Electric Range - Coil
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Use and Care Guide
Table of Contents
Controls
Coil Elements
Electric Range - Coil
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Use and Care Guide
Table of Contents
Controls
Coil Elements
Installer: Please leave this manual with this appliance.
Consumer: Please read and keep this manual for future reference. Keep sales receipt and/or canceled check as proof of purchase.
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In our continuing effort to improve the quality and performance of our cooking products, it may be necessary to make changes to the appliance without revising this guide.
For service information, see page 19.
Important Safety
Instructions
Warning and Important Safety Instructions appearing in this guide are not meant to cover all possible conditions and situations that may occur. Common sense, caution, and care must be exercised when installing, maintaining, or operating the appliance.
Always contact the manufacturer about problems or conditions you do not understand.
Recognize Safety Symbols, Words, Labels
WARNING
WARNING ??? Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death.
CAUTION
CAUTION ??? Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in minor personal injury.
Read and follow all instructions before using this appliance to prevent the potential risk of fire, electric shock, personal injury or damage to the appliance as a result of improper usage of the appliance. Use appliance only for its intended purpose as described in this guide.
To ensure proper and safe operation: Appliance must be properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician. Do not attempt to adjust, repair, service, or replace any part of your appliance unless it is specifically recommended in this guide. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified servicer.
Always disconnect power to appliance before servicing.
WARNING
??? ALL RANGES CAN TIP AND
CAUSE INJURIES TO PERSONS
???INSTALL
PACKED WITH RANGE
???FOLLOW ALL INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: To reduce risk of tipping of the appliance from abnormal usage or by excessive
loading of the oven door, the appliance must be secured by a properly installed
To check if device is properly installed, look underneath range with a flashlight to make sure one of the rear leveling legs is properly engaged in the bracket slot. The
To Prevent Fire or Smoke Damage
Be sure all packing materials are removed from the appliance before operating it.
Keep area around appliance clear and free from combustible materials. Flammable materials should not be stored in an oven.
Many plastics are vulnerable to heat. Keep plastics away from parts of the appliance that may become warm or hot.
To prevent grease fires, do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials accumulate in or near the appliance.
In Case of Fire
Use dry chemical or
1.Turn off appliance to avoid spreading the flame.
2.NEVER pick up or move a flaming pan.
3.Smother oven fire or flame by closing the oven door.
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Child Safety
CAUTION
NEVER store items of interest to children in cabinets above an appliance. Children climbing on the appliance or on the appliance door to reach items could be seriously injured.
NEVER leave children alone or unsupervised near the appliance when it is in use or is still hot. Children should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance as they could be injured or burned.
Children must be taught that the appliance and utensils in it can be hot. Let hot utensils cool in a safe place, out of reach of small children. Children should be taught that an appliance is not a toy. Children should not be allowed to play with controls or other parts of the appliance.
About Your Appliance
CAUTION
NEVER use an appliance as a step to reach cabinets above. Misuse of appliance door, such as stepping, leaning or sitting on the door, may result in possible tipping of the appliance, breakage of door, and serious injuries.
To prevent potential hazard to the user and damage to the appliance, do not use appliance as a space heater to heat or warm a room. Also, do not use the oven as a storage area for food or cooking utensils.
Do not obstruct the flow of air by blocking the oven vent.
DO NOT TOUCH HEATING ELEMENTS OR INTERIOR SURFACES OF OVEN. Heating elements may be hot even though they are dark in color. Interior surfaces of any oven become hot enough to cause burns. During and after use, do not touch, or let clothing or other flammable materials contact heating elements or interior surfaces of oven until they have had sufficient time to cool. Other surfaces of the appliance may become hot enough to cause burns ??? among these surfaces are: oven vent opening, surface near this opening, oven door and window of oven door.
Do not touch a hot oven light bulb with a damp cloth as the bulb could break. Should the bulb break, disconnect power to the appliance before removing bulb to avoid electrical shock.
NEVER use aluminum foil to cover an oven rack or oven bottom. Misuse could result in risk of electric shock, fire, or damage to the appliance. Use foil only as directed in this guide.
Cooking Safety
Never heat an unopened food container in the oven. Pressure
Use dry, sturdy potholders. Damp potholders may cause burns from steam. Dish towels or other substitutes should never be used as potholders because they can trail across hot elements and ignite or get caught on appliance parts.
Wear proper apparel. Loose fitting or long
Always place oven racks in the desired positions while oven 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, use a dry potholder. Do not let potholder contact hot element in oven.
Use racks only in the oven in which they were shipped/purchased.
Use care when opening the oven door. Let hot air or steam escape before removing or replacing food.
PREPARED FOOD WARNING: Follow food manufacturer???s instructions. If a plastic frozen food container and/or its cover distorts, warps, or is otherwise damaged during cooking, immediately discard the food and its container. The food could be contaminated.
Do not allow aluminum foil or meat probe to contact heating element.
Always turn off all controls when cooking is completed.
Utensil Safety
Follow the manufacturer???s directions when using oven cooking bags.
This appliance has been tested for safe performance using conventional cookware. Do not use any devices or accessories that are not specifically recommended in this guide. Do not use element covers, stove top grills or
If pan is smaller than element, a portion of the element will be exposed to direct contact and could ignite clothing or potholder.
Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, earthenware, or other glazed utensils are suitable for cooktop or oven service without breaking due to the sudden change in temperature.
Follow utensil manufacturer???s instructions when using glass.
Turn pan handle toward center of cooktop, not out into the room or over another surface element. This reduces the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, or spillage if pan is accidently bumped or reached by small children.
Be sure utensil is large enough to properly contain food and avoid boilovers. Pan size is particularly important in deep fat frying. Be sure pan will accommodate the volume of food that is to be added as well as the bubble action of fat.
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Never let a pan boil dry as this could damage the utensil and the appliance.
Cooktop
NEVER leave surface units unattended especially when using high heat. An unattended boilover could cause smoking and a greasy spillover can cause a fire.
