Maytag CWG4600 manual

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    GAS W ALL OVEN MODELS CWG4100, CWG4600, CWG3100, CWG3600 USER’S GUIDE KEEP THESE INSTRUCTIONS FOR FUTURE REFERENCE[...]

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    T ABLE OF CONTENTS Page For Futur e Refer ence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Consumer Publications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 Important Safety Inst[...]

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    FOR FUTURE REFERENCE Congratulations on your choice of a Maytag oven! As you use your new oven we know you will appreciate the many features that provide excellent performance, ease of cleaning, convenience and dependability . New features have dramatically changed today’ s cooking appliances and the way we cook. It is therefore very important to[...]

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    Installation Installation of the appliance must conform with local codes or , if no codes exist, with the current National Fuel Gas Code. Installation and adjustment of the appliance must be performed ONL Y by a qualified installer or service technician in accordance with the Installation Instructions. See accompanying Installation Instructions. Ha[...]

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    P A GE 3 Impor tant Safety Instructions considerations to prevent potential hazard to the consumer as well as damage to the appliance. Cooking Safety W ARNING NEVER use appliance door as a step stool or seat as this may result in possible tipping of the appliance and serious injuries. NEVER use this appliance as a space heater to heat or warm a roo[...]

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    Be sure utensil is large enough to properly contain food and avoid boilovers. Grease Use extreme caution when moving the grease kettle or disposing of hot grease. Hot grease is flammable. A void letting grease deposits collect around the appliance, range hood, or vent fan. Do not leave container of grease around a cooking appliance. Always let quan[...]

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    P A GE 5 Impor tant Safety Instructions Electr onic Clock and Oven Contr ol The electronic clock and oven control on your Maytag wall oven is used for the time-of-day clock, timer , bake, broil, and programmed operation functions. A beep will sound each time a function pad is pressed. The display on the control will flash when power is first suppli[...]

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    Cloc k T o set the time-of-day clock: 1. Press the CLOCK pad once. The words “Set T ime” will flash in the display . 2. Set the correct time of day using the ▲ and ▼ pads. • T o change the time by one minute, press either pad once . • T o change the time in increments of 10 minutes, press and hold either pad When the power is first supp[...]

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    P A GE 7 Setting The Clock and T imer Using Y our Oven – Setting The Oven Contr ol USING Y OUR O VEN Oven Characteristics Every oven has its own characteristics. Y ou may find that the cooking times and temperatures you were accustomed to with your previous oven may need to be altered slightly with the new oven. Please expect some differences wit[...]

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    P A GE 8 Oven Rac ks The two oven racks are designed with a lock-stop position to keep the racks from accidentally coming completely out of the oven when there is food placed on them. T o remove: Be sure the rack is cool. Pull the rack straight out until it stops. T ilt the front end of the rack up and continue pulling the rack out of the oven. T o[...]

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    P A GE 9 Using Y our Oven – Oven Racks General Baking T ips General Baking Tips • Use a reliable r ecipe and accurately measure ingredients. Carefully follow directions especially for oven temperature and cooking time. • Use the correct rack position. Baking results may be affected if the wrong rack is used. * T op browning may be darker if f[...]

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    P A GE 10 Baking Char t Y ou may find these guidelines helpful when comparing the baking times, temperatures and oven rack positions of commonly baked foods. Product & T ype Pan Size Rack Position* T emperature Time** (Minutes) Cake Chocolate, two layers 9” 2 or 3 350° 30-35 Y ellow , two layers 9” 2 or 3 350° 30-35 White, two layers 9”[...]

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    P A GE 11 Using Y our Oven – Baking Char t Common Baking Pr oblems and Why They Happen Common Baking Pr oblems and Why The y Happen If you have carefully followed the basic instructions and still experience poor results, these suggestions may be helpful:. Problem Cause Problem Cause Slow baking Baking or roasting time too short. Excessive T oo li[...]

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    Roasting Roasting is the method for cooking large, tender cuts of meat uncovered, without adding moisture. General Tips Most meats are roasted at 325°F . It is not necessary to preheat the oven. Place the roasting pan on a rack which has been placed in either of the two lowest rack positions. Use tender cuts of meat weighing three pounds or more. [...]

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    Using Y our Oven – Roasting and Br oiling P A GE 13 BROILING CHAR T Until y ou become more f amiliar with y our ne w o v en, use the following chart as a guide when broiling foods. 6-INCH BROILER 12-INCH BROILER FOOD DONENESS BR OIL POSITION T O T AL BROIL TIME BROIL POSITION T O T AL BROIL TIME BA CON W ell Done Middle Lo Broil Middle Hi Broil 6[...]

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    Pr ogrammed Oven Operations The Programmed Oven Operations feature can be used to turn off the oven at a specific time or delay the start and then turn off the oven. This feature will not operate unless the clock is functioning and is set to the correct time of day . IMPOR T ANT : Highly perishable foods such as dairy products, pork, poultry , seaf[...]

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    T o Bake By Time (with dela yed start): 1. Place the food in the oven. 2. Press the COOK TIME pad. The words “Set Cook T ime” will flash in the display . 3. Enter the cooking time (how long you with the food to cook) by pressing the ▲ or ▼ pad. The time will appear in hours and minutes. The maximum time that can be set is 1 1 hours and 55 m[...]

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    MAINTENANCE Oven or Br oiler Door Do not place excessive weight on an open oven door or stand on an open door as, in some cases, it could damage the door , cause the appliance to tip over and possibly cause injury . When opening the oven door , allow steam and hot air to escape before reaching into the oven to check, add or remove food. T o remove:[...]

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    Oven Light Oven light bulb is located on the back oven wall. Before replacing the light bulb, disconnect power to oven . Be sure bulb is cool. Do not touch a hot bulb with a damp cloth as the bulb may break. Use a dry pot holder to prevent possible harm to hands. If bulb should break, use pot holder to protect hands and very carefully remove bulb. [...]

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    P A GE 18 CARE AND CLEANING Be sure all parts of the oven are cool before cleaning. After cleaning be sure all parts are replaced correctly . Cleaning Char t Parts & Cleaning Agents Directions Broiler Insert and Pan Remove from the appliance after use. Allow to cool then • Detergent and water . pour off grease. Place soapy cloth over insert a[...]

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    Note: The oven door liner and oven bottom are porcelain enamel. For cleaning instructions refer to the cleaning chart on page 18. What Is The Continuous Cleaning Oven? The finish of the Continuous Cleaning Oven contains a special catalyst and is identified by its dark gray color , white stipple and rough, porous texture. The rough texture prevents [...]

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    SER VICE INFORMA TION Adjusting the Oven Thermostat After using your oven the first few times, it may seem hotter or colder than your previous oven. Oven thermostats, over a period of years, may drift from the factory setting and timing differences of 5 to 10 minutes are not unusual between an old and a new oven. Y ou may be inclined to think that [...]

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    Bef ore Y ou Call For Service Check these points if… Part or all of your wall oven does not operate • Is the wall oven plug loose or disconnected from the electrical outlet (if not wired direct to the electrical supply)? • Are any house fuses blown or circuit breakers tripped? • Has the power or gas supply to the home been interrupted? • [...]

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    W arranty Limited One Y ear W arranty - Parts and Labor For one (1) year from the original retail purchase date, any part which fails in normal home use will be repaired or replaced free of charge. Canadian Residents The above warranties only cover an appliance installed in Canada that has been certified or listed by appropriate te st agencies for [...]