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30 or 36-inch Gas Cooktopwith

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ................. 1-3 CARE AND CLEANING ...................... 9-10Cleaningchart ............................. 9-10

SURFACE COOKING ................. ... 4-8 Howto removecooktopfor cleaning............ 10Ignition system ............................ 4Cooktop ..................................... 4 MAINTENANCE ............................... 11Burner grates ................................. 4 Valve adjustment ............................ 11Conventionalsurface burners ................... 5 Electricalconnection ......................... 11

Sealed surface burners ........................ 5 SERVICE .................................. 12-13Lighting surface burners ....................... 6 Before calling servicechart .................... 12Selecting flame size ........................... 7 How to obtain service ......................... 13Cookware .................................... 8Canning ..................................... 8

INSTALLER Please leave this I The mode/ar_ serial numbers are found on the rat�rig p_atemanualwiththisappliance, which is located under the cooktop in the burner box area

r (conventionalcooktop) or on the bottom-side of the cooktopCONSUMER To save you time, (seatedburner cooktop).energy and money, read and keepthis manual for future reference. Model Number: ......

Serial Number:

8113P087-60(05-95-o0)

ABOUT YOUR NEW COOKTOP

Congratulationson your choice ofthis appliance. As you use appliance without revising this manual. As an example, theyour new cooktop, we know you will appreciate the many knob on your appliance may not look like the illustration infeatures that provide excellent performance, ease of this manual.cleaning, convenience and dependability.

Should you have any questions about using your newNew features have dramatically changed today's cooking appliance, please write to us at this address:appliances and the way we cook. It is therefore very

important to understand how your new appliance operates Customer AssistanceBEFORE you use it for the first time. c/o Maytag Customer Service

In this booklet,you will find a wealth of information regarding P.O.Box 2370all aspects of your appliance. By following the instructions Cleveland, TN 37320-2370carefully,you will beable to fully enjoy andproperly maintainyour new cooktop. Be sure to include the model and serial numbers of your

appliance. For your convenience, we have provided spaceIn our continuing effort to improve the quality of our cooking on the front cover to record this information. Please retainproducts, it may be necessary to make changes to the the proof of _urchase documents for warranty service.

IMP(IRTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTI()NS

Read all instructions before using this appliance.

The following instructions are based on safety recommendedin this book. All other servicingshouldbeconsiderationsandmustbe strictlyfotlowedto eliminatethe referredto a qualifiedinstallerorservicer.potentialrisksoffire, electricshock,or personalinjury.

WARNING: If the information in this Besureallpackingmaterialsareremovedfromtheappliancemanual is not followed exactly, a fire or beforeoperating it.explosion may result causing property

Keep area aroundapplianceclearandfreefromcombustibledamage, personal injury or death, materials, gasoline, and other flammable vapors and

materials.

- Do not store or use gasoline or other If appliance is installed near a window,properprecautions+flammable vapors and IJquJds in the should be taken to prevent curtains from blowing overvicinity of this or any other appliance, burners.

Donot leave any items on the cooktop.The hot air may ignite- WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS: flammable items and may increase pressure in closed

containerswhichmay causethemto burst.• Do not try to light any appliance.

Many aerosol-type spray cans are EXPLosIVE when• Do not touch any electrical switch; do exposedto heat and may be highlyflammable.Avoidtheir

not use any phone in your building, use or storage near an appliance.

• Immediately call your gas supplier Many plastics are vulnerableto heat. Keep plasticsawayfrom a neighbor's phone. Follow the frompartsoftheappliancethatmaybecomewarmorhot. Do

not leave plasticitems on the cooktopas they may melt orgas supplier's instructions, soften if lefttoo closeto a lightedsurface burner.

• If you cannot reach your gas supplier, Toeliminatethehazardofreachingoverhotsurfaceburners,call the fire department. Cabinetstorageshouldnot beprovideddirectlyabovea unit.

