Maytag CRE9800 User's Guide

ELECTRIC RANGE MODELS CRE9800, CRE9600, CFE9000, CHE9800USERS GUIDEKEEPTHESEINSTRUCTIONSFORFUTUREREFERENCEMAYI'AGII

Using Your Ceramic GlassSurface (select models)On Canadian models, the cooking areas will notoperate during a self-clean cycle. This isnormal.The four

Hot Surface LightYour ceramic glass range is equipped with a redHot Surface Light that will turn on to indicate thatthe cooking surface is hot, It wil

Cookware ConsiderationsRegardless of the cooking surface used, thecookware materials, construction and size canplay a large role in cooking performanc

USING YOUR OVENEvery oven has its owa, characteristics. You mayfind that the cooking times and temperatures youwere accustomed to with your previous r

PreheatingPreheating is necessary for proper baking results.It is not necessary for broiling or roasting. Allowthe oven to heat until the desired oven

Baking ChartYou may find these guidelines helpful when comparing the baking times, temperatures and oven rackpositions of commonly baked loods,Product

Common Baking Problems and CausesIf you have carefully followed the basic instructions and still experience poor results, these suggestionsmay be help

RoastingRoasting is the method for cooking large, tendercuts of meat uncovered, without adding moisture.General TipsMost meats are roasted at 325°F. I

BroilingBroiling is a method of cooking used for tendersteaks, chops, hamburgers, chicken, fish, andsome fruits and vegetables. The food is placeddire

Delay Start Oven CookingThe delay start cooking feature is used to turn theoven on and offat a preset time of day. This featurecan be used to delay th

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To Bake By Time(with delayed start):1, Place the food in the oven.2. Press the COOK TIME pad. The words Set CookTime wil! flash in the display.3. Ente

CARE AND CLEANINGWARNING- Before cleaning, be certain all theelements are turned off and the range is cool.Ceramic Glass Surface(select models)To help

Oven DoorDo not place excessive weight on an open ovendoor or stand on an open oven door as. in soniecases, it could damage the door, cause theapplian

Self-Clean OvenThe self-clean oven uses temperatures abovenormal cooking temperatures to automaticallyclean the entire oven. The separate clean cyclee

During the Self-Clean CycleThe oven will automatically begin to heat up whenthe door lock lever is moved to the right and theSELF CLEAN pad is pressed

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)PartsGlass• Oven Window/[)oorMetal Finishes andTrimOven RacksPlastic Finishes:Porcelain EnamelTop and Back PanelCleani

MAINTENANCEAdjusting the Oven ThermostatAfter using your oven the first few times, it mayseem hotter or cooler than your previous oven.Oven thermostat

Light ReplacementBefore replacing the oven or panel light bulb,disconnect power to range. Be sure the bulb andrange parts are cool, Do not touch a hot

BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICECheck these points if...Part or all of your electric range does notoperate• Is the range plug loose or disconnected from th

FOR FUTURE REFERENCECongratulations on your choice of a Maytagelectric range! As you use your new range we knowyou will appreciate the many features t

Fault CodesYour range is equipped with an electronic controlfeaturing built-in, self-diagnostic software. Thissoftware continuously monitors the contr

RANGE WARRANTYFull One Year WarrantyFor one { I ) year from the date of original retail purchase, atly part whieh fails in normal home use will be rep

IMPORTANTSAFETY INSTRUCTIONSInformation in this Safety Instruction sectioncovers all electric cooking appliances. You mayfind some information that do

handle of autensil shouldbe positionedso it is turnedinward, anddoes not extendover theadjacent surfaceelements.Do Not Soak the Removable HeatingEleme

Additional Information: After the appliance isinstalled, be certain all packing materials areremoved from the appliance before operatingthe unit. If t

RANGE CONTROL PANELStyling may differ depending on the model you selected.ELECTRONIC CLOCK AND OVEN CONTROLThe electronic clock and oven control on yo

You may also press this pad to recall the currenttime of day. For example, if the timer is countingdown in the display, press the CLOCK pad toreturn t

SURFACE COOKINGUsing the ControlsYour range is equipped with surface control knobsthat provide an infinite choice of heat settings fromLow to High. Th