Maytag T2 manual

GAS RANGE MODELS T2 T ABLE OF CONTENTS W elcome ................................................................. 1 Safety Instructions ............................................... 1-4 Controls at a Glance ............................................ 5-8 Surface Cooking ................................................ 9-10 Surface Controls .....[...]

Model: • MGR5870, MGS5770, MGS5870 1 Read and f ollow all instructions bef or e using this ap- pliance to pre vent the potential risk of f ire, electric shock, personal injury or damage to the appliance as a result of improper usage of the appliance. Congratulations on your choice of a Maytag gas range. Your complete satisfaction is very importan[...]

2 General Instructions W ARNING: T o reduce risk of tipping of the appliance from abnormal usage or by excessi v e loading of the ov en door , the appliance must be secured by a properly installed anti-tip de- vice. T o check if de vice is properly installed, remove storage dra wer and look underneath range to make sure one of the rear le v el- ing[...]

3 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (continued) About Y our Appliance NEVER use appliance as a space heater to heat or warm a room to pre vent potential hazard to the user and damage to the appli- ance. Also, do not use the cooktop or ov en as a storage area for food or cooking uten- sils. Do not obstruct the flo w of combustion and ventilation air b[...]

4 Be sure utensil is large enough to properly contain food and av oid boilovers. P an size is particularly important in deep fat frying. Be sure pan will accommodate the v olume of food that is to be added as well as the bubble action of f at. T o minimize burns, ignition of flammable materials and spillage due to unintentional contact with the ute[...]

00:00 0 0 0 BAKE HR ° DELAY COOK STOP TIMER CLEAN ROAST BROIL BAKE BROIL CONTROL LOCK CLEAN STOP TIME COOK TIME CANCEL TIMER LOCK 3 CLOCK CONVECT BAKE 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 0 PRESET The control panel is designed for ease in programming. The display window on the electronic control shows time of day, timer and oven functions. Indicator words flash to p[...]

COOK TIME /ST OP TIME Pads Use to program the oven to start and stop automatically. 1. Press BAKE or CONVECT BAKE (select models) pad. Press the appropriate number pads for desired temperature. 2. Press COOK TIME pad. Press the appropriate number pads to enter cooking time in hours and minutes. 3. To delay the start of cooking, press STOP TIME pad.[...]

Control Options Timer Beep Options You have a choice of three “end of timer” reminder signals: Option 1: One beep at the end of the timer operation, then, one beep every 30 seconds for the next five minutes or until the CANCEL pad is pressed. Option 2: One beep at the end of the timer operation, then, one beep every minute for the next 12 hours[...]

8 Oven T emperature Adjustment Option If you think the oven should be hotter or cooler, you can adjust it yourself. To decide how much to change the oven tempera- ture, set the temperature 25 ° F higher or lower than the tempera- ture in your recipe, then bake. The results of the “test” should give you an idea of how much to adjust the tempera[...]

CA UTIONS: • If flame should go out during a cooking operation, turn the burner off. If a strong gas odor is detected, open a window and wait five minutes before relighting the burner. • Be sure all surface controls are set in the OFF position prior to supplying gas to the range. • NEVER touch cooktop until it has cooled. Expect some parts of[...]

10 NOTES . . . • A properly adjusted burner with clean ports will light within a few seconds. If using natural gas, the flame will be blue with a deeper blue inner cone. If the burner flame is yellow or is noisy, the air/gas mixture may be incorrect. Contact a service technician to adjust. (Adjustments are not covered by the war- ranty.) With LP [...]

11 Oven Operation LOCK 0 5:40 3 5 0 BAKE HR ° DELAY COOK STOP TIMER CLEAN ROAST BROIL LOCK 0 5:30 1 0 0 BAKE HR ° DELAY COOK STOP TIMER CLEAN ROAST BROIL PREHEAT INDICATOR BAKE SYMBOL 3. Press the PRESET (0) pad to set 350 ° F automatically. When convection cooking, 325 ° F will be automati- cally set when PRESET (0) is pressed. Or press the ap[...]

12 Convection Cooking of Frozen Convenience Foods (select models) • Preheating the oven is not necessary. • Follow package recommendations for oven tempera- ture, foil covering and the use of cookie sheets. Cooking times will be similar. (See chart above right for some exceptions.) • Most foods are cooked on rack position #3. • For multiple[...]

