Maytag MGR5770 Owner's manual

Brand: Maytag

Model: MGR5770

Category: Cookers

Type: Owner's manual

Welcome ................................................................. l-4

Safety Instructions ...............................................

Controls at a Glance ................................ 5-7

8-9

Surface Cooking .................................................. ' IP • •

Surface Controls .....2....,.................................... 8 •

Cooktop ............................................................ •

Oven Operation ................................... 10-13 •

10 •

Baking and Roasting ...................................... 11 •

Oven Vent ....................................................... 11 •

Oven Racks .................................................... 12 •

Broiling ..........................................................

Clock Controlled •

Oven Cooking .......................................... 13 •

14-17 •

Care and Cleaning .......................................... 14-15 •

Self-Clean Oven ....................................... o

16-17 •

Cleaning Chart .......................................... • 18-20 •

Maintenance ..................................................

Before You Call for Service ............................. 21-22

23 •

Warranty ............................................................... •

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IModel: MGR5770, MGR5775 I

Welcome..................... Important Safety

Instructions.................

Congratulations on your choice of aMaytag gas range. Your

complete satisfaction is very important to us. Read and follow all instructions before using this ap-

Read this user's guide carefully. Itisintended tohelp you pliance to preventthe potentialrisk of fire,electric shock,

operate and maintain your new range,personal injury or damage to the appliance as a result of

In addition, you will find a booklet entitled "Cooking Made improper usage of the appliance.

Simple." It contains information on selecting cookware and

provides baking, roasting and broiling tips. WARNING: Ifthe information in this

Save time andmoney. Checkthe "Before You Call" section manual is not followed exactly, a fire or

of thisguide. Itlistscausesof minor operating problems that explosion may result causing property

you can correct yourself, damage,personal injury or death.

However, shouldyou need service, it is helpful to havethe

model and serial numbers available. This information can be -Do not store or use gasoline or other

found on the data plate located on the storage drawer frame, flammable vapors and liquids in the

These numbers are also on the Product Registration card that vicinityofthis oranyappliance.

came with your appliance. Before sending in thiscard,record

these numbers along with the purchase date below. -WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS:

•Do not try to light any appliance.

Model Number •Do not touch any electrical switch.

Serial Number •Do not use any phone in your building.

•Immediately call your gas supplier from

Date of Purchase a neighbor's phone. Follow thegas

supplier's instructions.

•If you cannot reach your gas supplier,

IMPORTANT: Keep this guide and the sales receipt ina

safe place for future reference.Proof of originalpurchase call thefire department.

date is needed for warranty service.-Installation and service must be per-

If you have questions, write us (include your model number formed by a qualified installer, service

andphonenumber)or call:agencyorthe gas supplier.

Maytag Appliances Sales Company

Attn: CAIRsMCenter

P.O. Box 2370 Toensure proper and safeoperation:Appliance mus

Cleveland, TN 37320-2370 be properly installed and grounded by a qualified installe_

1-800-688-9900 (USA) Have the installer show you the location of the gas shu

1-800-688-2002 (CANADA) off valve andhow to shut it off in an emergency.

1-800-688-2080 ( U.S. TTY for deaf, hearing

impaired or speech impaired) Always disconnect power to appliance before servicing.

(Mon.- Fri., 8 am-8 pm Eastern Time)

Internet: http://www.maytag.com To ensure proper operation and avoid possible injury o

damage to unit do not attempt to adjust, repair, service, o

For service information, see page 22. replace any part of your appliance unless it is specificall

NOTE: In our continuing effort to improve the quality recommended in this guide. All other servicing should b

and performance of our cooking products, it may be referred to a qualified servicer.

necessary tomake changes to the appliance without

revising this guide.

General Instructions

(_ _WA RNIN G To eliminate the hazard of reaching over hot surface burn-

ers, cabinet storage should not be provided directly above

•ALLRANGES CAN TIPAND a unit. If storage is provided, it should be limited to items

CAUSE INJURIESTO which are used infrequently and which are safely stored

PERSONS in an area subjected to heat from an appliance. Tempera-

•INSTALLANTI-TIPDEVICE tures may be unsafe for some items, such as volatile liq-

PACKEDWITH RANGE uids, cleaners or aerosolsprays.

•FOLLOWALL INSTALLATION

INSTRUCTIONS In Case of Fire

WARNING: Toreduce risk of tipping of the appliance from _L

abnormal usage or by excessive loading of the oven door, the Turn offappliance and ventilating

appliance must be secured by a properly installed anti-tip de-hood to avoid spreading the flame.

vice. Extinguish flame then turn on hood

to remove smoke and odor.

To check if device is properly installed, remove storage drawer

and look underneath range to make sure one of the rear level- Use dry cbemical orfoam-type extinguisher or baking soda

ing legs is properly engaged in the bracket slot. The anti-tip to smother fire or flame. Never use water on a grease fire.

device secures the rear leveling leg to the floor when properly

engaged. You should check this anytime the range has been If fire is in the oven or broiler pan, smother by closing

moved, oven door.

If fire is in a pan on the surface burner, cover pan. Never

To Prevent Fire or Smoke Damage attempt to pick up or move a flaming pan.

Be sure all packing materials are removedfrom the appliance

before operating it. Child Safety

Keep area around appliance clear and free from combustible NEVER leave children alone or un-

materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and materi- supervised near the appliance when

als. it is in use or is still hot. NEVER al- +I'

low children to sit or stand on any part ,i.

If appliance is installed near a window, proper precautions of the appliance : [':"

should be taken to prevent curtains from blowing over burn- Children must be taught that the ap-

ers. pliance and utensils in it can be hot. Let hot utensils cool

in a safe place, out of reach of smallchildren. Children

NEVER leave any items on the cooktop. The hot air from the should be taught that an appliance is not a toy. Children

vent mayignite flammable items and may increase pressure in should not be allowed to play with controls or other parts

closed containers which may cause them to burst. of the unit.

