Maytag MGR8800FZ Freestanding Gas Range Control User Guide

MAYTAG MGR8800FZ Freestanding Gas Range Control

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.
This manual covers several models. Your model may have some or all of the items listed. Refer to this manual or the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) section of our website at www.maytag.com for more detailed instructions. In Canada, refer to the Customer Service Section at www.maytag.com

Warning: Food Poisoning Hazard Do not let food sit for more than one hour before or after cooking.  Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.

AquaLift® Self-Cleaning Technology

AquaLift® Self-Cleaning Technology is a first-of-its-kind cleaning solution designed to minimize the time, temperature, and odors that ordinarily come with traditional self-cleaning methods. With AquaLift® Self-Cleaning Technology, an innovative coating on the interior of the oven is activated with heat and water to release baked-on soil. To use AquaLift® Self-Cleaning Technology, simply wipe out loose debris, pour water into the oven bottom, and run the AquaLift® Self-Cleaning cycle. When the cycle finishes in under 1 hour at a lower temperature than in traditional self-cleaning methods, just wipe out the remaining water and loose debris. See the “Clean Cycle” section for more detailed instructions. For additional information, frequently asked questions and videos on using AquaLift® Self-Cleaning Technology, visit our website at  http://whirlpoolcorp.com/aqualift.

Surface Temperatures When the range is in use, all range surfaces may become hot, such as the knobs and oven door.
Baking, Warming or Storage Drawer When the oven is in use, the drawer may become hot. Do not store plastics, cloth, or other items that could melt or burn in the drawer.
Oven Vent The oven vent releases hot air and moisture from the oven, and should not be blocked or covered. Do not set plastics, paper, or other items that could melt or burn near the oven vent.

Sealed Surface Burners

IMPORTANT: Do not obstruct the flow of combustion and ventilation air around the burner grate edges.

Burner cap: Always keep the burner cap in place when using a surface burner. A clean burner cap will help avoid poor ignition and uneven flames. Always clean the burner cap after a spillover and routinely remove and clean the caps according to the “General Cleaning” section in the Owner’s Manual.
Alignment: Be sure to align the gas tube opening in the burner base with the orifice holder on the cooktop and the igniter electrode with the notch in the burner base.
Gas tube opening: Gas must flow freely throughout the gas tube opening for the burner to light properly. Keep this area free of soil and do not allow spills, food, cleaning agents or any other material to enter the gas tube opening. Keep spillovers out of the gas tube by always using a burner cap.

Burner Ports: Check burner flames occasionally for proper size and shape as shown in the previous illustration. A good flame is blue in color, not yellow. Keep this area free of soil and do not allow spills, food, cleaning agents or any other material to enter the burner ports.
To Clean: IMPORTANT: Before cleaning, make sure all controls are OFF and the oven and cooktop are cool. Do not use oven cleaners, bleach, or rust removers.

  1.  Remove the burner cap from the burner base and clean according to “General Cleaning” section in the Owner’s Manual.
  2.  Clean the gas tube opening with a damp cloth.
  3.  Clean clogged burner ports with a straight pin as shown. Do not enlarge or distort the port. Do not use a wooden toothpick. If the burner needs to be adjusted, contact a trained repair specialist.
  4.  Replace the burner base. Each round burner base is marked with a letter indicating the burner size. See the following illustration for burner positions.
  5.  Replace the burner cap, making sure the alignment pins are properly aligned with the burner cap.
  6.  Place the burner caps on the appropriate burner bases.

IMPORTANT: The bottom of the small and medium caps are different. Do not put the wrong size burner cap on the burner base

7.  Turn on the burner. If the burner does not light, check cap alignment. If the burner still does not light, do not service the sealed burner yourself. Contact a trained repair specialist.

Surface Grates

The grates must be properly positioned before cooking. In the proper position, the grates should be flush and level. Improper installation of the grates may result in chipping or scratching of the cooktop. To ensure proper positioning, align bumpers on grate bottom with the indentations in the cooktop.

