Maytag MEW5630 manual

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    ELECTRIC WALL OVENS T ABLE OF CONTENTS W elcome ................................................................. 1 Safety Instructions ............................................... 2-3 Controls at a Glance ............................................ 4-7 Function Pads ................................................ 4-5 Setting the Clock .......[...]

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    Congratulations on your choice of a Maytag electric wall oven. Your complete satisfaction is very important to us. Read this user’s guide carefully. It is intended to help you operate and maintain your new wall oven. In addition, you will find a booklet entitled “Cooking Made Simple.” It contains information on selecting bakeware and provides[...]

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    2 The follo wing instructions are based on safety considerations and must be strictly follo w ed to eliminate the potential risks of fir e, electric shock, or personal injury . Installation and Repair • Ha ve your appliance installed and properly grounded by a qualif ied installer according to the installation instruc- tions. • T o ensur e pr o[...]

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    3 IMPOR T ANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (contin ued) Cooking Saf ety • NEVER heat an unopened food container in the oven. Pr es- sure build-up may cause container to b urst resulting in se- rious personal injury or damage to the appliance. • Use dry , sturdy potholders. Damp potholders may cause burns from steam. Dish to wels or other substitutes sho[...]

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    4 The control panel is designed for ease in programming. The display window on the electronic control shows time of day, timer and oven functions. Indicator words flash to prompt your programming steps. BROIL Pad Use for top browning and broiling. 1. Press BROIL pad. 2. Press or pad for HI or LO broil. See page 10 for additional information. CLEAN [...]

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    5 Example of timer set for five minutes: • The timer will start automatically after four seconds. A flashing colon indicates that the timer is in use during another function’s operation. • The last minute of the countdown will be displayed as seconds. 3. At the end of the time set, one long beep will sound. (To change the number of timer remi[...]

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    6 Clock Controlled Oven Cooking Beep Option You have a choice of three “end of timed cook” reminder signals for programmed cooking. Option 1. (default option) Four beeps at the end of cooking, then, one beep every 30 seconds for the next five minutes or until the CANCEL pad is pressed. Option 2. Four beeps at the end of cooking, then, one beep [...]

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    Contr ols at a Glance (continued) 7 Lower Oven Controls (select models) Setting the Controls The OVEN SET knob determines the type of oven opera- tion. T ur n this knob to the desired setting. The o ven will not operate if the OVEN SET knob is left in the OFF position. The O VEN TEMP knob is used to set the ov en tempera- ture. Always turn this kno[...]

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    8 Oven Operation LOCK 0 5:30 1 0 0 BAKE HR ° DELAY COOK STOP TIMER CLEAN ROAST BROIL PREHEAT INDICATOR BAKE SYMBOL 3 5 0 Notes . . . • If more than 30 seconds elapse between pressing a function pad and pressing a or pad, the display will return to the previous display. • To recall the set temperature during preheat, press the appropriate BAKE [...]

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    9 Rack Position #4o (offset rack on #4): Most broiling. Rack Position #3: Some baked goods. Rack Position #3o (offset rack on #3): Most baked goods, pies, cakes and cookies. Rack Position #2: Roasting small cuts of meat, cakes in tube or bundt pans, casseroles. Rack Position #2o (offset on #2): Roasting, loaves of bread, angel food cake. Rack Posit[...]

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    10 Notes . . . • If more than 30 seconds elapse between pressing the BROIL pad and the or pad, the oven is not set and the display will return to the previous display. • A cooling fan will automatically turn on during broiling. If it does not operate, contact an autho- rized servicer. • Expect broil times to increase and browning to be slight[...]

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    11 Oven Operation (continued) LOCK 3 5 0 BAKE HR ° DELAY COOK STOP TIME R CLEAN ROAST BROIL 3 5 0 LOCK 3 5 0 BAKE HR ° DELAY COOK STOP TIMER CLEAN ROAST BROIL 10 :30 0 1 :30 Notes . . . • If more than 30 seconds elapse between pressing the BAKE pad and setting a temperature, the display will return to the time of day. • It is not necessary to[...]

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    12 Self-Clean Oven CAUTION: • It is normal for parts of the wall oven to become hot during a clean cycle. Therefore, during a clean cycle, avoid touching the oven vent area, oven door and window. The self-clean cycle uses above normal cooking temperatures to automatically clean the entire oven interior. It is normal for flare-ups, smoking or flam[...]

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    13 Notes. . . • When the LOCK indicator word lights in the display, the door cannot be opened. To prevent damage to the door, do not force door open when the LOCK indicator word is displayed. • A fan will automatically turn on during the self- clean cycle and will automatically turn off after the clean cycle when the oven has cooled. If it does[...]

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    14 Cleaning CAUTIONS: • Be sure appliance is off and all parts are cool before • To prevent staining or discoloration, clean appliance handling or cleaning. This is to avoid damage and after each use. possible burns. • If a part is removed, be sure it is correctly replaced. Cleaning Chart Parts Cleaning Procedure Broiler Pan Never cover inser[...]

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    15 Cleaning Chart -- continued Parts Cleaning Procedure Plastic Finishes • Wash with soap and water or mild liquid sprays and a soft cloth. Do not use abrasive cleaners or - Door Handle Area oven cleaners on plastic finishes. • To prevent staining or discoloration, wipe up fat, grease or acid (tomato, lemon, vinegar, milk, fruit juice, marinade[...]

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    16 Befor e Y ou Call For Ser vice Check these points if . . . • check for a blo wn fuse or a tripped circuit breaker . • check if oven is properly connected to electric outlet. • the controls may hav e been set incorrectly . • clock controls may be set for a delayed bake function. • the Oven Control Lockout may have been set. (See page 5.[...]

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    17 • the pans being used may not be of the size or material recommended for best results. (See “Cooking Made Simple” booklet). • there may not be suff icient room ar ound sides of the pans for proper air circulation in the oven. • check instructions for preheating, rack position and oven temperature. • check oven temperature when convec[...]

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    18 • Call the dealer from whom your appliance was purchased or call Maytag Appliances Sales Company, Maytag Customer Assistance at 1-800-688-9900, USA or 1-800-688-2002, CANADA to locate an authorized servicer. • Be sure to retain proof of purchase to verify w arranty status. Refer to W ARRANTY (last page) for further information on o wner’ s[...]

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    Form No. A/03/00 Part No. 8112P164-60 h t t p : / / w w w . m a y t a g . c o m Litho U.S.A . MA YT A G • 403 W est Fourth Str eet North • P .O. Box 39 • Newton, Iowa 50208 Maytag W all Oven W arranty W A R R A N T Y Full One Y ear W arranty - Parts and Labor For one (1) year from the original retail purchase da te, any par t which f ails in [...]