Instruction/ maintenance manual of the product CRG7700B Maytag
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FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Congratulations on your choice of a Maytag gas range. On the following pages you will find iuformation regarding the operation of your new range. By following these instructions carefully, you will be able to fully enjoy and maintain your range.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS Read all instructions before using Have your appliance installed and properly grounded by this appliance, a qualified installer according to the installation instrnetions.
Child Safety when the range is replaced. Look underneath range to Do not leave children alone or unsupervised near the verify that one of the rear Ieveling legs is properly appliance when it is in use or is still hot. engaged in the bracket slot. The anti-tip device secures the rear leveling leg to the floor when properly engaged.
Always place oven racks in the desired positions while Cleaning Safety oven is cool. If a rack must be moved while hot, use a Turn off" all controls and wait for appliance palts to cool d_ potholder. Always turn the oven off at the end of before touching or cleaning them.
RA N GE CONTRO L PA N EL Electronic Cl o ck and Oven Control S) ' ling and features may differ depending on the model y ou selected. The e l ectronic dock and oven control o n your Maytag The _bl.
Clock Pad Setting the Clock and Timer Use this pad t o set the time-of-day clock. For instruc- tions to do this, s e e be l ow. Clock To set the time - of - day clock: Y ou may also press this pad to recall the cm x ent time of day. For example, if the timer is counting down in the 1.
SURFACE COOKI N G Panel Light (select models) Sealed Burners The panel light is turned on by pushing tile rocker The sealed burners of your range are secured to the switch on the control panel and holding it in until the cooktop and are n o t designed to be removed.
Lighting the Surfa ce Burner s Use a H I G H flame se t ting to quickly I 1. Place a pan on the burner grate, bring foods to a ._t_,,m>,_ 2. Push in and turn on the knob to the START position, boil or to begin a A clicking s ound will be heard and the burner will cooking ope r ation.
USING YOUR OVEN Every oven has its own characteristics. Y o u may find that the cooking times and temperatures var y " slightly from your old oven.
Oven Light Adjusting the Oven Thermostat Push the switch on th e contr o l panel marked OVEN After using your ove n tile first few" tim e s, it may s e em LIGHT to turn it on and off. On select models the oven hotter or cooler than your previous oven.
Broiling For best results, use th e broiler pan and insert s upplied 2. Plac e the broiler pan o n tile recommended position with your range, shown in the broiling char*. (For additional broiling tips, refer to "Cooking Made 3. Follow the suggested times in the broili n g chart Simple" booklet.
To Bake by Time (with immediate sta r t): 8. Enter the cooking time (how long you wish the food to cook) by pressing the • or • pad. The time will 1. Place the food in the oven. appea r in hou rs and minutes. The m_L,:imum time 2. P r ess the COOK TIME pad.
CARE A N D CLEANING The first f_w times the oven is cleaned , some smok and odor may be detected. Thi s i s no r mal and wi le ss en or disappea r with u s e. If the oven i s heavil) soiled , smoke and odor are common. During th_ cleaning p r ocess the kitchen should be well ventilated.
Setting the Controls f o r the Self-Clean Storage Drawer (sel e ct m o dels) Cycle The storage drawer in the range is a safe and conveni e nt 1. Close the oven door and move the door lock lever to place for storing eookware. Do not store plastic, the right until it rests in the lock position, paperware , food o r flammable material in this drawer.
RA N GE CLEANING CHART Cleaning Agents* Many different cleaning agents arc : recommended fbr the various parts of the ranges. Read product lab e l s f or sp e cific rec omme ndat ion s . The following brand names may help y ou to make an appropriate selection: 1.
Range Cleani n g Chart (continued) Soap and water Do not use oven cleaner, abrasive or caustic cleaning Mild liquid sprays agents on plastic finishes. These cleaning agents will scratch or mar the finish. To prevent staining or discoloration, remove f;at , grease or acid (tomato , lemon, vinegar , milk.
MAINTENANCE Electrical Connection L e veling Legs Appliances which require electrical power are equipped Some floors are not level. For proper baking, your ra n ge with a three-prong grounding plug which must be must be level.
BEFORE YOU CALL FOR SERVICE Check these points if... Part or all o f your ga s ra n ge d o es no t o per a te F oo d do e s no t br o il pr o pe r ly • Is the ra n ge pl u g loose or disconnected from the • Are the controls for broiling set properly? (See electrical outlet (if not wired direct to the electrical Broiling s ection, page 10.
RANGE WARRANTY Ful l One Yea r Warrant y For o n e (1) ye ar from the date of original retai l purchase, any par t which fails in normal home u se will be repaired or replaced free of charge.
Tab l e of Con te nt s Surfac e C ooking ......................................................................... 3 -5 Proper Co o kware .............................................................. 3 -5 He a t Settings .............................
S u rface P ro p er C oo k w a re C oo ki n g Regardless o f the Proper p a ns will reduce cooking times, use less en- cooking surface used - " ergy and cook food more evenly .
Pan Materi al The pan materia l determines how evenly and quickly heat is transferred from the he a t source to the p a n bottom. Some wide l y used p a n m a terials are: ? a.
Pan Size On electric cooktops , match the size of When canning, use the High setting the pan to the coil element or indicated just until the water comes to a boil or cooking area.
U s in g Y ou r Ov e n Delicio u s baking an d As ranges and wal l ovens get o l der, it is not uncom- roasting results mon for the oven temp e rature to shift. It is norm a l depend on the recipe, to notice some cooking time differences b e t w een a typ e o f pa n used a n d new oven and an old o ne.
M o st recipes provide minimum and Frozen pies in foil pans should be maximum baking times such as " bake placed on pans with dark or dull fin- 35-45 minutes. " Check the baking ishes for baking. The shiny foil pan progress at the minimum time.
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Roasting is the Prehe a ting is not necess a ry, method for cooking Place the oven r ac k in either of th e tw o lowest r a ck large, tender cuts of positions. meat uncovered, without adding Use open pan roast i ng for tender cuts of meat , weighing three pounds or more.
Cut of Meat Beef Rib Roast (cut-side down) Rib Eye Roast Tenderl o in Roast Pork , Fresh Should e r B) a de Roast (bonel e ss) Shoulder Blade R oa st Loin Blad e or Sirloin Roast Boneless Pork Loin Pork, Smoked Ham Half (ful l y cooked boneless)*, H a m Half (co o k-bef o re-e a ting) Poultry Turkey, unstuffed.
C on vecti o n Baking and ._ i ch Me th od Wor k s B e s t f or ..... R o asting I n a convection oven , B aking a fan circulates hot • Convect i on bak i ng is good for J arge quantiti e s of air evenly over , under baked foods such as cookies , b i scu i ts, muffins , and ar o und the food.
Baking: Reduce the ove n temperature by 25 ° f or convection baking . Ti m e s wil l be similar to or a f e w mi n u t e s le es than r ec ipe reco m menda t i ons.
B r o iling Broiling is used for When broiling in an e l ectric ov e n , preheat 3-4 min- tender cuts of m eat or utes for optimal browning. marinated m e ats, fish and som e fruits and For best results , steaks and chops should be at least 3 / 4" thick .
Generally for a brown exterior and rare inter i or, the meat should be close to the element or fl a me . If you want the meat well done, place the broiler pan farther from the element or flame. Increasing the distance between the meat and the heat source wil l de- crease spattering and smoking.
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