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.
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.
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spaces provided. This information can be
found on the rating data plate located under
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instructions on removingthe broiler bottom.
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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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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.
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