Maytag MGC6430 manual

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  • Page 1

    SEALEDGAS COOKTOPS Models: MGC6430 & MGC6536 IMPORTANT: Dimensions Shown in Both Inches and Centimeters. IMPORTANT: Be sure the appliance being installed is equipped for the gas to be supplied. Refer to serial plate on underside of burner box for this information. Do not attempt to convert this appliance for use with a gas other than the type s[...]

  • Page 2

    Location Of Your Maytag Appliance Locate this appliance away from combustible materials such as window curtains and combustible wall decorations. Minimum horizontal clearance between the edge of the appliance and combustible construction extending from the cooking surface to 18" (45.72 cm) above the cooking surface is: 1.0" (2.54 cm) at r[...]

  • Page 3

    Check the cooktop serial plate to see if the cooktop is approved for installation in mobile homes and/or recreational park trailers. Serial plate is located on the bottom of the unit. If approved, the following items are applicable: Mobile Homes The installation of a range designed for mobile home installation must conform with the Manufactured Hom[...]

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    Connecting Appliance To Gas Supply A QUALIFIED SERVICE TECHNICIAN OR GAS APPLIANCE INSTALLER MUST MAKE THE GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION. Leak testing of the appliance shall be conducted by the installer according to the instructions given. Gas supply piping MUST conform to all local, municipal and state building codes and local utility regulations. 1. IF [...]

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    2. IF THIS UNIT WILL HAVE A MAYTAG MODEL MEW6500 or MEW5500 SERIES ELECTRIC WALL OVEN INSTALLED BELOW THIS COOKTOP. NOTE 1 : This appliance and its gas and electrical supply sources must be installed before the wall oven is installed. See illustration (Electrical Wiring Information - page 7; figure 6) for recommended electrical supply source locati[...]

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    Alternative Piping Methods To Connect Appliance To Gas Supply A TRAINED SERVICE TECHNICIAN OR GAS APPLIANCE INSTALLER MUST MAKE THE GAS SUPPLY CONNECTION. Leak testing of the appliance shall be conducted by the installer according to the instructions given, Unless prohibited by local codes or ordinances, a new A.G.A. - Certified, flexible metal app[...]

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    Electrical Wiring Information This appliance is equipped with a grounded type power cord. A grounded outlet must be provided. It is recommended, for convenience, the outlet be located (with reference to figure 6) as in A or B, below: A. If no other appliance is to be installed below this appliance: within either the shaded area or the cross hatched[...]

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    Converting Appliance For Use With LP Gas WARNING Propane conversion is to be performed by a MAYTAG AUTHORIZED SERVICER (or other qualified agency) in accordance with the manufacturer's instructions and all codes and requirements of the authority having jurisdiction. Failure to follow instructions could result in serious injury or property dama[...]

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    B. INVERT CAP IN APPLIANCE PRESSURE REGULATOR (See figure 11) With the appliance installed, the appliance regulator should be located as shown in figure 3, 4 or 5. CONVERSION OF APPLIANCE PRESSURE REGULATOR CONVERTE_ LP I _lr,A CAP I ND PIN . J NAT I .-"_ FIGURE 11 APPLY DOWNWARD FINGER PRESSURE AT DISC EDGES TO REPLACE PIN INCAR APPLY SIDEWAR[...]

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    To Convert Appliance For Use With Natural Gas WARNING off Electrical power and gas must be turned prior to conversion. If this appliance has been converted for use with LP gas, each of the following modifications must be performed to convert the unit back to natural gas. A. REPLACE ALL ORIFICE SPUDS. 1. Perform Steps 1 and 2 on page 8. 2. Perform S[...]

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    Burner Performance CAUTION: Never cover control knobs or surrounding control surface with utensils, towels, or other objects. Never obstruct free air passage past the control knobs. The knob openings have been sized to properly control air entry to the interior of the appliance during operation. This appliance has no air shutters. Primary air adjus[...]