This appliance is equipped with different size surface elements. Select pans with flat bottoms large enough to cover element. Fitting pan size to element will improve cooking efficiency.
Coil Elements
To prevent damage to removable heating elements, do not immerse, soak or clean in a dishwasher or
Make sure drip bowls are in place as absence of these bowls during cooking could damage wiring.
Protective Liners: Do not use aluminum foil to line surface unit drip bowls or oven bottoms, except as suggested in the manual. Improper installation of these liners may result in a risk of electric shock or fire.
Deep Fat Fryers
Use extreme caution when moving the grease pan or disposing of hot grease. Allow grease to cool before attempting to move pan.
Ventilating Hoods
Clean range hood and filters frequently to prevent grease or other flammable materials from accumulating on hood or filter and to avoid grease fires.
When flaming foods under the hood, turn the fan on.
Cleaning Safety
Clean cooktop with caution. Turn off all controls and wait for appliance parts to cool before touching or cleaning. Clean with caution. Use care to avoid steam burns if a wet sponge or cloth is used to wipe spills on a hot surface. Some cleaners can produce noxious fumes if applied to a hot surface.
Clean only parts listed in this guide.
CAUTION
Before
Do not clean door gasket. The door gasket is essential for a good seal. Care should be taken not to rub, damage, or move the gasket.
Do not use oven cleaners or oven liners of any kind in or around any part of the
It is normal for the cooktop of the range to become hot during a
Important Safety Notice and
Warning
The California Safe Drinking Water and Toxic Enforcement Act of 1986 (Proposition 65) requires the Governor of California to publish a list of substances known to the State of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm, and requires businesses to warn customers of potential exposures to such substances.
Users of this appliance are hereby warned that when the oven is engaged in the
IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING PET BIRDS: Never keep pet birds in the kitchen or in rooms where the fumes from the kitchen could reach. Birds have a very sensitive respiratory system. Fumes released during an oven
Save These Instructions for Future Reference
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Care & Cleaning
Important: For manual clean oven, see page 6.
CAUTION
???It is normal for parts of the range to become hot during a
???To prevent personal injury and damage to the oven door do not attempt to open door when ???LOCK??? is displayed.
???Avoid touching cooktop, door, window or oven vent area during a clean cycle.
???Do not use commercial oven cleaners on the oven finish or around any part of the oven. They will damage the finish or parts.
The
The oven should be cleaned regularly by wiping up spillovers to prevent excessive smoke and
During the cleaning process, the kitchen should be well ventilated to get rid of normal odors associated with cleaning.
Before
1.Turn off the oven light before cleaning. The light may burn out during the clean cycle.
2.Remove broiler pan, all pans, and oven racks from the oven. The oven racks will discolor and may not slide easily after a
3.Clean oven frame, door frame, area
outside of gasket, and around the opening in the door gasket with a
nonabrasive cleaner such as Bon Ami* or detergent and water. The
clean these areas. They should be
cleaned to prevent soil from baking on during the clean cycle. (The gasket is the seal around the oven door and window).
4.To prevent damage, do not clean or rub the gasket around the oven door. The gasket is designed to seal in heat during the clean cycle.
5.Wipe up excess grease or spillovers from the oven bottom. This prevents excessive smoking,
6.Wipe up sugary and acidic spillovers such as sweet potatoes, tomato, or
To set
Important: Oven temperature must be below 400?? F to program a clean cycle.
1.Close the oven door.
2.Move door lock lever right to the locked position.
3.Press the Clean pad.
??? ???CLEAN??? flashes in the display.
If the door is not closed, beeps will sound and ???DOOR??? will display. If the door is not closed within 45 seconds, the
4.Press the More+ or Less- pad.
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5.Press the More+ or Less- pad to scroll through the
Choosing the soil level of the oven automatically programs the
6.After four seconds, the oven will start cleaning.
???The cleaning time will start counting down in the display.
??????LOCK??? will appear in the display.
??????CLEAN??? will appear in the display.
To Delay a
1.Press the Delay pad.
??????DELAY??? flashes.
???00:00 will appear in the display.
2.Press the More+ or Less- pad to set the amount of time you want to delay
the cycle. Delay time can be set from ten minutes (00:10) to 11 hours, 59 minutes (11:59).
Cont.
* Brand names for cleaning products are registered trademarks of the respective manufacturers.
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3. Press the Clean pad.
??? ???CLEAN??? will flash.
4. Press the More+ or Less- pad.
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5.Press the More+ or Less- pad to scroll through the self- cleaning settings.
Choosing the soil level of the oven automatically programs the
6.After four seconds, CLEAN, DELAY and LOCK will appear in the display to show that the oven is set for a delayed clean operation. The delay time is displayed.
If the oven has already been set for a clean cycle and you wish to set a delay:
1. Press the Delay pad.
??????DELAY??? flashes.
???00:00 will appear in the display.
2. Press the More+ or Less- pad to set the amount of time you want to delay the cycle.
After four seconds, CLEAN, DELAY and LOCK will appear in the display to show that the oven is set for a delayed clean operation. The delay time is displayed.
When the
??????DELAY??? will turn off.
???The clean time will appear in the display.
To cancel the
Press the CANCEL pad.
???All words disappear from the display.
???All functions are canceled.
???The time of day appears in the display.
During the
When LOCK shows in the display, the door cannot be opened. To prevent damage to the door, do not force the door open when LOCK is displayed.
Smoke and Smells
You may see some smoke and smell an odor the first few times the oven is cleaned. This is normal and will lessen in time.
Smoke may also occur if the oven is heavily soiled or if a broiler pan was left in the oven.
Sounds
As the oven heats, you may hear sounds of metal parts expanding and contracting. This is normal and will not damage the oven.
After
About one hour after the end of the
Some soil may leave a light gray, powdery ash. Remove it with a damp cloth. If soil remains after wiping, that means the clean cycle was not long enough. The soil will be removed during the next clean cycle.
If oven racks were left in the oven and do not slide smoothly after a clean cycle, wipe racks and rack supports with a small amount of vegetable oil to make them easier to move.
