7 Care and Cleaning
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BURNER HEAD
Surface
Burner Heads
and Burner
Bases
+The surface burner heads are removable. The cap portion of the head is porcelain and the port area is aluminum. Wash the burner heads in the sink with mild detergent and a plastic scrubber. For stubborn stains, clean with Cooktop Cleaning Creme (Part #20000001)*:i~.
+Check to be sure all ports are open. To open clogged ports, insert a straight pin directly into each port. Do not enlarge or distort the port.
+The aluminum burner base is not removeable. To clean, wipe with a damp cloth.
+When replacing the burner heads, carefully align the tab on the burner base with the indentation in the head. The two pins will fit in the slots when the tab is aligned with the indentation.
BURNER BASE
NOTE: When burner heads are removed for cleaning, do not spill liquids through the holes in the burner base.
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Before You Call For Service
Check the following list to be sure a service call is really necessary.
If surface burner fails to light:
+checkto be sureunit is properly connectedto power supply.
+checkfor a blown fuseor a tripped main circuit breaker.
+checkto be sureburner is correctly ratedfor your type of gas.
+check to be sureburner portsor ignition portsarenot clogged.
+checkto besure ignitor is dry andclicking. Burnerwill not light if igniter is damaged.soiledor wet. If ignitor doesn’tclick, turn control knob OFF.
+checkto besuretheburnerheadis correctly seatedon theburner base.
If the flame is uneven:
+burnerports may beclogged.
+makesuretheburnerheadiscorrectly seatedon theburnerbase.
If surface burner flame lifts off the ports: +
If surface burner flame is yellow in color:
+contactan
+someyellow tips on the flamesareacceptablewhen using LP gas.
If ventilation systemis not capturing smoke efficiently:
+checkon crossventilation in room or makeup air.
+outsidewallcap may be trappedshut.
+cooktopmaybeimproperly installed(seep.3):checkinstallation instructions.
+checkfilter installation (seep. 5).
If You Need Service
tCall the dealerfrom whom your appliancewaspurchasedor call Maytag
Assistanceat
tBe sureto retain proof of purchaseto verify warranty status. Refer to WARRANTY for further information on owner’s responsibilitiesfor warranty service.
tIf the dealeror servicecompanycannotresolvetheproblem, write to Maytag Appliances SalesCompany, Attn: CAIRO Center,P.O. Box 2370, Cleveland,TN
U.S. customersusing TTY for deaf, hearing impaired or speechimpaired, call
NOTE: When writing or calling about a service problem, pleaseinclude the following information:
a.Your name,addressandtelephonenumber;
b.Model numberandserial number;
c.Nameandaddressof your dealeror servicer;
d.A clear descriptionof the problem you arehaving;
e.Proof of purchase(salesreceipt).
tUser’s guides, service manuals and parts information are availablefrom
403 WEST FOURTH STREET NORTH l NEWTON, IA 50208
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