Many aerosol-type spray cans areEXPLOSIVE when exposed CAUTION:NEVERstore items of ...............

to heat and may be highly flammable. Avoid their use or stor- interest to children in cabinets above

age near an appliance. an appliance or on backguard of a _i+

range. Children climbing on the ap-

Many plastics are vulnerable to heat. Keep plastics awayfrom pliance door to reach items could be

parts of the appliance that may become warm or hot. Do not seriously injured.

leave plastic items on the cooktop as they may melt or soften

if left too close to the vent or a lighted surface burner.

Safety Instructions (continued) ................................

About Your Appliance NEVER heat an unopened container on the surface burner

or in the oven. Pressure build-up may cause container to

NEVER use appliance as a space heater to _' burst resulting in serious personal injury or damage to the

heat or warm a room to prevent potential I,__'_F _ /'_-appliance.

hazard to the user and damage tothe appli-

ance. Also, do not use the cooktop or oven Use dry, sturdy potholders. Damp pot-

as a storage area for food or cooking uten- holders may cause burns fi'om steam.

sils. Dishtowels or other substitutes should

never be used as potholders because

Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air by they can trail across hot surface burn- . -_, ,

blocking the oven vent or air intakes, Restriction of air flow ers and ignite or get caught on appli-

to the burner prevents proper performance and increases car- ance parts.

ben monoxide emission to unsafe levels. Always let quantities of hot fat used for deep fat frying

Avoid touching oven vent area while oven is on and for sev- cool before attempting to move or handle.

eral minutes after oven is turned off. Some parts of the vent

and surrounding area become hot enough to cause burns. Af- Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials

ter oven is turned off, do not touch the oven vent or surround- accumulate in ornear the appliance, hood or vent fan. Clean

ing areas until they have had sufficient time to cool. hood frequently to prevent grease from accumulating on

hood or filter. When flaming foods under the hood turn the

WARNING: NEVER use appliance door, fan on.

ordrawer, if equipped, as astep stool or seat

as this may result in possible tippingof the NEVER wear garments made of flare- - _tl'__!_'l_'-

appliance, damage to the appliance, and se- mable material or loose fitting or long

rious injuries, sleeved apparel while cooking. Clothing

may ignite or catchutensil handles.

Do not touch a hot oven light bulb with a damp cloth as the

bulb could break. Should the bulb break, disconnecl power to Always place oven racks in thedesired positions while oven

the appliance before removing bulb to avoid electrical shock, is cool. Slide oven rack out to add or remove food, using

dry, sturdy potholders. Always avoid reaching into the oven

to add or remove food. If a rack must be moved while hot,

Cooking Safety use a dry potholder. Always turn the

oven off at the end of cooking.

Always place a pan on a surface burner before turning it on. _

Be sure you know which knob controls which surface burner. Use care when opening the oven door.

Make sure the correct burner is turned on and that the burner Let hot air or steam escape before mov-

has ignited. When cooking is completed, turn burner off be- ing or replacing food.

fore removing pan to prevent exposure to burner flame. PREPARED FOOD WARNING:Follow food

Always adjust surface burner flame so that it does not extend manufacturer's instructions. If a plastic frozen food con-

beyond the bottom edge of the pan. An excessive flame is tainer and/or its cover distorts, warps, or isotherwise dam-

hazardous, wastes energy and may damage the appliance, pan aged during cooking, immediately discard the food and its

or cabinets above the appliance, container. The food could be contaminated.

NEVER leave a surface cooking opera-

tion unattended especially when using a Utensil Safety

high heat setting or when deep fat frying, i '.....

Boilovers cause smoking and greasy Use pans with fiat bottoms and handles that are easily

spillovers may ignite. Clean up greasy grasped and stay cool. Avoid using unstable, warped, eas-

spills as soon as possible. Do not usehigh . ily tipped or loose-handled pans. Also avoid using pans,

heat for extended cooking operations, especially small pans, with heavy handles as they could be

unstable and easily tip. Pans that are heavy to move when

filled with food may also be hazardous.

Be sure utensil is large enough to properly contain food and Clean appliance with caution. Use care to avoid steam burns

avoid believers. Pan size is particularly important in deep fat if a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot

frying. Be sure pan will accommodate the volume of food that surface. Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if ap-

is to be added as well as the bubble action of fat. plied to a hot surface.

To minimize burns, ignition of flammable

materials and spillage due to unintentional Self-Clean Oven

contact with the utensil, do not extend

handles over adjacent surface burners, al- ,ii Clean only parts listed in this guide. __,[ :_

ways turn pan handles toward the side or " "i1, Do not clean door gasket. The door

back of the appliance, not out into the room "_ .............. gasket is essential for a good seal.

where they are easily hit or reached by Care should be taken not to rub, dam-

small children, age, or move the gasket. Do not use ....... _

oven cleaners ofany kind in or around ..................

Never let a pan boil dry as this could damage the utensil and any part of the self-clean oven.

the appliance. Before self-cleaning the oven, remove broiler pan, oven

racks and other utensils and wipe up excessive spillovers

Follow the manufacturer's directions when using oven cook- toprevent excessive smoke or flare-ups. CAUTION: Do

ing bags. not leave food or cooking utensils, etc. in the oven during

the self-clean cycle.

Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic or glazed

utensils are suitable for cooktop or oven usage without break- It is normal for the cooktop of the range to become hot

ing due to the sudden change in temperature, during a self-clean cycle. Therefore, touching the cooktop

during a clean cycle should be avoided.

This appliance has been tested for safe performance using con-

ventional cookware. Do not use any devices or accessories that

are notspecifically recommended in this guide. Do not use Important Safety Notice and Warning

eyelid covers for the surface units, stovetop grills, or add-on

oven convection systems. The use of devices or accessories The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforce-

that are notexpressly recommended in this manual can create ment Act of 1986 (Proposition 65) requires the Governor

serious safety hazards, result in performance problems, and of California to publish a list of substances known to the

reduce the life of the components of the appliance. State of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm,

and requires businesses to warn customers of potential ex-

posures to such substances.