Fine lines may appear in the porcelain because it went through heating and cooling. This is normal and will not affect performance.
A white discoloration may appear after cleaning if acidic or sugary foods were not wiped up before the
Notes:
???If the oven door is left open, ???DOOR??? will flash in the display and a signal will beep until the door is closed and the Clean pad is pressed again.
???The oven door will be damaged if the oven door is forced to open when ???LOCK??? is still displayed.
Cleaning Procedures
CAUTION
???Be sure appliance is off and all parts are cool before handling or cleaning. This is to avoid damage and possible burns.
???To prevent staining or discoloration, clean appliance after each use.
???If a part is removed, be sure it is correctly replaced.
Backguard and Cooktop ??? Porcelain Enamel
Porcelain enamel is glass fused on metal and may crack or chip with misuse. It is
???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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Broiler Pan and Insert
Never cover insert with aluminum foil as this prevents the fat from draining to the pan below.
???Place soapy cloth over insert and pan; let soak to loosen soil.
???Wash in warm soapy water. Use scouring pad to remove stubborn soil.
???Broiler pan and insert can be cleaned in dishwasher.
Clock and Control Pad Area
???To activate ???Control Lock??? for cleaning, see page 13.
???Wipe with a damp cloth and dry. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents as they may scratch the finish.
???Glass cleaners may be used if sprayed on a cloth first. DO NOT spray directly on control pad and display area.
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 element to be sure the knobs have been correctly replaced.
Drip Bowls ??? Porcelain (select models)
Porcelain may discolor or craze if overheated. This is normal and will not affect cooking performance.
???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 a mild abrasive cleaner such as Soft Scrub* and a plastic scouring pad.
???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 allow to soak several hours. Wearing rubber gloves, remove from bag, wash, rinse and dry.
Drip Bowls ??? Chrome (select models)
???When cool, wash after each use, rinse and dry to prevent staining or discoloration.
???To clean heavy soil, soak in hot sudsy water, then use a mild abrasive cleaner such as Soft Scrub* and a plastic scouring pad. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents.
Oven Window and Door ??? Glass
???Avoid using excessive amounts of water which may seep under or behind glass, causing staining.
???Wash with soap and water. Rinse with clear water and dry. Glass cleaner can be used if sprayed on a cloth first.
Oven Interior
???Follow instructions on page
Manual Clean:
???Clean frequently using mild abrasive cleaners and a plastic pad.
???Do not use metallic scouring pads because they will scratch the surface.
???When using commercial oven cleaners follow the manufacturer???s instructions.
???Wipe up acidic spills (tomato or milk based foods) as soon as possible with soap and water. If the spill is not wiped up, it may discolor the porcelain.
To make cleaning easier, remove the oven door, if desired. (See Maintenance section on page 7.)
Oven Racks
???Clean with soapy water.
???Remove stubborn soil with cleansing powder or
???Racks will permanently discolor and may not slide smoothly if left in the oven during a
Stainless Steel (select models)
???DO NOT USE ANY CLEANING PRODUCT CONTAINING
CHLORINE BLEACH.
???DO NOT USE ABRASIVE OR ORANGE CLEANERS.
???ALWAYS WIPE WITH THE GRAIN WHEN CLEANING.
???Daily Cleaning/Light Soil
???Moderate/Heavy Soil
???Discoloration
Storage Drawer, Door Handle, Side Panels ???
Painted Enamel
???When cool, wash with warm soapy water, rinse and dry. Never wipe a warm or hot surface with a damp cloth as this may damage the surface and may cause a steam burn.
???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.
Important: Use a dry towel or cloth to wipe up spills, especially acidic or sugary spills. Surface may discolor or dull if soil is not immediately removed. This is especially important for white surfaces.
???Do not use abrasive materials such as scouring pads, steel wool or powdered cleaners as they will scratch glass.
*Brand names are registered trademarks of the respective manufacturers.
**To order call
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Maintenance
Oven Door
CAUTION
???Do not place excessive weight on or stand on an open oven door. This could cause the range to tip over, break the door, or injure the user.
???Do not attempt to open or close door or operate oven until door is properly replaced.
???Never place fingers between hinge and front oven frame. Hinge arms are spring mounted. If accidentally hit, the hinge will slam shut against oven frame and could injure your fingers.
To remove:
1. When cool, open the oven door to the first stop position (opened about four inches).
2. Grasp door at each side. Do not use the door handle to lift door.
3. Lift up evenly until door clears hinge arms.
To replace:
1.Grasp door at each side.
2.Align slots in the door with the hinge arms on the range.
3.Slide the door down onto the hinge arms until the door is completely seated on the hinges. Push down on the top corners of the door to completely seat door on hinges. Door should not appear crooked.
Important: The oven door on a new range may feel ???spongy??? when it is closed. This is normal and will decrease with use.
Oven Window
To protect the oven door window:
1.Do not use abrasive cleaning agents such as steel wool scouring pads or powdered 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 or stressing the glass may weaken its structure causing an increased risk of breakage at a later date.
Oven Light
CAUTION
???Disconnect power to range before replacing light bulb.
???Use a dry potholder to prevent possible harm to hands when replacing bulb.
???Be sure bulb is cool before touching bulb.
???Do not touch hot bulb with a damp cloth as this may cause the bulb to break.
To Replace Oven Light Bulb:
1.When oven is cool, hold bulb cover in place, then slide wire retainer off cover. Important: Bulb cover will fall if not held
in place while removing wire retainer.
2. Remove bulb cover and light bulb.
3. Replace with a
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4.Replace bulb cover and secure with wire retainer.
5.Reconnect power to range. Reset clock.
Leveling Legs
CAUTION
Be sure the
Be sure the range is leveled when installed. If the range is not level, turn the leveling legs, located at each corner of the range, until range is level.
LEVELING LEG
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Storage Drawer
CAUTION
Do not store plastic, paper products, food or flammable materials in this drawer. The drawer may become too warm for these items when the oven is in use.
The storage drawer can be removed to allow you to clean under the range.
