Maytag CHG9800B manual

FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Congratulations on your choice of a Maytag gas range. On the following pages you will find iuformation regarding the operation of your new range. By following these instructions carefully, you will be able to fully enjoy and maintain your range. Please take a moment to TAB L E OF CO N TE N TS renew tim enclosed booklet, " [...]

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using Have your appliance installed and properly grounded by this appliance, a qualified installer according to the installation instrnetions. Have the installer show you the location of The f o llowing instructio ns are based o n s afety the gas shut off valve and how to s hut it off in an[...]

Child Safety when the range is replaced. Look underneath range to Do not leave children alone or unsupervised near the verify that one of the rear Ieveling legs is properly appliance when it is in use or is still hot. engaged in the bracket slot. The anti-tip device secures the rear leveling leg to the floor when properly engaged. Children must be [...]

Always place oven racks in the desired positions while Cleaning Safety oven is cool. If a rack must be moved while hot, use a Turn off" all controls and wait for appliance palts to cool d_ potholder. Always turn the oven off at the end of before touching or cleaning them. Do not touch the cooking, burner grates or surrounding areas untiI they [...]

RA N GE CONTRO L PA N EL Electronic Cl o ck and Oven Control S) ' ling and features may differ depending on the model y ou selected. The e l ectronic dock and oven control o n your Maytag The _bllowing pads are found on your Maytag range is used for the time-of-day clock , timer, bake, electronic clock and oven eontroh broil , programmed oven [...]

Clock Pad Setting the Clock and Timer Use this pad t o set the time-of-day clock. For instruc- tions to do this, s e e be l ow. Clock To set the time - of - day clock: Y ou may also press this pad to recall the cm x ent time of day. For example, if the timer is counting down in the 1. Press the CLOCK pad once. The words "Set Time" display[...]

SURFACE COOKI N G Panel Light (select models) Sealed Burners The panel light is turned on by pushing tile rocker The sealed burners of your range are secured to the switch on the control panel and holding it in until the cooktop and are n o t designed to be removed. fluorescent light comes on. It may be tnrned off by Since the bu rn ers are sealed [...]

Lighting the Surfa ce Burner s Use a H I G H flame se t ting to quickly I 1. Place a pan on the burner grate, bring foods to a ._t_,,m>,_ 2. Push in and turn on the knob to the START position, boil or to begin a A clicking s ound will be heard and the burner will cooking ope r ation. light. Reduce to a lower 3. After the bur n er lights , turn t[...]

USING YOUR OVEN Every oven has its own characteristics. Y o u may find that the cooking times and temperatures var y " slightly from your old oven. This is normal. Your Maytag range is equipped with pilotless ignition. with this type of ignition system, the o v e n w il l not o perate d uring a p o wer failure o r i f the range i s d isconnec [...]

Oven Light Adjusting the Oven Thermostat Push the switch on th e contr o l panel marked OVEN After using your ove n tile first few" tim e s, it may s e em LIGHT to turn it on and off. On select models the oven hotter or cooler than your previous oven. Oven l i ght automa t ically comes on whenever tile oven d o or is thermos t ats, over a peri[...]

Broiling For best results, use th e broiler pan and insert s upplied 2. Plac e the broiler pan o n tile recommended position with your range, shown in the broiling char*. (For additional broiling tips, refer to "Cooking Made 3. Follow the suggested times in the broili n g chart Simple" booklet.) below. Broil until the top of the meat is b[...]

To Bake by Time (with immediate sta r t): 8. Enter the cooking time (how long you wish the food to cook) by pressing the • or • pad. The time will 1. Place the food in the oven. appea r in hou rs and minutes. The m_L,:imum time 2. P r ess the COOK TIME pad. The words "Set Cook that can be set is ll hours and 55 minutes, NOTE : Time" w[...]

CARE A N D CLEANING The first f_w times the oven is cleaned , some smok and odor may be detected. Thi s i s no r mal and wi le ss en or disappea r with u s e. If the oven i s heavil) soiled , smoke and odor are common. During th_ cleaning p r ocess the kitchen should be well ventilated. Removing Range for Cleaning and The oven will automatie_ly beg[...]

Setting the Controls f o r the Self-Clean Storage Drawer (sel e ct m o dels) Cycle The storage drawer in the range is a safe and conveni e nt 1. Close the oven door and move the door lock lever to place for storing eookware. Do not store plastic, the right until it rests in the lock position, paperware , food o r flammable material in this drawer. [...]

RA N GE CLEANING CHART Cleaning Agents* Many different cleaning agents arc : recommended fbr the various parts of the ranges. Read product lab e l s f or sp e cific rec omme ndat ion s . The following brand names may help y ou to make an appropriate selection: 1. Mild abrasive cleaners s uch as Bon Ami, S o ft Scrub, Smart Scrub, Baking Soda. &apos[...]

Range Cleani n g Chart (continued) Soap and water Do not use oven cleaner, abrasive or caustic cleaning Mild liquid sprays agents on plastic finishes. These cleaning agents will scratch or mar the finish. To prevent staining or discoloration, remove f;at , grease or acid (tomato , lemon, vinegar , milk. fruit jui c e, marinade) soils immediately wi[...]

