Maytag MEW9530AS Use & Care Guide - Page 19

Cook Timer The Cook Timer allows the oven to cook for a programmed length of time. The Cook Timer can be accessed by touching the quickset pad below Set Cook Timer whenever available. Exposing food to a preheat cycle can cause overcooking. If the timer is started, but a preheat cycle is recommended, add 15 minutes to the cook time and place food in the oven at the appropriate time. The Cook Timer countdown is started several ways: ■ On single ovens, press the quickset pad below "start timer" to start the countdown immediately. For double ovens, select the upper or lower timer by pressing the quickset pad below "press u timer" or "press l timer." ■ If the door is opened then closed before preheat is complete, "start timer now?" will appear on the display. Press the quickset pad below Yes or No/Ask Later. ■ Opening then closing the door when preheat is complete starts the countdown immediately. To Use Timer: 1. Select the desired Mode, then press the quickset pad below Timer from the temperature screen. 2. Enter desired cook time using the number keypad. The time length may not exceed 12:00:00. Press the quickset pad below Ok. 3. (Optional) To keep food warm after a programmed cooking cycle ends, scroll to Hold Temp, then press the quickset pad below Ok. 4. (Optional) To set a delayed start, press the quickset pad below Delay and set the desired time. See the "Delay Start" section for additional information. 5. Press START. Delay Start 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. Delay Start allows the oven(s) to be set to turn on at a certain time of day. This feature can be set to use with the Cook Timer or as a delayed start with no Cook Timer. Delay should not be used for food such as breads and cakes because they may not bake properly. Delay is available in any cycle that has a Delay button. To Set a Delay: 1. From any cycle with the Delay button available, press the quickset pad below Delay and set the start time by touching the left or right arrow keys. 2. Press the quickset pad below Ok then press START. Control Lock The Control Lock allows all the buttons to be locked. To Activate the Control Lock: 1. Press and hold the Control Lock keypad for 3 seconds. To Deactivate the Control Lock: 1. Press and hold the Control Lock keypad for 3 seconds. OVEN CARE CustomClean™ Self-Cleaning with Adjustable Levels and Auto Lock 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-Clean 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-Clean cycle to help get rid of heat, odors, and smoke. Do not block the oven vent(s) during the Self-Clean 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-clean 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. 19