If suchstorage isprovided, itshould be limitedto items.whichare usedinfrequentlyandwhichare safelystoredin an area

- Installation and service must be subjected to heat from an appliance.Temperaturesmay beperformed by a qualified installer, service unsafe for some items, such as volatile liquids, cleaners oragency or the gas supplier, aerosol sprays.

Have your appliance installed and properly grounded by aqualified installer according to the installation instructions. Turn off appliance and ventilating hood to avoid spreadingHave the installer show you the location of the gas shut off the flame. Extinguish flame then turn on hood to removevalve and how to shut it off in an emergency, smoke and odor.

Always disconnect power to appliancebefore servicing. Use dry chemical or foam-type extinguisher or baking sodato smother fire or flame. Never use water on a grease fire.

To ensure proper operation and avoid possible injury ordamage to unit do not attempt to adjust, repair, service, or If fire is in a pan on the surface burner, cover pan. Neverreplace any part of your appliance unless it is specifically attempt to pick up or move a flaming pan.

2 IMPORTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS

Do not leave children alone or- unsupervised near the Always place a pan on a surface burner before turning it on.appliancewhen it is inuse or isstill hot.Childrenshould never Be sure you know which knobcontrols which surface burner.be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance. Make sure the correct burner isturned on and that the burner

has ignited. When cooking is completed, turn burner offChildren must be taught that the appliance and utensilson before removing pan to prevent exposure to burner flame.it can be hot.Let hot utensils cool ina safe place, out of reach of small Always adjustsurface burner flame so that itdoes not extendchildren. Children should be taught c beyond the bottom edge of the pan. An excessive flame isthat an appliance is not a toy. hazardous, wastes energy and may damage the appliance,Children should not be allowed to pan or cabinets above the appliance.play with controls or other parts ofthe unit. Never leave a surface cooking operation unattended

especially when using a __,_

CAUTION: Do not store items of high heat setting orwheninterest to children in cabinets deep fat frying. Boiloversabove an appliance. Children cause smoking andclimbing on the appliance to reach greasy spillovers mayitems could be seriously injured, ignite. Clean up greasy

spills as soon aspossible. Do not use high /heat for extendedcooking operations.

Toprevent potential hazard to the user and damage to the Never heat an unopened container on the surface burner.appliance, do not use \ _,_JI/_-._ Pressure build-up may cause container to burst resulting inappliance as a space ,_j_ -:>_wlr,,.,_-;_._j serious personal injury or damage to the appliance.heater to heat or warm a

room. Also, do not use Use dry, sturdy pot holders. Damp pot holders may causethe cooktop as a storage burns from steam. Dish towels or other substitutes shouldarea for food or cooking never be used as pot holders becausethey can trail acrossutensils, hot surface burners and ignite or get caught on appliance

Do not.obstruct the flow parts.

of combustion and Always let quantities of hot fat used for deep fat frying coolventilation air.Restriction ,_ before attempting to move or handle.of air flow to the burner prevents proper performance andincreases carbon monoxide emission to unsafe levels. Do not let cooking grease or other flammable materials

accumulate in or near the appliance, hood or vent fan. CleanCAUTION: Do not use an appliance as a step stool to hood frequently to prevent grease from accumulating oncabinets above. Misuse of appliance may result in serious hoodorfilter.When flamingfoodsunderthehoodturnthefaninjuries, off as the fan may spread the flame.

IMP(tRTANTSAFETYINSTRUCTIONS

Use caution when wearing arments made of flammable Only certain types of glass, glass/ceramic, ceramic, ormaterial to avoid clothing _ _._1 glazed utensils are suitable for cooktop usage without

fires. Loose fitting or long _ breaking due to the sudden change in temperature.

hanging-sleeved apparalshould not be worn while This appliance has been tested for safe performance usingcooking. Clothing may ignite conventional cookware. Do not use any devices oror catch utensil handles, accessories that are not specifically recommended in this

manual. Do not use eyelid covers for the surface units orstove top grills. The use of devices or accessories that are

PREPAREDFOOD WARNING" Followfood manufacturer's not expressly recommended in this manual can createinstructions. Ifa plastic frozenfood container and/or itscover serioussafety hazards, result in performance problems, anddistorts, warps, or is otherwise damaged during cooking, reduce the (ifeof the components of the appliance_immediately discard the food and its container. The foodcould be contaminated.