The surface grates interlock using the hook on one end of the grate and the indent on the other. To remove the grates, lift the rear of the left grate off the hook, and then lift the front of the right grate off the hook and pull apart. To replace the grates, replace the left grate first. Place the front indent of the right grate over the hook of the left grate, and then lift the rear of the left grate and place the indent over the hook on the right grate.

Although the burner grates are durable, they will gradually lose their shine and/or discolor due to the high temperatures of the gas flame.

Cookware

IMPORTANT: Do not leave empty cookware on a hot surface cooking area, element or surface burner.
Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides and a well-fitting lid, and the material should be of medium-to-heavy thickness.
Rough finishes may scratch the cooktop or grates/coils. Aluminum and copper may be used as a core or base in cookware. However, when used as a base they can leave permanent marks on the surfaces. Cookware material is a factor in how quickly and evenly heat is transferred, which affects cooking results. A nonstick finish has the same characteristics as its base material. For example, aluminum cookware with a nonstick finish will take on the properties of aluminum. Cookware with nonstick surfaces should not be used under the broiler. Check for 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.

Use the following chart as a guide for cookware material characteristics.

For best results, the cookware should be centered above the burner with the bottom sitting level on the grate. The flame should be adjusted so that it does not extend up the sides of the pan.

Home Canning
When canning for long periods, alternate the use of surface burners between batches. This allows time for the most recently used areas to cool.

  •  Center the canner on the grate above the burner.
  •  Do not place canner on 2 surface burners at the same time.
  •  For more information, contact your local agricultural extension office or refer to published home canning guides. Companies that manufacture home canning products can also offer assistance.

OVEN USE

The normal operation of the range will include several noises that may be heard each time the Bake or Broil burners ignite during the cooking cycle:

  •  Gas valves may make a “popping” sound when opening or closing.
  •  Igniters will “click” several times until a flame is sensed.
  •  A “poof” sound is heard when a bake or broil burner ignites.

Odors and smoke are normal when the oven is used the first few times or when it is heavily soiled.
IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off. Exposure to the fumes may result in death to certain birds. Always move birds to another closed and well-ventilated room.
NOTE: On some models: The convection fan will shut off when the oven door is opened. If the oven door remains open for too long, the heating elements will shut off until the oven door is closed. All timers, including any active Cook Time or Timed Cook functions, will continue to count down.

Electronic Oven Controls

Control Display: The display will flash when powered up or after a power loss. Press CANCEL to clear. When oven is not in use, the time of day is displayed, unless the range is in Energy Save mode. During Energy Save mode, the display will be blank. Indicator lights show functions that are in use.

Tones

Tones are audible signals, indicating the following:
One Tone

  • Valid keypad press
  • Oven is preheated (long tone)
  •  Function has been entered.
  •  Reminder (on some models), repeating each minute after the end-of-cycle tone

Three Tones :  Invalid keypad press|
Four Tones: End of cycle (Use the Settings key to change the tone settings.)

Settings

Many features of the oven control can be adjusted to meet your personal needs. These changes are made using the Settings key.
Use the Settings key to scroll through the features that can be changed. Each press of the Settings key will advance the display to the next setting. After selecting the feature to be changed, the control will prompt you for the required input. After the setting is saved by pressing Start, the control will exit Settings and display the time of day. Details of all of the feature changes are explained in the following sections. Press CANCEL to exit Settings.

Clock Time of Day This clock can use a 12- or 24-hour cycle. To adjust, see “12/24 Hour Clock” in this section. Check that the oven and Timer are off.
To Change Time of Day:
1. Press SETTINGS once. After 3 seconds, “SET CLOCK-PUSH START TO CHANGE” will be displayed.
2. Press START to display the current setting.
3. Press “3” for AM or “6” for PM.
4.Press the number keypads to set the time of day.
5. Press START.
6. Press CANCEL to exit.