CleaningSafetyUsers of this appliance are hereby warnedthat the burning

of gascan result in low-level exposure to some of the listed

Turn off all controls and wait for appliance parts to cool before substances, including benzene, formaldehyde and soot, due

touching or cleaning them. Do not touch the burner grates or primarily to the incomplete combustion of natural gas or

surrounding areas until they have had sufficient time to cool. liquid petroleum (LP) fuels. Properly adjusted burners will

minimize incomplete combustion. Exposure to these sub-

stances can also be minimized by properly venting the

burners to the outdoors.

Save These Instructions for Future Reference

Controls at a Glance.............................

The control panel is designed for ease in programming. The display window on the electronic control shows time of day,

timer and oven functions. Indicator words flash to prompt your programming steps.

NOTE: Styling and features may differ slightly depending on the model.

Electronic Clock and Oven Control

•Press the desired pad. CLEAN Pad

• Press, or press and hold, these pads to enter time, Use to set self-clean cycle.

oven temperature or to select HI or LO broil. 1. Press CLEAN pad. '" : "will appear inthe display.

• Press this pad to cancel all operations except 2. Press • or • pad. "3:00" hours of cleaning time will

the TIMER and CLOCK. automatically be entered.

3. If more or less cleaning time is desired, press

NOTE: If more than 30 seconds elapse between pressing a •or • pad to select times between 2 to 4 hours.

function pad and a • or •pad, the program will be

eanceledandthedisplaywillreturntothepreviousdisplay. Seepages 14-15 for additional information.

BAKE Pad CONTROLLOCK Pad

Use for baking or roasting. The touch pads on the control can be locked to prevent

unwanted use. They will not function when locked.

1. Press BAKE pad.

2. Press • or • pad until the correct oven temperature ap- If an oven function is currently being used, the controls

pears in the display, cannot be locked.

See page 10 for additional information. The current time of day will remain in the display when this

feature is activated.

Toset: Press CONTROL LOCK pad for three seconds.

BROIL Pad The OFF indicator word will appear in the display for 15

Use for top browning and broiling, seconds. OFF will reappear for 15 seconds if any pad is

1. Press BROILpad. pressed.

2. Press • or • pad for HI or LO broil. To restorecontrol operation: Press and hold the

CONTROL LOCK pad for three seconds. The indicator

See page 12 for additional information, word OFF will disappear.

COOKTIME TIMEPads Control Options

Use to program the oven to start and stop automatically. Timer Beep Option

l. Press COOK TIME pad and enter the desired cooking

time. Option 1.One beep at the end of the timer operation,

then, one beep every 30 seconds for the next five

2.Press the BAKE pad and enter oven temperature, minutes or until the CANCEL pad is pressed.

3. To delay the start of cooking, press the STOP TIME pad Option 2. One beep at the end of the timer operation,

and enter the time you wish the oven to turn off.then, one beep every minute for the next 12 hours or

See page 13 for additional information, until the CANCEL pad is pressed.

Option 3. (default option) One beep at the end of

the timer operation, then, no other beeps.

Setting the Clock

1. Press CLOCK pad. Setting the Timer Beeps

1. Press the TIMER and CANCEL pads at the same

2.Press or press and hold • or •pad until the correct time time and hold for three seconds.

of day appears in the display. • A single beep will sound.

The display will flash when electrical power is first supplied • Display will show current option.

to the range or if there has been apower failure. 2. Press the • or • pad to select the option number you

To recall thetime of day when another function is displayed, wish. The current time of day will reappear in the

press the CLOCK pad. display after four seconds.

Clock time cannot be changed when the oven has been

programmed for clock controlled cooking, self-clean or Clock Controlled

delayed self-clean. Oven Cooking Beep Option

Setting the Timer Option 1. (default option) Four beeps at the end of

cooking, then, one beep every 30seconds for the next

Thetimercanbeset fromoneminute(0HR:01)upto99hours five minutes or until the CANCELpad is pressed.

and 59 minutes(99:59). Option 2. Four beeps at the end of cooking, then, one

The timer can be used independently of any other oven beep every minute for the next 12 hours or until the

activity and it can be set while another oven function is CANCEL pad is pressed.

operating. THE TIMER DOES NOT CONTROL THE

OVEN. Option 3.Four beeps at the end of cooking, then, no

other beeps.

1. Press the TIMER pad.

•The indicator word TIMER will flash. Setting Clock Controlled

Oven Cooking Beeps

2.Press or press and hold the • or • pad until the correct

time appears in the display. 1. Press COOK TIME and CANCEL pads at the same

time and hold for three seconds.

• The timer will start automatically after four seconds. A . A single beep will sound.

flashing colon indicates that the timer is in use during • Display will show current option.

another function' s operation. 2. Press the • or • pad to select the option number you

• The last minute of the countdown will be displayed as wish. The current time of day will reappear in the

seconds, display after four seconds.

3. At the end of the time set, one long beep will sound. (To

change the number of timer beeps, see next column.)

To eaneehPress and hold the TIMER pad for three

seconds. The time of day will reappear in the display.

Controls at a Glance (continued).......................

Cancel Clock Display Option Oven TemperatureAdjustment Option

If you prefer that the time of day not be displayed: You may adjust the oven temperature if you think the oven is

not baking correctly. To decide how much to change th_

To set: Press CLOCK and CANCELpads at the same time temperature, set the oven temperature 25 degrees higher ol

and hold for three seconds, lower than your recipe recommends, then bake. The results o:

the "test" should give you an idea of how much to adjust th(

When clock display is not shown, press CLOCK pad to

briefly recall the time of day, if desired, oven temperature.

To restore:Press the CLOCK and CANCEL pads at the TO Adjust the Temperature

same time and hold for three seconds. The time of day will

reappear in the display. 1. Press the BAKE pad.

2. Enter 550°by pressing • pad.

Automatic Oven Turn Off Option 3, Press and hold the BAKE pad for several seconds until 0

appears in the display,

The oven will automatically turn off after 12 hours, if you •If the oven temperature was previously adjusted, the

accidentally leave it on.Youcan deactivate this feature, if change will be displayed. For example if the oven

desired, temperature was reduced by 15°, the display will

show -15°.