Turn offall controls andwait for applianceparts to cool beforetouching or cleaning them. Do not touch the burner grates or

Use pans with flat bottoms and handles that are easily surrounding areas until they have hadsufficient time to cool.

grasped and stay cool. Avoid using unstable, warped, easily Clean appliancewithcaution. Usecare to avoidsteam burnstipped or loose handled pans, Pans that are heavy to move ifa wet sponge or cloth isused to wipe spillson a hot surface,when filled with food may also be hazardous. Some cleanerscan produce noxious fumes ifapplied to a hot

Be sure utensil is large enough to properly contain food and surface.avoid boilovers. Pan size is particularly important in deep fatfrying. Be sure panwill accommodate the volume of food thatis to be added as well as the bubble action of fat.

To minimize burns, ignition of flammable materials and The California Safe DrinkingWater and ToxicEnforcementspillage due to unintentionalcontact with the utensil, do not Act of 1986 (Proposition 65) requires the Governor ofextend handles over I 1 California to publish a list of substances known to the State

adjacent surface _x-_'_ _,/ _ of California to cause cancer or reproductive harm, andburners. Always turn _7_ requires businesses to warn customers of potential

panhandlestoward the exposures to such substances.side or back of theappliance, not out into Users of this appliance are hereby warned that the burningthe room where they of gas can result in low-level exposure to some of the listedare easily hit or substances, including benzene, formaldehyde and soot,duereached by small primarilyto the incompletecombustionof natural gas or liquidchildren, petroleum (LP)fuels. Properlyadjusted burnerswill minimize

incomplete combustion. Exposure to these substances.canNever let a pan boil dry as this coulddamage the utensil and also be minimized by properly venting the burners to thethe appliance, outdoors.

SAVETHESEINSTRUCTIONS

SURFACE COOKING

Yourcooktop is equipped with either pilot ignitionor pilotless The cooktop featuring conventional surface burners lifts upignition. Be sure all surface controls are set in the OFF for easy cleaning of the burner box area. When cool, firstposition prior to supplying gas to the appliance, remove grates and drip bowls, if equipped. Grasp two front

burner wells and lift up.

Pilot Ignition

Pilot ignition uses a standing pilotto light the burner.When The sealed burner cooktop is designed with two contourthe cooktop is first installed, the pilots may be difficult to wells to catch and contain spills. Because of this design it islight due to air in the ( as line. Tobleed off air from the line not necessary to lift up the cooktop to clean underneath. Tohold a lighted prevent damage to the gas tubing or top, do not attempt to

match next to the _'_ t lift or remove the cooktop.

burner and turnknob on. When the _"_ _'3 .,,,,_burner lights, turnthe knob off.

To light pilot: Raisecooktop and hold alighted match near _3___the pilotports to lightthe two pilots. Re-place cooktop.

PilotlessIgnitionPilotlessignitionuses a spark from the ignitor to light the Burner grates must be properly

burner. There are two ignitorsfor conventionalsurface positioned before cooking. Burnerburner ccoktops, Each sealed burner has its own ignitor grates are durable but may graduallywhich is located on the back side of the burner, lose their shine due to usage and high

temperatures.

REARVIEWOFSEALEDBURNER Grates for the porcelain cooktop are

(__ square. When installing square grates,

place indented sides together sostraight sides are at front and rear.

Grates for the glasscooktop are round. It_n _ LIIgnitor When installing round grates, position

the grate so it fits in the two embossedforms in the porcelain-enamel dripbowl.

