Maytag Complete Guide to Oven Delay Start Instructions

Timed/Delay Cooking

WARNING

Food Poisoning Hazard

Do not let food sit in oven more than one hour before or after cooking.

Doing so can result in food poisoning or sickness.

Timed Cooking allows the oven(s) to cook for a set length of time. Delay Cooking allows the oven(s) to be set to turn on at a certain time of day, Delay start should not be used for food such as breads and cakes because they may not bake properly.

Timed Cooking is available on most cycles except Self-Clean and Keep Warm.

Delay Cooking is available on the Bake, Convect Bake, and Convect Roast cycles.

To Set a Cook Time:

1.Press the button for any cooking function except Self-Clean or Keep Warm.

Press the Temp/Time “+” or “-” pads to enter a temperature other than the one displayed, then press START.

2.Press COOK TIME.

3.Press Temp/Time “+” or “-” pads to enter the desired length of cooking time.

4.Press START.

The cook time countdown will appear on the oven display.

When the stop time is reached, the oven will shut off automatically, and end-of-cycle tones will sound.

To Set a Delay Cooking Time:

Before setting, make sure the clock is set to the correct time of day. See “Clock” section.

1.Press the button for any cooking function except Self-Clean or Keep Warm.

Press the Temp/Time “+” or “-” pads to enter a temperature other than the one displayed, then press START.

2.Press DELAY START.

3.Press Temp/Time “+” or “-” pads to enter the delay start time. The delay start time is the amount of time by which you want to delay the start.

4.Press START.

5.Press Temp/Time “+” or “-” pads to enter the desired length of cooking time.

6.Press START.

The start time is automatically calculated and displayed. The delay countdown appears on the oven display.

When the start time is reached, the oven will automatically turn on. The cook time countdown will appear on the oven display.

The set temperature and minute time countdown will appear on the oven display.

When the stop time is reached, the oven will shut off automatically, and end-of-cycle tones will sound.

RANGE CARE

Self-Cleaning Cycle

(on some models)

WARNING

Burn Hazard

Do not touch the oven during the Self-Cleaning cycle.

Keep children away from oven during

Self-Cleaning cycle.

Failure to follow these instructions can result in burns.

IMPORTANT: The health of some birds is extremely sensitive to the fumes given off during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Exposure to the fumes may result in death to certain birds. Always move birds to another closed and well-ventilated room.

Self-clean the oven before it becomes heavily soiled. Heavy soil results in longer cleaning and more smoke.

Keep the kitchen well-ventilated during the Self-Cleaning cycle to help get rid of heat, odors, and smoke.

Do not block the oven vent(s) during the Self-Cleaning cycle. Air must be able to move freely. Depending on your model, see “Oven Vent” or “Oven Vents” section.

Do not clean, rub, damage or move the oven door gasket. The door gasket is essential for a good seal.

Prepare Oven:

■Remove the broiler pan, grid, cookware and bakeware and, on some models, the temperature probe from the oven.

■Remove oven racks to keep them shiny and easy to slide. See “General Cleaning” section for more information.

■Remove any foil from the oven because it may burn or melt, damaging the oven.

■Hand clean inside door edge and the 1½" (3.8 cm) area around the inside oven cavity frame, being certain not to move or bend the gasket. This area does not get hot enough during self-cleaning to remove soil. Do not let water, cleaner, etc., enter slots on door frame. Use a damp cloth to clean this area.

■Wipe out any loose soil to reduce smoke and avoid damage. At high temperatures, foods react with porcelain. Staining, etching, pitting or faint white spots can result. This will not affect cooking performance.

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