Oven Temperature Offset Control

IMPORTANT: Do not use a thermometer to measure oven temperature. Elements will cycle on and off as needed to provide consistent temperature but may run slightly hot or cool at any point in time due to this cycling. Most thermometers are slow to react to temperature change and will not provide an accurate reading due to this cycling.
The oven provides accurate temperatures; however, it may cook faster or slower than your previous oven, so the temperature can be adjusted to personalize it for your cooking needs. It can be changed to Fahrenheit or Celsius.
To Adjust Oven Temperature:

  •  Press SETTINGS until “TEMP OFFSET” is displayed.
  •  Press START to display the current setting.
  •  Press the “3” keypad to increase the temperature in 5°F (3°C) increments, or press the “6” keypad to decrease the temperature in 5°F (3°C) increments. The range is from -30°F to +30°F (-18°C to 18°C).
  •  Press START to save the setting.
  •  Press CANCEL to exit.

Fahrenheit and Celsius
The temperature is preset to Fahrenheit but can be changed to Celsius.
To change:

  •  Press SETTINGS until “TEMP UNIT” is displayed.
  •  Press START to display the current setting.
  •  Press the “3” keypad to adjust the setting.
  •  Press START to save the setting.
  •  Press CANCEL to exit.

Audible Tones Disable
Turns off all tones, including the end of cycle tone and key press tones. Reminder tones are still active when all tones are disabled.

  1.  Press SETTINGS until “ALL SOUNDS” is displayed.
  2.  Press START to display the current setting.
  3.  Press the “3” keypad to adjust the setting.
  4.  Press START to save the setting.
  5.  Press CANCEL to exit.

End-of-Cycle Tone Activates or turns off the tones that sound at the end of a cycle.

  1.  Press SETTINGS until “CYCLE TONE END” is displayed.
  2.  Press START to display the current setting.
  3.  Press the “3” keypad to adjust the setting.
  4.  Press START to save the setting.
  5.  Press CANCEL to exit.

Reminder Tones Disable Turns off the short repeating tone that sounds every 1 minute after the end-of-cycle tones.

1. Press SETTINGS until “REMINDER TONE” is displayed.
2. Press START to display the current setting.
3. Press the “3” keypad to adjust the setting.
4. Press START to save the setting.
5. Press CANCEL to exit.

Keypress Tones Activates or turns off the tones when a keypad is pressed.

  1.  Press SETTINGS until “KEY PRESS TONE” is displayed.
  2.  Press START to display the current setting.
  3.  Press the “3” keypad to adjust the setting.
  4.  Press START to save the setting.
  5.  Press CANCEL to exit.

Tone Pitch Sets the pitch of the tone to either high or low.

  1.  Press SETTINGS until “TONE PITCH” is displayed.
  2.  Press START to display the current setting.
  3.  Press the “3” keypad to adjust the setting.
  4.  Press START to save the setting.
  5.  Press CANCEL to exit.

Demo Mode IMPORTANT: This feature is intended for use on the sales floor with 120 V power connection and permits the control features to be demonstrated without heating elements turning on. If this feature is activated, the oven will not work.

  1.  Press SETTINGS until “DEMO MODE” is displayed.
  2.  Press START to display the current setting.
  3.  Press the “3” keypad to adjust the setting.
  4.  Press START to save the setting.
  5.  Press CANCEL to exit.

12-Hour Shutoff The oven control is set to automatically shut off the oven 12 hours after the oven initiates a cook or clean function. This will not interfere with any timed or delay cook functions.

  1.  Press SETTINGS until “12-HR SHUT-OFF” is displayed.
  2.  Press START to display the current setting.
  3.  Press the “3” keypad to adjust the setting.
  4.  Press START to save the setting.
  5.  Press CANCEL to exit.

12/24 Hour Clock

  1.  Press SETTINGS until “12/24 HR” is displayed.
  2.  Press START to display the current setting.
  3.  Press the “3” keypad to adjust the setting.
  4.  Press START to save the setting.
  5.  Press CANCEL to exit.

Languages: Scrolling Display Text Language options are English, Spanish, and French.

  1.  Press SETTINGS until “LANGUAGE” is displayed.
  2.  Press START to display the current setting.
  3.  Press the “3” keypad to adjust the setting.
  4.  Press START to save the setting.
  5.  Press CANCEL to exit.