When cleaningaround the sealed surface burner, use care

to prevent damage to the spark ignitor. If a cleaning cloth CAUTION: Donotoperate a surface Ishould catch the ignitor, it could damage or break. If the on the grate. The porcelain finish onburnerwithoutthegrate mayachippanI

light.ignit°ris damaged or broken, the surface burner will not flame.With°uta pan to absorb the ntense heat from the burner

SURFACE COOKING

Surface burnersare secured in place during transportation The sealed surfaceburnersare secured to the cooktopandwitha shippingscrew, are NOT designedto be removedbythe consumer.

Since the burners are sealed into the cooktop, boilovers

won't seep underneath to the burner box area. Thus, thereare no hidden spills in the burner box area to clean.

Super High Speed BurnersSome models feature two special SUPER HIGH SPEED

l sealed burners, Use the SUPER HIGH SPEED burners to

quicklybringwaterto a boilandforlarge - pot cooking,Seeinformationon ratingplate to determine if your appliancefeaturesthese burners.

On the 30-inch cooktop,the two High Speed burnersare

Once the cooktopis installed,these may be removedto locatedatthe right-frontandleft-rear burners.-

allowquickand easy removalofthe burner. HIGHSPEEDBURNER

To remove: Lift up and supportthe cooktop.When cool,grasp burnerhead and tilt to release tab from slot nearignitor.Lift up andtowardbackof cooktopuntilair shutterend of burnerreleasesfrom valve.

To replace: Insert air shutterend of burnerovervalve andlowerintoplace.Replacecooktop.Turnonburnerto besureburnerhas beencorrectlyreplaced.

On the 36-inch cooktop, the High Speed burners, ifequipped, are located at the left-rear and right-rearburners,

HIGHSPEEDBURNERS

t"' 72"1

6 SURFACE COOKING

I CAUTION: To prevent damage to the cook'topor pan, To operate surface burner with pilotless ignition during

never operatesurface burnerwithouta pan in place, a power failure:neverallowa panto boildryandneveroperatea surface 1. Besure all controlsare inthe OFF position.

burneron HIGH forextendedperiodsoftime. 2. Holda lightedmatch tothe desiredsurfaceburnerhead.

To light surface burner: 3. Pushdownandturnknobtothe LITEposition.The burner1. Place a pan on the burner grate, will then light.

2. Pushdown and turn knob to the LITE position. 4. Adjust the flame to the desired flame size.

_.__-._ _ _ <._ I CAUTION: When lightingthe surfaceburner,besureallof thecontrolsare inthe OFF position.Strikethe match"._--_'jL/_..__.. _ _ _ first and hold it in position before turning the knob to the

LITE position.

On pilotless ignition models, a clicking sound will beheard and the burner will light. When one burner isturned on, all ignitors will spark.

3. After the burner lights, turn the knob to the desired flamesize.

On pilotless ignition models,the ignitorswill continue tOspark until the knob is turned from the LITE position.

CAUTION: If the flame should go out during a cookingoperation, turn the burner off. If gas has accumulatedand a strong gas odor is detected,wait 5 minutes for thegas odor to disappear before relightlng burner.

SURFA(;E C()OKING

Use a HIGH flame setting to quickly bringliquidsto a boilor Be sureto adjust the knobso there isan adequate supply ofto begin a cooking operation. Then reduce to a lowersetting gas to maintain a stable flame on the burner. Check to beto continue cooking. Never leave food unattended when sure burner is lit and the flame is stable.using a HIGH flame setting.

O _ A properly adjusted burner withcleanports will lightwithina

few seconds.

On natural gas, the flame will be blue with a deeper bluecore; there should be no trace of yellow in the flame.

Ayellow flame indicatesan improper mixtureof air/gas. Thiswastes fuel, so have a serviceman adjust the mixture if ayellow flame occurs.