To remove:
1.Empty drawer and pull out to the first stop position.
2.Lift up the front of the drawer.
3.Pull out to the second stop position.
4.Grasp sides and lift drawer top up and out.
To replace:
1. Fit the ends of the drawer glides into the rails in the range.
2.Lift up the front of the drawer and gently push in to the first stop position.
3.Lift drawer up again and push until drawer is closed.
Convenience Outlet
(Canadian models only)
The convenience outlet is located on the lower left side of the backguard. Be sure appliance cords do not rest on or near the surface element. If the surface element is turned on, the cord and outlet will be damaged.
The convenience outlet circuit breaker may trip if the small appliance plugged
into it exceeds 10 amps. To reset the circuit breaker, press the switch located on the lower edge of the backguard.
Troubleshooting
For most concerns, try these first.
???Check if oven controls have been properly set.
???Check to be sure plug is securely inserted into receptacle.
???Check or
???Check power supply.
Part or all of appliance does not work.
???Check if surface and/or oven controls have been properly set. See pages
???Check if oven door is unlocked after
???Check if oven is set for a delayed cook or clean program. See pages 5 & 14.
???Check if Control Lock is activated. See page 13.
???Check if control is in Sabbath Mode. See page 16.
Clock, indicator words, and/or lights operate but oven does not heat.
???Oven may be set for a Cook & Hold or delay function.
???The Control Lock may have been set. See page 13.
Baking results are not as expected or differ from previous oven.
???Make sure the oven vent has not been blocked. See page 18 for location.
???Check to make sure range is level.
???Temperatures often vary between a new oven and an old one. As ovens age, the oven temperature often ???drifts??? and may become hotter or cooler. See page 16 for instructions on adjusting the oven temperature (select models). Important: It is not recommended to adjust the
Food is not broiling properly or smokes excessively.
???Check oven rack positions. Food may be too close to element.
???Broil element was not preheated.
???Aluminum foil was incorrectly used. Never line the broiler insert with foil.
???Oven door was closed during broiling. Leave the door open to the first stop position (about 4 inches).
???Trim excess fat from meat before broiling.
???A soiled broiler pan was used.
???Voltage in house may be low.
Oven will not
???Check to make sure the cycle is not set for a delayed start. See page 5.
???Check if door is closed.
???Check if control is in Sabbath Mode. See page 16.
???Oven may be over 400?? F. Oven temperature must be below 400?? F to program a clean cycle.
Oven did not clean properly (select models).
???Longer cleaning time may be needed.
???Excessive spillovers, especially sugary and/or acidic foods, were not removed prior to the
Oven door will not unlock after
???Oven interior is still hot. Allow about one hour for the oven to cool after the completion of a
???The control and door may be locked. See page 5.
Moisture collects on oven window or steam comes from oven vent.
???This is normal when cooking foods high in moisture.
???Excessive moisture was used when cleaning the window.
There is a strong odor or light smoke when oven is turned on.
???This is normal for a new range and will disappear after a few uses. Initiating a clean cycle will ???burn off??? the odors more quickly.
???Turning on a ventilation fan will help remove the smoke and/or odor.
???Excessive food soils on the oven bottom. Use a
Fault Codes (select models)
???BAKE or LOCK may flash rapidly in the display to alert you if there is an error or a problem. If BAKE or LOCK appear in the display, press CANCEL pad. If BAKE or LOCK continue to flash, disconnect power to the appliance. Wait a few minutes, and then reconnect power. If the flashing still continues, disconnect power to the appliance and call an authorized servicer.
???If the oven is heavily soiled, excessive flareups may result in a fault code during cleaning. Press the CANCEL pad and allow the oven to cool completely, wipe out excess soil, then reset the clean cycle. If the fault code reappears, contact an authorized servicer.
Noises may be heard.
???The oven makes several low level noises. You may hear the oven relays as they go on and off. This is normal.
???As the oven heats and cools, you may hear sounds of metal parts expanding and contracting. This is normal and will not damage your appliance.
There are no beeps and no display.
???Control may be in Sabbath Mode (select models). See page 16.
???SAb??? flashing and then displayed continuously.
???Oven is in Sabbath Mode. To cancel, press and hold the Clock pad for five seconds.
Surface Cooking
Surface Controls
Use to turn on the surface elements. An infinite choice of heat settings is available from Low to High. The knobs can be set on or between any of the settings.
Setting the Controls
1.Place pan on surface element.
2.Push in and turn the knob in either direction to the desired heat setting.
???The control panel is marked to identify which element the knob controls. For example, the graphic at right indicates left front element.
3.There is an element indicator light on the control panel. When any surface control knob is turned on, the light will turn on. The light will turn off when all the surface elements are turned off.
4.After cooking, turn knob to OFF. Remove pan.
Suggested Heat Settings
The size, type of cookware and cooking operation will affect the heat setting.
Medium
Med. High
High (10): Use to bring liquid to a boil. Always reduce setting to a lower heat when liquids begin to boil or foods begin to cook.
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CAUTION
BEFORE COOKING
???Always place a pan on the surface unit before you turn it on. To prevent damage to range, never operate surface unit without a pan in place.
???NEVER use the cooktop as a storage area for food or cookware.
DURING COOKING
???Be sure you know which knob controls which surface unit. Make sure you turned on the correct surface unit.
???Begin cooking on a higher heat setting then reduce to a lower setting to complete the operation. Never use a high heat setting for extended cooking.
???NEVER allow a pan to boil dry. This could damage the pan and the appliance.
???NEVER touch cooktop until it has cooled. Expect some parts of the cooktop, especially around the surface units, to become warm or hot during cooking. Use potholders to protect hands.
AFTER COOKING
???Make sure surface unit is turned off.
???Clean up messy spills as soon as possible.
OTHER TIPS
???If cabinet storage is provided directly above cooking surface, limit it to items that are infrequently used and can be safely stored in an area subjected to heat. Temperatures may be unsafe for items such as volatile liquids, cleaners or aerosol sprays.