Sabbath Mode
The Sabbath Mode sets the oven to remain on in a bake setting until turned off. When the Sabbath Mode is set, only the Bake cycle will operate. All other cooking and cleaning cycles are disabled. No tones will sound, and the displays will not indicate temperature changes. When the oven door is opened or closed, the oven light will not turn on or off and the heating elements will not turn on or off immediately.
To Enable Sabbath Mode Capability (One Time Only):

  1.  Open oven door.
  2.  Press 7-8-9-6.
    “SABBATH ON” or “SABBATH OFF” and “PRESS START TO ENTER” will appear in the display.
  3.  Press START to change the displayed status.
  4.  Close oven door. Sabbath mode can be used for baking. NOTE: To disable the Sabbath Mode, repeat steps 1 – 3 to change the status from “SABBATH ON” to “SABBATH OFF.”

To Activate Sabbath Mode:

  1.  Press BAKE.
  2.  Press the number keypad to set a temperature other than 350°F (177°C).
  3.  Press START. For timed cooking in Sabbath Mode, press COOK TIME and then the number keypads to set the desired cook time.
  4.  Press SETTINGS, then press “7.” “SAb” will appear in the display.

To Adjust Temperature (When Sabbath Mode is Running):

  1.  Press the number keypad as instructed by the scrolling text to select the new temperature.
    NOTE: The temperature adjustment will not appear on the display. The scrolling text will be shown on the display as it was before the keypad was pressed.
  2.  Press START.

To Deactivate Sabbath Mode: Press SETTINGS, then press “7” to return to regular baking or press CANCEL to turn off the range.
Positioning Racks and Bakeware Use the following illustration as a guide.

The oven has seven positions for a flat rack, as shown in the previous illustration and the following table.

IMPORTANT: If your model has a Max Capacity Oven Rack, the recessed ends must be placed in the rack position above the desired position of the food. See the following illustration.

IMPORTANT: These rack positions are for flat racks. If a Max Capacity Oven Rack is used, the rack position must be adjusted as shown in the previous figure.
Bakeware To cook food evenly, hot air must be able to circulate. Allow 2” (5 cm) of space around bakeware and oven walls. Make sure that no bakeware piece is directly over another.
Multiple Rack Cooking  Two-rack: Use rack positions 2 and 5 for regular or convection baking. Three-rack (convection only): Use rack positions 2, 4 and 6.

Baking and Roasting

Precision Cooking™ System – Precise Bake
The Precise Bake system electronically regulates the oven heat levels during preheat and bake to maintain a precise temperature range for optimal cooking results. The bake burner cycles on and off in intervals. On convection range models, the fan may run while preheating and may be cycled on and off for short intervals during preheating to provide the best results. This feature is automatically activated when the oven is in use. The convection fan will not be on during the first 5 minutes of the cycle. Before baking and roasting, position racks according to “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section. When roasting, it is not necessary to wait for the oven preheat cycle to end before putting food in unless it is recommended in the recipe.
Preheating When Start is pressed, the oven will begin preheating. Once 100ºF (38ºC) is reached, the display temperature will increase as the actual temperature of the oven increases. When the preheat temperature is reached, a tone will sound, and the selected temperature will appear on the display. The time necessary to preheat the oven to 350°F (177°C) is approximately 10 to 15 minutes, depending on the model.
Power Preheat Power Preheat can be used to shorten the preheating time. Only one standard flat rack should be in the oven during Power Preheat. Extra racks should be removed prior to starting Power Preheat. Press POWER PREHEAT and follow the oven control prompts, or, if preheating has already started, simply press POWER PREHEAT. The preheating cycle should be completed before placing food in the oven and should be used only for one-rack baking. When the power preheat cycle is complete, the oven starts a normal Bake cycle.
IMPORTANT: Power Preheat should be used only for one-rack baking.

Broiling
When broiling, preheat the oven for 5 minutes before putting food in, unless recommended otherwise in the recipe. Position food on grid in a broiler pan, and then place it in the center of the oven rack.
IMPORTANT: Close the door to ensure proper broiling temperature. Changing the temperature when broiling allows more precise control when cooking. The lower the broil setting, the slower the cooking. Thicker cuts and unevenly shaped pieces of meat, fish, and poultry may cook better at lower broil settings. Use racks 6 or 7 for broiling. Refer to the “Positioning Racks and Bakeware” section for more information For best results, use a broiler pan and grid. It is designed to drain juices and help avoid spatter and smoke. If you would like to purchase a broiler pan, one may be ordered. See the Quick Start Guide for contact information.
NOTE: Odors and smoke are normal the first few times the oven is used or if the oven is heavily soiled.

