Maytag MER4530 Range User Manual


 
Before You Call for Service.......................
;heck these )oints if...
Check to be sure plug is securely inserted into receptacle.
Part or all of the Check or re-set circuit breaker. Check or replace fuse.
appliance does Check power supply.
not work. Check if surface and/or oven controls have been properly set. See pages 7, 9 and 10.
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Check to be sure plug is securely inserted into receptacle.
Surface or oven Check or re-set circuit breaker. Check or replace fuse.
elements fail to Check power supply.
operate or heat Check if surface and/or oven controls have been properly set. See pages 7, 9 and 10.
food. Check if coil element is properly installed. See page 8.
Check to see if coil elements need to be replaced.
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Check the oven temperature selected. Make sure oven is preheated when recipe or
directions recommend preheat.
Check rack positions. See page 11.
Baking results are Usecorrectpan. Dark pans produce dark browning. Shiny pans produce light browning.
not what you See "Cooking Made Simple" booklet for more information on bakeware.
expected. Check the use of foil in the oven. Never use foil to cover an entire oven rack. Place a
small piece of foil on the rack below the pan to catch spillovers.
Check pan placement. Stagger pans when using two racks. Allow 1-2 inches between
pans and oven walls.
Make sure the oven vent has not been blocked. See page 10 for location.
Check to make sure range is level.
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Baking results differ Temperatures often vary between a new oven an old one. As vens a e, the ven
from previous oven.
temperature often "drifts" and may become hotter or cooler.
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Check oven rack positions. See page 12.
Food is not Broil element was not preheated.
broiling ° Aluminum foil was incorrectly used. Never line the broiler insert with foil.
properly• ° Oven door was closed during broiling. Leave the door open to the first stop position
(about 4-inches).
Food too close to element. See page 12 for more information.
Oven smokes ° Broiler insert covered with aluminum foil.
excessively during ° Trim excess fat from meat prior to broiling.
broiling ° A soiled broiler pan was used.
Moisture collects on This is normal when cooking food high in moisture.
oven window• ° Excessive moisture was used when cleaning the window.
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There is a strong odor ° This is normal for a new range and will disappear after a few uses.
when oven is Excessive food soils on the oven bottom.
turned on.
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"F" plus a number ° This is called a fault code. If a fault code appears in the display and beeps sound, press
the CANCEL pad. If the fault code and beeps continue, disconnect power to the
appears in display• appliance and call an authorized servicer.
(select models)
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