???NEVER leave any items, especially plastic items, on the cooktop. The hot air from the vent may ignite flammable items, melt or soften plastics, or increase pressure in closed containers causing them to burst.
???NEVER allow aluminum foil, meat probes or any other metal object, other than a pan on a surface element, to contact heating elements.
Coil Element Surface
Notes:
???Clean cooktop after each use.
???Wipe acidic or sugary spills as soon as the cooktop has cooled as these spills may discolor or etch the porcelain.
To protect drip bowl finish:
???To lessen discoloration and crazing, avoid using high heat for long periods.
???Do not use oversized cookware. Pans should not extend more than
???When home canning or cooking with big pots, use the Canning Element (Model CE1). Contact your Maytag dealer for details or call
???Clean frequently. (See page 6.)
Coil Elements
???When an element is on, it will cycle on and off to maintain the heat setting.
???Coil elements are
To remove: When cool, raise element. Carefully pull out and away from receptacle.
To replace: Insert element terminals into receptacle. Guide the element into place. Press down on the outer edge of element until it sits level on drip bowl.
TERMINALS
Drip Bowls
The drip bowls under each surface element catch boilovers and must always be used. Absence of drip bowls during cooking may damage wiring.
To prevent the risk of electric shock or fire, never line drip bowls with aluminum foil.
Drip bowls will discolor (blue/gold stains) or craze over time if overheated. This discoloration or crazing is permanent. This will not affect cooking performance.
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Oven Cooking
Manual Clean Oven Control
(select models)
Using the Touchpads
???Press the desired pad.
???Press the More+ or Less- pad to enter time or temperature.
???A beep will sound each time a function pad is pressed. There is no beep for the More+ or Less- pad.
???A double beep will sound if a programming error occurs.
Important: Four seconds after pressing the More+ or Less- pad, the time or temperature will automatically be entered. If more than 30 seconds elapse between touching a function pad and the More+ or Less- pad, the function will be canceled and the display will return to the previous display.
Setting the Clock
1.Press the Clock pad.
???The clock time cannot be set if the control is programmed for a bake, broil or timing operation.
2.Set the correct time of day using the More+ or Less- pads. If the More+ or Less- pad is not pressed within 30 seconds, the program will cancel. Press the Clock pad and begin again.
Setting the Timer
The timer can be set from one minute (:01) up to 99 hours and 59 minutes (99:59). Time will be displayed in minutes and not in seconds. THE TIMER DOES NOT CONTROL THE OVEN.
1.Press the Timer pad.
???0:00 will light and the colon (:) will flash in the display.
2.Press the More+ or Less- pad until the desired time is displayed.
???The timer will begin as soon as the time is set.
???The flashing colon indicates that a timing operation is in progress. (The colon will not flash if the time of day or oven temperature is displayed.)
???Two short beeps signal the end of the operation. ???0:00??? will appear in the display.
???If desired, press the Clock pad and the time of day will briefly reappear in the display during a timing operation.
???If desired, press the Bake or Broil pads and the current temperature setting will briefly reappear in the display during a timing operation.
To cancel the timer operation:
Press and hold the Timer pad for several seconds.
Baking, Roasting and Broiling
Setting the Controls For Baking or Roasting:
1.Press Bake pad.
???000 will light and the Bake indicator will flash in the display.
???If you press the Bake pad and do not set an oven temperature within 30 seconds, the program will automatically cancel and the time of day will reappear in the display.
2.Press the More+ or Less- pad until the desired oven temperature is displayed.
???The oven temperature can be set from 170?? to 550?? F.
???350?? will appear in the display when either More+ or Less- pad is pressed once.
???Press and tap the More+ or Less- pad to change the oven temperature by 5?? increments or press and hold the More+ or Less- pad to change the oven temperature by 10?? increments.
???100?? or the actual oven temperature, whichever is higher, will appear in the display when the oven turns on.
???The temperature in the display will increase in 5?? increments until preset temperature is reached. A single beep will sound when the oven is preheated.
???Allow 10 to 15 minutes for the oven to preheat.
???To recall preset temperature during preheat, press the Bake pad. The temperature will be displayed for three seconds.
???To change oven temperature during cooking, press
the Bake pad, then press the More+ or Less- pad until the desired temperature is displayed.
???To change oven temperature during preheat, press
the Bake pad twice, then press the More+ or Less- pad until the desired temperature is displayed.
3.Place food in the oven. Check food for doneness at the minimum cooking time.
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4.At the end of cooking, press the CANCEL pad to turn the oven off and remove the food from the oven.
???The oven features an automatic
Setting the Controls For Broiling:
For best results, use pan designed for broiling.
1.Place broiler pan on recommended rack position. (See chart on page 17.)
2.Press the Broil pad.
??????SEt??? will light and the Broil indicator light will flash in the display.
3.Press the More+ pad to select Hi (high) broil or the Less- pad to set Lo (low) broil.
???Select Hi broil for normal broiling.
???Select Lo broil for low temperature broiling to avoid excessive browning of longer cooking foods like poultry.
???If you do not select Hi or Lo Broil within 30 seconds, the program will automatically cancel and the time of day will reappear in the display.
4.Preheat broil element for three minutes. Broil with the oven door open to the first stop position (about 4 inches).
5.After broiling, press CANCEL to turn the oven off and remove the broiler pan from the oven. The current time of day will reappear in the display.
3.Follow the suggested times in the broil chart on page 17. Meat should be turned once about halfway through cooking time.
4.Check the doneness by cutting a slit in the meat near the center to check the color.
5.After broiling, turn the Oven Temp knob to OFF. Remove the broiler pan from the oven.
(select models)
Manual Clean Oven Knob
Control (select models)
Oven Temp Knob
The Oven Temp Knob is used to select and maintain the oven temperature. Always turn this knob just to the desired temperature. Do 
not turn to a higher temperature and then back.
Setting the Control for Baking and Roasting:
1.Push in and turn Oven Temp knob to desired temperature. Allow
2.Place food in the center of oven. Check food for doneness at minimum time in recipe. Cook longer if necessary.
