Maytag AGS1740BDQ, AGS1740BDW, 8113P592-60 manual

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    M_AY[AI3 Precision Touch Control 500 Electric Smoothtop Maintenance ................................. 7 Oven Window Oven Light Troubleshooting ....................... 8=9 Cook & Hold Delay Cook & Hold Keep Warm Broiling Sabbath Mode Oven Racks Warranty & Service .................... 19 Form No. A/01/08 Part No. 8113P692-60 ¢c)2006 Mayt[...]

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    To ensure proper and safe operation: Appliance must be properly installed and grounded by a qualified technician. Do not attempt to adjust, repair, service, or replace any part of your appliance unless it is specifically recommended in this guide. All other servicing should be referred to a qualified servicer. Always disconnect power to appliance b[...]

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    Child Safety NEVER leave children alone or unsupervised near the appliance when it is in use or is still hot. Children should never be allowed to sit or stand on any part of the appliance as they could be injured or burned. Children must be taught that the appliance and utensils in it can be hot. Let hot utensils cool in a safe place, out of reach [...]

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    Turn pan handle toward center of cooktop, not out into the room or over another surface element. This reduces the risk of burns, ignition of flammable materials, or spillage if pan is accidently bumped or reached by small children. Self-Clean Oven Cooktop NEVER leave surface units unattended, especially when using high heat. An unattended boilover [...]

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    Self-Clean Oven To set Self=Clean: Important: Oven temperature must be below 400° F to program a clean cycle. 1. Close the oven door. 2. Press the Clean pad. , CLEAN flashes in the display. 3. Press the More+ or Less= pad. * CL-M (Medium Soil, 3 hours) is displayed. If the door is not closed, beeps will sound and "door" will display. If [...]

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    6. After four seconds, CLEAN, DELAY and LOCK will appear in the display to show that the oven is set for a delayed clean operation. The delay time is displayed. if the oven has already been set for a clean cycle and you wish to set a delay: 1. Press the Delay pad. , DELAY flashes. 00:00 will appear in the display. ....................... 2. Press t[...]

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    Cooktop - Glass=Ceramic Never use oven cleaners, chlorine bleach, ammonia or glass cleaners with ammonia. Important: Call an authorized servicer if the glass=ceramic top should crack, break or if metal or aluminum foil should melt on the cooktop. * Allow the cooktop to cool before cleaning. * General - Clean cooktop after each use, or when needed, [...]

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    Meintenence Oven Door Leveling Legs important: The oven door on a new rangemay feel "spongy" when it is closed. This is normal and will decrease with use. Oven Window To protect the oven door window: 1. Do not use abrasive cleaning agents such as steel wool scouring pads or powdered cleansers as they may scratch the glass. 2. Do not hit t[...]

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    lroublesbootln9 For most concerns, try these first. , Check if oven controls have been properly set. , Check to be sure plug is securely inserted into receptacle. , Check or re-set circuit breaker. Check or replace fuse. , Check power supply. Part or all of appliance does not work. , Check if surface and/or oven controls have been properly set. See[...]

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    If the oven is heavily soiled, excessive flareups may result in a fault code during cleaning. Press the CANCEL pad and allow the oven to cool completely, wipe out excess soil, then reset the clean cycle. If the fault code reappears, contact an authorized servicer. Noises may be heard. The oven makes several low level noises. You may hear the oven r[...]

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    Suggested Heat Settings The size, type of cookware and cooking operation will affect the heat setting. For information on cookware and other factors affecting heat settings, refer to OFF Cookware Recommendations on Low page 11. Low (2): Food maintains a temperature above 140° F without continuing to cook. Food is heated on a higher setting until i[...]

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    Suggested Settings Miu = 2 Breads/Pastries Gravies Casseroles Eggs 2 = 5 Dinner Plate with Food Sauces Soups (Cream) Stews Vegetables Meats 5 = Max Fried Foods Hot Beverages Soups (Liquid) Notes: Use only cookware and dishes recommended as safe for oven and cooktop use. Always use oven mitts when removing food from the Warming Center as cookware an[...]

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    To cancel the Clock display: If you do not want the time of day to display: Press and hold the CANCEL and Clock pads for three seconds. The time of day will disappear from the display When the clock display is canceled, press the Clock pad to briefly display the time of day. CANCEL To restore the Clock display: Press and hold the CANCEL and Clock p[...]

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    Notes: To change the oven temperature during cooking, press the Bake pad and then the More+ or Less- pad until the desired temperature is displayed. To change the oven temperature during preheat, press the Bake pad twice, then press the More+ or Less- pads until the desired temperature is displayed. If you forget to turn off the oven, it will autom[...]

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    2. Press the More+ or Less= pad to set the delay time. After four seconds, DELAY will stay lit to remind you that a delayed cooking cycle has been set. Less- ................................................... When the Delay time has expired and the oven starts: The baking time will be displayed. DELAY will turn off. BAKE and HOLD will remain lit. [...]

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    3. After four seconds, the oven will start. , BROIL will remain lit. 4. For optimum browning, preheat broil element for 3-4 minutes before adding food. 5. Place food in the oven. Leave oven door open about four inches (the first stop). 6. Turn meat once about halfway through cooking. 7. When food is cooked, press the CANCEL /_A,,r._,"_ pad. Re[...]

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    Automatic Shut-Off/ Sabbath Mode The oven will automatically turn off after 12 hours if you accidentally leave it on. This safety feature can be turned off. To cancel the 12=hour shut=off and run the oven continuously for 72 hours: 1. Set the oven to bake (see page 13:). 2. Press and hold the Clock pad for five seconds. , SAb will be displayed and [...]

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    Never cover an entire rack with aluminum foil or place foil on the oven bottom. Baking results will be affected and damage may occur to the oven bottom. Rack Positions RACK 7 (highest positionD: For toasting bread or broiling thin, non- fatty foods. RACK 6: Used for most broiling. RACK 5: For two rack baking. 7 6 5 4 3 2 1 Oven Bottom Two Rack Baki[...]

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    MAYTAG ® MAJOR APPLIANCE WARRANTY LIM ITED WARRANTY For one year from the date of purchase, when this major appliance is operated and maintained according to instructions attached to or furnished with the product, Maytag brand of Whirlpool Corporation or Whirlpool Canada LP (hereafter "Maytag") will pay for factory specified parts and re[...]