To Eliminate 12 Hour Turn Off

1. Press the CLOCK pad and hold for three seconds. 4. Press and hold the • or • pad to change the temperatur

Each time apad ispressed, the temperature changes by 5

2.Press and hold the • or • pad until 8888 appears in the • The oven temperature can be increased or decreas_

display. Current time of day will reappear in the display by 5 ° to 35 °.

after four seconds. 5. The time of day will automatically reappear in the displa

To restore:Repeat steps 1and 2. "12"will appear brieflyin

the display followed by the current time of day. It is not necessary toreadjust the oven temperature if there

a power failure or interruption. Broiling and cleaning te_l

' peratures cannot be adjusted.

Oven Light

Push the switch on the control panel to turn it on

and off. On select models the oven light automati-

cally comes on whenever the oven door is opened.

Cooking

Surface ....................................

Surface Controls Setting the Controls

ffA1.Place a pan on the burner grate.

CAUTIONS: • The burner flame may lift off or appear separated

•If flame should go out during a cooking operation, turn from the port if a pan is not placed on the grate.

the burner off. If a strong gas odor is detected, open a 2. Push in and turn the knob counterclockwise to the

window and wait five minutes before relighting the LIGHT setting.

burner. • A clicking (spark) sound will be heard and the

• Be sure all surface controls are set in the OFF position burner will light. (All four ignitors will spark when

prior to supplying gas to the range, any surface burner knob is turned to the LIGHT

position.)

Pilotless Ignition 3. After the burner lights, turn the knob to the desired

flame size.

Pilotless ignition eliminates the need for a constant standing . The ignitor will continue to spark until the knob is

pilot light. Each surface burner has a spark ignitor. When turned past the LIGHT position.

cleaning around the surface burner use care. If cleaning cloth

should catch the ignitor, it could damage it preventing igni- Suggested Heat Settings

tion. The size and type of cookware will affect the flame

If the surface burner does not light, check if ignitor is broken, setting. For information on cookware and other factors

soiled or wet. If clogged, clean the small port beneath the affectingflamesettings,referto"CookingMadeSimple".

ignitor using straight pin. Settin_ Uses

BURNERHEAD Use to bring liquidto aboil,

AN_ _A[DREMOVABLECAPHIGH or reachpressure in a

pressurecooker.Always (_ _IX_(_X_.

reduce settingto alower ____

heatwhen liquidsbegin to -"_

boilor foodsbegin to cook.

PORTS Anintermediateflame sizeis used to continue

IGNITOR cooking.Foodwill notcook anyfasterwhen a

higherflame settingis usedthan needed to

PORTBELOWIGNITOR maintaina gentle boil. Waterboilsat the same

temperaturewhetherboilinggentlyorvigorously.

Surface Control Knobs Use to simmerfoods,keep _

LOW foodswarm andmelt

Use to turn on the surface burners. An chocolateorbutter.

infinite choice of heat settings is available

from LOW to HIGH. At the HIGH

setting a detent or notch may be felt. The Operating During a Power Failure

knobs can be set on or between any of the 1. Hold alighted match to thedesired surface burner head.

settings. 2. Push in and turn the control knob slowly to LIGHT.

Graphics next to the knob identify which burner the knob

controls. For example, the graphic below shows the right rear 3. Adjust the flame to the desired level.

burner location. IIWlir--

tACAUTION:When lighting the surface burners,

,11111,,lllll,

'--]be sure all of the controls are in the OFF position. Strike

I the match first and hold it in position before turning the

[ knob to LIGHT.

Surface Cooking (continued)..............................

Cooktop

To prevent the cooktop from discoloring or staining: Burner Grates

•Clean cooktop after each use. Thegratesmustbeprop- p.----..._-__._

• Wipe acid or sugar spills as soon as the cooktop has erly positioned before /_1 ]x____,_,-_\\

cooled as these spills may discolor the porcelain, cooking. [mproper in- [/---_ r__]

stallation ofthegrates /_-_ J[ _J.J[

The cooktop is designed mayresultinchipping %_ '--" I

o cootop

with removable //[

covered drip pans tocon- [/[ Do not operate the burners without a pan on the grate,

fain spills. (See page 17 l_( The grate's porcelain finishmay chip without a pan tc

for cleaning directions.) _ absorb theheat from the burner flame.

DripPan Although the burner grates are durable, they will graduallZ

lose their shine and/or discolor, due to the high temperature

of the gas flame.

Unlike arange with standard gas burners,

this cooktop does not lift-up nor is it

removable. Do not attempt to lift the NOTES...

cooktop for any reason.

:• Aproperly adjusted burner with clean ports will light

: : within a few seconds. If using natural gas the flame

Sealed Burners will be blue with a deeper blue inner cone.

If the burner Ilame is yellow or is noisy the air/gas

The sealed burners of your range are secured to the cooktop mixture may beincorrect. Contact aservice technician

and are not designed to be removed. Since the burners are to adjust. (Adjustments are not covered by the war-

sealed into the cooktop, boilovers or spills will not seep ranty.)

underneath the cooktop. With LP gas, some yellow tips on the flames are

However, the burner heads should be cleaned after each use. acceptable. _[his is normal and adjustment is not

The head portion of the burner onselect models has a

removable cap that is easily removed for cleaning. (See page necessary.

16 for cleaning directions.) • With some types of gas, you may hear a "popping"

sound when the surface burner is turned off. This is a

The burner will operate effectively with or without theburner normal operating sound of the burner.

cap. • If the control knob is turned very quickly from HIGH

High Performance Burners (12,000BTU*) to LOW, the flame may go out, particularly if the

burner is cold. If this occurs, turn the knob to the OFF

There are two high speed burners on your POWER_,IIIII,position, wait several seconds and relight the burner.

range located in the left rear and right front BOOST_

positions.Theseofferhigherspeedcooking '1111''11111'•Refer to page 20 to adjust the Low setting, ifneeded.

that can be used to quickly bring water to a ,The flame should be adjusted so it does not extend

boiland for large-quantity cooking. ,I]l]l!,[Ill]! beyond the edge of the pan.

..... - BOOST

Oven Operation ....................................

