Maytag 8113P257-60 User Manual download pdf (Page 5)

GLASS-CERAMICSURFACE(SELECTMODELS)

GLASS-CERAMIC SURFACE

I On Canadian models, the surface will not operate during a self-clean cycle.

II Cooktopmayemitlight smokeandodorthe firstfewtimes the cooktopis used. This

is normal.

II When a control is turned on, a red glow can be seen through the glass-ceramic

surface. The element will cycle on and off to maintainthe preset heat setting.

II Glass-ceramiccooktops retain heatfor a period of time after the unit is turned off.

Whenthe HOTSURFACElight turns off (see below),the cookingarea will be cool

enoughto touch.

II NOTE: Do not attemptto lift the cooktop.

COILELEMENTSURFACE

(SELECTMODElS)

LIFT-UPPORCELAINCOOKTOP

To lift: Whencool,

grasp the cooktop

frontedge. Gently

lift up until the two

support rods snap into place.

I SUPPORT

To lower: Holdthe cooktop front edge and

carefully push back on each support rod to

release. Then lower the top intoplace.

COIL ELEMENTS

COOKINGAREAS

The cooking areason your rangeare iden-

tified by permanent patterns on the glass-

ceramic surface. For most efficient cook-

ing, fit the pan size to the element size.

Pans should not extend more than t/2to

l-inch beyond the cooking area.

For moreinformation oncookware,refer to

"Cooking MadeSimple" booklet.

HOT SURFACE _._

LIGHTS /___

hasaHOTSUR- _..

FACE indicator light. A

light will be illuminatedwhen the matching

cookingarea is hot. Itwill remain on, even

after the control is turned off, until the area

has cooled. They are located at the front

center of the cooktop.

TIPSTO PROTECTTHE

GLASS-CERAMICSURFACE

Neveruse cooktop as awork surface or

cutting board. Never cook food directly

on the surface.

Never use foil-type disposable contain-

ers or place a trivet or wok ringbetween

the surfaceand pan. These items can

mark or etch the top.

> Donot slide aluminumpans acrossa hot

surface.Thepans mayleavemarkswhich

needto beremovedpromptly.(SeeClean-

ing, page 12.)

Make sure the surface and the pan bot-

tom are clean before turning on to pre-

vent scratches.

To prevent scratching or damage to the

glass-ceramic top, do not leave sugar,

salt orfats onthe cooking area.Wipe the

cooktop surface with a clean cloth or

paper towel before using.

Neverusea soileddishclothorspongeto

clean the cooktop surface. A film will

remain which may cause stains on the

cookingsurface afterthe area is heated.

When an element is on, it will cycle on

and off to maintainthe heatsetting.

Coil elements are self-cleaning. Do not

immerse inwater. ____..

To remove: When

cool, raise element.

Carefully pull out and

awayfrom receptacle.

TO replace: Insert ele- \_ER_,,ALS

ment terminals into receptacle. Guide the

elementinto place.Press down on the outer

edgeof elementuntil it sits levelon drip bowl.

DRIP BOWLS

The drip bowls under each surface element

catch boilovers and must always be used.

Absence of drip bowls during cooking may

damage wiring.

To prevent the risk of electric shock or fire,

never line drip bowls with aluminum foil.

Drip bowls will discolor or craze over time.

Thiswilt not affect cooking performance.

> Beforefirstuse,cleanthe cooktop.(See

Cleaning, page 12.)

Donotuseglasspans.Theymayscratch

the surface.

Do not allowplastic,sugar orfoods with

highsugar content to melt onto the hot

cooktop. Should this happen, clean

immediately. (See Cleaning, page 12.)

>-Never let a pan boil dry as this will

damage the surface and pan.

COIL ELEMENT SURFACE

II On Canadianmodels, the two frontele-

mentswill not operateduringself-clean.

! Clean cooktop after each use.

II Wipe acid orsugar Spillsas soon as the

cooktop has cooled as these spills may

discolor or etch the porcelain.

To protect drip bowl finish:

II To lessen discoloration and crazing,

avoid using high heat for long periods.

I Do not use oversized cookware. Pans

should not extend more than I-2 inches

beyond the element.

II When home canning or cookingwith big

pots, use the Canning Element (Model

CE1). Contact your Maytag dealer for

details or call 1-800-688-8408to order.

I Cfeanfrequently. (See page !2.)

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