Maytag MER4600L Control Guide - Page 4

Coil Elements and Burner Bowls (on some models) Coil elements should be level for optimal cooking results. Burner bowls, when clean, reflect heat back to the cookware. They also help catch spills. Cookware should not extend more than 1/2" (1.3 cm) over the coil element. If cookware is uneven or too large, it can produce excess heat, causing the burner bowl to change color. � Weight of the Cookware to be no Lighter than 1 lb. � Discoloration of Medallion of the Coil Element is expected over time. � Starting in June 2018 Maytag is equipping this product with new temperature-limiting coils pursuant to the updated standards in UL858. These new coils may vary cooking times compared to your old cooktop, e.g., a slightly longer time to boil large volumes of water. Cooktop On Indicator Light The Cooktop On indicator light is located on the console panel. When any control knob/cooktop element on the console panel is turned on, the Cooktop On indicator light will glow. Hot Surface Indicator Light On ceramic glass models, the hot surface indicator light is located on the console panel. The hot surface indicator light will glow as long as any surface cooking area is too hot to touch, even after the surface cooking area is turned off. Dual Zone Cooking Element (on some models) The Dual Zone cooking element offers flexibility depending on the size of the cookware. Single size can be used in the same way as a regular element. The dual size combines both the single and outer elements and is recommended for larger size cookware. A. Dual B. Single Melt Cooking Element (on some models) The Melt cooking element offers flexibility due to a wide range of settings between HI and Melt. The HI heat option can be used to boil small amounts of liquid quickly. The lowest setting can be used to prepare sauces and to keep foods at a low temperature. Use cookware appropriate in size for the Melt element. Warming Center (on some models) Use the cooktop Warming Center to keep cooked foods warm. One hour is the recommended maximum time to maintain food quality. Do not use it to heat cold foods. The Warming Center can be used alone or when any of the other surface cooking areas are being used. The Warming Center area will not glow red when cycling on. However, the Cooktop On indicator light will be displayed when the Warm Zone is in use. � Use only cookware recommended for oven and cooktop use. � Cover all foods with a lid or aluminum foil. When warming baked goods, allow a small opening in the cover for moisture to escape. � To avoid damage to the cooktop, do not use plastic wrap to cover food because the plastic wrap may melt. � Use pot holders or oven mitts to remove food. To Use: 1. To turn on, press WARMING CENTER and then the Start keypad. 2. To turn off, press WARMING CENTER. Cookware IMPORTANT: Do not leave empty cookware on a hot surface cooking area, element or surface burner. Ideal cookware should have a flat bottom, straight sides and a well-fitting lid, and the material should be of medium-to-heavy thickness. Rough finishes may scratch the cooktop. Aluminum and copper may be used as a core or base in cookware. However, when used as a base, they can leave permanent marks on the surfaces. Cookware material is a factor in how quickly and evenly heat is transferred, which affects cooking results. A nonstick finish has the same characteristics as its base material. For example, aluminum cookware with a nonstick finish will take on the properties of aluminum. Cookware with nonstick surfaces should not be used under the broiler. Check for flatness by placing the straight edge of a ruler across the bottom of the cookware. While you rotate the ruler, no space or light should be visible between it and the cookware. A. Melt option B. Hi heat option 4