An intermediate flame size is used to continue a cooking On LPgas, some yellowtipping is acceptable,This is normaloperation. Food will not cook any faster when a higher and adjustment is not necessary.flame setting is used than needed to maintain a gentleboll. Remember, water boils at the same temperature Youmayheara"pepping"soundonsometypesofgaswhenwhetherboilinggentlyorvigorously, the surfaceburneristurned off.This is a normaloperating

soundofthe burner.

Use LOto simmeror keepfoodsat servingtemperatures.

| Adjust the flame size so it _II

/' / the edge of the cooking

_. utensil. This is for

_,_/ personal safety and to_" prevent possible damage

to the appliance, pan, orcabinets above theappliance. This also im-proves cooking efficiency.

Some cooking may take place on the LO setting if thecooking utensil is covered. If food does boil on the LO If a knob is turned very quickly from HI to LO setting, thesetting,it ispossibleto reducetheheat byrotatingthe knob flame may go out, particularlyif the burneris cold. If thistowardthe OFF position, occurs, turn the knob to the OFF position.Wait several

seconds,then lightthe burneragain.

SURFACE COOKING

Cookwarewhichextends morethan two inchesbeyond the The panmaterialdetermineshow evenlyandquicklyheat isgrate, rests on two grates, or touches the cooktop may conducted from the heat source to the food. Some widelycause a build up of heat which may result in damage to the used pan materials are:the burner grate, burner or cooktop. Aluminum - excellent heat conductor. Some foods will

Cookware,such as a wokwith a support ring,which restricts cause it to darken or pit. Often used as a bottom coating toair circulation around the burner will cause heat to build up improve the heating of other pan materials.

and may result in damage to the burner grate, burner or Copper - excellent heat conductor. Discolors easily,cooktop, requires constant polishing.Often used as a bottom coatingFoodscook faster when the cookware is covered because to improve the heating of other pan materials.

more heat ie retained. Lower theflamesizewhen cookware Stainless Steel - slow conductor of heat, Develops hotis covered, spots and produces uneven cooking results. Durable,

The cooking performance is greatly affected by the type of attractive, easy to clean and stain resistant. Will distributecookwareused. Propercookwarewill reduce cookingtimes, heat better if other metals (aluminum or copper) areuse lessenergy andproduce moreeven cooking results.For combined or sandwiched together as a bottom coating.

best resultsuse a heavygauge metal panwith a smooth flat Cast Iron - slow heat conductor. Cooks evenly oncebottom, straight sides and a tight fitting lid. temperature is reached. Heavy. Needs seasoning to make

cleaning easier and to prevent stickingand rusting.Cookware with uneven, warped, or grooved bottoms do notmake good contactwith the heatingsurface, will reduce heat Glass -- slow heat conductor. Easy to clean. Some typesconductivity and result in slower, less even heating, may only be used in the oven.

To determine the flatness of the bottom of a pan, place the Porcelain Enamel - glass-like substance fused to metal.edge of a ruler across the bottom of the utensil. Hold it up to Heating characteristics depend on base material. Easy tothe light. Little or no light should be visible under the ruler, clean.

Acceptable water-bath or pressurecannersshouldnot beoversized and should not rest on two burner grates. Theyshould also have flat bottoms.

When canning,use the HIsetting just unti!the water comesto a boil or pressure is reached in a pressure canner,thenreduce to a setting that maintainsthe pressureor a boil.

Prolonged use of the HI setting or the use of incorrectcanning utensils will produce excessive heat. Excessiveheat can cause permanent damage to the appliance.

