Maytag 500 important safety instructions Troubleshooting, Problem Solution

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Troubleshooting

PROBLEM

SOLUTION

For most concerns, try these first.

• Check if oven controls have been properly set.

 

• Check to be sure plug is securely inserted into receptacle.

 

• Check or re-set circuit breaker. Check or replace fuse.

 

•

Check power supply.

 

 

Part or all of appliance does

• Check if surface and/or oven controls have been properly set. See pages 11 & 15.

not work.

•

Check if oven door is unlocked after self-clean cycle. See page 5.

 

• Check if oven is set for a delayed cook or clean program. See pages 16, 4 & 5.

 

• Check if Control Lock is activated. See page 15.

 

• Check if control is in Sabbath Mode. See page 19.

 

 

Clock, indicator words, and/or

• Oven may be set for a Cook & Hold or Delay function.

lights operate but oven does

• The Control Lock may have been set. See page 15.

not heat.

 

 

 

 

 

Baking results are not as

•

Make sure the oven vent has not been blocked. See page 20 for location.

expected or differ from

• Check to make sure range is level.

previous oven.

• Temperatures often vary between a new oven and an old one. As ovens age, the oven

 

 

temperature often “drifts” and may become hotter or cooler. See page 19 for

 

 

instructions on adjusting the oven temperature. Important: It is not recommended

 

 

to adjust the temperature if only one or two recipes are in question.

 

 

Food is not broiling properly or

• Check oven rack positions. Food may be too close to element.

smokes excessively.

• Broil element was not preheated.

 

• Aluminum foil was incorrectly used. Never line the broiler insert with foil.

 

• Oven door was closed during broiling. Leave the door open to the first stop position

 

 

(about 4 inches).

 

• Trim excess fat from meat before broiling.

 

• A soiled broiler pan was used.

 

• Voltage in house may be low.

 

 

Oven will not self-clean.

• Check to make sure the cycle is not set for a delayed start. See pages 4-5.

 

• Check if door is closed.

 

• Check if control is in Sabbath Mode. See page 19.

 

• Oven may be over 400° F. Oven temperature must be below 400° F to program a

 

 

clean cycle.

 

 

Oven did not clean properly.

• Longer cleaning time may be needed.

 

• Excessive spillovers, especially sugary and/or acidic foods, were not removed prior

 

 

to the self-clean cycle.

 

 

 

Oven door will not unlock after

•

Oven interior is still hot. Allow about one hour for the oven to cool after the

self-clean cycle.

 

completion of a self-clean cycle. The door can be opened when the LOCK indicator

 

 

word is not displayed.

 

• The control and door may be locked. See page 5.

 

 

 