NOTES...•During some extended oven cooking operations, you

may hear a "popping" sound when the oven burner

• You may find that the cooking times and temperatures cycles. This is normal.

vary slightly from your old oven. Thisis normal. Every •See roasting chart in "Cooking Made Simple" for

oven has its own characteristics, recommended roasting temperatures and times and

baking and roasting tips.

Setting theControlsfor Baking and Roasting

1. Press BAKE pad.

• BAKE will flash in display. J

•000 wilI light in display.

2. Press or press and hold the • or • pad to select oven l--.__ll I-I _,,

_l._ll_l- - -BAKE

temperature.

, 350° will light when either pad is pressed.

• Oven temperature can be set from 100° to 550°.

3. There will be a four second delay before oven turns on.

When the oven turns on: PREHEAT BAKE

INDICATOR SYMBOL

, PREHEAT indicator will light in the display.

• The BAKE symbol will light in display.

, 100° or the actual oven temperature will appear in

the display.

• The temperature will increase by 5° until the oven

reaches the preselected temperature.

• Press the BAKE pad to recall the preselected

temperature during preheat.

4. Allow 8-15 minutes for the oven to preheat. I--.I II--I_q ''°

-- II

._1.-'11_1- BAKE

• A single beep will indicate that the oven has preheated.

• The PREHEAT indicator will turn off.

5. Place food in the oven. NOTE: To change the oven temperature during cooking,

press the • or • pad for the desired temperature.

6. Check cooking progress at the minimum cooking time.

Cook longer if needed.

7. Press CANCEL pad and remove food from the oven.

• Time of day will reappear in the display.

NOTE: If you forget to turn offthe oven, it will automati-

cally turn off at the end of 12 hours. If you wish to

deactivate this feature, see page 7.

Oven Operation (continued)........................---....

Oven Vent RACK]:

Used for roasting large cuts of meat and poultry, frozen

When the oven is in use, never block the vent opening, pies, dessert souffles or angel food cake.

Itislocated atthebaseofthe backguard.When theovenisin use, MULTIPLE RACK COOKING:

thisareamay feel warmor hot to thetouch. Do not placeplastics

nearthe vent opening asheatfrom the vent coulddistortor melt Tworack:Use rack positions 2 and 4, or 1 and 4.

theplastic. Half Rack (select models)

Oven Racks To installinoven: Tabs

whenAlwaysoveninstalliscool.half rackSupport/_

,_ CAUTION: Do not attempt to change the rack posi- 1. r/_-_

tion when the oven is hot. 2. To install, grasp top center of _._'_

Your oven has two racks. They aredesigned with alock-stop the half rack. Align the side _.__

edge. arm support between the top _.

fourth and fifth oven rack Front

Select models have one regular

rack and one RollerGlide TM guides. Insert the two tabs on the back frame of the half

rack. The RollerGlide TM rack rack into the slots on the upper left rear of the oven wall.

rolls out on metal rollers and 3. Push firmly on the top surface of the half rack until the

allows the rack to fully extend tabs slide into the slots and the half rack side arm support

making it easy to place food in rests on the fourth oven rack guide.

and take food out of the oven.4. Check for proper installation

To remove flat rack:Pull rack straight out until it stops at by placing your hand on the

the lock-stop position; lift up on the front of the rack and pull top surface of the half rack

ii out.and pressing down firmly.

To remove RollerGlidCMrack: Pullboth the rack glide and To remove fromthe oven:

the rack base out together. (See graphic above). When the oven iscool,grasp

To replace: Place rackon the rack support inthe oven;tilt the topcenter of the half rack

the front endup slightly; slide rack back until it clears the andpull upward until the back

lock-stop position;lower front and slide backinto the oven.tabson the rack slide outof the

ovenback slots.

Rack Positions

RACK 5 (The RollerGlide TM NOTES...

raCknotrecommended°nselect modelSonrackiS(_, O_© _ • Do not usecookware that extendsbeyond edge ofrack.

•For best results, allow two inches between the pan

_" placed on the rack and the oven side wall.

position 5): Used for

toasting bread or broiling

thin non-fatty foods. __[I _ • When opening the oven door, allow steam and hot air

to escapebefore reachinginto theoven toremove food.

RACK 4:

Used for most broiling. • Use cautionwhen removing itemsfrom the halfrack to

avoid burns.

RACK 3:• Carefully remove items from the lower rack to avoid

Used for most baked goods on a cookie sheet orjelly roll disturbing the half rack.

pan, layer cakes, fruit pies, or frozen convenience foods. • "HALFRACK" Accessory Kit is available from your

RACK 2:dealer when not included with range.

Used for roasting small cuts of meat, casseroles, baking

loaves of bread, bundt cakes or custard pies.

Broiling

• For bestresults, use a pan designed for broiling. •For addition albroiling tips.refer to the"Cooking Made Simple"

booklet.

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2. Press the • pad to select HI (high) broil or the • pad

to set LO (low) broil.

•Select HI broil for normal broiling.

,Select LO broil for low temperature broiling of

longer cooking foods such as poultry.

Therew,llbea;ursecond2,aybefore

3'en turns on

When oven turns on:

• The BROIL symbol will light in display.

4. Place food in the oven. Close oven door.

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5. Turn meat once about half way through cooking.

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6. Press CANCEL pad. Remove food and broiler pan from the oven.

• Time of day will reappear in display.

Broiling Chart

Rack Position* TotalCook Time

Type ofMeat (use flat rack only) Doneness(Minutes)**

Bacon 4 Well Done 6-10 rain.

Beef Steaks -- 1"thick 4 Medium 15-20 rain.

4 Well 18-24 rain.

Chicken -- Pieces 3 Well Done (LO Broil) 30-40 rain.

Fish -- Fillets 4 Flaky 8-12 rain.

Steaks, 1" thick 4 Flaky 10-15 rain.

_round Beef-- Patties, 3/4" thick 4 Well Done 15-18 rain.

[-Iam-- Precooked Slice, 1/2" thick 4 Warm 8-12 rain.

Pork Chops -- 1" thick 4 Well Done 22-26 rain.

* Thetoprack position is#5.

** Broilingtimesare approximateandmay vary dependingon themeat.

OvenOperation (continued) .............................