13 Oven Operation (continued) Oven V ent When the oven is in use the area near the vent may feel warm or hot to the touch. Never block the vent opening. On free-standing ranges, the oven vent is located at the base of the control panel. On slide-in ranges, the vent is located at the rear of the cooking surface. Oven Bottom Protect oven bottom again[...]

14 Oven Racks CAUTION: Do not attempt to change the rack posi- tion when the oven is hot. Convection ranges are equipped with three racks. Conventional ranges are equipped with two racks. The racks are designed with a lock-stop edge. To remove: Pull rack straight out until it stops at the lock-stop position; lift up on the front of the rack and pul[...]

15 Oven Operation (continued) Broiling For best results, use a pan designed for broiling. For additional broiling tips, refer to the “Cooking Made Simple” booklet. Even Heat Assist (select models) Select ranges are equipped with a 110V electric top element which sur- rounds the broiler burner. This ele- ment enhances broiler performance by prov[...]

16 Clock Controlled Oven Cooking NOTES : • Highly perishable foods such as dairy products, pork, poultry or seafood are not recommended for delayed cook operations. • Clock controlled baking is not recommended for baked items that require a preheated oven, such as cakes, cookies and breads. • The clock must be functioning and correctly set. C[...]

Setting the Controls for Self-Clean 1. Close oven door. 2. Press CLEAN pad. • CLEAN will flash and “—:—” will light in the display. • If door has not been closed, “door” will light in the display and a signal will beep until the door is closed and the CLEAN pad is pressed again. 3. Press PRESET (0) pad for “3:00” hours of cleani[...]

18 To Cancel Self-Clean Cycle: • Press CANCEL pad. • If the indicator word LOCK is NOT displayed, open oven door. If LOCK is displayed, allow oven to cool, then open oven door. NOTE: Depending on the length of time the oven had been cleaning, it may take up to an hour for the oven to cool down. When the oven is cool, the door will automatically[...]

19 Car e & Cleaning (continued) Cleaning CA UTIONS: • Be sure appliance is off and all parts are cool before • To prevent staining or discoloration, clean appliance handling or cleaning. This is to avoid damage and after each use. possible burns. • If a part is removed, be sure it is correctly replaced. Cleaning Chart Parts Cleaning Proce[...]

20 Drip Pans, Porcelain may discolor or craze if overheated. This is normal and will not affect cooking performance. porcelain • 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 mild abrasive cleaner such as Soft Scrub* a[...]

21 Oven Door CA UTIONS: • 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. I[...]

22 BULB COVER WIRE RETAINER Oven Light CA UTIONS: • 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. Whe[...]

23 Maintenance (continued) ANTI-TIP BRACKE T LEVELING LEG Leveling Legs CA UTION: • Be sure anti-tip bracket secures one of the rear leveling legs to the floor. This bracket prevents the range from accidentally tipping. The range should be leveled when installed. If the range is not level, turn the plastic leveling legs, located at each corner of[...]

24 Part or all of the appliance does not work. Surface burner fails to light. The flame is uneven. Surface burner flame lifts off ports. Baking results are not what you expected. Baking results differ from previous oven. Food is not broiling properly. Befor e Y ou Call For Ser vice Check these points if . . . • Check to be sure plug is securely i[...]

25 Oven smokes excessively during broiling. Oven will not self-clean. Oven did not clean properly. Oven door will not unlock after self-clean cycle. Moisture condensation collects on oven window. There is a strong odor or light smoke when oven is turned on. A fan sound can be heard (select models). “F” plus a number appears in display. Befor e [...]

26 If Y ou Need Service • Call the dealer from whom your appliance was purchased or call Maytag Appliances Sales Company, Maytag Customer 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 w arranty status. Refer to W ARRANTY (next page) for further infor[...]

Form No. A/05/00 Part No. 8113P280-60 h t t p : / / w w w . m a y t a g . c o m Litho U.S.A . MA YT A G • 403 W est Fourth Str eet North • P .O. Bo x 39 • Newton, Iowa 50208 Maytag Range W arranty W A R R A N T Y Full One Y ear W arranty - Parts and Labor For one (1) year from the original retail purchase date, an y part which fails in normal[...]