Because of the many new cleaning products introduced in Non-Abrasive Cleaners - Bon Ami, paste of baking sodathe marketplace each year, it is not possible to list all and water.products that can be safely used to clean this appliance.Listed below are just a few examples of recommended Mildly Abrasive Powder or Liquid Cleansers - Ajax,products. Barkeepers Friend, Cameo, Comet, Soft Scrub. (Note: If the

cleaner is recommended for use on plastic, glass, orREMEMBER, ALWAYS READ THE MANUFACTURER'S porcelain finishes, it can be used on the same applianceINSTRUCTIONS to be sure the cleaner can be safely used finishes.)on this appliance. Also, read and carefully follow the

manufacturer's directions when using any cleaning product. Non-Abrasive or Scratchless Plastic or Nylon ScouringPads or Sponges - Chore Boy Plastic Cleaning Puff,

To determine if a cleaning product is safe, test a small Scrunge Scrub Sponges or Scotch-Brite No Scratch,inconspicuous area using a very light pressure to see if the Cookware or Kitchen Sponge.surface may scratch. This is particularly important for

porcelain enamel, highly polished, shiny, painted, or plastic Abrasive or "Never Scratch" Scouring Pads - S.O.S.,surfaces. Brillo Steel Wool Soap, Scotch-Brite Wool Soap Pads.

The following brands may help you to make an appropriate (Brand names for the above cleaning products are registeredselection: trademarks of the respective manufacturers.)

Glass Cleaners - Bon Ami, Cinch, Glass Plus, Windex. Be sure appliance is off and all parts are cool beforehandling or cleaning to avoid damage and possible

Dishwashing Liquid Detergents-Dawn, Dove, Ivory, Joy. burns. If a part is removed, be sure it is correctlyMild Liquid Spray Cleaners - Fantastik, Formula 409. replaced.

PARTS CLEANING AGENTS DIRECTIONS

Burner box, • Detergent & water. Burner box, located under cooktop, should be cleaned frequently to removeconventional spillovers. Tfsoil is not removed and is allowedto accumulate, it maydamage thesurface burner only finish. To clean, remove surface burners and clean with detergent and water,

rinse and dry. (Note: Cooktop on sealed burner model can not be lifted up.)Chrome drip bowls, • Detergent & water. Clean bowls after each use with detergent and water. Remove stubborn stainsif equipped • Paste of baking soda & withbaking soda pasteand plasticscouring pad.Topreventscratching the finish,

water, do not use abrasive cleaning agents. Rinse, dry and replace. NOTE: Bowls can• Plastic scouring pad. be permanently discolored if exposed to excessive heat or if soil is allowed to

bake on.

Control knobs • Detergent & water. TOremove knobs, for cleaning, gently pull up. Wash in detergent and water. Do• Sponge or soft cloth, not use abrasive cleaningagents. They will scratchfinish andremove markings.

Rinse, dry and replace. Turn on each burner to see if knobs have been replacedcorrectly.

Cook'top, • Detergent& water. Wash with detergent and water_For heavier soil use a mild abrasive cleaner,brushed chrome • Mild abrasive cleaner, rubbing with the grain to avoid streaking the surface. To prevent scratching, do

not use abrasive or caustic agents. Chrome will permanently discolor if soil isallowed to bake on.

10 CARE .ND CLEANING

PARTS CLEANING AGENTS D RECTIONS

Cooktop, glass • Detergent& water. The temperedglasscooktopwillwithstandtemperaturechangeswhilecooking.• Paste of bakingsoda& Althoughimpactresistant,treatthisglasscooktopwiththesame careyouwould

water, any glassmaterial.

• Window cleaning fluid Wheneool,washwithclothwrungoutinsoapywater.Donotuseabrasivemateri-or ammonia, als suchas scouringpads, steelwool or powderedcleaningagents.They will

damageglass.Rinsewithclearwaterand dry.Topreventstainingofglass,neveruseexcessiveamountsofwaterwhichmayseepunderorbehindglass.Onlyusecleanersthat are recommendedfor glasssurfaces.

The porcelainenamel drip bowlson the glasseooktopare not removable.Tocleandripbowls,referto cleaninginstructionsfor the porcelaincooktop.