Clock Controlled Oven Cooking The clock mustbe functioning and set atthe correct time of

day for this feature to operate correctly.

A CAUTION Clock Controlled Oven Cooking isusedto turntheovenon

•Highly perishable foods such as dairyproducts, pork, andoffat apreset time ofday. Thisfeature can be used with

poultryor seafoodarenotrecommendedfor delayedcook either oven cooking or self-cleaning.

operations. •Immediate Start: Oven turns on immediately and auto-

.Baking is not recommended because preheating is re- matically turns off at a preset time.

quire& • DelayedStart:Delays the startofcooking orcleaning and

automatically turns off at a preset time.

Cook time can only be setfor up to 11hours and 59 minutes

(11:59).

Setting the Controls forClockControlledOven Cooking

To Start Immediatelyand TurnOff Automatically:

1. Pressthe COOK TIMEpad. I_E" [

• 0:00 will light in display. [_Jthen

• COOK TIME will flash in the display.

2. Press or press and hold • or • pad to enter cooking time.

3. Press BAKE pad.

•000 will light in display.

• BAKE will flash in display. [_J then n.n n '-''-''-'

t._l t.i t__t

I__1.I_.ll._tBAKEI

4. Press or press and hold • or • pad to enter oven temperature.

NOTE: Beeps will sound if temperature isnotset within

four seconds.

5. If You Wishto Delay the Start of Cooking:

if not. skip to #6)

a. Press STOP TIME pad. [_] then 7.-tn --7c" --

I•._11_1- BAKE

STOPTIME

• STOP TIME will flash in display.

b. Press or press and hold • or • pad to enter time of day

you wish the oven to turn off.

c. Press CLOCK pad. [ _,_ [

• rime of day will reappear in the display.

d. DELAY BAKE will remain in display to show the oven

is set for a delayed cook operation.

NOTE: It is not necessary to set a start time. Control

6. When the oven turns on,the oven temperature and the will determine when to turn the oven on based on the

BAKE symbol will light in display. cook t!me you set....

7. Oven will turn off. Four beeps will sound and END will

light in the display. A beep will sound every 30 NOTE: See page 6 if you wish to change the end of

cooking reminder beeps.

seconds for the next 5 minutes.

8. Press CANCEL pad. Beeps will stop and time of day will

::: reappear in display. Remove food from oven.13

Care and Cleaning ...................................

Self-Clean Oven

Toprevent damage,do not clean or rub the gasket around

ASelf-Clean CAUTIONS: theovendoor.

The gasket is designed to seal in heat during the clean cycle.

• It is normal for parts of the range to become hot during a

clean cycle. Wipe upexcess grease or spillovers from the oven bottom to

prevent excessive smoking, flare-ups and flaming during the

• Avoid touching cooktop, door, window, or oven vent clean cycle.

area during a clean cycle. Wipe up sugary and acid spillovers such as sweet potatoes,

• To prevent damage to oven door, do not attempt to open tomato or milk-based sauces. Porcelain enamel is acid re-

the door when the LOCK indicator word is displayed, sistant, not acid proof. The poreelain finish may discolor if

•Do not use commercial oven cleaners on the self-clean acid spills are not wiped up prior to a self-cleancycle.

ovenfinish or around any part of the oven as they will

damage the finish or parts. During Clean Cycle

The self-clean cycle uses above normal cooking temperatures When theLOCK indicator word lights in thedisplay, the door

to automatically clean the entire oven interior, cannot be opened. To prevent damage to door, do not force

door open when the LOCK indicator word is displayed.

It is normal for excessive flare-ups, smoking and flaming to

occur during cleaning if the oven is heavily soiled. It is better Some smoke and odor may be detected thefirst few times the

to clean the oven regularly rather than to wait until there is a oven iscleaned. This is normal and will lessen intime. Smoke

heavy build-up of soil in the oven. may also occur if oven is heavily soiled or if broiler pan was

left in oven.

During the cleaning process, the kitchen should be well

ventilated to help eliminate normal odors associated with As oven heats,you may hear sounds ofmetal parts expanding

cleaning, and contracting. This is normal and will not damage oven.

Before Self-Cleaning After Self-Cleaning

Turn off the oven light before cleaning as the light may burn About one hour after the end of the cleancycle, the LOCK

indicator word will turn off At this point, the door can be

out during the clean cycle, opened.

Remove broiler pan, all pans and the oven racks from the

oven. The oven racks will discolor and may not slide easily Some soil may leave a light gray, powdery ash which can be

after a self-clean cycle, removed with a damp cloth.If soil remains, it indicates that

the clean cycle was not long enough. The soil will be re-

Clean oven frame, door frame (area outside the door gasket) moved during the next clean cycle.

and around the opening in

the door gasket with anon- If the oven racks were leftin the oven and do not slide

abrasive cleaning agent smoothly after a clean cycle, wipe racks and embossed rack

such as Bon Ami or deter- supports with a small amount of vegetable oil to restore ease

gent and water. These ar- of movement.

eas are not exposed to Fine lines may appear in the porcelain resulting from the

cleaning temperatures and heating and cooling of the finish. This is normal and will

should be cleaned to pre- not affect performance.

vent soil from baking on A white discoloration may appear after cleaning if acid or

during the clean cycle, sugary foods were not wiped up before the clean cycle. This

discoloration is normal and will NOT affect performance.

Care and Cleaning (continued)...........................

Setting the Controlsfor SelfClean

1.Close oven door.

• If door is not closed, beeps will sound and

"door" will flash in display.

2. Press CLEAN pad.

• " : " will light in display.

• CLEAN will flash in display. The LOCK indicator word will appear.

• Door cannot be opened when LOCK is displayed.

3. Press •or • pad to sect clean time or change clean time.

• Oven is preset to clean for 3 hours. Or, _ A

Select 2 hours for light soil up to 4 hours for heavy soil.

4. IF YOU WISH TO DELAY THE START OF _ then

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CLEANING (if not. skip to #5):

a.Press STOP TIME pad.

b.Press • or • pad to select the time of day you wish

the oven to turn off.

e. Press CLOCK pad and time of day will reappear in

display.

d.DELAY CLEAN will remain in display to show the

oven is set for delayed clean operation.