Convection Cooking
In a convection oven, the fan-circulated hot air continually distributes heat more evenly than the natural movement of air in a standard thermal oven. This movement of hot air helps maintain a consistent temperature throughout the oven, cooking foods more evenly, crisping surfaces while sealing in moisture and yielding crustier breads.
IMPORTANT: With convection cooking, most foods can be cooked at a lower temperature or at a shorter time. This range automatically reduces the set oven temperature by 25°F (15°C) for convection cooking.

During convection cooking, the bake and broil burners and convection element cycle on and off in intervals to maintain the oven temperature, while the fan circulates the hot air.
NOTE: The convection fan will turn on approximately 5 minutes into any convection cycle.
If the oven door is opened during convection cooking, the fan will turn off immediately. It will come back on when the oven door is closed.
NOTE: The oven door must be closed for convection broiling.
EvenAir™ True Convection
When convection baking, broiling or roasting, enter your normal baking temperature. The control will automatically reduce the set oven temperature by 25°F (15°C).
Convect Options
1. Convect Bake – Multiple-rack baking or cookies, biscuits, breads, casseroles, tarts, tortes, cakes.
2. Convect Broil – Thicker cuts or unevenly shaped pieces of meat, fish or poultry.
3. Convect Roast – Whole chicken or turkey, vegetables, pork roasts, beef roasts.

Cook Time

To Set a Timed Cook:

  1.  Press BAKE, CONVECT BAKE or CONVECT ROAST.
  2.  Press the number keypads to enter a temperature other than the one displayed.
  3.  Press COOK TIME. The cook time oven indicator light will light up.
  4.  Press the number keypads to enter the length of time to cook.
  5.  Press START. The display will count down the time. When the time ends, the oven will shut off automatically.
  6.  Press CANCEL to clear the display.

To Set a Delayed Timed Cook:

  1.  Press BAKE, CONVECT BAKE or CONVECT ROAST.
  2. Press the number keypads to enter a temperature other than the one displayed.
  3. Press COOK TIME. The cook time oven indicator light will light up.
  4.  Press number keypads to enter the length of time to cook.
  5.  Press DELAY START. The start time/delay oven indicator light will light up.
  6.  Press number keypads to enter the number of hours and/or minutes you want to delay the start time.
  7.  Press START. When the start time is reached, the oven will automatically turn on. The temperature and/or time settings can be changed anytime after pressing Start by repeating steps 1-7. When the set cook time ends, the oven will shut off automatically.
  8.  Press CANCEL to clear the display.

Warming Drawer (on some models)
The Warming Drawer is ideal for keeping hot cooked foods at serving temperature. It may also be used for warming breads and pastries.
Different types of food may be placed in the warming drawer at the same time. For best results, do not hold foods longer than 1 hour. For smaller quantities, pizza, or heat-sensitive foods, such as eggs, do not hold longer than 30 minutes.
Food must be at serving temperature before being placed in the warming drawer. Breads, pastries, and fruit pies may be heated from room temperature. Remove food from plastic bags and place in oven-safe container. Cover foods with a lid or aluminum foil. Do not cover with plastic wrap. Empty serving dishes and ovenproof dishes can be heated while the warming drawer is preheating. Check the dish manufacturer’s recommendations before warming the cookware. Before using the warming drawer, wash the bottom of the drawer with soap and water. See “General Cleaning” section in your Owner’s Manual.
To Use: 

  1.  Press WARMING DRAWER.
  2.  Press START.
  3.  Allow the warming drawer to preheat for 15 minutes.
  4.  Place cooked food(s) in warming drawer.
  5.  Press WARMING DRAWER when finished.

The Warming Drawer operates at a temperature of approximately 160ºF (71ºC).