3.Remove food from oven and turn Oven Temp knob to OFF.
Setting the Control for Broiling:
1.For best results, use a broiling pan. Place the broiler pan on recommended rack position (see chart on page 18).
2.Turn Oven Temp knob to Broil or, for lower temperature broiling, to 450?? F.
???Lower temperature broiling avoids excessive browning of longer cooking foods such as poultry.
Using the Touchpads
???Press the desired pad.
???Press the More+ or Less- pad to enter time or temperature.
???A beep will sound when any pad is touched.
???A double beep will sound if a programming error occurs.
Important: Four seconds after pressing the More+ or Less- pad, the time or temperature will automatically be entered. If more than 30 seconds elapse between touching a function pad and the More+ or Less- pad, the function will be canceled and the display will return to the previous display.
Clock
The clock can be set to display time in a
To change the clock to
1. Press and hold the CANCEL and Delay pads for three seconds.
2.Press the More+ or Less - pad to select 12 or 24 hour.
3. Set the time of day following the directions below.
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To set the Clock:
1. Press the Clock pad.
???Time of day and the colon flash in the display.
2. Press the More+ or Less- pad to set the time of day.
??? Colon continues flashing.
3.Press the Clock pad again or wait four seconds.
When electrical power is supplied or after a power interruption, the last clock time before power was interrupted will flash.
To recall the time of day when another time function is showing, press the Clock pad.
Clock time cannot be changed when the oven has been programmed for cook or clean Delay or Cook & Hold.
To cancel the Clock display:
If you do not want the time of day to display:
Press and hold the CANCEL and Clock pads for three seconds. The time of day will disappear from the display
When the clock display is canceled, press the Clock pad to briefly display the time of day.
To restore the Clock display:
Press and hold the CANCEL and Clock pads for three seconds. The time of day will reappear in the display.
Timer
The timer can be set from one minute (00:01) up to 99 hours and 59 minutes (99:59).
The timer can be used independently of any other oven activity. It can also be set while another oven function is operating.
The Timer does not control the oven. It only controls a beeper.
To set the Timer:
1.Press the Timer pad.
???0:00 lights in the display.
???The colon flashes in the display.
2.Press the More+ or Less- pad until the
correct time appears in the display.
???The colon will continue to flash.
3.Press Timer pad again or wait four seconds.
???The colon continues flashing and the time begins counting down.
???The last minute of the timer countdown will be displayed as seconds.
4.At the end of the set time, one long beep will sound.
To cancel the Timer:
1.Press and hold the Timer pad for three seconds.
OR
2.Press the Timer pad and set the time to 00:00.
Locking the Controls
The touchpad controls can be locked for safety, cleaning, or to prevent unwanted use. They will not function when locked.
If the oven is currently in use, the controls cannot be locked.
The current time of day will remain in the display when the controls are locked.
To lock:
Press and hold the CANCEL and Cook &
Hold pads for three seconds.
??? LOCK flashes in the display.
To unlock:
Press and hold the CANCEL and Cook & Hold pads for three seconds.
???LOCK disappears from the display.
Fault Codes
BAKE or LOCK may flash rapidly in the display to alert you if there is an error or a problem. If BAKE or LOCK flash in the display, press CANCEL pad. If BAKE or LOCK continue to flash, disconnect power to the appliance. Wait a few minutes, and then reconnect power. If the flashing still continues, disconnect power to the appliance and call an authorized servicer.
Baking
To set Bake:
1. Press the Bake pad.
??????BAKE??? will flash.
???000 will light in the display.
2. Select the oven temperature. The oven temperature can be set from 170?? to 550??. Press or press and hold the More+ or Less- pads.
???350?? will light when either pad is first pressed.
???Press the More+ pad to increase the temperature.
???Press the Less- pad to decrease the temperature.
3.Press Bake pad again or wait four seconds.
???BAKE will stop flashing and light in the display.
???100?? or the actual oven temperature will display. The temperature will rise in 5?? increments until the preset temperature is reached.
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4.Allow the oven to preheat for
???When the set oven temperature is reached, one long beep will sound.
???To recall the set temperature during preheat, press the
Bake pad.
5.Place food in center of oven, allowing a minimum of two inches between utensil and oven walls.
6.Check cooking progress. Cook longer if needed.
7.When cooking is finished, press CANCEL.
8.Remove food from the oven.
Notes:
???To change oven temperature during cooking, press
the Bake pad, then press the More+ or Less- pad until the desired temperature is displayed.
???To change oven temperature during preheat, press the Bake pad twice, then press the More+ or Less- pad until the desired temperature is displayed.
???If you forget to turn off the oven, it will automatically turn off at the end of 12 hours. If you wish to deactivate this feature, see page 16.
Baking Differences Between Your Old
and New Oven
It is normal to notice some baking time differences between a new oven and an old one. See Adjusting the Oven Temperature on page 16.
Cook & Hold
Cook & Hold allows you to bake for a preset amount of time, followed by a
To set Cook & Hold:
1. Press the Cook & Hold pad.
??? ???BAKE??? and ???HOLD??? flash.
??? 000 lights in the display.
2. Select the oven temperature. The oven temperature can be set from 170?? to 550??. Press or press and hold the More+ or Less- pad.
???Press the More+ pad to increase the temperature.
???Press the Less- pad to decrease the temperature.
3.Press Cook & Hold again or wait four seconds.
??????HOLD??? flashes.
???00:00 flashes in the display.
4.Enter the amount of time you want to bake by pressing the More+ or Less- pad. Bake time can be set from ten minutes (00:10) to 11 hours, 59 minutes (11:59).
??????BAKE??? and ???HOLD??? light in the display.
???The baking time will light in the display.
???The baking time will start counting down.
When the cooking time has elapsed:
???Four beeps will sound.
??????BAKE??? will turn off.
??????HOLD??? and ???WARM??? will light.
???170?? will display.
After one hour in HOLD WARM:
??????End??? will display.
???The time of day reappears in the display.
