Maytag MGC5536BDW Surface Controls, Suggested Heat Settings, Operating During a Power Failure

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Surface Cooking

Surface Controls

CAUTION

➢If flame should go out during a cooking operation, turn the burner off. If a strong gas odor is detected, open a window and wait five minutes before relighting the burner.

➢Besureallsurfacecontrolsaresettothe OFF position prior to supplying gas to the cooktop.

➢NEVER touch cooktop until it has cooled. Expect some parts of the cooktop, especially around the burners, to become warm or hot during cooking. Use potholders to protect hands.

SETTING THE CONTROLS

1.Place a pan on the burner grate. (To preserve the grate finish, do not operate the burners without a pan on the grate to absorb the heat from the burner flame.)

2.Push in knob and turn immediately coun- terclockwise to the LITE setting.

➢A clicking (spark) sound will be heard and the burner will light. (All ignitors will spark when any surface burner knob is turned on. However, only the selected burner will light.)

3.Turn knob to desired setting.

4.Do not leave cooktop unattended.

OPERATING DURING A POWER FAILURE

1.Hold a lighted match to the desired sur- face burner head.

2.Pushinandturnthecontrolknobslowlyto the desired setting.

CAUTION

➢When lighting the surface burners, be sure all of the controls are in the OFF position. Strike the match first and hold it in position before turning the knob.

➢Do not leave the cooktop unattended when cooking during a power failure.

SURFACE CONTROL KNOBS

Suggested Heat Settings

Use to turn on the sur- face burners. An infi- nitechoiceofheatset- tings is available from LO to HI. At the HI setting a detent or notch may be felt.

HI LITE

MED

LO

OFF

The size and type of cookware will affect the heat setting.

Settings

 

 

Uses

HI

 

 

Use HI to bring liquid to a boil, or reach pressure in a pressure

LO

 

 

cooker. Always reduce setting to a lower heat when liquids begin

 

 

 

MED

 

 

to boil or foods begin to cook.

 

OFF

PILOTLESS IGNITION

Pilotless ignition eliminates the need for a constant standing pilot light. Each surface burner has a spark ignitor. Use care when cleaning around the surface burner.

If the surface burner does not light, check if ignitor is broken, soiled or wet.

 

HI

LITE

 

 

 

 

 

 

An intermediate flame size is used to continue cooking. Food

 

 

 

 

will not cook any faster when a higher flame setting is used

 

 

 

 

than needed to maintain a gentle boil. Water boils at the same

 

 

 

 

temperature whether boiling gently or vigorously.

LO

 

Use LO to simmer foods, keep foods warm and melt

LITE

HI

 

 

chocolate or butter.

 

 

 

OFF

 

 

MED

Some cooking may take place on the LO setting if the pan is

 

 

 

covered. It is possible to reduce the heat by rotating the knob

 

LO

 

 

 

 

 

toward OFF. Be sure flame is stable.

 

 

 

 

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MGC5536BDW specifications

The Maytag MGC5536BDW is a powerful gas range designed for serious home cooks who prioritize performance and reliability in their kitchen appliances. With its robust construction and user-friendly features, this range combines classic design with modern technology to enhance the cooking experience.

One key feature of the MGC5536BDW is its powerful 5-burner cooktop. The cooktop includes a variety of burners, including a high-output burner with a 15,000 BTU power for boiling and searing, and a simmer burner for delicate sauces and melting chocolate. This versatility allows users to tackle a variety of cooking tasks simultaneously, making it easier to prepare complex meals.

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