilingfoods.

FOOD DONENESS BROIL POSITION TOTAL BROIL TIME BROIL POSITION TOTALBROILTIME

BACON WeltDone Middle Broilat 450°F Middle 8 - 12 minutes

6-9 minutes

BEEF PA3q'IES,3/4-inch thick Well Done Middle 14-1S minutes Upper 1S- 18minutes

STEAKS, t-inch thick Rare Middle 12-14 minutes Upper 10 - 12minutes

Medium Middle 15-18 minutes Upper 12- 14minutes

WellDone Middle 18-21 minutes Upper 13 - 16minutes

CHICKEN,

Pieces Well Done Bottom 30-35 minutes Bottom 25 - 30 minutes

FISH, Broilat 450°F

Fillet,1/2-inch thick Flaky Middle 10-14 minutes Upper 7- 10 minutes

Steak, 1-inch thick Flaky Middle 13-16 minutes Upper 12 - 14 minutes

HAM SLICE, 1/2-inch thick Warm MiddLe S-'_Ominutes Upper S- 10 minutes

(precooked)

PORKCHOPS, l-inch thick Well Done Middle 24-28 minutes Middle 22 - 26 minutes

* Thebottombroilpositionferthe6-inchbroileristhebroilerbottom.Thebottompositionforthe12-inchbroileris thebottle rackposition.

MAINTENANt;E

OVEN OR BROILER DOOR OVEN BO'I'I'OM OVEN LIGHT

Do not place excessive weight on an Protectovenbottomagainst excessive The oven lightswitchislocatedonthe

open oven dooror stand on an open spillovers especially acid or sugary controlpanel. Pushin rockerswitchto

ovendooras, in some oases,it could spiltoversas they may discolor the turnoven_ightonand off,

damagethedoor, causethe appliance porcelain.Usethe correctsize cooking

totipoverand possiblycauseinjury, utensilto avoidboitovers.Never place Before replacing oven light bulb,

cookwareor aluminum foil directlyon DISCONNECT POWER TO OVEN. Be

Whenopeningovendoor,allowsteam theovenbottom, surebulband oven partsare cool.Do

andhotairtoescapebeforereachingin nottouchahotbulbwithadampclothas

oventocheck,addor removefood. To remove: When cool, remove the the bulbmay break.

ovenracks,Pushtheovenbottomtothe

Do not attempt to open or close door rear of the oven and lift up at front until To replace oven light: Use a dry pot

until dooriscompletely seatedonhinge thefronted_eofthecvenbottomclears holder, to prevent possible harm to

arms.Neverturnonoven unless dooris the oven front frame• Remove oven hands; very carefully remove bulb.

properlyin place.Whenbaking, besure bottom from oven. Replace with a 40 watt APPLIANCE

door is completely c(osed. Baking bulb. Reconnect power to the oven.

results will be affected if door is not

securelyclosed. ELECTRICAL CONNECTION

To remove door: Open door to the Appliances which require electrical

"stop" position (opened about 4 to 6 power are equipped with a

inches)andgraspdoorwithbothhands three-prong grounding plug which

ateach side. Donotuse doorhandle to ..... - must beplugged directlyintoa properly

lift door. Lift up evenly until door clears grounded three-hole 120volt electrical

the hinge arms. outlet.

To replace: Fit the rear edge of oven

i_ bottomintothe pinlocated atthecenter _

of the channel on the rear oven wall.

Push toward rear of oven and lower (_ _

oven bottom intoplace. )_2.._)

BROILER BOTTOM

To remove: When cool,removebroiler

pan and ovenrack. Liftup front edgeof

broilerbottom.Thenlift rearendupand 4 disconnectpower toapp/iance

removebroilerbottomfromoven, before servicing.

To replace 12-inch broiler bottom:

Placetwoslots along rear flange over The three-pronggroundingplugoffers

two screws in rear wall. Then, lower protectionagainst shock hazards. Do

frontedgeintoplace, not cut or remove the third

To replace 6-inch broiler bottom: grounding prong from the power

Push bottom to rear and lower into cord plug.

place.

To replace door: Graspdoorat each If an ungrounded, two-hole or other

type electricaloutletis encountered,it

side, align slots in the door with the

hingearmsandslidedoordownontothe is the personal responsibility of the

hingearms untilcompletelyseated on appliance owner to have the outlet

hinges, replaced with a properly grounded

three-hole electrical outlet.

10 CAREAND CLEANING

CLEANING CHART

Baked Enamel • Soap endwater Use adrytowelorclothtowipeupspills,especiallyacid(milk,lemonjuice,fruit,mustard,

• Ovenandbroiler * Paste of bakingsoda andwater tomatosauce)or sugaryspills. Surfacemay discoloror dullif soirisnotimmediately

doors • Mildliquidcleaner removed.Thisis especiallyimportantforwhitesurfaces.