To cancel Cook & Hold at any time:
Press the CANCEL pad. Remove food from oven.
Delay Bake
CAUTION
Do not use delayed baking for highly perishable foods such as dairy products, pork, poultry, or seafood.
When using Delay, the oven begins to cook later in the day. Set the amount of time that you want to delay before the oven turns on and how long you want to cook. The oven begins to heat at the selected time and cooks for the specified length of time, then keeps food warm for up to one hour.
Delay time can be set from 10 minutes (00:10) to 11 hours, 59 minutes (11:59).
To set a Delayed Baking cycle:
1. Press the Delay pad.
??? ???DELAY??? flashes.
??? 00:00 flashes in the display.
2.Press the More+ or Less- pad to set the delay time.
While ???DELAY??? is still flashing:
3.Press the Cook & Hold pad.
??? 000 lights in the display.
??? ???BAKE??? and ???HOLD??? flash.
4.Press More+ pad to set the baking temperature.
???00:00 and ???HOLD??? flash.
??????BAKE??? stays lit.
5.Press More+ pad to set the baking time.
???The Delay time, ???DELAY???, ???BAKE??? and ???HOLD??? light in the display.
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When the Delay time has expired:
??????DELAY??? will turn off.
???Baking time is displayed.
??????BAKE??? and ???HOLD??? are displayed.
To set a Delay when Cook & Hold has already been programmed:
1. Press the Delay pad.
??????DELAY??? flashes.
???00:00 appears in the display.
2.Press the More+ or Less- pad to set the delay time.
??? After four seconds, ???DELAY??? will stay lit to remind you that a delayed cooking cycle has been set.
When the Delay time has expired and the oven starts:
???The baking time will be displayed.
??????DELAY??? will turn off.
??????BAKE??? and ???HOLD??? will remain lit.
To cancel:
Press the CANCEL pad.
???All timed and untimed cooking functions will be canceled.
???The time of day will reappear in the display.
Important:
???Do not use delayed baking for items that require a preheated oven, such as cakes, cookies, and breads.
???Do not use delayed baking if oven is already hot.
Keep Warm
For safely keeping foods warm or for warming breads and plates.
To set Keep Warm:
1. Press the Keep Warm pad.
??? ???WARM??? flashes.
??? 000 appears in the display.
2. Select the Keep Warm temperature. The Keep Warm temperature can be set from 145?? to 190??. Press or press and hold the More+ or
Less- pad.
???170?? will light when either pad is first pressed.
???Press the More+ pad to increase the temperature.
???Press the Less- pad to decrease the temperature.
???WARM??? and the temperature will be displayed while Keep Warm is active.
To cancel Keep Warm:
1. Press the CANCEL pad.
2. Remove food from the oven.
Notes:
???For optimal food quality, oven cooked foods should be kept warm for no longer than 1 to 2 hours.
???To keep foods from drying, cover loosely with foil or a lid.
???To warm dinner rolls:
-cover rolls loosely with foil and place in oven.
-press Keep Warm and More+ pads to set 170?? F.
-warm for
???To warm plates:
-place 2 stacks of up to four plates each in the oven.
-press Keep Warm and More+ pads to set 170?? F.
-warm for five minutes, turn off the oven and leave plates in the oven for 15 minutes more.
-use only
-do not set warm dishes on a cold surface as rapid temperature changes could cause crazing or breakage.
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Automatic
Mode
The oven will automatically turn off after 12 hours if you accidentally leave it on. This safety feature can be turned off.
Adjusting the Oven Temperature
Oven temperatures are carefully tested for accuracy at the factory. It is normal to notice some baking or browning differences between a new oven and an old one. As ranges get older, the oven temperature can shift.
To cancel the
1. Set the oven to bake (see page 13).
2.Press and hold the Clock pad for five seconds.
???SAb will be displayed and flash for five seconds.
???SAb will then be displayed continuously until turned off or until the
??????BAKE??? will also be displayed if a bake cycle is in use while the oven is in Sabbath Mode.
All other functions EXCEPT BAKE (Timer, Keep Warm, Clean, etc.) are locked out during the Sabbath Mode.
To cancel Bake when in Sabbath Mode:
Press CANCEL.
??? ???BAKE??? will turn off in the display.
??? No beeps will sound.
To cancel the Sabbath Mode:
1.Press the Clock pad for five seconds.
OR
2.After 72 hours, the Sabbath Mode will end.
???SAb will flash for 5 seconds.
???The time of day will return to the display.
You may adjust the oven temperature if you think the oven is not baking or browning correctly. To decide how much to change the temperature, set the temperature 25?? higher or lower than your recipe recommends, then bake. The results of the ???test??? should give you an idea of how much to adjust the temperature.
To adjust the oven temperature:
1. Press Bake.
2. Enter 550?? by pressing the More+ pad.
3. Press and hold the Bake pad for several seconds or until 0?? appears in the display.
If the oven temperature was previously adjusted, the change will be displayed. For example, if the oven temperature was reduced by 15?? the display will show
4.Press the More+ or Less- pad to adjust the temperature.
Each time a pad is pressed, the temperature changes by 5??. The oven temperature can be increased or decreased by 5?? to 35??.
5.The time of day will automatically reappear in the display.
You do not need to readjust the oven temperature if there is a power failure or interruption. Broiling and cleaning temperatures cannot be adjusted.
Notes:
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Broiling
To set Broil:
1. Press the Broil pad.
??? ???BROIL??? flashes.
??? SET is displayed.
2.Press the More+ pad to set HI broil or press the Less- pad to set LO broil.
???HI or LO will be displayed.
???Select HI broil (550?? F) for normal broiling. Select
LO broil (450?? F) for
3.After four seconds, the oven will start.
??????BROIL??? will remain lit.
4.For optimum browning, preheat broil element for
5.Place food in the oven. Leave oven door open about four inches (the first stop).
Broiling Chart
6.Turn meat once about halfway through cooking.
7.When food is cooked, press the CANCEL
pad. Remove food and broiler pan from the oven.