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Contents USE Care Guide To Prevent Fire or Smoke Damage Important Safety InstructionsRecognize Safety Symbols, Words, Labels Case of FireUtensil Safety Child SafetyCooking Safety About Your ApplianceImportant Safety Notice and Warning Cleaning SafetySelf-Clean Oven CooktopTo set Self-Clean Care & CleaningBefore Self-Cleaning To Delay a Self-Clean CycleDuring the Self-Clean Cycle After Self-CleaningCleaning Procedures Part ProcedureOven Window MaintenanceTo protect the oven door window Storage Drawer Oven DoorLeveling Legs Oven Light style varies by modelTroubleshooting Problem SolutionOff. This is normal Continue to run after use until the oven coolsSurface Cooking Setting the ControlsSuggested Heat Settings Surface ControlsSmoothtop Surface Tips to Protect Smoothtop SurfaceTo Prevent Other Damage Cookware RecommendationsCanning and Oversize Cookware Flat Pan TestsControl Panel Using the TouchpadsOven Cooking ClockLocking the Controls TimerFault Codes BakeCook & Hold Delay Cook & HoldBaking Differences Between Your Old and New Oven Keep Warm Changing Temp F/CTo set Broil Broiling ChartBroil Rack Total Foods PositionTo cancel Bake when in Sabbath Mode Automatic Shut-Off Sabbath ModeAdjusting the Oven Temperature To cancel the Sabbath ModeOven Light Oven FanOven Vent Oven BottomWhat is Not Covered By These Warranties Warranty & ServiceWarranty If You Need Service30-31 23-2626-29 32-33Les instructions de sécurité importantes et les paragraphes Respecter Toutes LES Instructions D’INSTALLATIONPour éviter un incendie ou des dommages par la fumée Toute Cuisinière Peut Basculer ET Provoquer DES BlessuresFamiliarisation avec l’appareil En cas d’incendieSécurité pour les enfants Cuisson et sécuritéInstructions de sécurité importantes Conserver ces instructions pour consultation ultérieure NettoyageAvertissement et avis important pour la sécurité Avant l’autonettoyagePendant le cycle d’autonettoyage Remarques Après le cycle d’autonettoyageMéthodes de nettoyage BruitsLaisser la table de cuisson refroidir avant de la nettoyer Cuisson enVitrocéramique Avec un linge propre et secLampe du four EntretienPorte du four Le style peut varier selon le modèleTiroir de remisage Pieds de réglage de l’aplombHublot du four Pour protéger le hublot de la porte du fourProblème Solution Recherche des pannesLa porte du four ne se déverrouille Les commandes et la porte sont peut-être verrouillées. VoirNettoyage recommandés. Voir Pas après l’autonettoyageCuisson sur la surface Boutons de commandeRéglage des commandes Suggestions de réglageSurface à dessus lisse Conseils de protection de la surface à dessus lissePour éviter d’autres dommages Recommandations sur les ustensilesUstensiles de grande taille et pour les conserves Tests pour vérifier si les ustensiles ont un fond platUtilisation des touches Tableau de commandeCuisson dans le four HorlogeCodes d’anomalie Verrouillage des commandesMinuterie Cuisson couranteCuisson et maintien différée Cuisson et maintienDifférences de cuisson entre l’ancien four et le nouveau Annulation Maintien au chaudLorsque la durée d’attente s’est écoulée Programmation du maintien au chaudChangement de la température F/C Programmation de la cuisson au gril Cuisson au grilTableau de cuisson au gril Aliments Position Degré DE Temps DE CuissonAjustement de la température du four Arrêt automatique Mode sabbatAnnulation du mode sabbat Ajustement de la température du fourÉclairage du four Ventilateur du fourÉvent du four Sole du fourNe sont pas couverts par ces garanties Garantie et service après-venteGarantie Si vous avez besoin d’aide53-54 47-5050-53 55-56Canadá Lunes a Viernes, 800 a.m. a 800 p.m. Hora del Este Para evitar un incendio o daño causado por el humoEn caso de incendio Siga Todas LAS Instrucciones DE InstalacionSeguridad al cocinar Seguridad para los niñosInstrucciones generales Apague el fuego o la llama cerrando la puerta del hornoCubierta Ollas freidorasSeguridad sobre el uso de utensilios Campanas de ventilaciónConserve estas instrucciones para referencia futura Para programar ‘Self-Clean’ AutolimpiezaCuidado y limpieza Antes de la autolimpiezaDespués del ciclo de autolimpieza Durante el ciclo de autolimpiezaNotas Procedimientos de limpieza Pieza Procedimiento DE LimpiezaEl estilo varía según el modelo MantenimientoLuz del horno Para reemplazar el foco del hornoGaveta de almacenamiento Ventana del hornoPuerta del horno Tornillos niveladoresProblema Solución Localización y solución de averíasMarcas de metal Cooktop Cleaning Creme. Ver págCódigos de Errores Manchas y estrías marronesProgramación de los controles Cocinando en la estufaControles superiores Ajustes de calor sugeridosCubiertas lisas Consejos para proteger la cubierta lisaPrueba de las ollas planas Recomendaciones sobre los utensiliosUtensilios para preparar conservas y de tamaños grandes La prueba de la reglaUso de las Teclas Cocinando en el hornoPanel de Control ‘Clock’ RelojBloqueo de los controles Códigos de errores‘Timer’ Temporizador ‘Bake’ Horneado‘Cook & Hold’ Cocción y mantener caliente ‘Delay Cook & Hold’ Cocción yMantener caliente diferido ‘Keep Warm’ Mantener caliente Para cancelarPara cancelar ‘Keep Warm’ Cuando el tiempo diferido ha expiradoPara programar ‘Broil’ ‘Broil’ Asar a la parrillaTabla de asar a la parrilla Posicion DE Termino DE Tiempo Total DE AlimentosCierre Automático Modo Sabático Ajuste de la temperatura del hornoRespiradero del horno Cambio de la temperatura de F/CVentilador del horno Panel inferior del hornoLo que no cubren estas garantías Garantía y servicioGarantía Si necesita servicio

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