Cooktop, porcelain • Detergent& water. Porcelainenamelisglassfusedonmetal.It maycrackorchipwithmisuse.Clean• Paste of bakingsoda& with detergentand water when parts are cool. All spillovers,especiallyacid

water, spillovers,shouldbewipedup immediatelywitha drycloth.Whensurfaceiscool,cleanwithwarmsoapywater.Neverwipe off awarm or hot porcelainsurfacewith a damp cloth. This may cause cracking and chipping. Never useabrasiveor causticcleaningagentson porcelain.

Grates • Detergent& water. Gratesare madeof porcelain-coatedsteel.They canbe cleanedatthe sinkwith• Soap-filled scouring detergentandwateror inthe dishwasher.Tocleanbakedonsoil,placea damp

pad. soapy paper towel over the grate and let stand for 30 minutes. Use a• Plasticpad. non-abrasiveplasticpadto scourstubbornsoil.Grates maybe removedplaced• Oven cleaner, on newspapersor in a plasticbag and sprayedwith an oven cleaner.Follow

manufacturer'sinstructions.

Metal finishes, • Detergent& water. Clean with detergentand water.Removestubbornsoil witha pasteof bakingcontrolpanel • Pasteof bakingsoda & sodaandwater.Donotuseabrasivecleanersto preventscratchingofthe finish.trim parts water. Rinse and dry.

Surface burners, • Detergent& water. Clean as necessary with warm soapy water.Remove stubbornsoil by scouringconventional • Paste of bakingsoda& with a non-abrasiveplasticscouringpad anda pasteof bakingsoda andwater.

water. Usecareto preventcleanerfromgettingintotheburnerportsasthiswillblockthe• Non abrasive scouring portsandaffectthe flame.Cleanportswitha straightpin.Donotenlargeordistort

pad. the ports.Donotuse awoodentoothpick.Itmay breakoffandclogport.DO NOTCLEAN BURNERS WITH THE FOLLOWING caustic cleaners: steel wool,• Mildlyabrasive abrasivecleaningagents, dishwasherdetergent,or metal polishes.These will

cleanser damagefinish.Burnerscan bedriedin the ovenset at 140°F.CAUTION: Burnerandburner tube mustbe dry beforeuse.

Surface burners, • Detergent& water. When cleaningburnerusecareto preventdamageto ignitorwhichis locatedatsealed • Pasteof bakingsoda & the back-side of the burner.If ignitoris brokenor damaged,the burnerwillnot

water, light.

• Non abrasive scouring Clean all fourburnercaps after usewithwarm soapywater. Removestubbornpad. soilby scouringwitha non-abrasive plasticscouringpadanda pasteof baking

• Mildlyabrasive sodaandwater.Use caretopreventcleanerfromgettingintothe burnerportsascleanser thisw bockthe portsand affecttheflame.Clean portswitha straightpin.Donot

enlargeordistortthe ports.Donotuse a woodentoothpick.Itmay break offandclogport.Sealed burnerscan not be removedbythe consumer.

When necessary, follow these procedures to remove 4. Remove screws that secure appliance to cabinet.appliance for cleaning or servicing: Remove appliance from cabinet.

1. Shut-off gas supply to appliance. 5. Reverse procedure to reinstall. If gas line has been2. Disconnect electrical supply to appliance, disconnected, check for gas leaks after reconnection.

3. Disconnect gas supply tubing to appliance. (See Installation Instructions for gas leak test method.)

NOTE: A trained serviceman should make the gasinstallation, disconnection, and re-connection ofgas supply to the appliance.

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Electrical supply, if equipped, must be disconnected'from 2370, Cleveland, TN 37320-2370. Includeor haveavallablethe wall outlet before servicing appliance. Do not repair or thecomplete model andserial numbers ofthe appliance, thereplace any part of your appliance unless specifically name and address of the dealer from whom y0u purchasedrecommended in this manual. All other servicing should be the appliance, the date of purchase and details concerningreferredto a qualified technician, your problem.

