Maytag MET8885XS Double Oven User Manual


 
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Bridge Element
Use the bridge area to create an oblong heated area to cook with
large cookware.
To use SINGLE (A):
1. Push in and turn left front control knob counterclockwise from
the Off position to the SINGLE zone anywhere between LOW
and HIGH.
2. Turn control knob to Off when finished.
To use SINGLE (C):
1. Push in and turn left rear control knob clockwise from the Off
position to anywhere between LOW and HIGH.
2. Turn control knob to Off when finished.
To use SINGLE and BRIDGE area (A+B):
1. Push in and turn left front control knob clockwise from the Off
position to the BRIDGE zone anywhere between LOW and
HIGH.
2. Turn both control knobs to Off when finished.
To use both SINGLE elements and BRIDGE (A+B+C):
1. Push in and turn left front control knob clockwise from the Off
position to the BRIDGE zone anywhere between LOW and
HIGH.
2. Push in and turn left rear control knob clockwise from the Off
position to anywhere between LOW and HIGH.
3. Turn both control knobs to Off when finished.
To use both SINGLE elements (A+C):
1. Push in and turn left front control knob counterclockwise from
the Off position to the SINGLE zone anywhere between LOW
and HIGH.
2. Push in and turn left rear control knob counterclockwise from
the Off position to anywhere between LOW and HIGH.
3. Turn control knobs to Off when finished.
Ceramic Glass
(on some models)
The surface cooking area will glow red when an element is on. It
may cycle on and off to maintain the selected heat level.
It is normal for the surface of light colored ceramic glass to
appear to change color when surface cooking areas are hot. As
the glass cools, it will return to its original color.
Cleaning off the cooktop before and after each use will help keep
it free from stains and provide the most even heating. On
cooktops with light colored ceramic glass, soils and stains may
be more visible, and may require more cleaning and attention.
Cooktop cleaner and a cooktop scraper are recommended. For
more information, see “General Cleaning” section.
Avoid storing jars or cans above the cooktop. Dropping a
heavy or hard object onto the cooktop could crack the
cooktop.
To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not leave a hot lid on the
cooktop. As the cooktop cools, air can become trapped
between the lid and the cooktop, and the ceramic glass could
break when the lid is removed.
For foods containing sugar in any form, clean up all spills and
soils as soon as possible. Allow the cooktop to cool down
slightly. Then, while wearing oven mitts, remove the spills
using a scraper while the surface is still warm. If sugary spills
are allowed to cool down, they can adhere to the cooktop
and can cause pitting and permanent marks.
To avoid scratches, do not slide cookware or bakeware
across the cooktop. Aluminum or copper bottoms and rough
finishes on cookware or bakeware could leave scratches or
marks on the cooktop.
Do not cook popcorn in prepackaged aluminum containers
on the cooktop. They could leave aluminum marks that
cannot be removed completely.
To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not allow objects that
could melt, such as plastic or aluminum foil, to touch any part
of the entire cooktop.
To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not use the cooktop as a
cutting board.
Use cookware about the same size as the surface cooking
area. Cookware should not extend more than ½" (1.3 cm)
outside the area.
Use flat-bottomed cookware for best heat conduction and
energy efficiency. Cookware with rounded, warped, ribbed or
dented bottoms could cause uneven heating and poor
cooking results.
Determine flatness by placing the straight edge of a ruler
across the bottom of the cookware. While you rotate the ruler,
no space or light should be visible between it and the
cookware.
A.Left front single element
B.Left center bridge element
C.Left rear single element
Left front control Left rear control
A
C
C
AA
A
B
B
C
A.Surface cooking area
B.Cookware/canner
C.½" (1.3 cm) maximum overhang
A
B
C