• Glasscleaner

Whensurfaceiscool,washwithwarmsoapywater,rinseanddry.Forstubbornsoil,use

mirdlyabrasivecleaningagentssuchas bakingsodapasteorSen AmLIfdesired,athin

coatofmildappliancewaxcanbeusedtoprotectthesidepanels.Aglass cleanercanbe

usedto add"shine"to the surface.

NOTE:Donotuseabrasive, causticor harshcleaningagentssuch assteelwoolpads or

oven cleaners.These products wirlscratch or permanently damage the surface.

NOTE; Never wipe a warm or hot surface with a damp cloth as this may damage the

surfaceand may causea steam burn.

Broilerpan and , Soapand water Removefromovenafteruse.Coolthenpouroffgrease.PlacesoapycJothoverinsert

insert • Plasticscouringpad andpan; let soaktoloosensoil.Wash inwarm soapywater. Usesoap-filled scouring

• Soap-filled scouringgad padto remove stubbornsoil.Clean indishwasherif desired.

• Dishwasher

NOTE: For easier cleanup, s_ay insert with a non-stick vegetablecoating and _ine

broilerpan with aluminumfoil.

NOTE:Alwaysstore cleanbroilerpanand insertinthe broilercompartment,ifpan and

insertarenotcleaned aftereach use,thesoilmightbecomehot enoughto ignitethenext

time the oven is used.

Control knob • Soap and water Toremoveknobforcleaning,gentlypullforward.Wash in milddetergentandwater. Do

notsoakknobsinwater.Donotuseabrasivecleaningagents.Theywillscratchfinish

andremovemarkings.Rinsedryand replace,

Glass • Soap andwater Wash with soap and water. Use a window cleaner and a soft clothafter cleaning.

• Over}window • Paste of bakingsoda andwater Removestubbornsoilwith pasteof bakingsodaand water.Rinsewith a clothwrungout

• Glass cleaner in clearwater.Dry.DOnot useabrasivematerials suchasscouring pads,steel woolor

powderedcleaning agents.

NOTE: TOavoid inside staining of ovendoor glass, do not overssturata cloth,

Metalfinishes • Soap andwater Washw_thsoapandwater,Removestubbornsoilw_thpasteof bakingsodaandwater.

• Trimparts • Paste of bakingsoda andwater Use a windowcleanerand a softclothto removefingermarksorsmudges. NOTE: {go

• Glass cleaner not use ovencleaners, abrasiveor caustic agents.They willdamage thefinish.

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CAREAND CLEANING 11

CLEANING CHART (continued)

Oven bottom • Soapand water NOTE:Theovenbottomforthe ContinuousCleanOven isporcelain.Followinstructions

• Porcelainenamel • Paste of baking sodaandwater below.

• Non-abrasive plastic pad

• Ovencleaner Porcelain oven bottom: Clean, when cool, with soap and water, non-abrasive plastic

pador ovencleaner.Rinsewithclearwater. To makecleaningeasier, protecttheoven

bottom by it) using large enough ccokware to prevent boilovers; (2) placea pieceof

aluminumfoil,thatisslightly largerthanthe ccokware,onthelowerrack.NEVERplace

foil directly onthe oven bottom.

Protect oven bottom against acid spills (milk, cheese, tomato, lemon juice, etc.) or

sugary spills (piefilling) as they may pit or discolor the oven bottom.

Foreasier cleaning, ovenbottomcan beremoved andcleanedatthe sink.Do notsoak

or immerseoven bottom inwater or placeunder runningwater.

Oven cavity Cleaning action begins whenever the Brushoff heavy soil with a nylon or plasticpad. Do not usepaper towels, cloths, or

• ContinuousClean ovenis on. Theoven muat be used_or spongesbecausetheovenwaUsareporousand par'dolesofthese materials wiltruboff

Oven,see page cleaning to take place. Higher oven on the walls. Rinsearea with clean water only. Do not use any type of oven cleaner

tl. teynperaturesand longer baking times cleanser or detergent on this surface.

speed the cleaning action.

Oven cavity • Soapand water Cleanoven interior with soap and water; rinse, Use cleansing powders or a plastic

• Porcelain oven • Mildabrasive cleaners scouringpadto remove stubbornsoil. Wipeacid or sugarstains as soon asthe ovenis

• Oven door liner • Plasticpad cool asthese stains may discolor or etch the porcelain. Do not use metallic scouring

• Ovencleaner pads as they will scratch the porcelain. To make cleaning easier, place 1/2 cup

householdammonia inashallowglassandleaveina coldovenovernight.Theammonia

fumeswilthelploosentheburnedongreaseandfood. Ovencleanerscan beusedonthe

porcelain oven but follow manufacturer's directions. If oven cleaner was used

thoroughly rinse ovencavity and capillary tubewhich is located atthe top ofthe oven.