If you did not receive satisfactory service tllrough yourservicer or Maytag Customer Service, you may contact the

Whenyourappliancerequiresserviceorreplacementparts, Major Appliance Consumer Action Program by lettercontact your Dealer or Authorized Servicer. Use only including your name, address, and telephone number, asgenuine factory parts if replacement parts are necessary, well as the model and serial numbers of the appliance.Consult the Yellow Pages in your telephone directory underappliance for the service center nearest you. Be sure to Major Appliance Consumer Action Programincludeyour name, address, and phone number,along with 20 North Wacker Drivethe model and serial numbers of the appliance. (See front Chicago, IL-60606cover for location of your model and serial numbers.)

If you areunableto obtain service,write to us. Ouraddress is MACAP (Major Appliance Consumer Action Program)is anfound on the rating plate, independentagency sponsored by three trade associations

as a court of appeals on consumer complaints which haveIf you are notsatisfiedwith the local responseto your service notbeen resolvedsatisfactorilywithin a reasonable periodofrequirements, contact Maytag Customer Service, P.O.Box time.

12 SERVICE

PROBLEM POSSIBLE CAUSE CORRECTION

1. Surface burner fails to light a. power supply not connected (pi- a. connect power, check circuitIotless ignition), breaker or fuse box.

b. clogged burner port(s), b. clean ports with straight pin.c. burner incorrectly c. see page 5.

installed.d. sealed burner model: broken d. call serviceman to replace.

electrode or ignitor.e. pilot models: pilot is not lit. e. light pilot, see page 4.f. controls not set properly, f. see page 6.g. surface control not completely g. turn control tothe LITE position

turned to the LITE position or until the burner ignites, then turnturned too quickly from the LITE control to desired flame size.position (pilotless ignition).

h. power failure (pilotless ignition), h. see page 6 to lightburner duringapower failure.

2. Burnerflame is uneven a. Cloggedburner port(s), a. clean ports with straight pin.b. burner not properly positioned, b. see page 5 to correctly replace

burner.

3. Surface burner flame a. air/gas mixture is incorrect, a. call servicemanto adjust burner• lifts off port NOTE: Some yellow tipping primary air.• yellow in color with LP gas is normal and ac-e is unstable ceptable.

4. Poppingsound heard This is a normal sound that occurs with some types of gas when a hot burner iswhen burner extinguishes, turned off. The popping sound is not a safety hazard and will not damage the

appliance.

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Electrical supply, if equipped, must be disconnected from 2370, Cleveland, TN 37320-2370. Include orhave availablethe wall outlet before servicing appliance. Do not repair or the complete modeland serial numbersof the appliance,thereplace any part of your appliance unless specifically name and address of the dealer from whom you purchasedrecommended in this manual. All other servicing should be the appliance, the date of purchase and details concerningreferred to a qualified technician, your problem.

If you did not receive satisfactory service through yourservicer or Maytag Customer Service, you may contact the

Whenyourappliancerequiresserviceorreplacementparts, Major Appliance Consumer Action Program by lettercontact your Dealer or Authorized Servicer. Use only including your name, address, and telephone number, asgenuine factory parts if replacement parts are necessary, well as the model and serial numbers of the appliance.Consult the Yellow Pages inyour telephone directory underappliance for the service center nearest you. Be sure to Major Appliance Consumer Action Programincludeyour name, address, and phone number,along with 20 North Wacker Drivethe model and serial numbers of the appliance. (See front Chicago, IL 60606cover for location of your model and serial numbers.)

If youare unableto obtain service, writeto us. Ouraddress is MACAP (Major Appliance Consumer Action Program) is anfound on the rating plate, independent agency sponsored by three trade associations

as a court of appeals on consumer complaints which haveIf you are notsatisfiedwith the local responseto your service not been resolvedsatisfactorilywithin a reasonable periodofrequirements, contact Maytag Customer Service, P.O.Box time.