Maytag MER4530 manual

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    Welcome ................................................................ 1 Safety Instructions ............................................... 1-3 Range at a Glance ......................................... 4 Controls at a Glance ............................................ 5-6 Surface Cooking .................................................. 7-8 [...]

  • Page 2

    I I Models: U.S. • MER453 0 Canada • MER4530 I Welcome.... .. ... . ..... . ... . . Important Safety Congratulations on your choice of a Maytag electric range. Instructions........... • • • • • • Your complete satisfaction is very important to us. Read and follow all instructi o ns b efore using this ap- Read this user ' s guid[...]

  • Page 3

    General Instructions Cooktop W ARN IN G: NEVER use a ppliance door, "%, NE V ER le a ve surface units unatte n ded ..,S ....... "_ _':%_.. ..... or drawer, if equipped, as a step stool or seat especially when using high heat settings, i_. _" % as this may result in possible tipping of the A n unattended boilover could cause _ ap[...]

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    Safety Instructions (continu e d)............................ Oven Child Safety Use care when opening door. Let hot air NEVER leave children alone or unsu- ,i f ' _!i_ or steam escape before removing or replac- pervised in area where appliance is in _ili "_!!i_ ing food. use or is still hot. JiY_,-k-_ iiiii i For proper oven operation and[...]

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    Range at a Glance ...................................... CLOCK & TIMER (pages 5 - 6) BACKGUARD OVEN TEMPERATURE KNOB OVEN SET K N OB ( s e l e ct m o d e ls, p age 10) ( s e l ect m o d e l s,page 1 0) " . OVEN LIGHT SWITCH (page 1 0) OVEN INDICATOR LIGHT (selec t m o dels, page 10) " . SURFACE CO NTROLS AND I N DICATOR LIGHT (pa g e [...]

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    Controls at a Glance............................... Electronic Clock and Oven Control (select models) i BAKE __ BROIL NO T E : The display will flash when the appliance is first connected to power or if power is interrupted. The display will stop flashing once the time-of-day clock has been set. The BAKE, BROIL and TIMER indicators light when the f[...]

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    Clock and Timer Control (select models) HOUR CLOCK I -- It -- I . Q + I . nn t-'-"-' NOTE : The display will flash when the appliance is first connected to power or if power is interrupted. The display will stop flashing once the time-of-day clock has been set. Setting the Clock 2 . To set timer for less time, press the TIMER pad, 1.[...]

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    Surface Cooking ................°................... Surface Controls A Su rf ace Cooking CAUTIONS: Use to turn on the surface elements. An infinite choice of B efo re C oo ki ng heat set t ings is av a ilable from L OW to HIGH. The knobs , Always place a pan on the surface unit before you turn can be set on or between any of the numbered settings[...]

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    Surface Indicator Lights Coil Elements There is an indicator light under each pair of control knobs. , When an element is turned on , it will cycle on and off When one or both of the surface control knobs is turned on, to maintain the heat setting. the light will turn on. The light will turn off when the surface • Coil elements are self-cleaning.[...]

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    Oven Operation ..................................... AOven • Food Follow food manufacturer's Operation CAUTIONS: Prepared Warning: instructions. If a plastic frozen food container and / or its cover distorts, warps, or is otherwise damaged during • Be sure all packing material is removed from oven b efore turning on. cooking, i m mediately[...]

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    Setting the Knob Control(s) for Oven Indicator Light (select models) Baking and Roasting (select models) The o ven in d icat o r light, located on the backguar d , turns on whenever the oven turns on. BR O I L When the oven reaches the preset temperature, the indi- cator light turns off. The oven indicator light will then s oo 2 o0 turn o ff and on[...]

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    Oven Operation (continued)............................... Oven Racks Rack Positions CAUTION : Do not attempt to change the rack posi- s tion when the oven is hot. .; - /," ; ; ; ; ; ", ", ", ",-,-,- 4 3 Your oven has two racks. They are designed with a lock- stop edge. 2 1 T o rem ov e : Pull rack "" straight out [...]

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    Broiling For best results, use a pan designed for broiling. For additional broiling tips, refer to the "C oo k in g M a de Si mpl e " booklet. Setting the Electronic Oven Setting the Knob Control(s) Controls for Broiling (s e l e ct m odels) for Broiling (sel e ct m odels) 1. Place the broiler pan on the recommended rack position 1. Place[...]

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    Care & Cleaning.................................... C lea n ing CA UTI ONS: • Be sure appliance is off and all parts are cool before . T o prevent s taining or di s colo r ation , clean a pp liance handling or cleaning• This is to avoid damage and a f t e r e ac h u s e . possi b le burns. • If a part i s removed , b e s ur e it i s c or [...]

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    Cleaning Chart -- continued Parts Cleaning Procedure Glass • Avoid using excessive a m ounts of water which may seep under or behind glass. Oven window , Wash with soap and water or glass cleaner. Remove stubborn soil with a nonabrasive Oven door cleaner such as Bon Ami and water. Rinse with clear water and dry. (select models) , Do not use abras[...]

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    Maintenance.......................................... Cleaning Products Oven Door P Because of the many new cleaning pro d ucts intr o duced in / A CA UT IONS: the marketplace each year, it is not p o ssible t o list all products that can be safely used to clean this appliance. • D o n o t place excessi v e weight o n o r stand o n an o pen ov en[...]

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    Oven Light Storage Drawer [ A CAUTI O NS: A CAU TI ON: • Dis conn e ct po we r to rang e b efo r e re placing lig h t b ul b. • D o no t s to r e p l a s tic , pa per p r odu c ts , food o r fl amma b le material s in t h i s dra we r . Th e d r a w e r • U se a dry pot h old er to p re vent p o ss i b l e h a r m to h and s m ay b ecom e too[...]

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    Before You Call for Service....................... ;he c k thes e )oints i f ... • Check to be sure plug is securely inserted in t o recep t acle. P art or a ll o f th e • Check or re-set circuit breaker. Check or replace fuse. appliance does • Check power supply. n ot w ork. • Check if surface and / or oven controls have been properly set.[...]

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    If You Need Service • C al l the dealer fr o m wh o m y o ur appliance w a s purch a sed or call May ta g C u st o mer Assistance at 1 -800-688-9900, USA or 1-800-688-2002, CANADA to locate an authorized servicer. • Be sure to retain proof of purchase to verify warranty status. Refer to WARRANTY (next page) for further information of owner&apos[...]

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    Maytag Range Warranty.............................. Ful l O ne Ye ar Warran t y For one (1) ye a r from the date of or i gin a l retail purchase, any part which fails in normal home use will be repaired or replaced free of charge. Limited Warranty Se c ond Year - After the first year from the date of origin a l purchase through the second year, p a[...]