Surface Cooking
➢ Do not slide aluminum pans across a hot
surface. The pans may leave marks which
need to be removed promptly. (See Clean-
ing, page 13.)
➢ Make sure the surface and the pan bottom
are clean before turning on to prevent
scratches.
➢ To prevent scratching or damage to the
glass-ceramic top, do not leave sugar, salt
or fats on the cooking area. Wipe the
cooktop surface with a clean cloth or paper
towel before using.
➢ Never use a soiled dish cloth or sponge to
clean the cooktop surface. A film will re-
main which may cause stains on the cook-
ing surface after the area is heated.
➢ Do not use a small pan on a large element.
Not only does this waste energy, but it can
also result in spillovers burning onto the
cooking area which requires extra clean-
ing.
➢ Do not use non-flat specialty items that are
oversized or uneven such as round bottom
woks, rippled bottom and/or oversized can-
ners and griddles.
➢ Do not slide heavy metal pans across the
surface since these may scratch.
➢ Do not use foil or foil-type containers. Foil
may melt onto the glass. If metal melts on
the cooktop, do not use. Call an authorized
servicer.
➢ If a spillover occurs while cooking, immedi-
ately clean the spill from the cooking area
while it is hot to prevent a tough cleaning
chore later. Using extreme care, wipe spill
with a clean dry towel.
➢ Do not allow spills to remain on the cooking
area or the cooktop trim for a long period of
time.
➢ Do not use abrasive cleansing powders or
scouring pads which will scratch the
cooktop.
➢ Do not use chlorine bleach, ammonia or
other cleansers not specifically recom-
mended for use on glass-ceramic.
➢ To retain the appearance of the glass-
ceramic cooktop, clean after each use.
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Coil Element Surface
(select models)
LIFT–UP PORCELAIN COOKTOP
TO LIFT: When cool, grasp the cooktop front
edge. Gently lift up until the two support rods
at the front of the cooktop snap into place.
TO LOWER: Hold the cooktop front edge and
carefully push back on each support rod to
release. Then gently lower the top into place.
The support rods will slide into the range
frame.
COIL ELEMENTS
➢ When an element is on, it will cycle on
and off to maintain the heat setting.
➢ Coil elements are self-cleaning. Do not
immerse in water.
TO
REMOVE:
When cool,
raise ele-
ment. Care-
fully pull out
and away from receptacle.
TO REPLACE: Insert element terminals into
receptacle. Guide the element into place.
Press down on the outer edge of element until
it sits level on drip bowl.
COIL ELEMENT SURFACE
❚ To prevent staining and discoloration,
clean cooktop after each use.
❚ Wipe acidic or sugary spills as soon as
the cooktop has cooled as these spills
may discolor or etch the porcelain.
To protect drip bowl finish:
❚ To lessen discoloration and crazing,
avoid using high heat for long periods.
❚ Do not use oversized cookware. Pans
should not extend more than 1-2 inches
beyond the element.
❚ When home canning or cooking with
big pots, use the Canning Element
(Model CE1). Contact your Maytag
SUPPORT
ROD
dealer for details or call 1-800-688-
8408 to order.
❚ Clean frequently. (See page 12.)
DRIP BOWLS
The drip bowls under each surface element
catch boilovers and must always be used.
Absence of drip bowls during cooking may
damage wiring or other parts underneath the
cooktop.
To prevent the risk of electric shock or fire,
never line drip bowls with aluminum foil.
Drip bowls will discolor (blue/gold stains) or
craze over time if overheated. This discolora-
tion or crazing is permanent. This will not affect
cooking performance.
TERMINALS
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