Maytag MER5775RAS Use and Care Guide - Page 11

Triple Zone Element with Power BoostTM Option The cooking surface has one triple element with Power BoostTM option located in the right front position. This element can be used for larger cooking utensils when the triple element is used, or for smaller pans when the single or dual settings are chosen. To operate the single element only, use the left side of the control knob and select any setting from Low to High. To operate the dual or triple elements, press the switch above the knob to the left for the triple element or to the right for the double element. Then, use the right side of the control knob to select any heat setting from Low to High. Power BoostTM Option When the dual or triple elements are used, the Power BoostTM option can be selected. This setting offers higher speed cooking that can be used to quickly bring water to a boil and for large-quantity cooking. • Do not heat cold food on the Warming Center. • Heat settings will vary depending on type and amount of food. Always hold food at proper food temperatures. USDA recommends food temperatures between 140°-170° F. Suggested Settings Setting Type of food Min - 2 Breads/Pastries Casseroles Gravies Eggs 2 - 5 Dinner Plate with Food Soups (Cream) Vegetables Sauces Stews Meats 5 - Max Fried Foods Soups (Liquid) Hot Beverages Notes: • Use only cookware and dishes recommended as safe for oven and cooktop use. • Always use oven mitts when removing food from the Warming Center as cookware and plates will be hot. • All foods should be covered with a lid or aluminum foil to maintain food quality. Flex-ChoiceTM Elements (select models) The Flex-ChoiceTM elements are fully functioning elements that provide an ultra low Melt heat setting for melting chocolate and butter. They are located in the left and right rear positions. The Melt setting is located between 2 and OFF. Heat settings outside of this area function as a normal element, with 2 (Low) to High settings. Important: When using the normal settings for preparing foods, it may take a few minutes for the cooking area to cool to the Melt heat setting. Warming Center Use the Warming Center to keep hot cooked foods warm, such as vegetables, gravies and oven-safe dinner plates. Setting the Control: 1. Push in and turn the knob. Warming temperatures are approximate and are indicated on the control as Min, 2-8 and Max. However, the control can be set to any position between Min and Max. 2. When done, turn the control to OFF and remove food. The Hot Surface indicator light will go off when the Warming Center surface has cooled. • When warming pastries and breads the cover should have an opening to allow moisture to escape. • Do not use plastic wrap to cover foods. Plastic may melt on to the surface and be very difficult to clean. Smoothtop Surface Notes: • Cooktop may emit light smoke and odor the first few times the cooktop is used. This is normal. • Smoothtop cooktops retain heat for a period of time after the element is turned off. Turn the elements off a few minutes before food is completely cooked and use the retained heat to complete cooking. When the hot surface light turns off, the cooking area will be cool enough to touch. Because of the way they retain heat, the smoothtop elements will not respond to changes in settings as quickly as coil elements. • In the event of a potential boilover, remove the pan from the cooking surface. • Never attempt to lift the cooktop. • The smoothtop surface may appear discolored when it is hot. This is normal and will disappear when the surface cools. Important: • Never warm food for longer than one hour (eggs for 30 minutes), as food quality may deteriorate. Cooking Areas The cooking areas on your range are identified by permanent circles on the smoothtop surface. For most efficient cooking, fit the pan size to the element size. 10 Cont.