Maytag w11508918 30-in 5 Burners 5-cu ft Self-Cleaning Freestanding Gas Range User Guide

Freestanding Gas Range Quick Start Guide

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury to persons, read the IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS: located in your appliance’s Owner’s Manual, before operating this appliance.

Using Your Oven

Step 1. Select oven function
Step 2. Set the temperature
Step 3. Press Start
Step 4. Place food inside the oven once the set temperature is reached. Close the oven door.
Step 5. (Optional) Enter time to cook
Step 6. The Cancel button can be used to cancel the function during or after cook time.


NOTE: For more detailed instructions on specific functions, see the online Control Guide.

Using Your Range

WARNING

Fire Hazard

Do is not let the burner flame extend beyond the edge of the pan.
Turn off all controls when not cooking.
Failure to follow these instructions can result in death or fire.

NOTE: Visually check that the burner has lit. If the burner does not ignite, listen for a clicking sound. If you do not hear the igniter click, turn the burner off. Check for a tripped circuit breaker or blown household fuse. Check that the control knob is pressed completely down on the valve shaft. If the spark igniter still does not operate, call a
trained repair specialist.

To Set:

  1. Push in and turn the knob counterclockwise to LITE. All surface burners will click. Only the burner with the control knob turned to LITE will produce a flame.
  2. Turn knob to anywhere between HIGH and LOW.

REMEMBER: When the range is in use, the entire cooktop area may become hot.

Power™ Burner Feature 
The left front burner is designed to give ultrapower when fully on. It can be used to rapidly bring the liquid to a  boil and to cook large quantities of food.

Flex-Choice™ Burner  Feature

The Flex-Choice™ feature allows for more precise simmering and low-temperature cooking. It is the right rear burner.
Electric igniters automatically light the surface burners when control knobs are turned to LITE.
Before setting a control knob, place filled cookware on the grate.
Do not operate a burner using empty cookware or without cookware on the grate.
The flame should be adjusted so it does not extend beyond the edge of the pan.

POWER FAILURE
In case of prolonged power failure, the surface burners can be lit manually. Hold a lit match near a burner, and then turn the knob counterclockwise to LITE. Afterburner lights,  turn the knob to the desired setting.

ALUMINUM FOIL

IMPORTANT: To avoid permanent damage to the oven bottom finish, do not line the oven bottom with any type of foil or liner.
For best cooking results, do not cover the entire oven rack with foil because air must be able to move freely.

POSITIONING RACKS AND BAKEWARE

IMPORTANT: To avoid permanent damage to the porcelain finish, do not place food or bakeware directly on the oven door or bottom.

Racks:

  • Position racks before turning on the oven.
  • Do not position racks with bakeware on them.
  •  Make sure racks are level.

To move a rack, pull it out to the stop position, raise the front edge, and then lift out. Use the following illustrations as a guide.

Baking Cakes on 2 Racks

For best results when baking cakes on 2 racks, use racks 2 and 5. For best results when convection baking cakes on 2 racks, use racks 2 and 5. Place the cakes on the racks as shown.

BURNER SIZE

Select a burner that best fits your cookware. See the following illustration and chart.

Burner Size Recommended Use
Small Low-heat cooking
Melting chocolate or butter
Medium Multipurpose burner
Large For large cookware
Extra-Large Most powerful burner
For large cookware
Oval For longer dishes

OVEN VENT
The oven vent releases hot air and moisture from the oven, and should not be blocked or covered. Blocking or covering the oven vent will cause poor air circulation, affecting cooking and cleaning results. Do not set plastics, paper, or other items that could melt or burn near the oven vent.

A. Event vent

OVEN LIGHT

The oven light is a 40 W halogen bulb. Before replacing, make sure the oven and cooktop are cool and the control knobs are in the Off position.

To Replace:

  1. Disconnect power.
  2. Turn the glass bulb cover in the back of the oven counterclockwise to remove.
  3. Remove the bulb from the socket.
  4. Replace bulb, using tissue or wearing cotton gloves to handle bulb. To avoid damage to or decrease the life of the new bulb, do not touch the bulb with bare fingers.
  5. Replace bulb cover by turning clockwise.
  6. Reconnect power.

IMPORTANT: Do not use lamps rated higher than 40 W.

SABBATH MODE:
The Sabbath Mode sets the oven to remain on in a bake setting until disabled.
For guidance on usage and a complete list of models with Sabbath Mode, visit www.star-k.org or contact us as per the information given below.

Online Ordering Information

For detailed installation instruction and maintenance information, winter storage, and transportation tips, please see the Owner’s Manual included with your machine.
For information on any of the following items, the full cycle guide, detailed product dimensions, or for complete instructions for use and installation, please visit  https://www.maytag.com/owners, or in Canada https://www.maytag.ca/owners. This may save you the cost of a service call.

However, if you need to contact us, use the information listed below for the appropriate region.

United States: 1–800–344–1274
Maytag Brand Appliances
Customer Experience Center 553 Benson Road Benton Harbor, MI 49022–2692

Canada: 1–800–688–2002
Maytag Brand Appliances
Customer eXperience Centre 200–6750 Century Ave. Mississauga, Ontario L5N 0B7
W11508918A
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