???The time of day will reappear in the display.
Notes:
???For best results when broiling, use a pan designed for broiling.
???Expect broil times to increase and browning to be slightly lighter if appliance is installed on a
???HI is used for most broiling. Use LO broil when broiling longer cooking foods. The lower temperature allows food to cook to the well done stage without excessive browning.
???Broil times may be longer when the lower broiling temperature is selected.
* The top rack position is #5.
Important: This chart is a suggested guide. The times may vary with the food being cooked.
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Oven Vent
When the oven is in use, the area near the vent may become hot enough to cause burns. Never block the vent opening.
OVEN VENT
???Be sure the drip bowl in the vent location has a hole in the center. Do not cover
Oven Light
Press the Oven Light switch on the control panel to turn the oven light on and off.
Oven Bottom
Protect oven bottom against spillovers, especially acidic or sugary spills, as they may discolor the porcelain enamel. Use the correct pan size to avoid spillovers and boilovers. Do not place utensils or aluminum foil directly on the oven bottom.
To replace:
1.Place rack on the rack support in the oven
2.Tilt the front end up slightly. Slide rack back until it clears the
3.Lower front and slide back into the oven.
Do not cover an entire rack with aluminum foil or place foil on the oven bottom. Baking results will be affected and damage may occur to the oven bottom.
Rack Positions
RACK 5 (highest position): Used for toasting bread or broiling thin,
RACK 4: Used for most broiling.
RACK 3: Used for most baked goods on a
cookie sheet or jelly roll pan, layer cakes, fruit pies, or frozen convenience foods.
RACK 2: Used for roasting small cuts of meat, casseroles, baking loaves of bread, bundt cakes or custard pies.
RACK 1: Used for roasting large cuts of meat and poultry, frozen pies, dessert souffles or angel food cake.
MULTIPLE RACK COOKING:
Two rack: Use rack positions 2 and 4, or 1 and 4.
Oven Racks
CAUTION
???Do not attempt to change the rack position when the oven is hot.
???Do not use the oven for storing food or cookware.
The oven has two racks. All racks are designed with a lock- stop edge.
To remove:
1. Pull rack straight out until it stops at the
2. Lift up on the front of the rack and pull out.
Half Rack Accessory
A half rack, to increase oven capacity, is available as an accessory. It fits in the left, upper portion of the oven and provides space for a vegetable dish when a large roaster is on the lower rack. Contact your dealer for the ???HALFRACK??? Accessory Kit or call
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Warranty & Service
Warranty
Limited One Year Warranty -
Parts and Labor
For one (1) year from the original retail purchase date, any part which fails in normal home use will be repaired or replaced free of charge.
Canadian Residents
The above warranties only cover an appliance installed in Canada that has been certified or listed by appropriate test agencies for compliance to a National Standard of Canada unless the appliance was brought into Canada due to transfer of residence from the United States to Canada.
The specific warranties expressed above are the ONLY warranties provided by the manufacturer. These warranties give you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights which vary from state to state.
CUSTOMER'S SOLE AND EXCLUSIVE
REMEDY UNDER THIS LIMITED
WARRANTY SHALL BE PRODUCT REPAIR
AS PROVIDED HEREIN. IMPLIED
WARRANTIES, INCLUDING WARRANTIES
OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A
PARTICULAR PURPOSE, ARE LIMITED TO
ONE YEAR OR THE SHORTEST PERIOD
ALLOWED BY LAW. MAYTAG
CORPORATION SHALL NOT BE LIABLE
FOR INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES. SOME STATES AND
PROVINCES DO NOT ALLOW THE
EXCLUSION OR LIMITATION OF
INCIDENTAL OR CONSEQUENTIAL
DAMAGES, OR LIMITATIONS ON THE
DURATION OF IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF
MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS, SO
THESE EXCLUSIONS OR LIMITATIONS
MAY NOT APPLY TO YOU. THIS
WARRANTY GIVES YOU SPECIFIC LEGAL
RIGHTS AND YOU MAY ALSO HAVE
OTHER RIGHTS, WHICH VARY STATE TO
STATE OR PROVINCE TO PROVINCE.
What is Not Covered By These Warranties
1.Conditions and damages resulting from any of the following:
a.Improper installation, delivery, or maintenance.
b.Any repair, modification, alteration, or adjustment not authorized by the manufacturer or an authorized servicer.
c.Misuse, abuse, accidents, or unreasonable use, or acts of God.
d.Incorrect electric current, voltage, electrical and/ or gas supply.
e.Improper setting of any control.
2Warranties are void if the original serial numbers have been removed, altered, or cannot be readily determined.
3.Light bulbs, water filters and air filters.
4.Products purchased for commercial or industrial use.
5.The cost of service or service call to:
a.Correct installation errors. For products requiring ventilation, rigid metal ducting must be used.
b.Instruct the user on the proper use of the product.
c.Transport the appliance to and from the servicer.
6.Any food loss due to refrigerator or freezer product failures.
7.Expenses for travel and transportation for product service in remote locations.
8.Outside of the United States and Canada this warranty does not apply. Contact your dealer to determine if another warranty applies.
9.Consequential or incidental damages sustained by any person as a result of any breach of these warranties. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of consequential or incidental damages, so the above exclusion may not apply.
If You Need Service
First see the Troubleshooting section in your Use and Care Guide or call the dealer from whom your appliance was purchased or call Maytag Services, LLC, Customer Assistance at
???Be sure to retain proof of purchase to verify warranty status. Refer to WARRANTY for further information on owner???s responsibilities for warranty service.
???If the dealer or service company cannot resolve the problem, write to Maytag Services, LLC, Attn: CAIR?? Center, P.O. Box 2370, Cleveland, TN
???User???s guides, service manuals and parts information are available from Maytag Services, LLC, Customer Assistance.
Notes: When writing or calling about a service problem, please include:
a.Your name, address and telephone number;
b.Model number and serial number;
c.Name and address of your dealer or servicer;
d.A clear description of the problem you are having;
e.Proof of purchase (sales receipt).