Maytag MER4530 warranty Coil Element Surface, Surface Indicator Lights, Lift-upPorcelain Cooktop

Surface Indicator Lights

There is an indicator light under each pair of control knobs. When one or both of the surface control knobs is turned on,

the light will turn on. The light will turn off when the surface element(s) is turned off.

Coil Element Surface

Lift-up Porcelain Cooktop

To prevent the cooktop from discoloring or staining:

•Clean cooktop after each use.

•Wipe acid or sugar spills as soon as the cooktop has cooled as these spills may discolor or etch the

porcelain.

Your range features an upswept porcelain cooktop that can be

lifted up for convenient access to the area under the cooktop.

To lift cooktop: When cool, grasp the front edge of the cooktop. Gently lift up until the two support rods at the front

of the cooktop snap into place.

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To lower eooktop: Hold the front edge of the cooktop and carefully push back on each support rod to release. Then gently lower the top into place. The support rods will slide

into the range frame,

Coil Elements

,When an element is turned 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: Insertterminals on the element into receptacle. Guide the element into place. Gently press down on the

outer edge of _theelement untilit sits level on the drip bowl.

TERMINALS

The drip bowls, located under each surface element, are designedDrip Bowlsto catch believers and must always be used. Absence of these bowls during cooking may damage wiring

or other parts underneath the cooktop.

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

Drip bowls will craze over time, if overheated. This is

permanent. However, it will not affect cooking perfor- mance.

To protect drip bowl finish:

•Avoid using high heat settings for long periods of time.

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

•When home canning, use the Canning Element (Model CE1). Contact your Maytag dealer for details.

, Clean frequently. (See cleaning section, page 13.)