Maytag MEC4430AAW Surface Controls, Coil Element Surface, Clean frequently. See

Surface Cooking

Surface Controls

Use to turn on the surface elements. An infinite choice of heat settings is available from Low to High. The knobs can be set on or between any of the settings.

Setting the Controls

1.Place pan on surface element.

2.Push in and turn the knob in either direction to the desired heat setting.

•The cooktop surface is marked to identify which element the knob controls.

3.There is an element indicator light on the control panel. When any surface control knob is turned on, the light will turn on. The light will turn off when all the surface ele- ments are turned off.

4.After cooking, turn knob to OFF. Remove pan.

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 to order.

•Clean frequently. (See page 5.)

Suggested Heat Settings

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

Coil Elements

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

Med. High (8-9): Use to brown meat, heat oil for deep fat frying or sauteing. Maintain fast boil for large amounts of liquids.

Medium (4-6): Use to maintain slow boil for large amounts of liquids and for most frying operations.

Med. Low (3-4): Use to continue cooking covered foods or steam foods.

heat setting.

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

To remove: When cool, raise ele- ment. Carefully pull out and away from receptacle.

To replace: Insert element ter- minals 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.

High: Use to bring liquid to	Low: Use to keep foods
a boil. Always reduce	warm and melt chocolate
setting to a lower heat	and butter.
when liquids begin to boil
or foods begin to cook.

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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