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

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

WARNING

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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