Maytag CHE9000B User's Guide

TABLE OF CONTENTSPageFor Future Reference ... 1Important Safety Instructions ...

USING YOUR OVENEvery oven has its own characteristics. You may find To remove: Be sure the rack is cool Pull tile rackthat the cooking times and tempe

BroilingFor best results, use the broiler pan and insert supplied 2. Place the broiler pan on the recommended rackwith your range, position shoual in

To Bake by Time (with immediate start): 3. Enter the cooking time (how long you wish the foodto cook} by pressing tile • or • pad. The time will1. Pla

CARE AND CLEANINGSelf-Clean Oven (select models)A self-clean oven uses above normal cookingtemperatures to automatically clean the entire oven.The sep

4. Wipe up acid spillovers such as lemon juice, tomato TO Interrupt or Reset the Clean Cyclesauce or milk-based sauces and sugary spillovers. If the d

RANGE CLEANING CHARTCleaning Agents*Many different cleaning agents are recommended for the various parts of the range. Read product labels forspecific

Range Cleaning Chart (continued)Soap and water Do not use oven cleaner, abras;ve or caustic cleaningMild liquid sprays agents on plastic finishes, The

MAINTENANCEAdjusting the Oven Thermostat Leveling LegsAfter using your oven the first few times, it may seem Some floors are not level. For proper bak

BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICECheck these points if...Part or all of your electric range does not operate Food does not broil properly• Is the range plug

RANGE WARRANTYFull One Year WarrantyFor one (l/ year from the date of original retail purchase, any part which fails in normal home use will berepaire

FOR FUTURE REFERENCECongratulations on your choice of a Maytag electric For future reference, keep this manual in a convenientrange. As you use your n

During the Self-Clean Cycle After the Self-Clean CycleThe oven will automatically begin to heat up when About one hour after the clean cycle is comple

Range Cleaning ChartCleaning Agents*Many different cleaning agents are recommended for the various parts of the range. The following brandnames may he

Range Cleaning Chart (continued)• Soap azld water Avold using excessive amounts of water which may seep under orOven Window/Door • Glass cleaner behin

MAINTENANCEAdjusting the Oven Thermostat Leveling LegsAfter using your oven the first few times, it may Some floors are not level. For proper baking,

Light Replacement Oven DoorBefore replacing the oven or panel light bulb, dis- Do not place excessive weight on an open ovenconnect power to range. Be

BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICECheck these points if...Part or all of your electric range does not Are you using a tested recipe from a reliableoperate so

Fault CodesYour range is equipped with an electronic control During Normal Oven Cookingfeaturing built-in, self-diagnostic software. This If a fault c

RANGE WARRANTYFull One Year WarrantyFor one ( I )year from the date of original retail purchase, any part which fails in normal home use will be repai

Tableof ContentsSurface Cooking ...3-5ProperCookware...

Surface ProperCookwareCookingRegardless of the Proper pans will reduce cooking times,use less en-cooking surface used- " ergy and cook food more

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSRead all instructions before using In Case of Firethis appliance. Turn off appliance and ventilating hood to avoidThe fol

PanMaterialThe pan material determines how evenly and quicklyheat is transferred from the heat source to the panbottom. Some widely used pan materials

Pan SizeOn electric cooktops, match the size of When canning, use the High settingthe pan to the coil element or indicated just until the water comes

UsingYourOvenDelicious baking and As ranges and wall ovens get older, it is not uncom-roasting results mon for the oven temperature to shift. It is no

Most recipes provide minimum and Frozen pies in foil pans should bemaximum baking times such as "bake placed on pans with dark or dull fin-35-45

Roasting is the Preheating is not necessary,method for cooking Place the oven rack in either of the two lowest racklarge, tender cuts of positions.mea

Cutof MeatBeefRib Roast (cut-sidedown)Rib Eye RoastTenderloin RoastPork, FreshShoulder B)ade Roast (boneless)Shoulder Blade RoastLoin Blade or Sirloin

ConvectionBaking and._ich Method Works Bestfor ...RoastingIn a convection oven, Bakinga fan circulates hot • Convection baking is good for Jargequan

Baking:Reduce the oven temperature by 25°for convection baking. Times will besimilar to or a few minutes lees thanrecipe recommendations.For multi-rac

CAUTION: Do not use N ___,_ / Make sure the drip bowls are in place. Absence of tlmsean appliance as a step _, bowls during cooking may subject wiring

BroilingBroiling is used for When broiling in an electric oven, preheat 3-4 min-tender cuts of meat or utes for optimal browning.marinated meats, fish

Generally for a brown exterior andrare interior, the meat should be closeto the element or flame. If you wantthe meat well done, place the broilerpan

To minimize bm'ns, ignition of flammable materials and Self-Clean Oven (select models)spillage due to unintentional contact with tile utensil, do

RANGE CONTROL PANELElectronic Clock and Oven Control&CANCELStyling and features may differ depending on the model you selected.The electronic cloc

Clock Pad Setting the Clock and TimerUse tbis pad to set the time-of-day clock. Forinstructions to do this, see below. ClockTo set the time-of-day clo

SURFACE COOKINGPanel Light (select models) Suggested Heat SettingsThe panel light is turned on by pushing the rocker Turn the control knob to the desi

Using Your Coil Element CookingSurfaceIt is normal for some parts of the cooktop, especially Coil Elementsareas surrounding the surface elements, to b