CLEAN SYMBOL

5. Whenthe oventurnson.the clean symbol will

light in the display.

6. About one hour after the clean cycle ends, the LOCK indicator

word will turn off. The oven door can be opened.

TO CANCEL CLEAN CYCLE:

1.Press CANCEL pad.

2. If LOCK is NOT displayed, open oven door.

[f LOCK is displayed, allow oven to cool about one hour LOCKISSTILLENGAGED•

then open oven door. DOORCANNOTBE

OPENED UNTIL LOCK IS

NO LONGER DISPLA YED.

• i _ i • ,_ i ! _ _ _i_ • :,_

Cleaning CAUTIONS:

• Be sure appliance is off and all parts are cool before • To prevent staining ordiscoloration, cleanappliance

handling or cleaning• This is to avoid damage and after each use.

possible burns• •If a part is removed, be sure it is correctly replaced.

Cleaning Chart

Parts CleaningProcedure

Broiler Pan Never cover insert with aluminum foil as this prevents the fat from draining to the pan below.

and Insert• Place soapy cloth over insert and pan; let soak to loosen soil.

,Wash in warm soapy water. Use soap filled scouring pad to remove stubborn soil.

, Broiler pan and insert can be cleaned in dishwasher.

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Burner CapsRemovable Burner Caps(select models)

and Sealed Gas • Allow burner to cool. Remove burner cap and wash in soapy water with a plastic scouring pad

Burners or in the dishwasher. For stubborn soils, clean with a soap-filled, nonabrasive pad or Cooktop

Cleaning Creme (Part #20000001) and a sponge.

• For burned on soil, place burner cap on newspapers and spray with commercial oven cleaner.

Follow manufacturer's directions.

SealedGas Burner Caps

• Clean frequently. Allow burner to cool. Clean with soap andplastic scouring pad. For stubborn

soils, use a non-abrasive cleaner or Cooktop Cleaning Creme (Part #20000001 )and a cloth. Try to

prevent the cleaner from seeping into the gas ports as this will affect the flame. If the cleaner does

enter the ports, clean with a soft bristle brush ora straight pin especially the port below the ignitor.

Do not enlarge or distort holes.

• Be carefulnot to get water into burner ports.

, Use care when cleaning the ignitor. If theignitor is wet ordamaged the surface burner will not light.

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BurnerGrates • Wash grates with warm, soapy water and a nonabrasive, plastic scrubbing pad.

(porcelain on • For stubborn soils, clean with a soap-filled, nonabrasive pad or Cooktop Cleaning Creme (Part

cast iron) #20000001) and a sponge. If soil remains, reapply Cooktop Cleaning Creme, cover with a damp

paper towel and soak tbr 30 minutes. Scrub again, rinse and dry.

• For burned on soils, remove grates, place on newspapers and carefully spray with commercial oven

cleaner. (Do not spray surrounding surfaces.) Place in plastic bags for several hours or overnight.

Wearing rubber gloves, remove from bags.Wash, rinse, dry and replace on cooktop.

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Clock andControl • To activate "Control Lock" for cleaning, see page 5.

PadArea • Wipe with a damp cloth and dry.

• Glass cleaners may be used if sprayed on a cloth first. DO NOT spray directly on controlpad

and display area.

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Control Knobs • Remove knobs in the OFF position by pulling forward.

• Wash, rinse and dry. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents as they may scratch the finish.

• Turn on each burner to be sure the knobs have been correctly replaced.

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Cooktop & Porcelain enamel is glass fused on metaland may crack or chip with misuse. It is acid resistant,

Backgnard, not acid proof. All spillovers, especially acid or sugar spillovers, should be wiped up immediately

porcelainenamel with a dry cloth.

, When cool, wash with soapy water, rinse and dry.

• Never wipe off a warm or hot surface with a damp cloth. This may cause cracking or chipping.

• Never use oven cleaners, abrasive or caustic cleaning agents on exterior finish of range.

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Care and Cleaning (continued)......................

Cleaning Chart -- continued

Parts Cleaning Procedure

Drip Pans, Porcelain may craze if overheated.This is normal and will not affect cooking performance.

porcelain • When cool, wash after each use, rinse and dry to prevent staining or discoloration.May be

washed in the dishwasher.

• To clean heavy soil, soak in hot sudsy water, then use mild abrasive cleaner such as Soft Scrul

• For burned on soil, remove from range, place on newspapers and carefully spray with

commercial oven cleaner. (Do not spray surrounding surfaces.) Place in plastic bag and allo,

to soak several hours. Wearing rubber gloves, remove frombag, wash, rinse and dry.

Enamel, painted ' •When cool, wash with warm soapy'water, rinse and dry. Never wipe a warm or hot surface wit

- Side panels a damp cloth as this may damage the surface and may cause a steam burn.

- Storage drawer • For stubborn soil, use mildly abrasive cleaning agents such as baking soda paste or Bon Ami

Do not use abrasive, caustic or harsh cleaning agents such as steel wool pads or oven cleaners

These products will scratch or permanently damage the surface.

NOTE: Use dry towel or cloth to wipe up spills, especially acid or sugary spills•Surface maj

discolor or dull if soil is not immediately removed.This is especially important for white

surfaces.

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Glass Avoidusing excessiveamountsof water which may seep under orbehindglass.

- Ovenwindow Wash with soap andwater or glass cleaner. Rinse withclear water and dry.

- Ovendoor Do notuse abrasivematerials such as scouring pads, steelwool orpowdered cleaningagents.

Theywill damageglass.

Metal Finishes Wash with soap andwater, a glass cleaner, or mild liquid sprays.

-Trim parts'' Toprevent scratching or dulling ofthe finish, do notuse mildly abrasive, abrasive, harsh or

cansticcleanerssnc.asoven l?ners.

Oven Interior ° Follow instructions on pages 14-15 for Self-Cleaning Oven.

............. ith soapy water

Oven Racks • Clean w .

° Remove stubborn soil with cleansing powder or soap-filled scouring pad. Rinse and dry.