Oven cleanerscannotbe used onthe cor_inuouscleaning oven finish.

Oven racks I • Soap andwater Clean with soapy water. Remove stubborn soil with cleansing powder or soap filled

• Cleansing powders securing pad. Rinse and dry.

• Plasticpad

• Soap fiLLedscouringpad NOTE: If racks become difficulttoslide, a thin coat ofvegetable oilonthe undersideof

the rack willmake sliding easier.

Plastic finishes • Soap and water When surfaceis cool,clean with soap andwater; rinse,and dry. Use a window cleaner

• Doorhandles • Non-abrasive plastic pad or sponge and a soft cloth.

• Trim

• Overlays NOTE: Never use oven cleaners, abrasive or caustic liquid or powdered cleaning

• Knob agents on plastic finishes.These cleaning agents will scratch or marr finish.

NOTE:To preventstaining ordiscoloration, wipe up fat, greaseor acid(tomato,lemon,

vinegar,milk,fruit juice, marinade)immediately witha dry papertowel or cloth.

I Silicone rubber • Soap andwater Washwithsoap andwater, rinseand dry. Do notremove door gasket.

• Doorgasket

HOW TO REMOVE WALL OVEN FOR CLEANING OR SERVICING

Follow these proceduresto remove 4, Removethescrewsthatsecurethe NOTE: A qualified servicer should

applianceforcleaningor servicing: wall oven to the cabinet, Remove disconnect and reconnect the gas

ovenfromcabinet, supply,

1, Shut-offgassupplytoappliance,

WARNING: Possible risks may result

2. Disconnect electrical supply to 5. Reverseproceduretoreinstall.Ifgas from abnormal usage, including

appliance, line has been disconnected,check excessiveloadingofthe ovendoorand

forgasleaksafterreconnection.See of the risk of tip over, should the

3. Disconnect gas supply tubing to Installation Instructionsfor gas leak appliance not be reinstalledaccording

appliance, test method, to the installation instructions.

12 CAREAND CLEANING

CONTINUOUS CLEANING MANUALLY CLEANING HEAVY

OVEN, if equipped SPILLOVERS HINTS

NOTE: The oven door liner and oven The special finish will clean most Brittlecrustsor stainscanbe loosened

bottom are porcelain enamel. For spattersduringnormaloven useunless byGENTLYtappingstainwithawooden

cleaning instructions, refer to the there is a heavy buildup of soil. Heavy or plasticutensil. Brushaway any loose

cleaningchart on page 13. spillovers such as pie or casserole soil that flakes off. Varnish type stains

boilovers will not clean effectively usuallyneedto besoftenedwith a small

WHAT IS THE CONTINUOUS without some manual help. The crusty amount of water or damp cloth.

CLEANINGOVEN? or varnish-like stains that form from Remainingsoil will gradually reduce

The finishof the ContinuousCleaning these spillovers clog the pores and with continued oven use at normal

Ovenisidentifiedbyitsdarkgraycolor, prevent the special finish from being bakingtemperatures.

whitestippleandrough,poroustexture, exposedtothe hotovenair.Thisgreatly

The rough texture prevents grease reduces the cleaning effectivenessof DO NOT USE ANY TYPE OF OVEN

spattersfromformingbeadswhichrun the finish. CLEANER, POWDERED

down the walls leaving unsightly CLEANSERS, SOAP, DETERGENT

OR PASTE ON ANY CONTINUOUS

streaks. Rather, the rough texture Thesecrustyorvarnish-likestainsmust CLEANING SURFACE, ALSO, DO

absorbs spatters and allows them to eitherbe removedor brokenup before NOT USE ANY ABRASIVE

spread,thusexposinga largerarea to cleaningcaneffectivelytake place.

the hot oven air. The catalyst, when MATERIALS, STEEL WOOL, SHARP

exposedto heat, speedstheoxidation INSTRUMENTS OR SCRAPERS FOR

ofsoil. THEY WILL DAMAGE THE FINISH.

