Maytag MET8885XS, W10289539A manual Cooktop Use, Cooktop Controls, Cooktop On Indicator Lights

Models: MET8885XS W10289539A

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COOKTOP USE

COOKTOP USE

This manual covers several different models. The range you have purchased may have some or all of the items listed. The locations and

appearances of the features shown here may not match those of your model.

ABCDE

G

F

A. Left front triple element control knob

E. Right front control knob

B. Left rear control knob

F. Hot surface indicator light

C. Electronic oven control

G. Cooktop on indicator light

D. Right rear control knob

 

Cooktop Controls

Cooktop ControlsWARNING

Fire Hazard

Turn off all controls when done cooking.

Failure to do so can result in death or fire.

The control knobs can be set anywhere between HI and LO. Push in and turn to setting. Use the following chart as a guide when setting heat levels.

SETTING

RECOMMENDED USE

 

 

 

Dual and Triple

Large diameter cookware.

Elements

Large quantities of food.

 

 

Home canning.

 

 

 

HI (High)

Bring liquid to a boil.

 

 

 

Medium High

Hold a rapid boil.

Quickly brown or sear food.

SETTING

RECOMMENDED USE

 

 

Medium

Maintain a slow boil.

 

Fry or sauté foods.

 

Cook soups, sauces and gravies.

 

 

Medium Low

Stew or steam food.

Between

Simmer.

LO and Med

 

 

 

 

 

LO (Low)

Keep food warm.

 

Melt chocolate or butter.

 

 

Warm Zone

Keep cooked foods warm.

 

 

 

REMEMBER: When range is in use or (on some models) during the Self-Cleaning cycle, the entire cooktop area may become hot.

Cooktop On Indicator Lights

A cooktop On Indicator light is located on the control panel. When any surface element is turned on, the light will glow.

Hot Surface Indicator Light

A Hot Surface indicator light is located on the control panel. The hot surface indicator light will glow as long as any surface cooking area is too hot to touch, even after the surface cooking area(s) is turned off.

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Maytag MET8885XS, W10289539A manual Cooktop Use, Cooktop Controls, Cooktop On Indicator Lights, Hot Surface Indicator Light