USING YOUR OVEN
Every oven has its own characteristics. You may find
that the cooking times and temperatures vary. slightly from your old oven, This is normal,
Your Maytag range is equipped with pilotless ignition, With this type of ignition system, the oven will not
operate during a power failure or if the range is
disconnected from the wall outlet. No attempt
should be made to operate the oven during a power failure,
When opening the oven door, allow steam and hot air to escape before reaching into the oven to check, add or
remove food.
Baking and Roasting
(For additional baking and roasting tips, refer to "Cooking Made Simple" booklet.)
Setting the Oven Controls for Baking and Roasting:
The OVEN TEMP knob is used to select and maintain the oven temperature. Always turn this knob just to the
desired
then back. This provides more accurate oven
temperatures. Turn this knob to OFF whenever the oven is not in use.
To set your oven for baking or roasting:
1.When cool, position the racks in the oven according to what you are baking.
2. Turn the OVEN TEMP knob to the desired oven temperature. Allow
3.Place the food in the center of the oven, allowing a minimum of one to two inches between the pan(s)
and the oven walls.
4.Check the food for doneness at the minimum time
given in the recipe. Cook longer if necessary. Turn the OVEN TEMP knob to OFF. Remove food fi'om
the oven.
Oven Racks
The oven racks are designed with a
when there is food placed on them.
To remove: Be sure the rack is cool. Pull the rank
straight out until it stops. Tilt the front end of the rack up and continue pulling it out.
To replace: Tilt tile front end of the rack up and place it between the rack supports. Slide it back until it clears the
Do not cover an entire oven rack or oven bottom with aluminum foil. This will restrict air flow.
Rack Positions
Do not attempt to change the rack positions when the oven is hot. Use the following guidelines when selecting
the proper rack position. Never place pans directly on the oven bottom.
Oven Light
Push the switch on the control panel marked OVEN
LIGHT to turn it on and off. On select models the oven light automatically comes on whenever the oven door is opened.
Oven Vent
The oven vent is located on the baekgqmrd. When the oven is in use, this area may feel warm or hot to the touch. To prevent problems, do not block the vent opening.
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