Racks will permanently discolor and may not slide smoothly if left in the oven during a self-

clean operation. If this occurs, wipe the rack and embossed rack supports with a small

amount of vegetable oil to restore ease of movement, then wipe off excess oil.

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Plastic Finishes When cool, clean th soap an ater, rinse and dry.

- Door handles • Use a glass cleaner and a soft cloth.

- Backguard trim

- End caps NOTE: Never use oven cleaners, abrasive or caustic liquid orpowdered cleansers on plastic

6nishes.These cleaning agents will scratch or mar finish.

NOTE: To prevent staining or discoloration, wipe upfat, grease or acid (tomato, lemon,

vinegar, milk, fruit juice, marinade) immediately with a dry paper towel or cloth.

Maintenance..........................................

Cleaning Products Oven Door

many new cleaning products introduced in the &CAUTIONS:

Because of the

marketplace each year, it isnot possible to list all products that

can be safely used toclean this appliance. Listed below arejust •Do not place excessive weight on or stand on an

a few examples of recommended products, open oven door. This could cause the range to tip

over, break the door, or injure the user.

READ THE MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS to be • Do not attempt to open or close door or operate

sure the cleaner can be safely used on this appliance, oven until door is properly replaced.

To determine if a cleaning product is safe, test a small • Never place fingers between hinge and front oven

inconspicuous area using a very light pressure to see if the frame. Hinge arms are spring mounted. If acciden-

surface may scratch or discolor. This is particularly important tally hit, the hinge will slam shut against oven

for porcelain enamel, highly polished, shiny, painted, or frame and could injure your fingers.

plastic surfaces. To remove:

The following brands may help youto make an appropriate

selection: 1. When cool, open the oven door to the firststop position

•Glass Cleaners -Cinch, Glass Plus, Windex. (opened aboutfour inches).

•Dishwashing Liquid Detergents - Dawn, Ivory, Joy. 2.Grasp door at each side. Do

notuse the door handle to lift I/

•Mild Liquid Spray Cleaner**- Fantastik, Formula 409. door.

•Multi-Surface Cleaners -Formula 409 Glass & Surface, 3. Liftupevenlyuntil door

Windex Glass & Surface. clears hinge arms.

'NonabrasiveCleaners-BonAmi, pasteofbaldngsodaand

water. To replace:

1. Grasp door at each side.

•Mildly Abrasive Powder or Liquid Cleaners - Ajax, Bar-

keepers Friend, Cameo, Soft Scrub, Smart Cleanser. (Note: 2.Align slots in the door with the hinge arms on the range.

If the cleaner is recommended for use on plastic, glass, or 3. Slide the door down onto the hinge arms until the door

porcelain finishes, it can be used on the same type of

appliance finish.) is completely seated on the hinges. Push down on the top

corners of the door to completely seat door on hinges.

• Nonabrasive or Scratehless Plastic or Nylon Scouring Door should not appear crooked.

Pads or Sponges - Chore Boy Plastic Cleaning Puff,

Scrunge Scrub Sponges, Scotch-Brite No Scratch Pads. NOTE: The oven door on anew range may feel "spongy"

when it is closed. This is normal and will decrease with

•Abrasive Scouring Pads -S.O.S., Brillo Steel Wool Soap, use.

Scotch-Brite Wool Soap Pads.

(Brand namesfor the above cleaning products are registered

trademarks of the respective manufacturers.)Oven Window

To protect the ovendoor window:

1.Do not use abrasive cleaning agents such as steel wool

scouring pads orpowdered cleansers as they may scratch

the glass.

2. Do not hit the glass with pots, pans, furniture, toys, or

other objects.

3.Do not close the oven door until the oven racks are in

place.

Scratching, hitting,jarring orstressing theglass may weaken

its structure causing an increased risk of breakage ata later

date.

Maintenance (continued)................................

OvenLight Storage Drawer

ACAUTIONS: ACAUTION:

. Disconnect power to range before replacing lightbulb. • Do not store plastic, paper products, food orflam-

mablematerialsin this drawer. The drawer may

• Use a drypotholder to prevent possible harmto handsbecometoowarm for these items when the oven is

whenreplacing bulb. in use.

• Be sure bulb is cool before touching bulb. The storage drawer can be removed toallow you to clean

0 Do not touch hot bulb with adamp cloth as this may cause under the range.

the bulb to break. To remove:

1.Empty drawer and pull out to the first stop position.

To replaceoven light bulb:2. Lift up the front of the drawer.

1. When oven is cool, hold bulb cover in place, then slide wire

retainer off cover. NOTE: Bulb cover will fall if not held in 3. Pull out to the second stop position.

place while removing wire SULSCOVER 4. Grasp sides and lift drawer up and out.

retainer.

2. Remove bulb cover and To replace:

light bulb. ///__ ) 1. Fit the ends of the drawer glides into the rails in the

3. Reptacewitha40watt _ _/_ range.

appliance bulb. _ W_RE 2. Lift up front of drawer and gently push in to the first

4. Replacebulb coverand RETAINER stop position.

secure with wire retainer. 3. Lift drawer up again and push until drawer is closed.

5, Reconnect power to range. Reset clock. Electrical Connection

Leveling Legs

Appliances which require electrical power

ACAUTION: are equipped witha three-prong

grounding plug whichmustbe

0Be sure the anti-tip bracket secures one of the rear plugged directly into a properly

leveling legs to the floor to prevent the range from

accidentally tipping, tricalgr°undedoutlet.three-h°le120 volt elec-

The range should be leveled when installed. If the I_,_ Always disconnect power to appliance before servicing.

range is not level, turn the plastic leveling ,_,)_legs,/)_"l

located at each corner of the range, until range/_//-_v £!,!,} The three-prong grounding plug offers protection against

is level. /_/.-:." shock hazards.DO NOT CUT OR REMOVE THE

___ THIRDGROUNDING PRONG FROMTHE

Ac_ETPOWER CORD PLUG.

LEVEL'NGL_G If anungrounded, two-hole or other type electrical outlet

is encountered, itis the personal responsibility ofthe

applianceowner to havethe outlet replaced with a

properly grounded three-hole electrical outlet.

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