Maytag 8113P655-60 Coil Element Surface, Coil Elements, Drip Bowls, To protect drip bowl finish

CAUTION

BEFORE COOKING

•Always place a pan on the surface unit before you turn it on. To prevent damage to range, never operate surface unit without a pan in place.

•NEVER use the cooktop as a storage area for food or cookware.

DURING COOKING

•Be sure you know which knob controls which surface unit. Make sure you turned on the correct surface unit.

•Begin cooking on a higher heat setting then reduce to a lower setting to complete the operation. Never use a high heat setting for extended cooking.

•NEVER allow a pan to boil dry. This could damage the pan and the appliance.

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

AFTER COOKING

•Make sure surface unit is turned off.

•Clean up messy spills as soon as possible.

OTHER TIPS

•If cabinet storage is provided directly above cooking surface, limit it to items that are infrequently used and can be safely stored in an area subjected to heat. Temperatures may be unsafe for items such as volatile liquids, cleaners or aerosol sprays.

•NEVER leave any items, especially plastic items, on the cooktop. The hot air from the vent may ignite flammable items, melt or soften plastics, or increase pressure in closed containers causing them to burst.

•NEVER allow aluminum foil, meat probes or any other metal object, other than a pan on a surface element, to contact heating elements.

Coil Element Surface

Notes:

•Clean cooktop after each use.

•Wipe acidic or sugary spills as soon as the cooktop has cooled as these spills may discolor or etch the porcelain.

To protect drip bowl finish:

•To lessen discoloration and crazing, avoid using high heat for long periods.

•Do not use oversized cookware. Pans should not extend more than 1-2 inches beyond the element.

•When home canning or cooking with big pots, use the Canning Element (Model CE1). Contact your Maytag dealer for details or call 1-877-232-6771 USA or 1-800-688-8408 Canada to order.

•Clean frequently. (See page 6.)

Coil Elements

•When an element is on, it will cycle on and off to maintain the heat setting.

•Coil elements are self-cleaning. Do not immerse in water.

To remove: When cool, raise element. Carefully pull out and away from receptacle.

To replace: Insert element terminals into receptacle. Guide the element into place. Press down on the outer edge of element until it sits level on drip bowl.

TERMINALS

Drip Bowls

The drip bowls under each surface element catch boilovers and must always be used. Absence of drip bowls during cooking may damage wiring.

To prevent the risk of electric shock or fire, never line drip bowls with aluminum foil.

Drip bowls will discolor (blue/gold stains) or craze over time if overheated. This discoloration or crazing is permanent. This will not affect cooking performance.

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