MAINTENANCE Electrical Connection L e veling Legs Appliances which require electrical power are equipped Some floors are not level. For proper baking, your ra n ge with a three-prong grounding plug which must be must be level. The leveling legs are located on each plugged directly into a properly grounded three-hole corner of t he base of the range[...]

BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE Check these points if... Part or all o f your ga s ra n ge d o es no t o per a te F oo d do e s no t br o il pr o pe r ly • Is the ra n ge pl u g loose or disconnected from the • Are the controls for broiling set properly? (See electrical outlet (if not wired direct to the electrical Broiling s ection, page 10.) snpp[...]

RANGE WARRANTY Ful l One Yea r Warrant y For o n e (1) ye ar from the date of original retai l purchase, any par t which fails in normal home u se will be repaired or replaced free of charge. Limited W a rranty A f t er the first year from the date of or i g i nal retail pur c h a se , through the second year, parts which fail in normal home use wi[...]

Tab l e of Con te nt s Surfac e C ooking ......................................................................... 3 -5 Proper Co o kware .............................................................. 3 -5 He a t Settings ........................................................................ 5 Using Your Oven......................................[...]

S u rface P ro p er C oo k w a re C oo ki n g Regardless o f the Proper p a ns will reduce cooking times, use less en- cooking surface used - " ergy and cook food more evenly . Optimum cook- coil elements, ceramic ing performance can be achieved when heavy gauge, flat , smooth bottom , metal p a ns with straight glass, standard gas sides and t[...]

Pan Materi al The pan materia l determines how evenly and quickly heat is transferred from the he a t source to the p a n bottom. Some wide l y used p a n m a terials are: ? a[...]

Pan Size On electric cooktops , match the size of When canning, use the High setting the pan to the coil element or indicated just until the water comes to a boil or cooking area. ldeally, the pan should not pressure is reached in the pressure e x tend mor e th a n 1 / 2 -1" over the cook- canner, then reduce to the lowest heat ing area on cer[...]

U s in g Y ou r Ov e n Delicio u s baking an d As ranges and wal l ovens get o l der, it is not uncom- roasting results mon for the oven temp e rature to shift. It is norm a l depend on the recipe, to notice some cooking time differences b e t w een a typ e o f pa n used a n d new oven and an old o ne. Comp a r e your recipes with tested recipes f [...]

M o st recipes provide minimum and Frozen pies in foil pans should be maximum baking times such as " bake placed on pans with dark or dull fin- 35-45 minutes. " Check the baking ishes for baking. The shiny foil pan progress at the minimum time. DO reflects heat away from the pie de- NOT open the door until the minimum creasing browning wh[...]

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Roasting is the Prehe a ting is not necess a ry, method for cooking Place the oven r ac k in either of th e tw o lowest r a ck large, tender cuts of positions. meat uncovered, without adding Use open pan roast i ng for tender cuts of meat , weighing three pounds or more. Place meat or poul- m oi s ture, t ry on t he slo t ted p orti o n o f the tw [...]

Cut of Meat Beef Rib Roast (cut-side down) Rib Eye Roast Tenderl o in Roast Pork , Fresh Should e r B) a de Roast (bonel e ss) Shoulder Blade R oa st Loin Blad e or Sirloin Roast Boneless Pork Loin Pork, Smoked Ham Half (ful l y cooked boneless)*, H a m Half (co o k-bef o re-e a ting) Poultry Turkey, unstuffed... Turkey Br e ast C hicken Fryer Chic[...]

C on vecti o n Baking and ._ i ch Me th od Wor k s B e s t f or ..... R o asting I n a convection oven , B aking a fan circulates hot • Convect i on bak i ng is good for J arge quantiti e s of air evenly over , under baked foods such as cookies , b i scu i ts, muffins , and ar o und the food. brownies , cupcakes , sweet rolls and bre a d. As e re[...]

Baking: Reduce the ove n temperature by 25 ° f or convection baking . Ti m e s wil l be similar to or a f e w mi n u t e s le es than r ec ipe reco m menda t i ons. Fo r m ult i -rac k baking , i t m a y b e nec- e ssa ry t o r e mov e th e p a n on th e b ot- tom rack an d/ or to p r ack 1 -2 minut e s b e fo r e th e set t i m e to pr e vent o v[...]

B r o iling Broiling is used for When broiling in an e l ectric ov e n , preheat 3-4 min- tender cuts of m eat or utes for optimal browning. marinated m e ats, fish and som e fruits and For best results , steaks and chops should be at least 3 / 4" thick . Thinner cuts should be panbroiled. veg e tabl e s . The food is plac e d directly under B[...]

Generally for a brown exterior and rare inter i or, the meat should be close to the element or fl a me . If you want the meat well done, place the broiler pan farther from the element or flame. Increasing the distance between the meat and the heat source wil l de- crease spattering and smoking. When broiling in an electric oven, the door should be [...]