Cleaning action automatically begins TO MANUALLYCLEAN HEAVY Avoid spillovers by using utensils that

whenever the oven is turned on for SPILLOVERS arelargeenoughtoholdfood.A cookie

bakingorroasting.The ovenMUST be

on for cleaning to take place. No Brushoffheavy soilwitha nylonbrush sheet or piece of aluminumfoil,just a

little larger thanthe pan,can be placed

cleaningwilloccur when the oven isoff, or plastic pad. DO NOT USE paper on the rack directly below the rack

The special catalytic finish must be towels, cloths or sponges for the oven holdingthe utensil to catch spills.

exposed to hot oven air before soil will walls are porous and particles of these

beginto gradually reduce in size. materialswill ruboff onthewalls. Rinse Over a period oftime, wear marks may

area with clear water only. appearonthe embossed racksupports.

FACTORSAFFECTING LENGTH OF This is normaland resultsfrom sliding

CLEANINGTIME the racksin and outof theoven.Wear

The higherthe oven temperature, the markswill not affectthe cleaning action

fasterthe cleaningaction. The lengthof of the oven.

cleaning time will depend on these

factors: Type of soil, amount or size of

soil, oven temperature and length of

timeoven is in use.Timemay vary from

a few minutes to several hours. Soil

deposited atthe end of acycle may still

be visible. This will usually fade with

continued oven use until the soil

gradually disappears or can be wiped

up manually. The oven will appear

presentably clean, even though some

spatters may be present.

SERVICE 13

BEFORE CALLING A SERVICE TECHNICIAN, CHECK THE FOLLOWING:

1. Oven burnerfails to lightor oven does a. power supplynotconnected a. connectpower,checkcircuitbreakeror

notoperate (pilotlessignition) fuse box

b. power failure (pilotless ignition) b. an oven equipped with pilotless ignition

will notoperateduring a powerfailure or

ifdisconnected from power.Seepage 4

2. Popping sound heard when burner This isa normal sound that occurs with some types of gas when a hot burner isturned off.

extinguishes The popping sound is not a safety hazardand will not damage the appliance.

3. Clock and/or oven light does notwork a. powersupply not connected a. connect power supply, check circuit

breaker or fuse box

b. bulb may be loose or burned out b. tighten or replace lightbulb

c. malfunctioningswitch c. call servicemanto check

d. malfunctioningclockor loosewiring d. callserviceman to check

4. Moisture condensation on oven a. itisnormal'forthewindowtofogdufing a. leavedoorajarforoneortwominutesto

window,if equipped the first few minutes the oven is on allow moisture to escape

b. cloth saturated with water is used to b. Use a damp cloth to clean window to

clean the window prevent excess water from seeping

between the panels of glass

5. Oventemperature inaccurate a. oven notpreheated a. preheat oven 10to 15 minutes

• food takes too long or cooks too b. incorrect rack position b. see page 5

fast c. incorrect useof aluminum foil c. see page 5

• pale browning d. oven bottom incorrectlyreplaced d. replace oven bottomcorrectly

• food over-done on outside and e. oven thermostat sensing device out of e. reinstall sensing device securely into

under-done in center holding clip(s) clip(s)

• over browning See Problem Charton page 7

See baking tips on page 6

6. Poor bakingresults See pages 4 to 7for information on

baking

7. Oven smokes excessively during a a. food too closeto burner a. move broilerpan downonerack position

broil operation b. meat has too much fat b. trim fat

c. sauce appliedtooearly ormarinade not c. applysauce duringlastfew minutesof

completely drained cooking. If meat has been marinated,

drain thoroughly before cooking

d. soiled broilerpan d. always cleanbroiler panand insertafter

each use

e. broiler insertcovered with aluminumfoil e. never cover insert withfoil asthis pre-

vents fat from draining to pan below

8. Poor broiling results a. ovenset incorrectly a. turn knob to broil

b. incorrect rack position b. raise or lower rack one position

HOW TO OBTAIN SERVICE

When your appliance requires serv=ce along with the model and serial and telephone number, as well as the

or replacement parts, contact your numbers of the appliance, model and serial numbers of the

DealerorAuthorized Servicer. Useonly appliance. Write to: Major Appliance

genuine factory. Consult the Yellow If you are not satisfied with the local Consumer Action Panel, 20 North

Pages in your telephone directory response call or write Maytag WackerDrive, Chicago, Illinois60606.

under appliance for the service center Customer Service, 240 Edwards

nearest you. Street, S.E., Cleveland, TN 37311,

(615) 472-3500. MACAP (Major Appliance Consumer

Action Program) is an independent

Ifyouareunabletoobtainservice, write If you did not receive satisfactory agency sponsored by three trade

tous. Ouraddressisfoundontherating servicethr0ughyourservicerorMaytag associations as a court of appeals on

plate. See inside front cover for location Customer Service you may contact the consumer complaints which have not

of rating plate. Be sure to include your Major Appliance Consumer Action been resolved satisfactorily within a

name, address, and phone number, Panel. Include your name, address, reasonable period of time.

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